Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko

It was a wonderful Accommodation. The Room size and the open-air bath were both just right for relaxing.The staff were also lovely, with the perfect sense of distance, and it was very soothing. I’m quite strict about cleanliness, but it was flawless. I’d love to stay again.For this price, the quality makes me want to come back.

I’ve visited Hakone many times, but this time I was traveling solo with the goal of visiting Hakone Shrine, so I was looking for an Accommodation. What made me choose this Accommodation was that it offers a solo-traveler Plan and provides Shuttle Service to Hakone Shrine. The Accommodation felt very clean, and not only the Room but also the large public bath and changing area were impeccably maintained. From the lobby at check-in, my Room, the bath, and the restaurant, I could enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Ashi, which truly lifted my spirits. The weather was perfect on the day I stayed, and seeing the sparkling water rippling in the breeze was absolutely beautiful—I could simply gaze at it and enjoy a wonderfully luxurious time. Welcome fruit was prepared in my Room as well, and it was delicious. Listening to Japanese bush warblers sing while immersing myself in an unfinished book—and then soaking slowly in the gentle hot water—was pure bliss. Above all, the meals were even better than expected! The bread was freshly baked and delightfully chewy, and everything was well balanced in both flavor and presentation from start to finish. Personally, I also appreciated that children are not accepted for stays; it kept the entire property quiet and created a refined atmosphere for adults to relax. I love art as well, so it made me happy to see paintings of Mt. Fuji by Japanese artists displayed throughout the corridors and Rooms. I’d love to visit again when autumn leaves are at their peak. Thank you very much for such a wonderful stay.