Fuji-Hakone Guest House

We did not have a hotel reservation and visited in the hope of using the outdoor onsen. We were welcomed really warmly by the host at the property who was lovely and accommodating. We were able to purchase a day pass to privately enjoy the bath on an hourly rate. The water is a beautiful milky colour, really hot and coming directly from the volcanic sulfur source. We had a fantastic time bathing at the Fuji-Hakone Guest House. They are also tattoo-friendly.

I spent one night here to experience the traditional Japanese-style room and the onsen, and overall it was a great stay. The room and guesthouse were very clean and equipped with all the essential amenities. Lawson and FamilyMart are nearby, and there are convenient bus stops close as well. We came by bus from Odawara Station (about 1 hour), though it was a bit challenging since the bus was crowded with travelers and luggage. Ted and his family were exceptionally kind and welcoming, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The indoor private onsen can be reserved free of charge for 30 minutes, and there’s also an outdoor private onsen available for 500 yen per 20 minutes (reservation required). The only downside of my experience was not the hotel itself, but booking through Agoda. I ended up paying around 20% more than the actual room rate because Agoda applied their own currency conversion. Even though I used a yen-based card, they charged me in AUD, causing a double conversion. This added a significant extra cost. For anyone booking in Japan, I strongly recommend booking directly with the property instead of using Agoda.

I stayed here with my boyfriend for our first two nights in Japan, and it was a wonderful experience. The property offered an authentic traditional Japanese atmosphere, complemented by surprisingly comfortable futon beds. I especially loved the indoor and outdoor onsens, which could be reserved for private use—a real highlight of our stay. Tatsuya was incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring all our needs were met with genuine kindness. This place truly made our trip unforgettable, and I look forward to returning in the future.

Enjoyed the full Japanese guest house experience, welcome was excellent and the outside hot spring (onsen) was amazing. Rooms basic as expected and local restaurant (China House) for dumplings and noodles was great value and the food was gorgeous.

Easy to get to and surrounded by woods. What a great place to discover. The mineral hot bath (indoor) is wonderful. Didn't get to the outdoor bath, but I imagine it's amazing at night. Traditional inside and out. Staff is super, friendly, and hospitable. This should be on your "must try" list if you are heading this way!

We loved everything about our stay and will definitely come back one day :) The place is clean and well-organised. The balcony in the room has a beautiful view of the bamboo forest and the futon beds are super comfy too. The owner (I think he is?) and the staff are incredibly kind. He really pays attention to details - he remembered what guests mentioned during check-in and checked in with everyone at breakfast, asking how their plans were going. You can decide for breakfast and pay there during check-in. Both the outdoor and indoor onsens are lovely—the outdoor one is especially relaxing which costs 500 JPY extra per person for a 30-minute session.

Superb friendly and attentive service in traditional accommodation with lovely private outside onsen.||Host was able to answer all our questions and showed enthusiasms for us to see Fiji and luckily we got out early on the first bus and saw a glimpse from the cable car! ||Breakfast is basic but again he makes a great effort to make western style breakfast. It was good to meet other guests too on the open breakfast/dining area.||He had all the restaurants to bear by listed and showed ones with free shuttle. We tried both and they were good and we welcomed the free lift there and back.

We spent one night in the Guest House during an 11 day tour of Japan. That one night stay was the very best part of our trip. My wife and I enjoyed the hot spring baths three times and I still remember the warm feeling as I went to sleep that night. Now I hope to return to the Guest House just to enjoy the warm baths. The Chinese restaurant with Gyoza near by was also very good and a short walk from the Guest House.