Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan (solo trip)

OMG the food and dining experience is worth a visit alone, we stayed at a ryukan that was significantly more expensive and the dining experience can't match this one. I don't think it's a stretch to say that the accommodation itself is well passed it's best and it appears that significant renovations are currently underway, however this did not detract from the comfort or enjoyment of our stay as ...

Absolutely beautiful historical ryokan with hot springs. Impeccable Japanese hospitality with delicious food. The only complaint I have was that there was a lot of mold and mildew in the indoor bath in the room which I cleaned up with towels. That should have been taken care by the cleaning staff.

My girlfriend and I stayed here for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. When we arrived, I had a discussion with the assistant manager about food because I have celiac disease and cannot eat any gluten containing foods. He did an amazing job of accommodating us. They had gluten free soy sauce and each breakfast and dinner was delicious Japanese style food, a real treat. We had a private op...

Despite seeing some negative reviews, I booked Mikawaya hoping for the best, because there were so many more positive reviews. Unfortunately, the negative reviewers were right. For $466 a night, I expected something luxurious, but this ryokan was nothing of the sort. If the price had been half that, I would not have been so disappointed. Overall, the ryokan feels run-down. Our room was dingy, ...

I had a great experience at this hotel. The staff were very friendly. The amenities, including the private onsen, added a nice touch to my stay, making it feel like a traditional Japanese experience. I really appreciated the variety of room options and the overall quality of the rooms. Everything was quite clean, though there was a slight room for improvement in that area. The pricing was reasonab...