YUPOPPO Hakone

If you're interested in a simple, relaxing ryokan experience, this is a fantastic choice. The host was very kind and accommodating, even bringing me a slice of homemade cake in the evening. Everything was what I could hope for - a spacious and clean bedroom with tatami flooring, very comfortable futon, and access to a private onsen both at night and in the morning. The homemade breakfast was also delicious, would highly recommend.

Owner is really nice and the breakfast was delicious! Especially the bread. The onsen was really nice too. The location is good because there is a bus stop nearby that you can use to get to lake ashi and buses are very frequent.

I don't really review hotels on booking - because the review system is not very effective. Everything needs to be rated the best ever, when it isn't. I've rewritten this review to up my rating to a 9 (it was an 8, but it's probably an 8.5 or above). Would I recommend the Yupopop - yes. It's a simple quite charming ryoken with onsen. Good value for the area and the owner Dai is a very thoughtful and the offered excellent Japanese service. We were a bit late arriving (because the Shinkensen was delayed!) but he adapted with good grace. The ryokan is a bus ride from Hakone-yumato and then a 10 minute walk. For exploring the wider Hakone area it’s then a short local bus ride over to Gora, its impressive museums and the cable car (to do the loop). One tip, the onsen is central to all rooms, so you need to reserve it (for free). Evening sessions are more for relaxing and mornings shorter for a morning shower/clean. It's easily done and a nice authentic experience, just need to know/understand.

owner is the nicest guy

The onsen was untrustworthy

Dai was such a wonderful host! He was very accommodating with my groups dietary restrictions. The private onsen was wonderful to have access to, and the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a great experience.

The location is more remote than some other Ryokan. Be prepared for a small uphill hike if you're taking the bus there.

Welcome food, clean, private bath

Wish more hot water temperature

It s a very nice, quiet place. Perfect for traditional staying. The owner is so polite and helping, we loved staying with them! Thank you so much for everything!

Nothing

The host was great!

The location is hard to get to without car