Yugawara Retreat Goen no mori
7.8
Very Good(97 reviews)
Japan, 〒259-0303 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara, Doi, 5 Chome−４−6
+81 465-64-0150
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Hotel Description
Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori, located at Japan, 〒259-0303 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara, Doi, 5 Chome−４−6, is a serene hotel perfectly situated just a 6-minute walk from Yugawara train station and a 15-minute stroll from the tranquil Jōgan-ji Buddhist temple. This relaxed haven offers guests an inviting atmosphere, characterized by its minimalist design and traditional Japanese elements, creating an ideal backdrop for a rejuvenating getaway. Surrounded by lush greenery and cultural landmarks, the hotel's location enhances its charm, making it a great base for exploring the vibrant surroundings.
The hotel features unassuming rooms adorned with tatami floors, exuding a sense of tranquility. Each room is equipped with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, ensuring guests enjoy both comfort and convenience during their stay. Some en suite bathrooms feature toilets only, reflecting the traditional Japanese design ethos. The ambiance within the rooms contributes to a restful retreat after a day of exploration.
Guests at Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori can indulge in unique amenities, including a delightful vegan restaurant that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, catering to those seeking plant-based dining options. The 24-hour bathhouse is a standout feature, allowing guests to soak in rejuvenating hot springs at any time of day. For additional relaxation, massage services are available to enhance the overall wellness experience.
The hotel's accessibility is a significant advantage, with various public transport options nearby. Guests can easily walk to Yugawara Station in just 7 minutes, making it convenient for travel to key destinations. Notably, Narita International Airport is about 2 hours and 26 minutes away by taxi, while Haneda Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. For those looking to explore, the picturesque Atami Sun Beach is only a 10-minute drive, providing an excellent seaside retreat.
Health and safety measures are prioritized at Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori, ensuring guests feel secure throughout their stay. Stringent cleanliness protocols and safety guidelines are in place, reflecting the hotel's commitment to guest well-being.
A range of activities and experiences await guests, from engaging with local culture to enjoying nature trails and seasonal festivals. Visitors can explore significant landmarks such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, MOA Museum of Art, and Atami Plum Garden, all within a short travel distance. The Hakone Open-Air Museum, featuring an outdoor sculpture park and natural hot spring, is just a 43-minute journey, while Lake Ashi, known for its scenic beauty and hiking trails, is 35 minutes away.
Dining options abound in the vicinity, with five recommended restaurants nearby, ensuring a diverse culinary experience. Katsuichi is famed for its fresh seafood and traditional Japanese dishes, while the Soba Noodle Restaurant serves handmade soba noodles in a cozy setting. Italian Restaurant Bacco delights with delicious pizzas and pastas, and the Vegan Café offers a creative plant-based menu. Local Izakaya provides an authentic Japanese dining experience with a lively ambiance.
In conclusion, Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori extends a warm invitation to guests seeking tranquility and comfort. With its blend of traditional Japanese charm, modern amenities, and stunning surroundings, the hotel promises an unforgettable stay for those looking to explore and unwind.
The hotel features unassuming rooms adorned with tatami floors, exuding a sense of tranquility. Each room is equipped with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, ensuring guests enjoy both comfort and convenience during their stay. Some en suite bathrooms feature toilets only, reflecting the traditional Japanese design ethos. The ambiance within the rooms contributes to a restful retreat after a day of exploration.
Guests at Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori can indulge in unique amenities, including a delightful vegan restaurant that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, catering to those seeking plant-based dining options. The 24-hour bathhouse is a standout feature, allowing guests to soak in rejuvenating hot springs at any time of day. For additional relaxation, massage services are available to enhance the overall wellness experience.
The hotel's accessibility is a significant advantage, with various public transport options nearby. Guests can easily walk to Yugawara Station in just 7 minutes, making it convenient for travel to key destinations. Notably, Narita International Airport is about 2 hours and 26 minutes away by taxi, while Haneda Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. For those looking to explore, the picturesque Atami Sun Beach is only a 10-minute drive, providing an excellent seaside retreat.
Health and safety measures are prioritized at Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori, ensuring guests feel secure throughout their stay. Stringent cleanliness protocols and safety guidelines are in place, reflecting the hotel's commitment to guest well-being.
A range of activities and experiences await guests, from engaging with local culture to enjoying nature trails and seasonal festivals. Visitors can explore significant landmarks such as the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine, MOA Museum of Art, and Atami Plum Garden, all within a short travel distance. The Hakone Open-Air Museum, featuring an outdoor sculpture park and natural hot spring, is just a 43-minute journey, while Lake Ashi, known for its scenic beauty and hiking trails, is 35 minutes away.
Dining options abound in the vicinity, with five recommended restaurants nearby, ensuring a diverse culinary experience. Katsuichi is famed for its fresh seafood and traditional Japanese dishes, while the Soba Noodle Restaurant serves handmade soba noodles in a cozy setting. Italian Restaurant Bacco delights with delicious pizzas and pastas, and the Vegan Café offers a creative plant-based menu. Local Izakaya provides an authentic Japanese dining experience with a lively ambiance.
In conclusion, Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori extends a warm invitation to guests seeking tranquility and comfort. With its blend of traditional Japanese charm, modern amenities, and stunning surroundings, the hotel promises an unforgettable stay for those looking to explore and unwind.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 10 min drive to Atami Sun Beach for relaxing seaside experiences
2. 7 min walk to nearest train station for easy transportation access
3. Guests praised the service for its exceptional hospitality and attentiveness
4. Guests mentioned 'Veganism' 15 times, reflecting the hotel's commitment to plant-based dining
5. Guests appreciated the traditional 'onsens' 10 times, enhancing relaxation and wellness
6. Cozy rooms featuring tatami floors create a peaceful atmosphere for guests
7. 24-hour bathhouse allows for rejuvenating hot spring experiences at any time
8. Massages available for an enhanced relaxation experience
9. Convenient public transport options nearby for exploring the region
10. Health and safety protocols ensure a secure environment for guests
9.0 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
The Hakone Open-Air Museum
43 min
Lake Ashi35 min
Hakone Shrine34 min
MOA Museum of Art15 min
Atami Plum Garden18 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 9.0 |
| Nearest airport | Haneda Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 36 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
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Location
Japan, 〒259-0303 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara, Doi, 5 Chome−４−6
Airports:
Narita International Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 26 min
Transit: 2 hr 54 min
Haneda Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 36 min
Transit: 1 hr 53 min
Transit:
湯河原駅（バス）
Walking: 6 min
Atami Station
Taxi: 15 min
Walking: 2 hr 1 min
Yugawara Station
Walking: 7 min
Miyashita Bus Stop
Walking: 6 min
明店街（バス）
Walking: 2 min
Nearby locations
9.0
Exceptional Location
This relaxed hotel is a 6-minute walk from Yugawara train station and a 15-minute walk from Jōgan-ji Buddhist temple.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Banquet hall
Public bath
Public bath
Natural onsen
Accessibility
Not accessible
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
Massage
No spa
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Refrigerator in some rooms
Pets
No pets
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Elevator
Gift shop
Parking & transportation
Parking
Self parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Business & events
Meeting rooms
Bathrooms
Private bathroom in some rooms
Bathtub in some rooms
Shower in some rooms
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
7.8
33 reviews
Wonderful
13
Excellent
9
Good
6
Below Average
4
Not Good
1
cuddle-up
2/5
Anyway, the building is old.It looks like it's been cleaned, but I've never seen equipment like this before! The toilets, sinks, and other small equipment are all old. It looks like it has been renovated so that only the surface looks nice. It's old when you stay there.The food was very elaborate and delicious.The shampoo and treatment in the public bath are so natural that you won't touch your hair when rinsing with hot water. It squeaks that much. This was the first time I've ever had the experience of not being able to run my hands through my hair. If you are concerned, we recommend bringing your own shampoo.All of the staff were kind and pleasant.
やはぎ
3/5
This was my third time using it.It's been about a year and a half since my last visit, and I've been eating less.I want another item.At night, I would be satisfied if I had a second helping of rice, but if I only had a side dish, I felt sad.In the morning, I was like, "Is this all you need?" Maybe it was for detox purposes, but all I had was a salad and rice to go with it.The inside of the hotel has new carpets so you can wear bare feet instead of wearing slippers, and it feels nice.The space is very attractive, but I was disappointed because I went there to eat vegan food.
lauren chalas
5/5
We stopped here for a night between Kyoto and Tokyo. The staff were tremendously accommodating and kind in moving our reservation due to a typhoon that stopped all the bullet trains for a few days.I don’t know how old the inn is, but in the states I would say it has a very 1970s ashram feeling to it. Our room on the 4th floor was very spacious and it was worth splurging for the deep private tub and shower in a little greenhouse room. A bird even sang in the rooftop garden outside.Dinner and breakfast are served promptly as a set menu. They are very vegetable focused and seasonal. You can also get as much rice and miso soup as you like. The kitchen staff explained everything we were being served and told us how it came from local farms.The onsen is indoors and has a waterfall. Onsens seem to be the main reason people come to Yugawara, so give it a try.On our way out, the staff (knowing we were going to Tokyo) had prepared a folder of recommended vegan restaurants for us. How sweet!If you are looking for the ryokan experience just outside of Tokyo and don’t want to be bothered asking questions about meals or searching for options in local restaurants, definitely give it a try. It’s so different than a western hotel and you won’t forget it (especially if you treat yourself to the big private room and bath).
Keiko “kkk”
2/5
This "Vegan & Hot Spring & Reading Stay" plan is a vegetarian option for me since I usually eat brown rice and vegetarian food, so I searched for it during the Obon holiday after reading reviews with both pros and cons, and there was only one room available for the 8 tatami reasonable type, so I decided on it right away. Yugawara is more modest than Hakone, which is flooded with tourists, so it's more suitable for solo travelers, and I was really looking forward to my visit as I was intrigued by the concept of the inn.As a result, there are many good points, and I would like Mr. Fukasawa, the representative of this facility, to consider improving the following points. If it wasn't for this, I would have thought, "I want to keep repeating this!", but I'm extremely disappointed.① The washlet in the toilet in the room was still out of order.←This was also mentioned in a review from over half a year ago. There was a sign saying "Arrangements for repair", but will it take that long to repair? This is impossible in Japan, where subways, private railway stations, and even campsite toilets are now equipped with washlets. The toilet in front of the dining room isn't even installed in the first place.② Bathroom (female) There are three wash basins in the changing room, but the area around the faucets has turned blue-green. ←How about a place to wash your hands? Just sitting in front of it and blow drying my hair made me feel sick. The area around the washing area had been beautifully renovated, so why was this area left alone? Too bad.③ Meal content: As expected, the variety of vegetables was delicious, and the tableware and presentation were elaborate, indicating that the restaurant was originally a culinary inn. That's why it's so poor that the main dish for dinner is ``deep-fried tofu and stir-fried summer vegetables.'' It's a shame, because the enzyme brown rice was very delicious, and although the seasoning of the dish was light, it had a depth that made the best use of the ingredients, and it was wonderful, with no chemical seasonings at all. You should consider the main menu for dinner.④Although the restaurant advertises that "solo travelers are welcome," there was no consideration given to solo travelers at the dining table. ←It was the Obon holiday, so I was the only one traveling alone while there were many families around. However, at the restaurant, the table was set up so that it faced the family table. I hesitated to request that it be turned to face the wall, but it was too annoying so I decided against it. The problem is a fundamental lack of consideration.*Though the staff thoroughly cleaned every nook and cranny, the abundance of books placed throughout the building, although their tastes may vary, and the comfort of walking barefoot were highly rated as being excellent.
Vegan Nats
4/5
Anyway, I'm glad the food was delicious!Also, there were a lot of books that I found interesting.I think this is a perfect inn for vegans.If it's a cool season, it might be a good idea to take your favorite book and read it on the rooftop.
Riley Andrews
5/5
I have nothing but fantastic things to say about my stay here. I travelled with friends, one of whom is vegan so we were often hard pressed to find restaurants and areas that all of us could eat together. The food was divine and well prepared, and I was not wanting for anything during my stay.The bath was invigorating and soothing, the staff were more than friendly, helpful, and accommodating, and I will be sure to return in the future.
a樹
5/5
The place is clean and it is a very comfortable and relaxing space!The food is delicious and you will eat a lot!
sss aaa
1/5
I'm glad the location is within walking distance from the station. The staff are also kind. The concept is good, but the facilities are old. The shower in the public bath was very weak. The mirror is scaly. The washlet in the guest room was out of order and the window faced north. It was like a training camp, with restrictions on bath time, and in the mornings and evenings, as a general rule, you couldn't go out from 10pm until 6:30am. (I think some people especially want to go for an early morning run...it's close to the sea.) The macrobiotic meal was delicious. But I guess it wasn't really a retreat...
横山千晴さん
5/5
An inn that has all three features: good location, good rooms, and good food.You also brought us good luck✨
mahalo
2/5
I understand your strong belief in vegan yoga. But it's a little too strong for the average person to go... I had the impression that it was just a group of people attending seminars related to that kind of thing. I think veganism and intestinal activity are linked, but all of my meals are cold except for the rice and miso soup. My body got cold. It's hard to say that everything is rationalized and a warm inn. The quality of the hot springs is very good. Yugawara is a wonderful place that I would like to visit again.
aki
5/5
I thought it might have a bit of a religious feel because of the unusual name, but it turned out to be nothing like that and I had a very comfortable stay. They value natural products, and the breakfast was made without using any animal products. The hot spring shampoo and conditioner was soap shampoo and conditioner, and the paid toothbrushes (100 yen each) had bamboo handles. It seems like there are various events going on. I think it's up to you whether you like it or not, but I personally liked it very much. There are also many books in the library that you can pick up for free. It's an unusual inn with a meditation space, but the president's philosophy and ideas were wonderful, and I returned home feeling like I wanted to see them again.
吉田利香
3/5
Vegan food is delicious! ️
Room 3
Service 3
Location3
hanaco
4/5
Although you can't take a bath at night, it was a small and relaxing space.
Cameron Smith
5/5
Great ryokan with traditional tatami rooms and vegan breakfast/dinner. Portions are large (for Japan) and really delicious. Recommended for vegan travelers. The town itself is really nice too - walk up to Fudo waterfall and stop by various shrines
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
阿部礼子
4/5
I visited for an event. The maze-like structure made me feel like I was going on an adventure and was excited. I thought it would be a wonderful way to spend time reading the books that were placed here and there and forgetting about everyday life.There was something called a God card, and when I pulled it out, I was moved to see what I needed right now written on it.The only regret is that the location is difficult to find and you might get lost (I got lost on my first visit).
kazuhiko fukushima
5/5
Very nice staff and delicious food
Room 4
Service 5
Location4
blue indigo
3/5
The vegan meals for breakfast and dinner were very good and thoughtfully prepared by the person who prepared them. It must be difficult to prepare a wide variety of dishes using only vegetables, tofu, and beans, but the cooking staff did their best. Also, everyone was very nice. On the other hand, what do you think of the blonde lady at the front desk who seems to have tied her nose with a tree? Couldn't you be a little more amiable? Then, I had a ``stretching/self-massage'' session, but the content was so poor that it wasn't worth the price, and the instructor probably didn't fully understand the procedure, so I got stuck or made mistakes during the session. Please study a little more and then take the money. However, the entire facility is old and worn out. It must have been a remodeled inn that went out of business. When it comes to retreats, the facility itself is also important.
marimo
5/5
Thank you for your help several years ago.I remember how delicious the vegan food was and how full I felt.There is also a space where you can relax and meditate, so you can spend a rich time.Since then, I have enjoyed making enzyme brown rice from time to time.
Kao. A
3/5
This is an inn where you can feel a strong will for "healing".I was a little worried because the reviews were mixed, but I really enjoyed it.Although the facility is old, it is well maintained.You have to bring your own futon, but it's light and easy to lay down, and the room also has a toilet.It's easy going.I didn't feel like having to go to fetch hot water was a particular burden.The bathroom has six washing areas and one bathtub.There are no lockers with keys.It's an EM fungus shampoo, so don't expect anything like lather or texture.The meal was a vegan dish made with only vegetables and was very delicious!There were a variety of seasonings, and it was so satisfying that I couldn't believe it didn't have meat or fish.It was my first time to eat such chewy brown rice.By the way, many of the manufacturing methods were rooted in spiritual ideas.I'm worried that when it gets warmer, things will be a bit more sanitary...It was OK to read the books in the reading corner in the building in the room....but you don't have to read it.Aside from self-help books, there are also a lot of psychic books, dubious health methods, pseudoscience, etc.This is usually a bad place.I'd rather read manga than gain weird knowledge.However, this inn has a "ideology" or rather...a worldview that is thoroughly constructed🤔First of all, the key comes with a ``suikin bell'' that makes a beautiful sound and is said to have a purifying effect in the spiritual world.And during my stay, I was encouraged to do everything spiritually...It felt like I was looking into the brains of people who were spy, and I never got tired of it.Clean, new, convenient, and healing-themed accommodations can be found everywhere.However, it is rare to find an inn that packs the essence of spirituality to this extent.I think it's an amazing inn packed with healing techniques in a 4-story building😳
えむDee
4/5
Peaceful place to stay at and everything is kept clean. Nice and spacious dining room, food is all vegan. Gentle and kind service from staff. Many books available for reading and there are several spots around the hotel to sit and have a quiet relaxing time.