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Ryuguden

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade ryokan with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
Bathroom

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. The ryokan's spa offers in-room massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy. The property has a public indoor bath (no minerals) and a public outdoor bath (no minerals).

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[Mt. Fuji & Lake View] Private Room with Hot Spring Bath, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

[Mt. Fuji & Lake View] Private Room with Hot Spring Bath, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 95 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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Lanai
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  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Lanai
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Traditional Japanese Room with Lake View, Triple Beds

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, spring water tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Special Room With An Private Hot Spring Bath

  • Sleeps 5

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Traditional,Guest Room,2 Twin/Single Bed(s)

  • Sleeps 2

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Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Located in Motohakone, a neighborhood 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 Hakone Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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139 Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa-ken, 250-0522

What's nearby

  • Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Ashi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hakone Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kowakidani Station - 10 min drive
  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakery & Table 箱根 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪深生そば - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪箱根バターサンド Sun San D - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪レストハウス レイクビュー - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake SIde Grill - ‬8 min walk

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 dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 6 hot springs, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Japanese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Free train station pick-up, hot springs on site, and karaoke
  • 1 meeting room, a gift shop, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryuguden boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's slippers, and children's dinnerware
  • Spring water tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Lanais, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • 6 hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Hot springs open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF
  • 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
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • 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

  • Limited room service
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 13 years of age.

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

You need to know

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 bathing 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 2:00 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; 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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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 is parking at Ryuguden?

Self parking and extended parking are 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryuguden located?

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

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Reviews

Ryuguden Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food & service were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room Nice Onsen in new building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and experience at the spa, and the food, was overall amazing. However, there is not a lot to do outside of the hotel except for some activities but not a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deniss

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

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

Good lake view

Great place to stay. Close to the cable car. Lake views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with traditional room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great spot to have some peace and quiet during our busy JAPAN trip. I do have to say that all that changed when a large group came in. The servers were overwhelmed and we were all but forgotten. It changed the whole vibe of the place having a large group talking loudly and being demanding. It would have been perfect otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Relaxing stay

Hotel had the most beautiful scenic ground. Very well maintained. Beautiful outdoor onsen. Too bad on the days i was there it was cloudy so was not able to see Mt Fuji.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The in-room bathroom is a bit outdated, it is a bit pricey probably because of the view of Mt Fuji. Unfortunately, we cannot see Mt. Fuji due to bad weather, so it feels a bit too pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles K

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre at best

Good view from the room but that was about it. Hot spring is mediocre and the food is even more so. Not worth the $2000 paid (family of 6) for a night including tax and half-board meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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