Hakone Retreat Fore

The three of us—my mother and two daughters—booked the fore Plan with breakfast and dinner plus free-flow.In a quiet Room nestled among the trees with a wood-burning stove, we were able to relax peacefully while watching the flames. The luxurious dinner was a delight for both the eyes and the palate, and the Onsen water felt smooth yet richly soothing. The three of us had plenty to chat about, and we were very satisfied.In the morning, it was also great fun to watch so many birds from our Room window.However, as my mother is elderly, getting around inside the property was a bit challenging due to the number of stairs. There were also no handrails in the bath area, so she needed assistance—but that has become a good memory for us as well. One small disappointment was that only one pair of outdoor slippers for women and two larger pairs (apparently for men) were provided in the Room, making it slightly difficult to walk.Overall, it was a comfortable, quiet, and enjoyable stay. Thank you very much.It’s a place we would love to visit again.

It was right in cherry blossom season and the weather was getting warmer, so I looked for an Accommodation in Hakone for a 1-night, 2-day stay and made a Reservation because I loved the Nordic style. The Accommodation is a renovated Facility, and even though you’re in Hakone, it feels like staying at an overseas Hotel. Highly recommended for those who are tired of the usual Hakone experience and especially for international visitors.Meals: Breakfast is buffet-style. Currently you can choose between Eggs Benedict and a BLT sandwich, ordered directly from the chef. Dinner is served at the wood-fired dining venue; they are particular about ingredients and it’s excellent. Depending on your check-in time, but breakfast is a must.Room: I recommend a Room with a wood-burning stove. The Room has automatic climate control, but you can add logs and enjoy the flickering flames.Baths: Indoor bath and open-air bath. The wood finish is lovely. Perhaps because many guests are international, it never felt crowded compared to the number of guests, so it was very comfortable.Facility & services: You can roast marshmallows and sweet potatoes. There is a paid bicycle rental service with e-bikes available; if the weather is good, cycling around Sengokuhara should be fun.Cafe: You can order coffee anytime during regular hours.With many international guests, if you speak some English it’s also enjoyable to chat in the open common spaces.The grounds are very large, so I thought it would be even more comfortable if they were better maintained and had clearly arranged walking paths for strolling around within the Hotel.Since you need to walk within the Facility and there are elevation changes, I recommend this place except for elderly guests with mobility issues or families traveling with babies/strollers.