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Ryuguden

4.0 star property
Lake Ashi's tranquil retreat offers hot spring relaxation alongside an 18-hole golf course - perfect for unwinding or enjoying friendly competition

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Ryuguden sits peacefully near Lake Ashi, offering an indoor public bath, massage, and aromatherapy treatments. Enjoy Japanese cuisine at two restaurants after golfing. The property provides free in-room WiFi, on-site hot springs, and a convenient area shuttle.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is £476
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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[Mt. Fuji & Lake View] Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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[Mt. Fuji & Lake View] Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

[Mt. Fuji & Lake View] Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Located in Motohakone, a neighbourhood in Hakone, Ryuguden is next to a golf course and on a lake. Hakone Checkpoint Museum and Hakone Open Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hakone Komagatake Ropeway and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Lake Ashi and Kuzuryu Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Hakone. Visit our Hakone travel guide
Map
139 Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken, 250-0522

What's nearby

  • 神奈川県立恩賜箱根公園の「疎林の��広場」より望む芦ノ湖、箱根外輪山、富士山
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hakone Komagatake Ropeway featuring heritage elements as well as a couple
    Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hakone-en Aquarium which includes marine life
    Hakone-en Aquarium
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hakone Shrine showing heritage elements as well as a couple
    Hakone Shrine
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hakone featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset
    Lake Ashi
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kowakidani Station
    11 min drive
  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • 箱根神社 お休処 (権現からめもち)
    4 min drive
  • Bakery & Table 箱根
    4 min drive
  • 箱根バターサンド Sun San D
    4 min drive
  • 芦ノ湖 ラ・テラッツァ (La Terrazza)
    4 min drive
  • 小田急 あしのこ茶屋
    4 min drive

About this property

Ryuguden

Upscale ryokan near Lake Ashi
Located close to Hakone Komagatake Ropeway and Hakone Shrine, Ryuguden provides an adjacent golf course, an indoor public bath (no minerals) and conference space. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Japanese cuisine. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on-site and karaoke
  • Free newspapers, a lift and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Ryuguden include comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's slippers and children's dinnerware
  • Spring water baths, bidets and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Lanais, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • 富士
  • 鳳凰

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 6 hot springs
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,259 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • 6 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºC
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Dinner at this property is served until 7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 2:00 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ryuguden
Ryuguden Hakone
Ryuguden Inn
Ryuguden Inn Hakone
Ryuguden Ryokan
Ryuguden Hakone
Ryuguden Ryokan Hakone

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryuguden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryuguden?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryuguden on 23 Mar 2026 start from £476, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ryuguden?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ryuguden?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryuguden?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryuguden located?

Located in Motohakone, this golf ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hakone Komagatake Ropeway, Lake Ashi and Kuzuryu Shrine. Hakone Shrine and Hakone Checkpoint Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ryuguden Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 280 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we got with the private Onsen was big and had a great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

COLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place we stayed on our trip. Such a great experience! We loved the staff. We forgot a bag in our room and they arranged it to be shipped to our next hotel! What great service. I hope I am lucky enough to come back and stay at Ryuguden!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel facilities are very traditional and well kept, our room was amazing from the awesome lake view to the nice tatami floors. The staff was very helpful and they provided support in both Japanese and English with ease. The kaiseki style dinner is a must, as it is an entire experience of delicious and elevated Japanese dishes with Western influences, we were left satisfied physically and mentally. Please remember that you need to book the kaiseki with the half-board additional option if your stay is short, in our case we only stayed one night and we had to add it. Even if you stay for one night you can enjoy the different onsen options they have available which is one of the key assets, just get in your yukatas relax and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kwek Kee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great foods , good customer services and lovely environment. Nice lake and Mt Fuji View.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Charm and service. Views of mt fuji from the room. Some of the best dinning i've had in Japan. Private onsen was a treat. Public Onsen spaces were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryuguden was the perfect place for us. Everyone was kind and everything was beautiful. We are very grateful to have had this experience. Thank you! Arigato Gozaimasu!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Feng Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen offered a delightful blend of traditional food and genuine hospitality. The meals were a highlight, prepared with care and showcasing local ingredients.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi from our room. Also, we had a private onsen (hot bath) which made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional! Professional and had paid attention to detail. Onsen was such an experience!! Very clean facilities, amenities were amazing, well kept hotel despite its history. Definitely avail for the free shuttle bus from Odawara station in Hakone to your hotel and back but make sure you do a reservation for this especially if you are traveling with luggage. Message Ryuguden hotel through Expedia for reservations. If you travel Light or miss the shuttle bus, there is local transportation service that will stop near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent views from the room. The property is very outdated. The smell of humidity is terrible. The breakfast was very sophisticated for western palates, and there wasn’t an option to get a different kind food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Feng Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This onsen is a true gem. The food was simply divine, and the level of service was impeccable, creating a truly authentic and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, really good view of the Mount Fuji, the staff were exceptional and the food was great, I recommend to dine there, at least for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel/rycon. I wanted to experience a traditional Japanese inn. This is it. From my arrival to leaving the staff did a wonderful job making me comfortable and welcome. Kiseke dinner was notable with six courses or more of Japanese meals. Service was as good as it gets best I’ve ever had. Onsen is notable as well. There are indoor and out door baths. My room was special- very large and spacious no shoes worn in the rooms a wonderful sitting area overlooking lake ashi and best of all a wonderful view of Mount Fuji! So special having morning coffee looking out over huge picture window and Mount Fuji. It’s pricey but worth the experience in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views, it is isolated from the town but in a very scenic area close to the lake and ropeway. The staff was incredibly good. A pleasant and relaxing stay. The room was beautiful and had great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Cambodian server Ran was the highlight of our stay. The first nights meal was also very nice but the property and onsen is very old and needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is good. People very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Good location for the sight view. Food is super good. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

KA WAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place in Hakone

This place is an excellent place for visiting in autumn. If the weather is good, you would be able to see Mount Fuji from the room and onsen. Some of the staff are able to speak Chinese and English. The only thing that I would remind anyone going would be "bring towel" to onsen place if you are living there as there are no towels in main onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neuzeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and the peace that you feel staying there; the outside onsen is a dream, and the view of Fuji-san is unbelievable. The dinning experience couldn't be better, each day was a different surprise, we loved our host called Ran, she was a trainee there, but to be honest she gave us the best service and recommendations, if you stay there aks for her service and definitely will improve your overall experience at dinning. Overall I loved, my only recommendation would be to have more entertainment for kis, other than that everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ryokan, make sure you plan you travel from the station as limited taxis. Buses are regular but full of Gaijin with massive suit cases who are not always respectful of the locals. The Onsen and view of Fuji San is incredible. Food is very high end Japanese so make sure you understand this. Staff are very nice and helpful and speak English but do try and speak Japanese you are in Japan after all. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some of my highlights of this stay were the view, the location, the food, and the service! Those components made for a wonderful stay in Hakone. However, I felt that the room and the hotel seem a bit outdated as a lot of the cabinets were chilling, and there was no air conditioning during our stay. The control panel seems to be broken as the dial didn’t work, but we were later informed that the hotel was running the heat during the time. Fortunately during our visit, Hakone was a bit cooler which the Dyson air fan was helping a little bit. Overall, there were a lot of positives about the hotel that overshadowed the negatives. However, we were expecting a better property condition for the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful stay. The facility is a little aged but it's been maintained well and the room views are phenomenal. The baths were clean and there was enough options that getting away from some of the noisier guests wasn't too difficult. In the morning I had the baths completely to myself and it was incredibly relaxing. Absolutely would stay here again. The only thing that was a downside to my stay was the massage. An older woman was doing the massages and it just wasn't good. She couldn't get deep pressure and there wasn't any attention paid to knotted areas. I had several massages while in Japan and this was probably the worst one.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice views of Mount Fuji from the rooms. A particular, very dated but at the time certainly nice architecture. Makes for a very charming experience. However, some areas urgently need to be updated, e.g. showers, sinks, blow dryers, etc. Everything was very clean, all employees very friendly. Good Onsen experience. Beds not overly comfortable. What was not OK was the food. There are no choices whatsoever. Only set meals for dinner and breakfast are included (at dinner, a very small and unattractive a la carte menue is also available). One cannot change them, there is no flexibility in the services provided. No explanations are given beforehand what to expect. Quality of food is mediocre, very repetitice from day to day. Some items were OK but overall we had a lot better food elsewhere in Japan. Steep prices for additional drinks, even coffee for breakfast costs extra. Overall I find this place nice, but overpriced. Would only go back if food quality and service are improved and prices drop and/or updstes are made. Because everybody was so polite and helpful and the outside setting is beautiful (but touristy, you are still close to Tokyo), we keep good memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and the room was simple but a traditional Japanese room sleeping on tatami mats. We did the half board and the dinner and breakfast were excellent and extremely fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
we loved the experience having a private onsen was special. The food in the dining room is authentic and a bit challenging if you are not accustomed to it. The staff are incredibly helpful and personable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026