Takumi no Yado Yoshimatsu

This is the best Ryokan in Hakone. The meals (truly delicious!), hospitality, and Onsen—everything was outstanding. As more Ryokan become more like Hotels, it’s increasingly rare to experience the true charm of a traditional Ryokan, making this Accommodation especially valuable. I’m truly impressed by your dedication. We stayed on a day of heavy snowfall and enjoyed the beautiful snow-covered garden view from our Room, as well as a “snow-viewing bath” in the open-air bath attached to our Room. Even when we were leaving in the cold, everyone helped clear the snow piled on our car and along the entrance road, so we headed home with warm hearts. We will visit again to warm ourselves. Thank you for such a relaxing and fulfilling stay.

We chose this Accommodation for our family after reading the Reviews.Tucked away in a quiet residential area, we were warmly welcomed by three staff members upon arrival with “Welcome home.”We were served matcha and sweets by the proprietress (perhaps), and relaxed in a Room overlooking the garden.Our Room was upgraded to a very spacious one, which surprised our children.Incense was gently burning throughout the Ryokan, creating a wonderfully soothing atmosphere.At dinner, an experienced attendant was assigned to us and supported us throughout.She was such a charming lady that our whole family enjoyed a warm and delightful time together.The kaiseki course truly felt like spring—everything was delicious, and we were especially amazed by the beautiful edamame soup.Every piece of tableware was outstanding.The same went for breakfast: each dish came with thoughtfully chosen vessels, which we also thoroughly enjoyed.The original rice bowls featuring an Otafuku character were adorable as well.It was our child’s first kaiseki meal, and they ate more than usual.The Onsen had pleasantly hot water with a hint of sulfur aroma that warmed us through.We were able to unwind at length.The male staff member who brought out geta sandals when we went into the garden was also very kind,and all staff we met until departure were Japanese and highly experienced, giving us a strong sense of this Ryokan’s history.Having a newspaper delivered to our Room in the morning felt like nostalgic hospitality—especially now that many Accommodations have more international staff.We can completely understand why this Accommodation has so many repeat guests.We would love to visit again as a family. Thank you for taking such great care of us!