Onsen Ryokan Yusaka-so

We stayed with a senior and two women. Although it is in Hakone Yumoto, the location is quiet and not near the station. The accommodation has a cozy design and atmosphere that we liked. The staff, including the attendants, were kind and pleasant. The room was a two-room suite with a mountain view, very clean, and we were highly satisfied.On the day of our stay, it was fully booked, so I was worried about crowded baths; however, they were rarely busy, allowing us to enjoy a relaxing soak.The meals (both breakfast and dinner) were served all at once up to the rice course. The portions were just right—not too much—and while not extraordinary in taste, they were satisfying enough.**Reasons for not giving full marks:** - The room felt dry; I should have checked if humidifiers could be borrowed.- Drinks other than those in the refrigerator could not be ordered during meals.- It would have been nice if socks had been included as part of the amenities.- There was no tissue paper in the dressing area of the bathhouse—only hard hand paper towels that weren’t ideal for blowing one’s nose.- While it’s great that the hot spring water is free-flowing (onsen), personally I prefer higher temperatures during winter.- The private bath's tub felt slippery—I'm unsure whether this is due to cleaning issues or something unavoidable—but it caught my attention.That said, there wasn’t anything particularly unpleasant overall. We left satisfied with our stay; my senior especially seemed very pleased!

The cuisine, especially the selection of ingredients and seasoning, is excellent, and the staff's hospitality is outstanding! There is a kids' space and facilities for sterilizing baby bottles, making it a fantastic place for families with small children!