Hakone Gora Byakudan

From the front desk with a panoramic view of Hakone’s great natural scenery to the Room with a private open-air bath, everything was excellent! The food was also very satisfying. The incense service and drink service were plentiful and much appreciated. The staff were very kind as well. We’ll be back!

We stayed here for our child’s birthday trip. I don’t usually write a Review like this, but the experience was so exceptional that I wanted to share my thanks. There were countless highlights, but here are a few that especially stayed with me.Even though we arrived earlier than scheduled, we were welcomed right away, and everything—from parking guidance to helping with our luggage—was handled smoothly. From the lobby, we could see deep green scenery and a sea of clouds; it was truly breathtaking. The Accommodation was even more beautiful than the photos suggested, and the glass partitions were polished perfectly clear, creating an open feeling as if the indoor space and outdoor views were seamlessly connected. The furnishings were elegant yet unpretentious and never distracted from the atmosphere, allowing us to relax throughout our stay. The next day in the lounge, there was even a stag beetle case—a charming touch of playful thoughtfulness—and our child was fascinated by seeing such a creature for the first time.Every meal was delicious. Even a single piece of carrot on the plate had no fibrous texture at all and seemed to melt in the mouth. Our child enjoyed it too and ate far more than usual. Since our child had just turned one and could only eat limited foods, we hadn’t arranged any special celebration plate in advance; however, they kindly adapted an adult dessert after dinner for us and even gave us a lovely message card, which made us very happy. They also noticed that my husband is left-handed, and at the next meal his chopsticks were subtly set for left-handed use—time after time we were moved by such attentive care from the staff. The portions were so generous that even my big-eating husband couldn’t finish everything, yet despite eating so well, we felt no heaviness in our stomachs the next day—truly impressive.Thanks to everyone’s warm hospitality and this outstanding space, it became an unforgettable birthday trip for our family. We would love to stay again.