Ryokan Yoshimatsu
250-0521 Kanagawa, Hakone, Hakone 521, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 308 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The hotel had an excellent dinner that was way better than anything I have ever had in Japan. Breakfast was also perfect, and the Onsen is great! Location is also convenient and close to lots of touristic activities. Service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before. Completely worth the price.
United States of AmericaExcellent experience and totally worth it. My wife and I were taking a trip to Japan and wanted the traditional Ryoken experience. The facilities were clean and simple, the staff was excellent and the food was fantastic. The onsen was very enjoyable. Beautiful area close to major Hakone transit nodes.
United States of AmericaBeautiful grounds, very nice facilities, super hospitable staff, delicious kaiseki meals. Loved everything about this place! Highly recommend!
United States of AmericaThe staff was incredible. I felt like their only concern was that I was happy. They were thoughtful, warm, joyful, and considerate. Every single member of the staff there shared the same intent. The meals were amazing. Long, sensual, explorations of so many textures and flavors. The kaiseki for evening and breakfast were just amazing. The onsen were impeccably neat, placed in beautiful settings, and not aggressively hot, so you could linger. I tried 4 different baths and they were all wonderful. The Ryokan was just a great place tucked in a quiet little town.
JapanAwesome kaiseki breakfasts and dinners. The facility was extraordinarily elegant and beautiful with a view of the majestic Mount Fuji from the family onsen. The staff was super polite, friendly and helpful. I loved my experience at Yoshimatsu.
United States of AmericaThe most elegant Japanese style hotel with nicest service and dinner ever. Room guests can enjoy hot spring in a family cottage without surcharge. The open-air hot spring pond is very clean. In early morning a waiter will serve hot miso soup after you bath. Hondo ni sia wasei~
United States of AmericaOutdoor private onsen, excellent and attentive service, beautiful property!
United States of AmericaAmazing reception throughout our entire stay, super polite and helpful. While serving breakfast on our last day the lady asked us where we were off to next then offered maps to help guide us
KuwaitThe staffs were amazing they treated us like royalty. They were very communicative helpful. We will definitely go back here soon!!
United States of AmericaIt was beautiful and private. We had our own hot spring bath and an incredible view of the garden with privacy. The food was authentic Japanese style and staff very friendly and gracious.
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Scott
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Jennifer
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Benjamin
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Amy
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Charlton
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Russell
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One of our top picks in Hakone. Surrounded by bamboo trees and hills, Yoshimatsu is a traditional Sukiya-style Ryokan (inn) with beautiful outdoor hot spring baths. Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, it provides a free shuttle from Hakone Machi Bus Station.
Featuring tatami-mat floors, these classic Japanese-style rooms come with a flat-screen TV and Yukatas (Japanese-style bathrobes). The private bathrooms have a bathtub.
Yoshimatsu is a 5 minute walk from Lake Ashinoko Cruise Station and a 9 minute walk from Lake Ashinoko. It is less than a 15 minute walk from Onshi Hakone Park and an 8 minute drive from Narukawa Museum.
Breakfast and dinner are served to the guest rooms or in the main dining room upon request. These special Kyoto-style set meals are prepared according to the season's freshest ingredients.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing walk around the landscaped grounds and koi ponds. The hotel also provides massage, karaoke rooms and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge.
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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Luxury Suite with Mt. Fuji View
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Japanese-Style Twin Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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John
United States of America“The hotel had an excellent dinner that was way better than anything I have ever had in Japan. Breakfast was also perfect, and the Onsen is great! Location is also convenient and close to lots of touristic activities. Service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before. Completely worth the price.” Read more
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Scott
United States of America
“Excellent experience and totally worth it. My wife and I were taking a trip to Japan and wanted the traditional Ryoken experience. The facilities were clean and simple, the staff was excellent and the food was fantastic. The onsen was very enjoyable. Beautiful area close to major Hakone transit nodes. ” Read more
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Jennifer
United States of America
“Beautiful grounds, very nice facilities, super hospitable staff, delicious kaiseki meals. Loved everything about this place! Highly recommend!”
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Benjamin
Japan“The staff was incredible. I felt like their only concern was that I was happy. They were thoughtful, warm, joyful, and considerate. Every single member of the staff there shared the same intent. The meals were amazing. Long, sensual, explorations of so many textures and flavors. The kaiseki for evening and breakfast were just amazing. The onsen were impeccably neat, placed in beautiful settings, and not aggressively hot, so you could linger. I tried 4 different baths and they were all wonderful. The Ryokan was just a great place tucked in a quiet little town. ” Read more
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Amy
United States of America
“Awesome kaiseki breakfasts and dinners. The facility was extraordinarily elegant and beautiful with a view of the majestic Mount Fuji from the family onsen. The staff was super polite, friendly and helpful. I loved my experience at Yoshimatsu.”
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Amy
United States of America
“The most elegant Japanese style hotel with nicest service and dinner ever. Room guests can enjoy hot spring in a family cottage without surcharge. The open-air hot spring pond is very clean. In early morning a waiter will serve hot miso soup after you bath. Hondo ni sia wasei~” Read more
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Anna
United States of America
“Outdoor private onsen, excellent and attentive service, beautiful property!”
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Abdulaziz
Kuwait“Amazing reception throughout our entire stay, super polite and helpful. While serving breakfast on our last day the lady asked us where we were off to next then offered maps to help guide us”
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Charlton
United States of America
“The staffs were amazing they treated us like royalty. They were very communicative helpful. We will definitely go back here soon!!”
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Russell
Canada“It was beautiful and private. We had our own hot spring bath and an incredible view of the garden with privacy. The food was authentic Japanese style and staff very friendly and gracious. ”
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Hakone Checkpoint0.2 miles
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Onshi Hakone Park0.5 miles
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Narukawa Art Museum0.7 miles
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Kuzuryu Shrine1 miles
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Hakone Shrine1.1 miles
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Komagatake Ropeway Hakoneen1.9 miles
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Lake Ashi2.1 miles
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Chisuji Falls3.4 miles
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Okada Museum of Art3.5 miles
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Hakone Kowakien Yunessun3.6 miles
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Restaurant Japanese Restaurant Taisho0.1 miles
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Restaurant Soba and Udon Noodle Shop Komatsuya0.1 miles
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Kowakudani Station3.8 miles
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Hakone-Yumoto Station5.2 miles
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Soga Bessho Bairin Festival12.1 miles
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Tokyo International Airport49 miles
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Shizuoka Airport55.2 miles
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Amenities of Yoshimatsu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Karaoke
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
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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:
- Electric car charging station
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.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM
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
Yoshimatsu accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
When booking for 6 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more details.
Child rates are applicable to children 12 years and under. Guests with children must inform the property of the number of children and age of each child.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Please inform the property at least 5 days before the check-in date if you have any food allergies or dietary needs. Please note that depending on the request, the property may not be able to accommodate special meal requests.
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 5:30 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Yoshimatsu
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The prices at Yoshimatsu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yoshimatsu is 5 miles from the center of Hakone.
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Room options at Yoshimatsu include:
- Quad
- Twin
- Family
- Triple
- Partner offer
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Yoshimatsu (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Free parking
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Check-in at Yoshimatsu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Yoshimatsu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Yes, Yoshimatsu is popular with guests booking family stays.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Yoshimatsu by:
- Train 2h 10min
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Yoshimatsu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Karaoke
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse
