Onsen Yado Teishaba — Hotel in Hakone

This is by far one of the best getaway vacation spots I've been to this trip in Japan. Yupoppo Hakone is an extremely homey, comfortable, and relaxing ryokan (hotel/airbnb). I am basing this review on the following factors:

Environment and Atmosphere:

The ryokan is decorated aesthetically, showcasing themes of trains, soft music in the lobby, and overhead lights.

The guestrooms are traditional Japanese and features Japanese futons. Each room is well-equipped with water, tea, and a tv. Right off the bat, I noticed how clean and minimalistic the room was. There was no dust anywhere - even behind the tv!!!

The private onsen is comfortable with multiple windows for airflow, well-kept stone flooring, and area for washing and drying. The spring water is rich, hot, and relaxing. Juxtaposed from the outdoors, particularly during storms, you can really begin to appreciate the warmth and relaxation.

Hospitality:

The owner is a professional, caring, and truly amazing host. He goes above and beyond in every sense of the term. He makes sure you are well taken cared of and goes out of his way to ensure your travel is safe. To share a personal experience, when we came, it was during storming, and we were unaware that certain local bus lines and activities were suspended. Before heading out for the day, he took time to stop us and let us know of alternative routes and different activities we could engage in. One evening, as we were preparing to head back from a location 20 minutes away, all buses and taxies were discontinued due to landslide warnings and storms. Unprompted, he reached out by email to ask how we were doing, and he personally drove us back to the ryokan. Genuinely, he had no obligation to do so, but he still chose to go out of his way to help us on multiple occasions. The owner is so kind it is heart-warming.

Breakfast!!!

Yes, he provides breakfast and drinks for very reasonable prices. We opted for breakfast for the days we stayed, and they were simple, delicious, and home-made. It felt very personal and familial.

Overall, I definitely recommend this to anyone, whether traveling alone or in a group. You will feel welcomed and have...

We stayed in this little inn for 2 nights as part of a tour package. The location is a bit out of the way but there is a bus stop not too far away. There is a big hill to climb, so if you have very heavy bags, I would recommend using the bag forwarding services from your previous hotel. ||Our stay did not include any food but I think the inn does provide breakfasts. There are a few nice looking Japanese restaurants in the nearby village but if you want western food you'll have to go to Lawson Station convenience store. ||The owner is very polite but speaks no English, so do not expect to get restaurant or attraction recommendations from him! It seems as if this is his own house that he's turned into an inn so he doesn't stick around and you'll have have to shout into his 'house' area if you want his attention! ||The onsen is very old fashioned but was nice for a soak. Yukata and slippers are provided. ||Rooms are basic as you would expect but comfortable for a few nights. Pro tip- bring your own pillow if you don't want to sleep on the odd bean/rice pillows Japan seems to love!|Toilets are across the hall and are clean, if a little small. ||Overall, a nice stay if you want a truly old-school Japanese...

We stayed in this little inn for 2 nights as part of a tour package. The location is a bit out of the way but there is a bus stop not too far away. There is a big hill to climb, so if you have very heavy bags, I would recommend using the bag forwarding services from your previous hotel. ||Our stay did not include any food but I think the inn does provide breakfasts. There are a few nice looking Japanese restaurants in the nearby village but if you want western food you'll have to go to Lawson Station convenience store. ||The owner is very polite but speaks no English, so do not expect to get restaurant or attraction recommendations from him! It seems as if this is his own house that he's turned into an inn so he doesn't stick around and you'll have have to shout into his 'house' area if you want his attention! ||The onsen is very old fashioned but was nice for a soak. Yukata and slippers are provided. ||Rooms are basic as you would expect but comfortable for a few nights. Pro tip- bring your own pillow if you don't want to sleep on the odd bean/rice pillows Japan seems to love!|Toilets are across the hall and are clean, if a little small. ||Overall, a nice stay if you want a truly old-school Japanese...