Kinnotake Tonosawa Review

Ambassador Suite with Open-Air Bath "Sora"

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Reviewed:Jan.05.2026 Stayed:1.2026

OKAMOTO san Mr. Family 70s

Thank you very much for your hospitality. This was my first time visiting Hakone and my first reservation, made for the Hakone Ekiden. From the time of booking, I received very polite guidance, and on the day of my stay, I was able to spend my time comfortably. The luxurious accommodations and service, as well as the delicious meals, were greatly appreciated. I would like to use this inn again. I look forward to your continued hospitality.

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you very much for staying with us. We are delighted to hear that your first visit to Hakone was comfortable and enjoyable. We are also pleased that you were satisfied with our meals and service. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Incredible stay

Reviewed:Jan.02.2026 Stayed:12.2025

anon123 san NO ANSWER Couple 30s

This was a very romantic and wonderful stay. The service, facilities, cuisine, and everything was outstanding. One of the best experiences I've had over three trips to Japan. We hope to visit again!

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you had a romantic and memorable stay with us. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed our service, facilities, and cuisine. We sincerely hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Japan.

We had a very happy time

Reviewed:Dec.25.2025 Stayed:12.2025

わぶりん san Ms. Family 50s

My husband and I visited to celebrate an early Christmas. The room was very lovely, and the onsen and amenities were excellent. The staff at the lounge made our time there very enjoyable. The freshly squeezed mandarin cocktail was delicious. We would like to visit again when we come to Hakone. Thank you for everything.

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you very much for staying with us. We are delighted to hear that you and your husband had a wonderful early Christmas together. We are glad you enjoyed your room, the onsen, amenities, and your time at the lounge. It is also wonderful to know that you liked the freshly squeezed mandarin cocktail. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Hakone.

Best experience ever!!!!

Reviewed:Nov.21.2025 Stayed:11.2025

Gerald san Mr. Couple 30s

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Kinnotake Tonosawa. It was the best part of our trip in Japan. The staff members were excellent and were very kind and attentive. The food was amazing and we loved the variety of every meal. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!! We hope to return one day!!

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you very much for sharing your review. We are delighted to know that your stay at Kinnotake Tonosawa became a memorable part of your trip to Japan. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our onsen, meals, and hospitality. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future.

This is just my personal review of my stay

Reviewed:Oct.18.2025 Stayed:10.2025

David san Mr. Couple 30s

Honestly was expecting more. Lovely accomodation however some parts werent really thought out properly in terms of design. If this is a modern interpretation of a classic ryokan, certainly several places could have been better especially the smaller details.

Room wise was great, big and spaceous however bath water pressure was bad. Onsen water temp was slightly warm.

Food wise is just bad. Its edible. But definitely not representative of what the best japan have to offer. Restaurant area could do some upgrade in terms of thoughtfulness in terms of design.

Overall website gave a better presentation of the facilities than actual or expected.

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the room, onsen, and dining experience. Your insights about design and details are valuable to us as we continually strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

Incredible room and impeccable service

Reviewed:Apr.10.2025 Stayed:3.2025

Matthew san Mr. Friends 30s

This was our first Ryokan experience so I don't have anything to compare it to. That said, we could barely be happier with out stay. The room was beautiful and smelled amazing (I know that might sound strange but the incense and other aromatics of the whole place really took things to another level). It was very large (we did splurge for one of the top 3 rooms but it was still beyond expectations). The free drinks in the minifridge were a nice bonus, the open air private onsen was so relaxing we must have spent half a day in it in total.

The food was also quite excellent. The Teppanyaki restaurant (Zen) which we had for our second night's dinner was an especial highlight. We were served by the executive chef (not sure if that was because of our room choice or coincidence but we appreciated it all the same). He was a delight to talk to and watch work. The dishes were some of the best food (meat especially) we had on our 2 week trip.

The service though was what set everything apart. We were greeted well before we got to the door with someone to take our bags and help us check in. The room tour, dinner and breakfast service, any other minor requests we had were all handled extremely well. When we told them we'd be departing too early for breakfast, they offered to make us something to go. Which happened to be two freshly made onigiri and a box of pickles (we could never get enough of the pickles so this was a welcome treat), both packaged in beautiful wood boxes.

The only minor complaint is we did not have much opportunity to use the bar. It seemed to close early our first night and did not have a bartender the second tight we were there at all (I'm sure they may have been sick or something, we understand things happen). Again, a minor complaint.

Would highly recommend Kinnotake Tonosawa, especially splurging for one of the Club Floor rooms as we did. Pricey yes, but well worth it.

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re truly delighted to hear that your first ryokan experience with us was such a memorable one. From the aroma of the room to the onsen, cuisine, and service — it means the world to us that you enjoyed every detail.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our staff, especially the executive chef at Zen.
We also appreciate your feedback about the bar and will take it into consideration to improve our guest experience.
Thank you again for choosing Kinnotake Tonosawa — we hope to welcome you back someday!

Pleasant sense of escapism

Reviewed:Sep.19.2024 Stayed:9.2024

あこ san NO ANSWER Couple

Everything was wonderful and fantastic! This was my first stay, and I chose "Sora" because I heard I could stay at a great price. The fragrance, interior, and view were all amazing, and I unexpectedly enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival moon from the bath. The customer service was excellent, and I deeply appreciated the perfect handling of my companion's food allergy, which I hadn’t even been aware of. I’d like to express my gratitude to the cooking staff and others I didn’t interact with directly. The surprise birthday plate for my companion was a big success—I’m really glad I requested it. I treated myself a bit for this extraordinary experience, but it felt worth every penny. The dishes, presentation, and tableware were truly exceptional, and I lost track of time enjoying the delicious food. I also used the bar and had a relaxing time—thank you for that! Since my room was in a pre-opening phase, I’d like to mention a few points for improvement (not complaints). I intended to ask for the fireplace to be lit, but it wasn’t. When the room was dark, both my companion and I kept bumping our feet on the edge of the bed, resulting in a pretty significant bruise for me. It’s quite dangerous. My companion mentioned that the bathroom lock on the third floor seems to have been broken for a while, which is a shame. Overall, it was a lovely experience that makes me want to visit again. Thank you!

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Staff Comment (From Kinnotake)

Thank you very much for staying at "Sora." We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the Mid-Autumn Festival moon from the bath.

We appreciate your feedback regarding food allergy handling and the surprise birthday plate, and we’re glad they added to your enjoyment. Your valuable comments about the fireplace and the bed area are noted, and we will use them for future improvements.

We look forward to welcoming you back and are grateful for the lovely memories you shared.
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