Irori Guesthouse TENMAKU

If you are a young-ish person (or even young at heart) this is the most welcoming and special place to stay. Staff was more than friendly, they offer family style meals, they will help enthusiastically with your stay at Hakone, and all facilities were clean despite the fact they are shared. We even easily did laundry here. Sarah and Nao were super hosts while we stayed here, supplying recommendations and friendly conversation as well as top attention to detail. Couldn’t recommend it more, unless you can’t stomach shared facilities.

I had an amazing stay here. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the guests at the hostel were very social too. In the evening there was a traditional group meal the guests can partake in, which was an amazing experience. The guesthouse facilities were great, and I really liked the common room/bar area. It is also very conveniently located, with bus stop, Konbini, and the Open Air museum nearby.

Some of the best hospitality I’ve ever had. Has this cute lil get together where you pay 2,000 yen and get to eat with other people staying with you. I cannot stress enough how much fun I’ve had meeting the staff and participating in their events.

The perfect lodgings for my stay in Hakone. The hosts were all super friendly, and the dinner they host is a great way to break bread and meet other guests. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to view Mt Fugi and the surrounds Will be back Much love Yoshi

Cozy and traditional guesthouse with a warm atmosphere. Dinner (¥2000) is a highlight — served around a fire pit with assorted meats, vegetables, rice, and miso soup. If you prefer to cook, there’s a fully equipped kitchen you can use freely. Clean, comfortable, and full of charm. A great way to enjoy genuine Hakone hospitality.

In the evening, the hall is open as a social gathering place, and in the morning, it becomes a sunlit spot for warm conversations — a truly wonderful space. The staff are all cheerful and courteous, leaving a very positive impression. It also seems that there are many guests from Europe, and everyone appeared to get along well.

Wonderful and friendly people work here and they make the guesthouse a special spot to shack up for a couple of days. Amenities and dorm room are great, especially for the price. Kitchen has everything you need. Tons of opportunities to connect with travelers. I made friends here with staff and travelers. 10/10 would stay here again.

We stayed one night on June 28 at this really beautiful hostel. The staff were super friendly. Highly recommend the 7 pm communal dinner. It’s a great chance to eat and chat with people from different countries. That night, ten people joined the dinner, including two talkative Japanese college students and an Indian guy visiting Japan for the first time. I even showed him how to use chopsticks. Really great memory. Note: To join the dinner, mention it when booking (2000 yen per person).