Ryokan Hotel Ra Kuun
250-0522 Kanagawa, Hakone, Motohakone 103, Japan – Show map
We didn't have time to eat breakfast, but the dinner was excellent!
United States of AmericaFantastic location, assuming you have a car...probably a bit of a long walk, but 5 minutes' drive away from the lakeside, convenience stores, anything you need. The building was obviously a bit old, but the room was clean and spacious and the baths and breakfast were excellent.
JapanThe onsen was very nice and relaxing. The facilities were very clean and the staff was friendly.
JapanHot springs (both outdoor and indoor) separate for men and women. Rooms for non-smokers. Story book within the room for those who can't sleep. Spacious twin room ensuite. Lift is available in the hotel. Very friendly staff.
Hong KongHad breakfast the first morning, which we ordered the night before. Quite good The spa was so wonderful after a full day of walking and site seeing. They provide you with wonderful kimonos to use to go to the spa. Lovely ❤️
United States of AmericaThe hotel room has space for our suitcases, staff is very nice, there is onsen which is very good.
ThailandOnsen outdoor and indoor, friendly staff, dinner was good.
AustraliaOur room was clean and comfortable. There was an air conditioner, so we had control over the temperature of the room. The food was also delicious.
JapanHad to cut our stay short due to an incoming typhoon - the staff at the hotel changed our booking and only charged for the night we stayed....without us even asking - staff were always extremely friendly and helpful.
United KingdomReally close to the bus stop, breakfest was nice, nothing special, but everyone could find something for themselves.
Poland
Boasting 24-hour indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, Hotel Ra Kuun is a 20-minute walk from Lake Ashi and its sightseeing cruise pier. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby, and free parking is offered.
Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with futon bedding or in carpeted rooms fitted with Western beds. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. A bath tub and toiletries are included in the private bathroom.
Ra Kuun Hotel provides in-room massage services at an additional charge. Drink vending machines are available on site.
The hotel is a 30-minute bus ride from Hakone-yumoto Train Station, or a 40-minute bus ride from Odawara Train Station. Narukawa Art Museum is a 20-minute walk away.
Guests with a breakfast plan can enjoy a breakfast buffet in the dining room. There are some restaurants around Moto-hakone-ko bus stop, which is a 5-minute bus ride or a 25-minute walk away.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
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Breakfast Info
Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Twin Room - Non-Smoking
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Japanese Style Room Selected at Check-In
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Japanese-Style Triple Room with Lake View
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Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Lake View
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Japanese Style Family Room with Mountain View
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Japanese-Style Twin Room with No View
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Japanese-Style Twin Room with Mountain View
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Triple Room
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Narukawa Art Museum0.7 miles
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Kuzuryu Shrine0.7 miles
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Hakone Shrine0.7 miles
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Onshi Hakone Park1 miles
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Hakone Checkpoint1.3 miles
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Komagatake Ropeway Hakoneen1.6 miles
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Lake Ashi2 miles
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Chisuji Falls2 miles
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Okada Museum of Art2.1 miles
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Hakone Kowakien Yunessun2.2 miles
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Restaurant La・Terrazza (Italian restaurant)1.6 miles
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Restaurant Kinubiki-no-sato (soba)1.6 miles
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Hakone-Yumoto Station4.1 miles
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Soga Bessho Bairin Festival10.9 miles
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Lake Lake ashi1.2 miles
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Tokyo International Airport47.9 miles
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Shizuoka Airport56.2 miles
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Amenities of Hotel Ra Kuun
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Hotel Ra Kuun accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
[Directions from Odawara Train Station/Hakone Yumoto Train Station]
Get on either Hakone-Tozan Bus's H Line or Izu-Hakone Bus's Z Line, bound for Hakone-machi.
Get off at Futago-jaya bus stop. Walk straight ahead for another 5 minutes, and you will find the hotel on your left.
Dinner is served only for guests with a half board plan. Guests with a half board plan must check in by 19:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
FAQs about Hotel Ra Kuun
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Guests staying at Hotel Ra Kuun can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, Hotel Ra Kuun is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Hotel Ra Kuun is 3.7 miles from the center of Hakone.
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The prices at Hotel Ra Kuun may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Hotel Ra Kuun is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at Hotel Ra Kuun include:
- Twin
- Family
- Triple
- Quad
- Twin/Double
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Ra Kuun (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Hotel Ra Kuun offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse
