Hakone Honbako

I finally had the chance to visit Hakone Honbako, a place I’d been curious about for a long time!First, I was thrilled by the spacious feel of the Room and the fact that each Room has its own open-air bath.The food was outstanding, and there were thoughtful touches throughout the property.Above all, the staff’s warm hospitality and attentiveness were exceptional!It’s become a place I definitely want to return to.

This was my first Multiple Night Stay on my third visit.The welcome cafe available until 5:00 PM was wonderful—the sake lees cake was delicious.After soaking in the Onsen in my Room, I headed to dinner. I was the only Japanese guest, but everything was kindly explained to me individually in Japanese. Thank you for your time despite being so busy.The large public bath has a white outdoor Onsen that truly warms you up. After the bath, I enjoyed a bite-sized ice cream.After breakfast, I spent time reading and taking a nap, and before I knew it, it was lunchtime. I requested the hamburger steak in advance.It wasn’t a counter seat but a private room, and the Y chair was very comfortable to sit in.Since different ingredients arrive each day, the menu doesn’t overlap with the previous night’s.For breakfast during a Multiple Night Stay, it was Western-style as well.I also enjoyed chatting with the staff.I’ll be back again as a treat for myself.Thank you very much.