Lalaca, Hakone

Lalaca - A family-run ryokan with natural hot-spring baths, mountain views, and traditional Japanese cuisine

A 5-minute walk from Koen-Shimo Cable Car Station, the family-run ryokan Lalaca features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths using natural spring water, with mountain views from the outdoor bath. Lalaca's 10 Japanese rooms offer nature views, seating areas, and futon bedding on tatami floors, with simple wood decor and a low table. Each room includes a private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at Lalaca, featuring seasonal local ingredients and fresh seafood. Guests can play table tennis or schedule a massage between soaks. The lobby combines Scandinavian furnishings with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the forest. The property is a 10-minute walk from Gora Station, 6 km from Owakudani Volcanic Valley, and 13 km from Lake Ashi. Free on-site parking is available with a reservation.

Pros

- Each room can reserve a private outdoor onsen for 30 minutes each evening (free).

- Dinner and breakfast include multiple courses of seasonal local dishes, such as wagyu shabu shabu.

- English-speaking staff are known for their helpfulness and may offer a ride to the station after checkout.

Cons

- The property sits on a steep hill, making access difficult with heavy luggage from the train station.

- Only cash payments are accepted, and this policy is not clearly stated in English during check-in.