Hakone Gora Byakudan vs Suiun
Two ryokans in Hakone, Kanagawa, compared side by side — price, onsen, dining, and atmosphere. Find the right fit for your trip.
Hakone Gora Byakudan
Price range
$$$
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Bathrobes
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
Key experiences
- Private open-air bathing in golden mineral water surrounded by forest
- Kaiseki dinner featuring Sagami Bay seafood and Hakone mountain produce
- Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among 12,000 sqm of deciduous trees
- Earthenware pot rice at breakfast cooked in traditional style
- Large communal indoor baths with Izu stone decoration
Nestled in the serene deciduous forests of Hakone, **Hakone Gora Byakudan** is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Japan's natural beauty and cultural heritage. This boutique ryokan is perfect for travelers seeking an intimate connection with nature, whether it's a couple celebrating a special moment amidst the breathtaking vistas or a solo traveler seeking solitude in the hot springs. A signature experience here is savoring a traditional kaiseki dinner while surrounded by the soothing scent of sandalwood, followed by a morning spent soaking in the private onsen as the misty forest awakens around you—a truly immersive way to experience the authentic tranquility of Japan.
Suiun
Price range
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata robes
- Bath towels and hand towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Hair dryer
Key experiences
- Soaking in your private cypress open-air bath surrounded by the sounds of nature
- Savoring seasonal kaiseki cuisine served in the privacy of your room
- Indulging in spa treatments at Baraka Spa using aromatic Japanese plant oils
- Enjoying late-night ramen in the lounge — a beloved after-onsen ritual
- Walking barefoot on tatami in the lobby to feel the warmth of traditional flooring
Setsugetsuka Bettei Suiun is an elegant 43-room ryokan in Hakone's prestigious Gora district, where every guest room features a private open-air Japanese cypress onsen bath.
Which should you choose?
Choose Hakone Gora Byakudan if…
Nestled in the serene deciduous forests of Hakone, **Hakone Gora Byakudan** is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Japan's natural beauty and cultural heritage
Choose Suiun if…
Setsugetsuka Bettei Suiun is an elegant 43-room ryokan in Hakone's prestigious Gora district, where every guest room features a private open-air Japanese cypress onsen bath