Hakone Suishoen

This was my first stay at Suishoen, and it was truly wonderful.For dinner, we happened to be offered an open slot, so they kindly changed our meal from kaiseki to teppanyaki. We chose teppanyaki, and it turned out to be absolutely the right decision.Watching the chef cook right in front of us was entertaining in itself, and each dish was carefully prepared—everything was genuinely delicious. Not only the meat, but also the seafood and vegetables were excellent, and we enjoyed every course without getting tired of it. The pacing of the meal was perfect, and the portions were just right—not too much or too little—so we could enjoy everything through to the end.Breakfast was also very luxurious with a great variety of dishes. Being able to enjoy such a substantial breakfast in the morning felt special, and it was a completely different kind of indulgent time compared with our usual mornings. Not only dinner but breakfast left a strong impression as well.The best part for me personally was the private Onsen in our Room. I could soak whenever I wanted and relax without worrying about anyone else, so I ended up using it many times. Having an Onsen in your Room really is unbeatable.The Ryokan had a calm atmosphere overall, and we were able to take things slowly throughout our stay. The staff were polite and attentive, responding pleasantly to everything we asked for. It’s an Accommodation I’d want to stay at again if I come back to Hakone.The only small issue was that my wife didn’t find the hair iron among the amenities suitable for her. That part was slightly disappointing, but aside from that we were very satisfied.Overall satisfaction was high across the food, Onsen, Room quality, and service—highly recommended if you want a luxurious place to unwind at a relaxed pace.We will definitely stay again.

I was so satisfied that every category deserved more stars than I could give. I end up writing the same thing every time, but Chef Morita’s heartfelt cuisine is truly delicious. The staff are pleasant, and the Room felt even cleaner and more refreshed than before. Whenever they show me to my Room, they always check the bath water temperature for me. Lately I haven’t been sleeping deeply, but this time I woke up to the vibration of my Apple Watch alarm. It reminded me again how comfortable the bedding is.The assortment of small appetizer dishes was such a delight. I drank every last drop of the soup broth in the bowl. For the main dish, there was an unbelievably plump and surprisingly large eel—hard to believe it came out of a small hot pot. So delicious. And the low-temperature cooked wagyu was incredibly tender, with a wonderful sauce—I savored it while murmuring “Mmm!” The mixed rice that I always look forward to was great as ever. This time, my new surprise was dessert: the sparkling jelly over the mango bavarois and coconut-pineapple sorbet was—believe it or not—Mitsuya Cider. Delicious (tears). What an amazing combination! The bavarois and sorbet were already excellent on their own, but the Mitsuya Cider made it twice as good. The classic “Sansui Gozen” set meal was also delicious; even though all I did after such a big dinner was sleep, thanks to all those little side dishes and a large portion of black halibut, I ended up eating two bowls of rice (tears).