Austin Colburn
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My wife and I stayed two nights here and had a lovely time. Highly recommended for western travelers, as the owners are very friendly and all speak English. The two baths are private and easy for guests to reserve. Location is very convenient for traveling around Hakone.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We tried to chat with them whenever we saw them, and pet their adorable dog Laito whenever he was around.
The room we stayed in was a traditional Japanese style. Very spacious with a sink and small TV. It was rather cold in the room (single pane windows, middle of Nov) but heat up quicky with the gas heater.
They have two onsen that can be reserved for 30-min at a time. The indoor bath fee is included in the reservation, and the outdoor bath can be reserved for 500 yen. Both baths are private, so guests with tattoos are ok. We didn’t have any trouble with reserving.
At time of booking they said on the website that they do not offer meals, but they do offer breakfast and/or coffee at an additional charge. They have instant noodles for sale at the reception desk as well. Instant coffee and green tea powder is also free to use, and there is a vending machine with water, tea, and beer just outside.
It’s also very conveniently located. Bus lines to Togendai and Odawara pick up right outside the guesthouse, and is also walking distance to several restaurants and a few convenience stores. They offered to call to reserve tables at some restaurants and offered a shuttle service, but we did not use this service during our stay.
Please consider them if you plan on staying overnight in Hakone.