Ryuguden

8.8
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.8/10, based on 3,532 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Lake Views Mountain Setting Hot Spring Bath Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath
Staff 9,2/10
Facilities 8,8/10
Cleanliness 9,1/10
Comfort 9,2/10
Value for money 8,2/10
Location 9,0/10

Ryokan highlights

A lakeside Hakone ryokan with scenic hot springs and Japanese-style rooms.

Lake and Fuji ViewsRooms overlook Lake Ashi, with Mount Fuji visible when conditions permit.
Scenic Hot SpringsSoak in hot spring baths overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains.
Private Onsen RoomsThree special Japanese-style rooms feature their own indoor hot spring baths.
Seasonal Kaiseki DiningSelected stay plans include a seasonal multi-course Japanese dinner and breakfast.
Spacious Tatami RoomsJapanese-style lakeview rooms offer generous space, with some accommodating five guests.
Odawara Station ShuttleA complimentary guest shuttle connects the ryokan with Odawara Station; reservations required.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1 night; 2 for a full Hakone dayThe lakeside setting rewards an early arrival for baths and dinner; add a second night for Hakone-en and a relaxed sightseeing day.
Trip-planning verdict: Choose it for a scenic Hakone onsen stay, not a convenient station-side base.

Know before booking

Bath RestrictionsThe main-building onsen lists restrictions on tattoos and children under three or wearing diapers; confirm directly before booking.
Private Bath LimitedOnly three special rooms have private indoor hot spring baths; standard rooms do not.
Fuji Not GuaranteedMount Fuji visibility depends on weather, and room views vary. Ropeway services can also be disrupted.

Food & drinks

Ryuguden offers kaiseki and Japanese breakfasts, with a lunch restaurant in its adjacent hot-spring building.

Dining Room (on-site)
on-site

Annex dining room for overnight guests; meal location depends on the package.

  • Fuji kaisekispecialtySeasonal multicourse dinner.
  • Kocho kaisekispecialtyA basic kaiseki dinner option.
  • Japanese breakfastfoodSet meal that may include dried fish.
Fuji (on-site)
on-site

Japanese lunch restaurant in the adjacent Ryuguden main hot-spring building.

  • Tempura sobafoodChilled soba with assorted tempura.
  • Tofu setfoodHot tofu with tempura and rice.
  • Mishima croquette curryspecialtyCurry topped with local-style croquettes.
  • Odawara plum sodadrinkA local plum-flavored soft drink.
Hakone Nadaman Garden (nearby)
nearby8 min walk

Japanese restaurant at The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko; dinner reservations recommended.

  • Seasonal kaisekispecialtyMulticourse Japanese cuisine.
  • Tempura assortmentfoodShrimp, white fish and vegetables.
  • Sashimi assortmentfoodSelection of sliced raw fish.
  • Japanese breakfastfoodTraditional morning meal.

Access, transport and nearby sights

Ryuguden is a Lake Ashi ryokan at 139 Motohakone, reached most conveniently by bus, hotel shuttle or taxi.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Should you choose this ryokan?

A peaceful Lake Ashi ryokan with spacious Japanese-style rooms and scenic hot springs. It is best suited to travelers comfortable with a secluded location and a traditional stay.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Lake views from every roomAll 24 rooms face Lake Ashi, with Mount Fuji visible when the weather is clear.
  • Panoramic hot springsOvernight guests can use both the annex baths and the main building’s scenic baths overlooking the lake.
  • Generous Japanese roomsThe standard Japanese-style lake-view rooms are approximately 65 square meters and can accommodate up to five guests on futons.
  • Private-bath optionThree special rooms have their own indoor hot-spring baths, a welcome choice for travelers who prefer privacy.
  • Convenient resort accessThe ryokan is close to Hakone-en, and a complimentary shuttle connects it with Odawara Station for guests who reserve the service.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Away from the stationThe lakeside setting is not near a railway station, so arrival requires a bus, car or the reserved shuttle from Odawara.
  • Few private onsen roomsOnly three rooms have private hot-spring baths, so travelers set on bathing privately should book that room category specifically.
  • Futons aren't for everyoneThe standard Japanese-style rooms use futons; travelers who prefer raised beds should look for the twin-bedded room instead.
  • Early checkoutCheckout is at 10:00 a.m., leaving less time for a leisurely morning soak than some travelers may expect.
  • Fuji views depend on weatherAlthough the rooms face the lake and Mount Fuji, clouds can obscure the mountain, so its appearance is not guaranteed.

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