Location - the hotel is located in the village of Sengoku which is only accessible by bus, not train. Consequently, the place was relatively quiet, and had the most 'authentic' sense of charm we encountered on our trip. However, this did mean there was a lack of places to eat - there were plenty of unique restaurants and 2-3 food shops within walking distance of the hotel. Additionally, the quiet location did not mean we were limited in terms of activities or sightseeing. The 'big ticket experiences' in Hakone (e.g. Lake Ashi boat cruise, Hakone Ropeway, etc) were only a 15/20 min bus trip away, and the bus service across Hakone is very good. We found getting around very easy.||||Room - a huge room that was honestly the cleanest I have ever stayed in and extremely comfortable. All amenities were modern and in perfect working condition. Additional blankets and pillows provided. New reverse-cycle air con meant we could keep the room perfectly cozy. ||||Hosts - a beautiful couple who honestly made our stay. Nothing was too much! They dried our wet shoes when we arrived in the snow, helped us with our washing, and assisted in planning our activities for our 2 days based on the weather. With their help we were able to curate 2 full days of amazing sightseeing that we would not have been able to achieve without their local knowledge. ||||Would recommend in...
Read moreField Hakone was just what we were looking for. We wanted to be a little bit away from the hustle and bustle and stay in something Japanese style. The Field Hakone felt integrated with the quiet community and only a 7 minute walk to the bus station. ||Keep in mind, the accommodations are very simple and if I could suggest anything, it would be better sound proofing as I could hear the neighbors muffled talking and some faint snoring. It wasn’t a major issue but thought I’d mention to set expectations. ||The staff was beyond amazing and the place so clean. They even wiped off the wheels of our suitcases.||When we arrived, they spent ample time helping us understand all the great things to do. During our two night stay, anytime we had a question whether it was which bus stop to go to a destination or where to eat, they were over the top helpful. As an example when we decided to go to the Korean BBQ restaurant (which was excellent), they pulled their car around to drop us a short distance because it was dark and a little rainy.||If you are up for a clean, basic accommodation with wonderful service, this...
Read moreAs has been mentioned in a few reviews on this site, the couple who run this place are very nice and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The room that we were put in was the largest room we have ever stayed in and was very comfortable. Their knowledge of the surrounding area was excellent and they were very happy to go out of their way to show us the best routes and offer their own advice (an example of this hospitality was when they let us use their printer for a coupon we had found online). In short, I would strongly recommend staying here to any couples or families who want to explore the local area; we had a very enjoyable stay and would...
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