Hakone Suishoen Overview
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Hakone Suishoen – I mean, there are so many hot spring hotels in this area that you start thinking they’re all going to blur together. But this place actually sits in this perfect spot in Kowakidani where you can hear the Hayakawa River bubbling away below, and the whole property feels like it’s been carved into the mountainside rather than just plopped on top of it.
The thing that gets you right away is how they’ve managed to keep that traditional ryokan feel without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum. The tatami floors have that clean, grassy smell that good places maintain, and the staff – well, they actually remember your name after one conversation, which is sort of rare these days. You know what really impressed me though? The onsen here uses water from three different natural springs, and you can honestly taste the difference between them. The outdoor bath overlooking the valley is where you’ll want to spend your evening, especially in autumn when the maple trees are doing their thing. Fair warning – it gets pretty crowded around sunset, so I’d recommend going either early morning or after dinner when most people are eating.
The rooms themselves are spacious enough that you’re not bumping into each other every time someone opens a suitcase, and they’ve got this nice mix of traditional elements with modern touches that actually work. The kaiseki dinners are legitimately excellent – not just Instagram-pretty but actually delicious, with ingredients they’re clearly sourcing locally. I mean, the river fish was caught that morning, and you can tell. The only minor gripe I have is that the parking can be a bit tight during peak season (basically any weekend from March through November), and check-in sometimes takes longer than you’d expect because they really walk you through everything. But honestly, given how smoothly everything else runs, I’m not complaining too much. If you’re staying here, you’re about a ten-minute walk from Kowakidani Station, which makes day trips around Hakone pretty straightforward, and there’s this little path behind the hotel that connects to some hiking trails most tourists never find.
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Guest Reviews
Beautiful property, quiet and tucked off the main road. Wonderfully traditional Japanese aesthetic with extremely welcoming service. Would return 10/10.
Dinner and breakfast were amazing food experiences. Service at every step was welcoming, even as a family.
Perfect in all respects. Food and staff exceptional.
Food was amazing, beds were very comfortable and room was very spacious. Staff were incredible, accommodating and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. What could be improved: Only negative I have to say is the shower in the room could be a bit...
Everything was excellent. Especially the food. All rooms have a private onsen and are quite big compared to the rest of Japan. Almost all of the staff can speak English to a decent level. What could be improved: Their phone number does not work, so...
I don’t even know where to start - it is almost as if we entered a separate divine and healing dimension, far from the everyday world. - the rooms were marvelous, with everything we needed for comfort, we loved the Japanese-style sitting area in our...
What a beautiful ryokan! Staff met us at our taxi in the driveway, brought us to a table to have tea while they took down our passport info. A gentleman that my daughter said was named Bae, brought us to our comfort twin maisonette and showed us all...
Our stay at Hakone Suishoen was an unforgettable experience of luxury and relaxation. The in-room couple’s massage and private onsen were absolutely divine, offering ultimate comfort and tranquility. The staff’s impeccable service rivaled even the...
The food, the setting, the service, everything What could be improved: Somewhat of a hassle to connect with transport to get a ride from the train station to the resort. Especially since our connections via IPhone in a foreign country were...
Beautiful property, amazing dinner. Staff made you feel special.
What could be improved: Only one washroom downstairs in suite.
Hakone Suishoen Rooms
Choose from 5 accommodation options
Comfort Suite Maisonette Twin
Precious Suite Twin
Precious Suite King Double
Luxury Suite Maisonette Twin
Luxury Suite Maisonette King Double
Facilities & Amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Bedroom 1
- Alarm clock
General 6
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen 2
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom 8
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors 3
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Services 9
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
Wellness 6
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre
- Sauna
Activities 1
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink 4
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
Languages spoken 1
- Japanese
Safety & security 8
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 4
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- TV
Great for your stay 10
- Spa and wellness centre
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Shuttle service (free)
- Bath
- Free parking
Hakone Suishoen Location
250-0406 Kanagawa, Hakone, Kowakidani 519-9, Japan
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