Ryuguden Honkan — Local services in Hakone

The only reason I used this onsen was the view of Fuji from the hot tub outside. But now they have installed dirty glass so the mountain was covered with streaks and stains on the cloudy surface and it's time for a so-so review. There are two pools with hot water: inside and outside. There is no pool with cold water. There is a hamam but it seems that it has never been cleaned from mold, so it stinks and breathing this air is simply dangerous. You need to buy or rent everything: razors, washcloths, towels, yukata robes. There are very few hair dryers, and they are weak or old, so you need to stand in line. At the same time, the premises are not heated and if you are barefoot, you may be cold...

This place is underrated at 3.9 stars. I've been to at least 20 different onsen across Honshu and this particular onsen is spectacular. The grounds are rugged and elegant. Overall it’s a charming getaway. I was a day onsen visitor and highly recommend. This is a place to clear your mind and slow your pace. While ¥2000 might seem like a steep entrance fee, I really feel like this place is special enough for the cost. If you are a man, make sure to to check out the 3rd fully outside exterior onsen. It feels like you are sitting in a forest and the fresh smell of hinoki...

Visited day onsen. This is a great place to visit for an onsen in Hakone next to Lake Ashi. They had gender segregated onsens and no mixed or private onsens. The men's had an indoor, outdoor, and covered outdoor onsen. The women's had an indoor and covered outdoor onsen. Both had steam rooms. We didn't do reservations and the staff had adequate English along with sufficient English signage. View from onsens is amazing. We went in the rain and it was great! Only 2 downsides are that there are mosquitoes (never saw them but left with bites) and they...