KÚON Hakone Gora

From the welcome sweets upon arrival, the tea presentations were wonderful at every time of day, and everything was delicious. I recommend checking in at 1:00 PM so you can enjoy the tea and sweets for longer. Even though it is all-inclusive, it’s not just “everything available”—the carefully selected offerings that match the Hotel’s concept were excellent. At dinner, tea was subtly incorporated into the dishes, and each non-alcoholic pairing also featured tea—surprising, enjoyable, beautifully presented, and above all delicious. When I asked about various menu items (a printed menu will be completed soon), the head chef kindly showed me the breakfast menu in the morning, which I truly appreciated. The Room had a calm yet refined atmosphere and was lovely. The lounge was similarly serene and comfortable; both spaces felt very relaxing. The Onsen in the Room was also soothing—I was completely satisfied! All of the staff were very pleasant, making this a truly wonderful Hotel. I would love to return again.

I stayed here for an Onsen trip.The exposed concrete combined with Japanese-style interior design, the lobby fragrance, and the bell-like sounds created a cohesive, wonderfully calm atmosphere that felt very comfortable. The theme was “tea,” and even someone neutral like me could truly enjoy how delicious it was. The tea experience course is authentic, so I highly recommend it. The meals were of course excellent, and the breakfast in particular featured a gentle, body-friendly menu that I really appreciated upon waking up. For dinner, I was grateful that they recommended alcohol and served everything for us. The open-air bath in the Room was a little on the cooler side, but it was perfect for me and I enjoyed it many times. I’d love to visit again in winter. Thank you very much.