The owner was amazing. Private onzen great and owner made us delicious breakfasts

Stayed in April 2025

everything was just fine

This was a totally charming place, great atmosphere, nice room, and very enjoyable private onsen, all that in beautiful countryside setting. First of all, however, we appreciated our wonderful host, so friendly, helpful, and smiling. Probably our best host ever :-)

Stayed in March 2025

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!

Stayed in April 2025

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.

Stayed in March 2025

Owner is really nice and the breakfast was delicious! Especially the bread. The onsen was really nice too. The location is good because there is a bus stop nearby that you can use to get to lake ashi and buses are very frequent.

Stayed in March 2025

I don't really review hotels on booking - because the review system is not very effective. Everything needs to be rated the best ever, when it isn't. I've rewritten this review to up my rating to a 9 (it was an 8, but it's probably an 8.5 or above). Would I recommend the Yupopop - yes. It's a simple quite charming ryoken with onsen. Good value for the area and the owner Dai is a very thoughtful and the offered excellent Japanese service. We were a bit late arriving (because the Shinkensen was delayed!) but he adapted with good grace. The ryokan is a bus ride from Hakone-yumato and then a 10 minute walk. For exploring the wider Hakone area it’s then a short local bus ride over to Gora, its impressive museums and the cable car (to do the loop). One tip, the onsen is central to all rooms, so you need to reserve it (for free). Evening sessions are more for relaxing and mornings shorter for a morning shower/clean. It's easily done and a nice authentic experience, just need to know/understand.

Stayed in March 2025

The onsen was untrustworthy

owner is the nicest guy

Stayed in March 2025

The location is more remote than some other Ryokan. Be prepared for a small uphill hike if you're taking the bus there.

Dai was such a wonderful host! He was very accommodating with my groups dietary restrictions. The private onsen was wonderful to have access to, and the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a great experience.

Stayed in March 2025

Wish more hot water temperature

Welcome food, clean, private bath

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

It s a very nice, quiet place. Perfect for traditional staying. The owner is so polite and helping, we loved staying with them! Thank you so much for everything!

Stayed in December 2024

The location is hard to get to without car

The host was great!

Stayed in January 2025

- 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

- Dei is a great host, very helpful and kind - Food was delicious

Stayed in December 2024

Honestly, there is nothing to complain about.

The accommodation is idyllically situated on the outskirts of the village surrounded by forest. There are good restaurants and a convenience store in a walking distance. The journey from Hakone-Yumoto by bus is quite long but the on-ride views are very rewarding. The house is just the cutest little place. The owner is always helpful, very kind and takes care of everything. Our traditional style room was very large by Japanese standards and the entire accommodation was clean and tidy. The lovingly prepared breakfast was excellent and the absolute highlight is the private Onsen you can book on a hourly basis. If we ever come back to Hakone this will be our go-to place. Thank you for this awesome experience!!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing! After checking out we were sad we hadn't booked for one more night!

If I could give more than 10 I would. The location might be a bit discouraging, but honestly after a very stressful day, Dai-san's kindness and the amazing private onsen were so, so refreshing! I could have a bath with my boyfriend after booking at the check in, it was incredible The neighbourhood is so nice and cozy, it's super close to the forest and there is a bus station connected to the main stations (unfortunately, we were a bit unlucky because there was the Ekiden race in Hakone on 2nd and 3rd January, and some buses were cancelled) The dinner and breakfast were amazing, everything was delicious and Dai-san basically made everything. Super nice really. The futon were super comfortable for me! Really recommended :)

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Very nice ryokkan and owner! Would recommend! A bit far from the center but a great way to escape from all the tourists and many options to have dinner nearby + bus stop very close.

Stayed in November 2024

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.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

This is our very first ryokan experience and we were super impressed by Mr. Dai’s service. We stayed here for two nights, and there was room service where he cleaned the room, replenished our toiletries and drinking water, and provided another set of neatly folded yukatas. We also enjoyed our private onsen session every night, the water was not too hot hence we could soak and relax comfortably for a long time. Mr. Dai is also very kind to keep our luggage before check in and after check out so we can explore Hakone without dragging the luggage around. I have read from the other comments that it was steep going up to Yupoppo, but honestly, there is nothing to worry about. We came with 2 large luggage that were about 20kgs each, and had no issue going up the hill. (It was just a short hill to climb and was flat afterwards, about 7mins walk from the bus stop)

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was very nice in this very traditional Ryokan, including the little train-oriented decor. The owner was very kind and helpful, and also gave us an unexpected little welcome cake. The possibility to book a private onsen (male & female together) in the evening and morning was also much appreciated!

Stayed in November 2024

Anything

The private onsdn was fantastic. The owner gave us handmade cake when we arrived. He was super nice and his son very cute We have a lot of relax. The room was super clean and the futon were super comfortable. He also provide us with yukata.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing!

Very easy to find, staff were very friendly and helpful, room was excellent, hot spring onsen was also very relaxing.

Stayed in October 2024

Peaceful stay. Clean, cozy, and the owner was so helpful and friendly.

Stayed in October 2024

Onsen could do a little renovation

Very homely

Stayed in October 2024

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.

We had such a great time! The owner is such a nice person and it shows how much he cares for all of his guests. The place gives you a great ryokan experience, the food (the owner cooks it himself) is delicious, the onsen is very relaxing and over all it made our time in Hakone so much more memorable. The ryokan is in a quite and beautiful area with amazing restaurants.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Authentic ryokan experience, surrounded by nature!

Stayed in August 2024