YUPOPPO Hakone

It made us feel like we were in the "real" Japan! Our host Dai provided us with useful info before even being asked. He is an example of a gracious host for all of us! Nothing. A wonderful experience!

Great place; the owner works hard to make sure he is doing everything he can to make you comfortable. Walking distance to restaurants and convenience store. Onsen is private; you can open the windows if the weather is nice, to get a view of the surrounding trees. Room was spacious and comfortable. We did not realize that we needed to reserve for dinner two days in advance because we booked close to our date of stay. It was a short and pleasant walk to the nearest set of restaurants. Breakfast was included and wonderful.

Typical and great host

Simple and delicious breakfast. Private onsen is a gem. Slightly far but still reachable.

Owner was very hospitable and helpful

Quiet area with beautiful forest Great atmosphere at breakfast Convenient bus stop nearby, but still far away from all major attractions in the area

This is a must place in Japan. Told the host on our way out we can’t wait to come back to this absolute gem. Private onsen, beautiful traditional japanese home and the sweetest host. Hakone is a beautiful cozy destination and we loved amd cherished every moment here. Thank you!

Friendly and welcoming host. Comfortable amenities. Great experience with the private onsen and traditional Japanese style room.

This is by far one of the best getaway vacation spots I've been to this trip in Japan. Yupoppo Hakone is an extremely homey, comfortable, and relaxing ryokan (hotel/airbnb). I am basing this review on the following factors: Environment and Atmosphere: The ryokan is decorated aesthetically, showcasing themes of trains, soft music in the lobby, and overhead lights. The guestrooms are traditional Japanese and features Japanese futons. Each room is well-equipped with water, tea, and a tv. Right off the bat, I noticed how clean and minimalistic the room was. There was no dust anywhere - even behind the tv!!! The private onsen is comfortable with multiple windows for airflow, well-kept stone flooring, and area for washing and drying. The spring water is rich, hot, and relaxing. Juxtaposed from the outdoors, particularly during storms, you can really begin to appreciate the warmth and relaxation. Hospitality: The owner is a professional, caring, and truly amazing host. He goes above and beyond in every sense of the term. He makes sure you are well taken cared of and goes out of his way to ensure your travel is safe. To share a personal experience, when we came, it was during storming, and we were unaware that certain local bus lines and activities were suspended. Before heading out for the day, he took time to stop us and let us know of alternative routes and different activities we could engage in. One evening, as we were preparing to head back from a location 20 minutes away, all buses and taxies were discontinued due to landslide warnings and storms. Unprompted, he reached out by email to ask how we were doing, and he personally drove us back to the ryokan. Genuinely, he had no obligation to do so, but he still chose to go out of his way to help us on multiple occasions. The owner is so kind it is heart-warming. Breakfast!!! Yes, he provides breakfast and drinks for very reasonable prices. It's a bit far from the main train stations and a bit of an uphill walk. Nothing to crazy but about 7-14 mins from the bus stops.

Our stay at Yupopo was truly wonderful. Dai was an incredibly friendly and helpful host who made us feel right at home. This was by far the best place we stayed during our three-week Japan trip! The beds were super comfortable, and we loved wearing the yukata. The onsen at the homestay was relaxing, and Dai’s breakfast was simple yet delicious. A special touch was the homemade soy milk brownies he served upon arrival — such a thoughtful gesture! Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and would love to return. ?❤️

Love the place. Just hope the breakfast was Japanese. There's nothing else to complain about for the rest. Would recommend. And very likely would come again!

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.

The host was great! The location is hard to get to without car

- Dei is a great host, very helpful and kind - Food was delicious - Beds were a bit uncomfortable, mattress very thin and uncomfortable - 7 minutes walking from the bus station to YUPOPPO Hakone, not very convenient for a family of 4 with luggage, I did not know this until i booked

Staff member Dai greeted us warmly and enthusiastically. Many highlights for our stay - including the staff and his very cute kid who would occasionally peak at us while we are eating, the nicely prepared dinner and breakfast, the private onsen was clean, and just the overall hospitality of Dai. He helped to provide suggestions for attractions, transportation, and a reasonable timeline for it all. Dai and his wife even prepared us a little honeymoon dessert! Would definitely recommend!! Unfortunately, we were only able to stay one night.

Everything about Yupoppo exceeded our expectations! From the “welcome cake” to the private onsen, to the futons themselves, we had the best time. I wish we would’ve stayed longer than a day; If we had known how wonderful and beautiful everything would be, we definitely would’ve planned for a longer stay. Dai was an incredible host and so so sweet.

It's not in the most central area in Hakone if that's what's important to you (we didn't mind it at all), but it's still easy to get to from the lake and you get to see a different, relaxed and beautiful part of the city.

From beginning to end, we couldn't have asked for a better host than Dai. First off, he was genuinely concerned for us and took measures to make sure that we hadn't gotten lost before we arrived. We arrived around 8:45 pm, which is quite late by ryokan standards. Just as we were turning the corner (you have to walk up a small hill to get to this place), Dai came running out calling for us. And when I checked my phone after settling down in our room, I learned that he had contacted us through our reservation, asking if there were any landmarks around us. That incident aside, there were so many little things that made our stay here the highlight of our five days in Japan. Dai brought us all slices of homemade chocolate "welcome cake" right after we arrived. The private onsen reservation system was wonderful, particularly for my companions who were sore after an entire day of walking. The homemade breakfast was nothing fancy, but it was authentic and delicious. We ran into the host's son, which I personally found endearing. And despite Dai not speaking perfect English, he was quite sociable and we made good conversation. There was one bug that flew in just as we entered our room, but our host had it out the window in no time.

The house is located in a quite neighborhood with great natural scenes. Facilities and hot bath are perfect. The owner is really warm-hearted and patient to suggest some great places to go nearby. Even thought we don’t speak Japanese, we could still freely communicate with the owner in English so there is no worry about the language barrier. It’s definitely a great choice to stay here for a fun trip.

Dai was an exceptional host who went above and beyond to make you feel welcome. He allowed us to drop our bags before check in and kept them for a few hours after check out. We read about his breakfast and asked if there was any availability and he fitted us in on our last morning and it was totally worth it. Can't recommend this place enough!