What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From JR Hakone Yumoto train station, it is a 65 minute bus ride on the Izu-Hakone bus to Ryuguden. From JR Odawara train station, it is a 1 hour and 20 minute bus ride of the Izu-Hakone bus to Ryuguden. Important Travel Warning: It takes a long time to go through customs at Narita International Airport and then travel to Hakone. If your plane lands in the early morning at Narita International Airport, you can make it to a Hakone ryokan in time for dinner. However, if your plane arrives after 10:00am you WILL NOT be able to make it in time for dinner. You should stay at least 1 night in Tokyo and then go to Hakone the next day.
139 Motohakone, Hakone-machi
Ashigarashimo-gun
Kanagawa-ken
神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町元箱根139
