Ichinoyu Honkan

The room I stayed at had a riverside view and it was amazing! It was very peaceful to listen to it to fall asleep, almost became white noise. Also very nice to drink a morning tea and watch the river. The public onsen was also well kept, it had everything you need for a good soak. There are many signs in the change room to tell you what the rules are and guide you. The meals were also exceptional! Staff was also friendly and helpful!

Lovely 400 year old Ryokan, very friendly staff and amazing food

Shared toilets could do with some attention as showing age.

We loved the location which was a short walk from the centre of Hakone, however was located metres from a bus stop and also in walking distance from the train up the mountain. It was located right beside the river and we could hear the water and were located within the lush surroundings. We loved the cultural aspects of the property including the tatami floor and foutons, which were surprisingly comfortable.

It was a little tricky walking up the steps in the sandals. Apart from the onsen, we never found the showers and didn’t realise these would not be in the room.

Very nice staff, food was delicious. Free drinks, but since we are not drinkers (alcohol) we did not get the value.

Onsen in the room did not hold water, kept draining, no place to hang towels.