Ryokan Ryuguden
250-0522 Kanagawa, Hakone, Motohakone 139, Japan – Great location - show map
The friendliness of staff and overall atmosphere of relaxation. Views from the room were fantastic.
JapanExcellent washoku breakfast in a lovely dinning room with very appropriate music backdrop for both breakfast and dinner service, we would return to Ryuguden when the occasion might again present itself.
United States of AmericaThe overall stay was fantastic! Meals were delicious. The baths were amazing. The room had a great view and was very comfortable. This ryokan is worth the time and money.
United States of AmericaVery comfortable room with tatami beds, super lake view plus Mt. Fuji. Hotel offers delicious Japanese breakfast and dinner, and convenient shuttle service to train Odawara station and town center. Hot spring bath facilities are also great.
ChinaThe free shuttle at Odawara station offered easy access to the hotel, though locating in a tourist area, not that many ppl comparing to other attractions. Onsen with breathtaking view.
ChinaGreat facility, the private onsen is wonderful. Our kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast are tasty. We could see Mt Fuji from our room. Customer service was top notch.
United States of AmericaThe view was outstanding! The dinner and breakfast was excellent! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The hot springs were very nice with a beautiful view.
United States of AmericaPublic Baths were great. View from the rooms were outstanding even in the fog and rain. Great food fir dinner and breakfast
United States of AmericaVery traditional ryokan with a gorgeous onsen. Polite and friendly staff and a spacious parking lot.
GermanyReally a good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff with good enough English. Food (breakfast and dinner) and service excellent. We stayed for two nights and had two kaiseki 10-course dinners. Gorgeous views of the lake. Close to ropeway.
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Ryuguden
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Dennis
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Tim
United States of America
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Josh
United States of America
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Jenny
China
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Josie_10
China
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Ninh
United States of America
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Enrique
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Turner
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Igor
Germany
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Ilona
United States of America
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Dennis
Japan“The friendliness of staff and overall atmosphere of relaxation. Views from the room were fantastic. ”
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Tim
United States of America“Excellent washoku breakfast in a lovely dinning room with very appropriate music backdrop for both breakfast and dinner service, we would return to Ryuguden when the occasion might again present itself.”
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Josh
United States of America
“The overall stay was fantastic! Meals were delicious. The baths were amazing. The room had a great view and was very comfortable. This ryokan is worth the time and money.”
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Jenny
China“Very comfortable room with tatami beds, super lake view plus Mt. Fuji. Hotel offers delicious Japanese breakfast and dinner, and convenient shuttle service to train Odawara station and town center. Hot spring bath facilities are also great.”
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Josie_10
China
“The free shuttle at Odawara station offered easy access to the hotel, though locating in a tourist area, not that many ppl comparing to other attractions. Onsen with breathtaking view. ”
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Ninh
United States of America
“Great facility, the private onsen is wonderful. Our kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast are tasty. We could see Mt Fuji from our room. Customer service was top notch.”
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Enrique
United States of America
“The view was outstanding! The dinner and breakfast was excellent! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The hot springs were very nice with a beautiful view.”
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Turner
United States of America
“Public Baths were great. View from the rooms were outstanding even in the fog and rain. Great food fir dinner and breakfast ”
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Igor
Germany“Very traditional ryokan with a gorgeous onsen. Polite and friendly staff and a spacious parking lot.”
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Ilona
United States of America
“Really a good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff with good enough English. Food (breakfast and dinner) and service excellent. We stayed for two nights and had two kaiseki 10-course dinners. Gorgeous views of the lake. Close to ropeway.”
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Property info
箱根で一番の眺望がウリの純和風旅館です。 全面に広がる芦ノ湖と晴れた日の富士山を客室から見れば 最高の絶景が思い出の1ページに残ります。 お食事は月替りの懐石料理をご提供いたします。 事前にご連絡いただければアレルギーや不可食材なども 対応させていただいております。
Neighborhood info
歩いても3分ぐらいに箱根園がございます。 箱根が一望できる駒ケ岳ロープウェーや芦ノ湖を周遊する 遊覧船や日本で一番標高の高い場所にある水族館など アクティビティに箱根を満喫できます。 御殿場のアウトレットも車で40分ほどの距離です。
Languages Spoken
English, Japanese, Chinese
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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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Kuzuryu 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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Hakone Checkpoint1.5 miles
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Owakudani Valley2.4 miles
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Okada Museum of Art2.7 miles
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Cafe/Bar パン工房0.1 miles
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Restaurant ル・トリアノン【フランス料理】0.3 miles
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Restaurant なだ万雅殿【日本料理】0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar やまぼうし【ラウンジ】0.3 miles
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Kowakudani Station3.1 miles
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Hakone-Yumoto Station5.4 miles
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Soga Bessho Bairin Festival12 miles
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Lake 芦ノ湖0.2 miles
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Train Togendai Station2.1 miles
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Tokyo International Airport49.1 miles
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Shizuoka Airport55 miles
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Food: Japanese, Asian
Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of Ryuguden
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Inner courtyard view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples' massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Water park Off-site Additional charge
- Hot spring bath
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Hot tub
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Sauna
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- 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
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Laptop safe
- Elevator
- VIP room facilities
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
Ryuguden accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Departure time: 11:45, 14:00 and 16:10.
*Additional service is available 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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Ryuguden
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ryuguden by:
- Train 40min
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Guests staying at Ryuguden can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ryuguden (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Ryuguden is 5 miles from the center of Hakone.
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Room options at Ryuguden include:
- Quad
- Twin
- Triple
- BBasic Room
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Ryuguden has 1 restaurant:
- Fuji
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Ryuguden offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Karaoke
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Water park
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Head massage
- Open-air bath
- Foot massage
- Bike tours
- Back massage
- Full-body massage
- Couples' massage
- Hand massage
- Spa facilities
- Massage chair
- Neck massage
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Yes, Ryuguden is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Ryuguden 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 Ryuguden is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
