Where to Stay in Hakone Japan: Ajisai Onsen Ryokan with Private Bath!

[@KenshoQuest]

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[@captainspeedgolf6787]

Just reserved it for one night in April. We are a family of 4 with 2 boys 11 and 15! We took the pension formula with dinner, looking forward to it! Thank you so much Kensho Quest, you guys are the best

[@KenshoQuest]

Have a wonderful time!

[@naomo6680]

We stayed here in July and loved it. The only "con" about this place was finding it. It was so tucked away that we walked by it several times.

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@k4metal]

It's a shame it's all sold out. I am going there next week for my upcoming birthday. If you want to visit during this time, I highly recommend booking it maybe one year ahead. Who knew it'd get this crazy with bookings. I've stayed there before and April seemed like a good time in terms of reservation freedom. If you guys could make more videos on onsen places all over Japan, that'd be so great ^^ Thanks!

[@C4theboss]

Booked it!!!

[@KenshoQuest]

Yay! Hope you enjoy it.

[@themutekiununbi4932]

Thank you

[@supernatural9r406]

Iam in a Ryokan in Hokkaido Furano right now. Best hotel experience ever. Old traditionelle japanese and iam lovin it. Huge bath, old japanese rooms , super super fri3ndly and helpful ect. I have only positive things to say. And service in dcm a japanese older married man helped me to make my scratch in my rented car disappear . Okay some japanese are not nice that i met . But most are toooooooo kind and friendly . I celebrate japan and japanese people. Much better than europeans. And iam european 😂 And the most beautiful girls are also here.

[@evertime123]

I was considering doing the hakone loop...

[@KenshoQuest]

Here’s our video on the Hakone sightseeing loop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHYeIiVZ9-Bq7Msi=2VVOyfmTf0fjnw3W

[@axios101]

Already booked when I checked.... I got a room in another accomodation nearby... maybe a little bit more modest... still if I am lucky, it would be ok 😅

[@darrylk808]

Just saw you guys on CKology. Good background info. I don't do Onsen or hot tubs. Allergic to hot water.😁

[@KenshoQuest]

I'm surprised you don't do onsens! But then again, they aren't for everyone and the smell does bother some.

[@darrylk808]

@@KenshoQuest My skin tingles for hours after a hot tub, and not in a good way.

[@suan251]

Great video! How many people can the Hakone taxi take? I have 2 adults and 3 teens

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, unless you can get a van taxi you will need two taxis.

[@justafase]

Thank you guys!! I may book this for my trip in October! How many bath use reservations per room? We're traveling with 3 and one of us would prefer to bath alone

[@KenshoQuest]

At least two reservations per room. They may allow more if it’s not crowded. It helps to arrive early, so you have the most time slots available.

[@justafase]

@@KenshoQuest Thank you!

[@earleroy]

would it be difficult to communicate without knowing much japanese, including reserving the onsen time slot?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, at Ajisai they speak enough Japanese. Also, reserving is easy, just add your name to the time chart for the particular bath you want to reserve. It is in English among other languages.

[@dinhtran-ld4hz]

Is it good to travel with family 1 and 3 year old?

[@KenshoQuest]

We’ve traveled to Japan many times while our kids are young. It’s a very family friendly country. We don’t use a stroller often, as it’s not convenient on trains and stairs. If you are asking about this specific Ryokan, yes, it’s a good option for families.

[@vergilaj1213]

If i wanted to get to ajisai from osaka, what exactly should i do? Should i book one shinkansen ticket and juat change platforms, or do i have to book two? I'm confused by this, and i really want to visit ajisai onsen

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. Ajisai Onsen is located in Hakone, near Tokyo. To get there from Osaka, you could take a Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Odawara Station. The Shinkansen train ride is 2 or 3 hours. From Odawara Station you can take a local train to Hakone-Yumoto Station. Then the Hakone Tozan Train to Gora Station. This would add another hour to the journey.

[@vergilaj1213]

@KenshoQuest if i take the shinkansen i'll have to change platforms mid way. Does that mean i have to buy two shinkansen tickets or one is enough?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, can you tell me your route so we can check? You shouldn't have to change shinkansen platforms but if you are buy a journey that requires changing to a different class of train for example from a shinkansen to a local train then it is possible but you don't need to buy an additional ticket, it should be inclusive.

[@vergilaj1213]

@@KenshoQuest i see Thank you so much for your help

[@ProdigyMan88]

Can you book another cheaper hotel, but book a private onsen here?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. I believe the onsen baths at Ajisai are only for guests. Instead, you could visit Hakone Yuryo, which is a day spa onsen in Hakone. They have both pubic baths and private ones that you can reserve. Here's the website www.hakoneyuryo.jp/english/

[@gowpow7]

If it is private can you still wear a bathing suit with your family if you want?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, I suggest you contact the onsen as each will have their own rules.

[@dittohead7425]

Do they accept single travelers? I know some ryokans do not.

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, don't know for sure but I doubt it would be an issue at Ajisai.

[@dittohead7425]

I remember as a kid visiting my mom's parents in Osaka in the early 70s, and they didn't really have a bath. The toilet was a hole in the floor like an outhouse. We would walk down the street in our yukatas and go to the public bathouse. When I go again next month, maybe I'll see if they still have public ones.

[@jonathanbrown1288]

Good Day Can you please do a video where got get cloths if the airlines lose your luggage happens. Most Amerians are much bigger then Japenies.