My wife and I stayed at Taiseikan for 2 nights in May. This ryokan was one of the best experiences we had while we were vacationing in Japan and this was a very good contrast to the bright lights, big city of the big cities. This ryokan is nestled in a valley in Miyanoshita, where we took a 6 min... more

I had several friends in Japan who recommended staying in Hakone when visiting Tokyo. And to think I was going to pass it up for more time in Kyoto! Staying in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is something that you definitely have to do once in your life. I researched many places before settling on this one and I'm so... more

A truly amazing experience. After taking the little switchback train over the mountains, you arrive in the town of Myanoshita. It's a bit of a hike down the hill to the Ryokan's private funicular (be careful on that main road through town as there isn't much of a sidewalk--don't bother with lots of luggage). At their cable car station (the... more

It had always been a dream for my wife and I to visit Japan after 7 years of watching the weekly “Japan Hour” TV program. The program would feature interesting ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) / hotel venues as well as mouth-watering food that were served there. Often, we would see the featured visitor tucking into his meal with passionate exclamations... more

I've stayed in several hot spring hotels in Japan before, but this one was absolutely the best! The location is great - far from noisy roads and trains but easily accessible by public transport. The room, the atmosphere, food, - everything was perfect. The staff was very helpful. This hotel has a beautiful Japanese style garden, recommended for your morning... more

It's been a few years since we stayed here (back in '03) but I have nothing except positive things to say about this place. It was very memorable, from the facilities to the staff to the food they served. Might have even been the best stay I've ever experienced. We took the Shinkansen in from Tokyo station to Odawara (using... more

First of all, this Ryokan (Japanese style hotel) is located in the Hakone area - about 1 hour train ride from Tokyo. You can reach it by car or by train. The place is simply amazing. You arrive first at the cablecar station building which is on the main road through the area. It is only a 5 minute walk... more

Un souvenir inoubliable. A l'arret du bus et a proximite de la station de train, se trouve le funiculaire privé... more