Japan · Ryokan · Onsen
Who each place suits, who should skip it, and how to book it well. Researched from official sources and real guest reviews.
Yumoto, Miyanoshita, Gora or Lake Ashi? Here’s how Hakone’s main ryokan areas compare on access, atmosphere and convenience, and how to choose a room and meal plan that fits your trip.
A former imperial summer villa in Hakone’s Gora district, Gora Kadan is one of the area’s most expensive ryokan. Here’s who it suits for a first ryokan stay, which room to pick, and what to sort out before you book.
Every room at Hakone Ginyu has its own open-air bath facing the Hayakawa valley. Here’s who that’s worth the splurge for, which route to take from Tokyo, and how to book it well.