Ritam
Located quite deep in the middle of nowhere in Hakone. Property manager seems like a nice fellow but barely speaks English. Told us there was a 150 yen/head/day charge for use of the facilities. Collected the same on arrival and then again tried to collect at departure - isnt mentioned on their site anywhere. Called it a usage fee when we arrived and tried to collect as a tax when we left. Very limited dining facilities - try Daichi if its open - excellent meals with huge portions. The 7/11 nearby has an elderly gentleman who speaks perfect english and is VERY helpful - frankly we relied on him for all information. The pool is heated and only accessible from 3 pm to 9 am. Can accommodate 2-3 adults at most. All amenities are provided. Ask for extra towels. Japanese style place so sleeping on floors - harder for the elderly. Getting to this place and back was a nightmare - only 1 or 2 highway buses which are packed. We stood for the entire 55 minute journey from Odawara station. The views are quite good but not much to do locally - any attraction is over an hour away and costs a fair bit. The manager had no clue about passes etc -Hakone pass if yall are exploring the region else be prepared to pay in excess of 1000 yen per journey. Frankly worth an overnight stay at best but not more.
