Ryokan Ryuguden
250-0522 Kanagawa, Hakone, Motohakone 139, Japan –
Ryuguden This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Boasting natural hot spring baths, Ryuguden is located next to the picturesque Lake Ashi in Hakone. Guests can relax in Japanese-style guest rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. The property is a 5-minute walk to Hakone-En Ropeway Station, which goes up to the observatory at the top of the mountain.
Each room comes with a TV, a telephone and a fridge. The private bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries.
Currency exchange services and luggage storage are available on site. Drinks and snacks vending machines can be used.
Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese meals at the dining room.
The nearest station is Hakone Yumoto Odakyu Train Station, a 30-minute drive away. The hotel is a 5-minute drive to Hakone Shrine and a 15-minute drive to Owakudani Ravine.
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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Hakone! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Hakone! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info
– Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
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Hakoneen Aquarium0.2 miles
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Komagatake Ropeway Hakoneen0.2 miles
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Lake Ashi0.5 miles
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Hakone Shrine0.9 miles
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Onshi Hakone Park1.3 miles
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Narukawa Art Museum1.3 miles
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Narukawa Museum1.3 miles
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Hakone Checkpoint1.5 miles
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Togendai Station2.1 miles
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Owakudani Valley2.4 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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コンビニエンスストアー Supermarket2.5 miles
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パン工房 Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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ル・トリアノン【フランス料理】 Restaurant0.3 miles
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なだ万雅殿【日本料理】 Restaurant0.3 miles
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やまぼうし【ラウンジ】 Cafe/Bar0.3 miles
Natural Beauty *
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芦ノ湖 Lake0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Oshima Airport35.6 miles
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Tokyo International Airport49.1 miles
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Shizuoka Airport55 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Kowakudani Station3.1 miles
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Pola Museum3.3 miles
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Hakone-Yumoto Station5.4 miles
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Fuji Safari Park11.8 miles
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Shuzenji Temple17.2 miles
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Mount Fuji19 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“By far the best customer service I've ever experienced. The staff were so lovely and helpful in recommending things to do/see. The rooms and location we...”
United Kingdom“Good sized room. Beautiful scenery from room window, proximity to Lake Ashi. Excellent service and good food. ”
Singapore“This is a fantastic get away location from the big city. The rooms are facing Lake Ashi and the view will take your breath away every morning when you wake-up. ...”
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Fuji
Food: Japanese, Asian
Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
4 reasons to choose Ryuguden
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
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Facilities of Ryuguden Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
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Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Water park Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
- Sauna
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
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Cancellation/
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
Children are welcome
No cribs are available
No extra beds are available
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Ryuguden accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Departure time: 11:30, 11:45, 14:00 and 16:10.
*Additional service is available at 20:40 on Fridays, and at 14:30 and 16:40 on Saturdays and holidays.
Dinner is served at 18:00 or 19:00.
Guests with food allergies can notify the property in advance.
Please inform Ryuguden of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests must check in by 7:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
