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The weather forecast 3–4 days ago predicted rain, but it turned out sunny. We were very satisfied with the view of Mt. Fuji from the rooftop. The bath was also great. For breakfast, the pork stew and the rice porridge with whitebait were very delicious.

We stayed for two nights over a long weekend. Having stayed at many Hotels and Ryokan for more than 30 years, I can say without hesitation this was truly top-tier. The location is convenient, and the atmosphere feels as if you are surrounded by a Japanese garden. The Room was the perfect size for a couple, and although it wasn’t mentioned on IKYU, the toilet was completely separate. There is a spotless shower room fully stocked with shampoo and other amenities right by the entrance to the in-room open-air bath (free-flowing natural hot spring), so you can wash comfortably before soaking. Beyond the beautiful greenery, you have an outstanding view of the mountains of Gora. The water quality was excellent—silky and slightly thick—and my wife was delighted that it left her skin smooth. The cuisine and service can only be described as superb. Every dish showed inspiration from the chef; even a single simmered course featured different vegetables prepared with different stocks, beautifully arranged. Most places simply pour one thickened broth over everything, but this was on another level. Finding anchovy inside butterbur made me laugh—in a good way. Even the fried new onion garnish had thoughtful technique behind it (such as using beer for seasoning before frying). Every dish had creativity and care, and no vegetables were repeated throughout the course. I was also impressed by our attendant’s memory and her fluent explanations of each dish. Overall, I felt the attendants here are exceptionally professional: poised posture, no unnecessary small talk, and absolutely no casual chatter among staff. None of the typical questions like “Where are you visiting from?” or “What have you been sightseeing?” Yet they were never cold—just consistently warm smiles with a gentle presence. If we had started conversation ourselves, I’m sure they would have happily chatted; when you’re tired, it’s nice not to be forced into talking. Everything felt thoroughly well-trained—my wife and I even remarked that to explain such intricate cuisine so smoothly requires real intelligence as well as practice. I’m certain there must be regular study sessions involving the chef. Dinner on our second night did not repeat a single item from the first night. Finally, after checkout while kindly being driven to Hakone Open-Air Museum (Chokoku-no-Mori), I accidentally left my wallet at the Ryokan; a male staff member promptly brought it all the way to us on site, for which I am deeply grateful. Next time I plan to bring my discerning parents—they will definitely be satisfied. Thank you in advance when we return.

I was very much looking forward to this stay. Although prices were high everywhere during the New Year season, I chose this place hoping for a somewhat better experience. The entrance and lobby decor were lovely, and while the portions of each dish were not large, the meals were very delicious. The miso soup at dinner was so tasty that I had seconds! Perhaps because I expected a certain level of quality from the Ryokan, some aspects stood out to me. The staff in charge of service and cooking appeared to be foreign nationals. While this is not an issue in itself, their Japanese was limited, which often required me to adjust how I communicated with them. It might have been just on that day, but it seemed they hadn't learned how to properly wear traditional kimono attire and still had much to learn about customer service. The room with an Onsen was absolutely wonderful; warm Onsen water constantly flowed into it, allowing me to enjoy it countless times during my stay. However, perhaps due to structural reasons, there was mold around the sink area and spider webs could also be seen—this part was disappointing.