Hakone Pax Yoshino

The traditional ryokan rooms facing the river were super clean, spacious and lovely and comfortable to sleep in. Quiet (even with rushing river outside) and good bathrooms. Other than bending down being tall to save smacking head on things, it was great.

It is only 10 minutes away by foot to the hakone yumoto statin which connects to the Odawara station which is a JR station. The amenities in Hot Springs were wonderful and it felt so good. The breakfast was also awesome and had so many varieties of food and it was all so delicious. We love the traditional tatami mats and the futons. We had an overlook of the river in our room and it was so calming and relaxing. They also gave us free manjus everyday which was so delicious and touching. The staff were also kind and helpful. There was also free parking and you just have to let them know that you have a car and they will take your keys just in case they have to move it.

This room was larger than other Hotel rooms we visited in Japan. Very clean with all the toiletries needed for several days. The buffet breakfast had items for every taste, also very clean and well organized. The lobby had nice comfortable seating with refreshments to enjoy while we waited for our 3:00pm check-in.

This is a great hotel. I had no expectations when I booked so was very pleasantly surprised when we arrived. It's quite modern and the staff are very welcoming. It was a reasonably easy check in process and we were in our rooms in no time. Our room overlooked the stream/river and we could open our balcony windows to listen to the wind in the trees and water running past. We booked dinner for one of the nights we were there - the food was really great and our wait staff were so discreet. A lot of the guests dined in so the restaurant was busy, which we took as a good sign. Breakfast was also a winner with lots of choices for most.

The facilities and room amenities at this hotel are exactly as pictured and described. The rooms are designed in a traditional Japanese style and offer a true Japanese ryokan experience. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the tatami mats are very comfortable to lie on. The private onsen feels great, enjoying the view of the river and woods out the window, accompanied by the sound of birds chirping and an overwhelming feeling of relaxation. The public onsen on the fifth floor is also excellent, with complimentary use of massage chairs to provide total soothing for the experience. Breakfast was buffet style with Japanese and Western options, and while the flavors weren't as outstanding as expected, it was still good overall.