$50 Vs. $500 Ryokan Hotel in Hakone, Japan | Kaiseki Dinner & Onsen Experience

[@Dark_SQRL]

Have to remind ourselves that while in the west we expect a cheap place to be unsanitary and smelly, but in Japan they provide 200%, whether its a 50 or 500 dollar place both.

[@kasumikat]

I went to a $50 ryokan in Kyoto since I had extra time after my Japanese summer school program and it was amazing! I ended up having a conversation with a Korean woman in the onsen who's learning English

[@Reformatt]

That is awesome! Many great things can happen in an onsen, I hope you had better weather than me 😎

[@axuu8942]

That was very interesting. Thank you for posting.

[@SniperReico]

Keep the vids comin man, love it.

[@Reformatt]

Thanks Ryan! Getting closer to Osaka every week haha!! 😉😉

[@SniperReico]

@@Reformatt Haha I don't mins that, I like your vids for real man, I've lived here for years and never knew these locations.

[@SephiMasamune]

Awesome video, i'm glad you enjoyed your stay at both Ryokans. There are many options in the Hakone area and prices vary from Ryokan to Ryokan. We stayed at the Kinokuniya Ryokan which is pretty much mid-tier at about $ 150 - 200,- per night (per person, Ryokans charge per person instead of per room). Pretty much all of them include Onsen (private and/or public), Kaiseki dinner and breakfast. Ours had both Japanese style breakfast and Western breakfast so we got to choose.

[@Reformatt]

Sounds like you had an amazing time as well in Hakone! Did you go to Owakudani as well?

[@SephiMasamune]

@@Reformatt Well, we passed over it but we didn't actually go to the lookout point. We were in Hakone in October 2015 and the Owakudani area was closed because of seismic activity. At least we got so see it from the suspended ropeway carriage.

[@Reformatt]

@@SephiMasamune I see, yeah hakone weather and seismic activity is always super unpredictable sadly

[@TinaICXCNIKA]

Thank you for mentioning this mid-tier and pp information!

[@AsagisLifeNoBSJapan]

Surprisingly $50 is not that bad. But I still recommend fancy ryokan when you visit Hakone. Great video and well explained!

[@Reformatt]

Wow! Thank you Asagi 😊 I totally concur, nothing beats a fancy ryokan experience.

[@jessejardine]

Do you have a recommendation?

[@hawtrer2083]

I watch every one of your videos and love them. I hope you keep uploading videos. 😊

[@Reformatt]

Thanks for your support! It means a lot to me 😊

[@hawtrer2083]

@@ReformattNo prob. Ur videos r quality so I'll always take my time to watch them

[@Reformatt]

best comment!!! thanks man

[@BH5D6780]

The surface of the tatami mat is not rice straw. It is the one that the plant named “Igusa “was knit.

[@Reformatt]

Thanks for letting me know 😅

[@LiviCG91]

Loved your video I’m looking for ideas of places to stay and things to do on a budget it’s been a dream to visit Japan

[@Reformatt]

That is awesome I have so many videos and photos about Japan and crazy places to visit, check www.reformatt.com for ideas

[@sethaldrich6902]

if you don't have converter or forgot, you can get extension cord from any convenience store and have the third prong of your usa plug stick out, it'll work.

[@DapaChrons]

you have a great sense of humour, and great video too. One day I will visit Japan for sure

[@Reformatt]

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, I hope you will be able to, it is a wonderful place.

[@jennifercampbell8939]

Surprised to see food court style disposable chop sticks at the expensive ryokan kaiseki meal.

[@AmFFFers]

That weather + Onsen is heaven for me. 🥺

[@sukisteele5188]

We love a travel king

[@mariaarellano2545]

I love your videos!

[@CeciG777]

Ohh but you know, I got the 500 usd experience for 60 usd in Gunma, there is this big hotel in front kusatsu, which has everything you showed, but they have season sales. I guess I got one sale, because it was so good!

[@abigailpalomino2995]

What is the name of the Ryokan if I may ask?

[@Reformatt]

Yes. Please share the name of the ryokan

[@EvingaAngel]

Wow the more i see. The more sure i am of going to japan! :)

[@Reformatt]

Worth every penny! Make it a primary bucket list item for 2020 😀

[@深川恋太郎]

3:50 These beverages are not free. need payment.

[@hozay6552]

Great informative video, thank you! going to study abroad for a month in kyoto and not a lot of money, do you have any personal recommendations? thank you!~

[@Reformatt]

Wow, Kyoto! You are very lucky!! I don't have tips for Kyoto, but do I have a massive Osaka video coming out soon

[@hozay6552]

@@Reformatt Perfect! I am planning in visiting there as well for few days, so it's perfect! Thank you, I am looking forward to it!~

[@deesnutz951]

@6:28 "you come to a Ryokan for a traditional Japanese experience, so no disctractions guys" he says in front of a TV

[@Reformatt]

Hahahaha, with the idea to keep that TV off lol

[@deesnutz951]

@@Reformatt cool video, was surprising to see how good the $50 one was. I was surprised to see the TV in the ryokan to be honest.

[@Reformatt]

@@deesnutz951 same but I guess Japanese businessmen requested it as a standard lol

[@mruppity64]

Jezzo, you seem to get younger with every video 😂

[@Reformatt]

Hahaha, what makes you think so?

[@pokemonfreaky100]

It might sound crazy but I think I prefer the 50$ one ^^ But maybe because I'm just a student haha

[@pokemonfreaky100]

Btw, when I'm going to visit Japan at some point, I'll make sure to check your website for all the POI

[@Reformatt]

@@pokemonfreaky100 okidokiiii!! Thanks, yes I will help you out so you will have the best trip to Japan ever!!

[@shonix123]

Yuudachi's talk??

[@AmericanAnthropologist]

I'm sure someone has said this (and it this is great video, love your energy!) but no slippers (or shoes of any kind) on tatami mats! Eek! It hurts them :,(

[@Reformatt]

These tatami mats were very smooth haha 😆

[@深川恋太郎]

3:56 Indeed She is called NAKAI, but not Japanese housemaid. just room service. She's main job is catering Even so, there are many wrong interpretations!

[@nashimas5327]

You cat stay at much better places than one in the vid with $500 for sure. I’m from Japan btw

[@natleewear295]

Where? I'm planning a trip for next year. Thanks

[@shinji052]

First guest house probably has no dinner and breakfast. A ryokan usually includes dinner and breakfast in its rate. Second ryokan must be the price for 2 people with dinner and breakfast. The ryokan looks old and the dinner looks ok. They should charge $150 to $200 range. I assume that you didn't spend $500 but $500 had a good impact to get attention. You could stay much nicer place (room and dinner) if you spend $500. I still think that this is a good video.

[@Reformatt]

I spent $500, it was high-season, everything was already booked, often an issue in Hakone. Yes, it was for 2 people, since it was the minimum booking price for that specific day. My advice, book way ahead. Plus, I wanted a rooftop outdoor onsen.

[@sethaldrich6902]

@@Reformatt were the two girls in the bath at the end, with you or did you meet them there? Was that at the $500 one, I'm looking for onsen/bath that you can go guys and girls together because I wanted to take a girl.

[@suxatrots]

Well, time to bring out my savings.

[@Reformatt]

That is if you really want to go hardcore on a ryokan. Worth it though 🙂

[@深川恋太郎]

4:38 Wrong Manner. That's not right way. have to stay putting chopstic on the table during say Itadakimasu.

[@Reformatt]

Thank you for your feedback, I will make sure to improve my manners on my next visit to a ryokan

[@ikotsk]

Wrong! Tatami mat is not made from rice straw. It is mainly made with a plant called Igusa.

[@深川恋太郎]

1:58 Off the slippers on the Tatami mat! You need study more!!

[@totoro5433]

That’s exactly what I was thinking !!

[@victorioflores2294]

If the 500 dollars each person, if with wife or girl friend does that mean 2 sukiyaki or hotpot. The table might too small with all the heap of cooking mayerials and food.

[@sayu1513]

Do you stay in Tokyo now? I live in Tokyo now! If you come to Asakusa or Tokyo Skytree, I will introduce✌︎ 日本の良いところがたくさん紹介されていてとっても楽しく動画を見ることができました！まだ日本にいますか？

[@Reformatt]

Sadly, I left Japan already but recorded tons of videos which I am releasing now. Stay tuned for next week's episode from Japan haha

[@theasianmixer-7249]

Nice video! Ik ben Nederlands trouwens ;)

[@Reformatt]

Bedankt voor het kijken vriend!! Volgende week meer 😃

[@SilviaGomesDri22]

Ei Matt i like you😂😂

[@Reformatt]

I like you for your continuous support to the channel 🥰 thanks again!!

[@SilviaGomesDri22]

@@Reformatt hehehe😍😍😍

[@ijmuiden9008]

かっこいい

[@Reformatt]

Haha! IJmuiden for the win!

[@masahikotsunoda8278]

Japanese pronunciation is good.

[@Reformatt]

Thank you, I try my best haha

[@suziekeuls7582]

U sounds dutch haha. Anyway Nice video

[@Reformatt]

I sure am lol, are you visiting Hakone?

[@organizedchaos.]

Living the life I'd love to live. ;^;

[@NRY91]

500 p.P`?

[@anivibes2968]

A 120 Dollar ryokan is optimal

[@ruxiaohua]

you dont wear shoes on tatami, not even slippers please. It is rude.

[@ceciliakaas3580]

Up there you put your insubordinate friends

[@Reformatt]

haha, I am happy you caught that part lol.

[@foureyedcai8197]

I think I found a strawberry blonde pewdiepie

[@pf3311]

re-o-kan lmao

[@lovacable]

For $500 looks bad.

[@深川恋太郎]

Tatami mat made from IGUSA straw. not rice straw. you need study more!

[@jonyah9752]

Loved your video I’m looking for ideas of places to stay and things to do on a budget it’s been a dream to visit Japan

[@Reformatt]

Make sure to watch my Osaka and Tokyo videos for more tips!!