YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed

Great experience. The staff were lovely and the area is beautiful. Rooms are very homely and comfy. We went into the onsen both nights and it was great. We also got dinner both nights at the hotel and the food was good we were impressed. Overall it felt like a very personal stay and couldn't be happier. For some of the logistics if you are wanting to do the hakone main loop. We recommend coming in from Shinjuku on the romance car, take the montain train up to Gora and then the cable car to Sounzan. We then took a roughly 10min bus from Sounzan to Yuyu. The next morning we then took the same bus back to Sounzan and caught the first 9am ropeway fo start off the loop. We managed to avoid most of the crowds and it was very convenient. Once again couldn't recommend Yuyu enough thank you for the great stay!!

Overall, it was a pleasant experience. LOVE everything they provided, private onsen, yukata, tea, cookies, etc. The only downside is the location. It is on the other side where Hakone Free Pass doesn't cover, so you'll have to take the lion bus which can be expensive, and have to return early otherwise there's no transportation to head back. To use your Hakone Free Pass, you can get is to walk to/from Odaku Ropeway Station, then you'll be connected with all the free pass zone. The walk from Yuyu to tbe station is okay without luggage, but with luggage it can be slightly tough to go uphill.

We loved this place with friendly staffs, room is big. The plus point is the Private outdoor onsen. One really sad thing is the location. Nearby there are no convenient mart, you will need to find out schedule for the public bus to bring you back to the hotel. If you missed the time, you will need to get a Uber. It is not far from the bus terminal but the walking path is an adventure.

The staff was very friendly and the amenities included use of the onsen for one hour was great as it was included within the price. The room was clean peaceful and had a nice Japanese vibe. Unfortunately, the room is not en suite. I would say the location wasn’t great as you should note it isn’t actually in the main area of Hakone but rather by the lake where you take the boat ride. You also have to walk up a hill to get there.