Lalaca

The hotel is conveniently located near the Gora station, making it easy to get around. The service is excellent, and the food is absolutely divine. I particularly enjoyed the onsen baths, as well as the private bath available for 30 minutes each day with advance booking. The hotel has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, making it a lovely place to relax.

The hotel feels a little dated in some areas, although it is well maintained. The room is also a little on the small side.

Amazing nature, calm, authentic place, friendly and helpful staff, food - worth to enjoy every bite.

Excellent service from all staffs. Great breakfast and dinner. 30 mins Private hot spring for each room to enjoy the privacy. Very relax if you want to enjoy a quiet moment.

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I was extreemly pleasantly surprised by this place. I'd looked around online for a small ryokan with not to many rooms, futons to sleep on, and that could keep dietary restrictions in mind. Since I cannot eat fish, seafood or seaweed that last one was pretty important to me. I messaged the ryokan beforehand to let them know and they kept it in mind when making my breakfast and dinner. If I had not known they changed things for me, I would have thought my dinner and breakfast were a standard meal option. I never felt like I got less or missed out. The room itself was large, clean and very nice. The futon and pillow were soft and I never had any issues from not sleeping in a regular bed. The onsen was very nice. In the evening the outside bath can be booked as a private bath. But since it's a small ryokan I often found myself alone in the onsen anyway. I've already told my friends who're thinking of going to Hakone on their next Japan trip that they have to come to this Ryokan. I too would come back if I ever visit Hakone again!