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I had originally worried that two nights here might be a little dull after spending 5 days buzzing around Tokyo but it turned out this place was exactly what we needed. We had a western/Japanese family room with a private onsen on the balcony that had a nice view of the hills behind the hotel. It was so peaceful and quiet. Before we arrived we had little idea of what to expect beyond tatami mats and a multi course dinner of traditional dishes. It is fair to say that some of the décor is due to be updated, but looking beyond that we were delighted with the whole experience. The meals were exceptional. Each course so intricate and beautifully presented. Our attendant (I cannot call her waitress as she was so much more) was Juri. She carefully set all the different courses (including hot pots) and then explained each of them to us and how to eat them. I tried so many new things purely because she had set the stage so well. It was a treat to see our family all dressed in the yukatas they provided for the experience. The staff were all friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to source and pre-book a cab for us as we were due to check out early and needed transport to the station. We also used their complimentary shuttle to go into Hakone for the day. Strolling around Hakone was also relaxing. Lots to look at and plenty of places to eat. So nice to return to the room and a turn in the onsen before another amazing dinner. Great experience.