Hotel Micuras - Atami

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This hotel is about 40-45 minutes from Odawara station and the road is kind of too small and narrow for a driver who used to driving in California cities. Many time drivers from opposite directions have to share lanes. There are lots of standing traffic mirrors installed along the road going up and down hills. The hotel itself is kinda old and the bathroom feels like a toilet on the plane.

This is a traditional Japanese-style hotel room with traditional service. The room was fantastic and was the perfect size for two. We paid extra for a private bath on the balcony facing an amazing mountain with a creek below and waterfalls scattered throughout. Be prepared for traditional Japanese meals served in your room by an adorable, kimono-clad waitstaff. This place does not have many English speaking staff members, so it helps if you know some basic Japanese. However, if you don't know the language, it is still an incredible experience. Another thing to note is that this is ryokan is not in Hakone proper. You will need to take a train from Odawara Shinkansen station to Yugawara Station. After that it's about a 10 minute taxi ride to the hotel. While out-of-the-way, it was still a fantastic experience and we had a terrific time.

We felt this was an amazing, quiet, older Japanese hotel/ryokan with stunning views of the Lake. My two regrets were that we only booked one night and we did not have our meals in the room--we so wished we had ordered the breakfast and dinner in the room, but they need at least 3 days advanced notice. The dining room/restaurant on the property next door was mediocre at best. This property is in a somewhat remote location, but that is part of its charm and there are ample buses which can take you into the busier parts of Hakone. We loved our stay here!!!