Shiunso
250-0315 Kanagawa, Hakone, Tonosawa 92, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9/10! (score from 56 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Shiunso.
Everything, especially the private spa experience. The staff were absolutely incredible!!!
Kylie,
Belgium
The husband and wife Innkeepers were friendly and good company. They gave information on the local Shinto shrine and ceremonies, and the fabulous drumming and lantern festival that was on during our stay. They prepared great meals as well as a tea ceremony which was an expected treat. Facilities are good, and the location is convenient for the railway station, lake, art gallery, and historical sights. Thank you for your good humor and hospitality.
Denise,
Australia
Excellent detail-oriented service, and exquisite customer treatment. Perfect place to spend unforgettable moments in a traditional style Japanese inn situated in a peaceful environment. Staff is superb. Evening and breakfast meals were gorgeous. Open-air bath is amazing.
Martina,
Germany
We loved the onsen available in the hotel and the location
Ken,
United Kingdom
Hospitality was superb. Rooms beautifully appointed traditional style. Right next to a roaring river (which some may find hard to sleep with but we loved it). Food was traditional kaiseki meals - beautifully prepared and presented. If you don't like seafood or pickles this will be chalkenging, but if you are after an authentic Japanese experience you can't beat this place. The onsens were perfect temperature and so nice taking a soak right next to the river!
Linda,
Australia
The futon was extremely comfortable, and the outdoor bath exquisite. Fireflies and rushing water outside the window made for a relaxing atmosphere. Traditional meals were a bit scary, but fun and tasty!
Maclean,
Canada
Very well located and nice room, even though it was small
Sarah,
France
Amazing private onsen in the forest. A bit old but super clean and staff super helpful. The food is very good and a lot..be prepared to eat a big dinner and breakfast.
Andrea,
United Kingdom
It was very beautiful and quiet. The room was next to the river which was very relaxing and was very nice to listen to. The service was also very good and the staff was very helpful and polite. The outdoor onsen was 10/10! Right next to the river and you can usually get away with having the whole thing to yourself in the morning.
Tan,
Singapore
General a very lovely stay! Warm staff with english speaking ability. The room is spacious and with a nice view. Great public and private bath, beautiful!! Easy access to the small town nearby with many restaurants and local souvenir shops.
Yi,
United States of America
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Next to Hayakawa River and overlooking bamboo hills, Hakone’s Shiunso Ryokan offers luxurious Japanese accommodation with natural hot-spring baths. Traditional multi-course meals and rooms with private open-air baths are featured. Free WiFi is available.
All rooms at Ryokan Shiunso have tatami (woven-straw) floors, futon beds and an en suite bathroom. Guests can make a fresh cup of tea and watch a DVD or simply listen to the whispering river.
In addition to the hotel’s 3 public hot-spring baths, private-use baths can be reserved for a fee. Those wanting a break from the peaceful atmosphere can sing karaoke in the lounge.
Multi-course meals featuring Japanese specialities are served in guests’ rooms. Fresh seasonal seafood are prepared and acquired by the head chef who goes to the Tsukiji Fish Market on a daily basis. Meals are served on dishware made from bamboo acquired on site. The hotel can prepare a Western breakfast or special meals upon advance request.
Shiunso is a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Odawara Train Station or a 5-minute drive from Hakone Yumoto Train Station, and free parking is provided. Hakone’s main street is a 15-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.
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 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 for two-person stays.
Guests Love...
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air Bath, Bathhouse, Hot Spring Bath
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Area Info – Great location - show map
Closest Landmarks
- Tonosawa Station 0.1 miles
- Hakone Yuryo 0.2 miles
- Forest Adventure Hakone 0.2 miles
- Hakone-Yumoto Station 0.6 miles
- Hakone Yumoto Onsen 0.8 miles
- Ohiradai Station 1.1 miles
- Miyanoshita Station 1.8 miles
- Kowakudani Station 2.3 miles
- Chisuji Falls 2.4 miles
- Hakone Open-Air Museum 2.5 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
- Gora Station 2.8 miles
- Hakone Gora Park 2.9 miles
- Odawara Castle 3.8 miles
- Narukawa Museum 4.2 miles
- Owakudani Valley 4.2 miles
- Hakone Shrine 4.3 miles
- Pola Museum 4.4 miles
- Hakone Checkpoint 4.7 miles
- Venetian Glass Museum 4.8 miles
- Lake Ashi 5.3 miles
Closest Airports
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport 44.3 miles
- Shizuoka Airport 59.8 miles
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Facilities of Shiunso Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pool and Spa
- Bathhouse
- Open-air Bath
- Hot Spring Bath
- Spa
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Karaoke
Food & Drink
- Snack Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Baggage Storage
General
- Designated Smoking Area
- Air Conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Non-Smoking Rooms
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Child rates are applicable to children 12 years and under. Please contact the property directly for more details.
Please note, all meal requests must be made at least 3 days prior to arrival. Requests made at a later time cannot be accommodated.
The property caters to vegetarian requests, to allergies and other special meal requests if requested in advance. Please be informed however that all special requests are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
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