We were a group of four and spent a very pleasant time at Washintei Hogetsu ryokan. The ryokan is small, yet the interior is spacious and relaxing. We stayed in a room with balcony with a view of mountain covered with fresh green. The building is next to the forest of Hakone Shrine so we enjoyed fresh air and chirps of birds. Besides the public bath of hot spring, private bath with a view was also beautiful (private bath is not hot spring but hot water). Dinner and breakfast were served in a spacious private room separate from guest rooms, which made us feel being in a luxurious traditional style restaurant. The modern Japanese course meal was wonderful, including dessert. Staff members were polite and warm, they helped me to celebrate Mother's Day for my mother (which was my purpose of the trip), the service was unforgettable. Back home I read that many of the Hogetsu's guests are frequent visitors, and that is understandable. I also wish to stay again.
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