Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA
Indoor onsen with large glass window overlooking garden at Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA in Kanagawa
Tatami room with low table, shoji screens and garden view at Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA Kanagawa
Rooftops and clustered buildings below verdant mountains surrounding Yugawara-Onsen in Kanagawa
Bed beside large window with green mountain and town view, wood ceiling and tatami floor
Western style twin room with table and green window view at Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA Kanagawa
Tatami room with low table, zabuton cushions, shoji screens and balcony chairs at GREENPAL YUGAWARA
Entrance facade of Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA with purple banners and mountain backdrop in Kanagawa

Yugawara-Onsen GREENPAL YUGAWARA

4.3
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 4.3/10, based on 84 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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Check-in from 2:00 PM
Hot Spring Town Mountain Setting Valley Scenery Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath
Staff 4,3/10
Facilities 4,3/10
Cleanliness 4,3/10
Comfort 4,3/10
Value for money 4,3/10
Location 4,3/10

Ryokan highlights

A calm hillside Yugawara onsen stay known for gentle hot springs, creative kaiseki meals, and easy bus access.

Gentle Yugawara OnsenSoft mineral spring baths are a core draw for relaxing, low-stimulation soaking.
Creative Kaiseki MealsDinner is noted for seasonal Japanese-Western kaiseki with premium domestic beef.
Quiet Hillside SettingSet above central Yugawara, it offers a calmer atmosphere than station-side stays.
Easy Bus AccessThe Idealkyo bus stop is close, making arrival simple from Yugawara Station.
Japanese and Western RoomsRoom options include traditional tatami rooms as well as Western-style beds.
Good Relaxation ValueFacilities are modest, but the onsen-and-meal balance feels appealing for the price.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1 nightOnsen-town setting is the main driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, settle into the baths, have dinner, sleep early, enjoy breakfast, then walk or bus to nearby Yugawara sights before moving on. A second night works only if you want a slower rhythm with repeat baths and light local sightseeing rather than a packed itinerary.
Trip-planning verdict: Best used for a short onsen break in Yugawara rather than a long sightseeing base; 1 night suits most travelers, 2 nights only if you want a slower bath-focused stay.

Know before booking

Limited long-stay depthYugawara works well for baths, a park, and a few nearby stops, but most travelers may run out of strong local sightseeing after 1 to 2 nights.
Not station-sideThe ryokan sits in the Miyakami onsen area, so station-based travelers should expect a bus, taxi, or hotel shuttle rather than an easy walk from Yugawara Station.
Low urban convenienceChoose elsewhere if you want nightlife, dense restaurant choice, or effortless city-style logistics around the hotel.

Food & drinks

This ryokan at 261 Miyakami appears to offer kaiseki-style dinner and Japanese breakfast in a table-seated dining room, with a few useful nearby meal options in Miyakami.

Dining Room (on-site)
on-site

Main meal venue with table seating for dinner and breakfast.

  • Creative kaiseki dinnerfoodSeasonal Japanese course meal.
  • A5 domestic beefspecialtyPremium beef featured in dinner.
  • Fresh seafoodspecialtySeafood sourced via affiliated fish shop.
  • Japanese set breakfastfoodMorning set with grilled fish.
Juni-an (nearby)
nearbyabout 220 m

Popular tofu-focused spot in Miyakami.

  • Fresh tofufoodHouse-made tofu dishes.
  • Fried tofufoodHot age-style tofu item.
  • Soy sweetsspecialtyTake-out tofu specialties available.
  • TeadrinkSimple drink pairing.
Hyorokutei Yugawara (nearby)
nearbyabout 300 m

Japanese restaurant known for eel and seasonal cooking.

  • UnagifoodEel is a known specialty.
  • HitsumabushifoodEel over rice style meal.
  • Japanese set mealfoodSeasonal washoku options.
  • Mandarin orange juicedrinkLocal Yugawara citrus drink.

Access, transport and nearby sights

This ryokan is in the Yugawara Onsen area uphill from central Yugawara, with JR Yugawara Station as the key rail gateway and the final approach usually best done by taxi or local bus.

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Should you choose this ryokan?

A solid mid-range onsen stay in Yugawara for travelers who want a quieter hillside setting, good baths, and dependable meals without paying luxury-ryokan prices. It is better suited to relaxed stays than to travelers who want station-side convenience or a high-end modern property.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Relaxing hillside settingThe ryokan sits in a quiet elevated villa area of Yugawara, which gives it a calmer atmosphere and pleasant mountain-facing views from the property.
  • Good public baths with open-air optionIts bath area is a real draw: there is a large indoor bath, an open-air bath overlooking a Japanese garden, and even a sauna for a fuller onsen routine.
  • Warm, unfussy hospitalityGuest feedback consistently points to friendly, attentive staff and a welcoming style that feels comfortable rather than overly formal.
  • Reliable meal experienceThe property is known for seasonal Japanese kaiseki-style meals, and reviews regularly mention both dinner and breakfast as satisfying parts of the stay.
  • Good value for an onsen getawayWith only 19 rooms and a strong value reputation, it fits travelers who want a proper hot-spring inn experience in Kanagawa without stepping up to luxury-ryokan pricing.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Not the easiest location without planningIt is not right by Yugawara Station; reaching it usually involves a bus to the Risokyo stop and then a walk uphill, or a taxi.
  • Older building feelThe property is maintained and clean, but it is not a sleek new ryokan, so travelers expecting fresh designer interiors may find it dated.
  • No private bath optionThe onsen setup focuses on shared public baths, so it is less ideal if you specifically want a reservable private bath or in-room onsen experience.
  • Limited late-night bath flexibilityThe baths do not run as an all-night setup, which can disappoint guests who like very late or overnight soaking.
  • Leisure-focused rather than luxury-focusedExtras like karaoke and mahjong rooms make it practical for casual group stays, but travelers seeking an intimate high-end ryokan mood may prefer somewhere more refined.

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