HAKONE GINYU -Article（5）-
| Recently, we looked into high-end ryokans in Hakone and found some interesting data. Needless to say, seeing the appearance of "Hakone Ginyu" in November 2002 and its great success has since had a major impact on Hakone ryokan proprietors, who are all either building rooms with open-air baths in the high-end line or constructing new ryokans. When asked by the president of a newly built ryokan, he said that he set his rates "A little higher than those of Hakone Ginyu". He said that this was done to create the illusion that the inn was better than "Hakone Ginyu". I actually laughed when I heard the story, but I remember thinking to myself, "Hakone Ginyu's analysis is inadequate". Sure enough, the inn lost a lot of occupancy rates a few years later. It is a fact that not only here but also other ryokans with high-end prices have increased. As a result, the room rates at "Hakone Ginyu" seem to be undervalued, which is strange. This has further assisted the popularity of "Hakone Ginyu". |
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| Open-air sofa at "Ginyu Spa" | |
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| The sofa in the lobby lounge on the 5th floor was designed by Executive Director Ota. | |
| We wrote that "Hakone Ginyu" is a combination of Japanese ryokan and Balinese style, but to be more precise, it may be a combination of Japanese ryokan and world style. For example, the chairs in the lobby facing the mountain, which are always seen on the official website of the ryokan and in the magazines that introduce the ryokan, are of Scandinavian design. They are the work of Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007), the legendary Danish designer. Originally, it was a redesign based on the British Windsor Chair, but it is called the Peacock Chair because of its resemblance to a peacock with its wings outstretched. Incidentally, the Peacock Chair was named after his friend and rival, the master Finn Juhl (1912-1989). Together with Arne Jacobsen, they are known as the "Three Families" of modern Danish furniture design. The Peacock chair was introduced in 1947. Even today, it is said that new ones can be purchased, but they cost less than 1 million yen each. |
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| Peacock Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner | |
| Other objects collected from all over Asia, not only Bali but also Thailand and other countries, are displayed in the public facilities and in the inn. Since a large proportion of the objects are from Bali, it is easy to introduce them for convenience. Anyway, this inn is good at laying out different cultures. It resonates with the guests' sensibilities, giving them the impression of "I don't know what it is, but it's kind of nice". Perhaps this is the magic of Ginyu. |
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| Objects collected from around the world placed in the inn | |
| The young landlady Mami Ota's blog tells us about the "now" of "Hakone Ginyu". Her photography skills have recently improved, and she entertains us with beautiful landscapes and seasonal images. Her warm personality comes through. Of course, she not only writes her blog, but also leads the staff as one arm of her husband, the executive director. Her passion for the inn and her seriousness about her work must be inspiring to the employees as well. As a side note, my company has several hundred clients (ryokan), but she is actually the one who receives the most calls for website consultations. The fact that the young landlady of the most popular inn in Japan gets the most calls is proof that she is dedicated to her work. I know it must be tough to work while raising a child and running a ryokan, but this is also the secret of the strength of "Hakone Ginyu". She is currently working on the development of new products for "Ginyu Spa". |
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HAKONE GINYU Travel Journal
Articles
There are several inns in Japan that are called "Mei-Ryokan" (famous ryokan). These inns are the culmination of the best of Japanese culture, have magnificent buildings and gardens, offer thoughtful service, and serve the finest seasonal cuisine.......
Private & Open-air Bath Reports
The "Ginyu Spa" was newly opened in September 2010 as a further evolution of the esthetic room that was located in the main building. An open-air bath is provided within this facility. During normal business hours, the baths are used as part of the treatment course, but the entire spa facility can be rented out to a limited number of couples per day.......
Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports
Miyanoshita is one of the Hakone Seven Hot Springs (Yumoto, Tonosawa, Miyanoshita, Dogashima, Ashinoyu, Sokokura, Ubako or Kiga). Miyanoshita is located next to Tonosawa, up the hill from Yumoto Station, where the Romance Car stops.......
Guest Room Reports
"Hakone Ginyu" has 20 guest rooms. Of special note is the location and the open-air bath in all rooms, which offer a rich view of the mountains. Due to the structure built on the slope of a cliff, the front desk is on the 5th floor, and guest rooms are on the 4th to 1st floors......
Cuisine Reports
Dinner at "Hakone Ginyu" is basically served in your room, as each room is equipped with a dining room. Dinner is a course meal based on Japanese cuisine. The menu changes monthly.......
Extra Reports
The approach to the esthetic facility at "Hakone Ginyu" goes down to the 1st floor (the entrance floor is on the 5th floor), past the garden lounge "Myo-jo" and further along the green hallway "Yamakusa-no-Koji" to finally reach it.......
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| Spectacular view of the Hakone mountain range from the public baths and guest rooms | |||
| Combination of Japanese Ryokan and Luxury Resort | |||
| Open-air terrace and open-air guest rooms that blend into the wilderness | |||
| The ultimate spa facility nestled in the forests of Hakone, where you can feel with five senses. | |||
| Numerous impressions and surprises throughout the facility |
| Check-In | 2:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 11:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed | ||
| Room Views | Mountains, Valleys, Gardens | ||
| In-room Meal | Dinner and breakfast are basically served in the room ※Depending on the number of guests, a dining room may be available. | ||
| Dinner | Original Kaiseki cuisine changing monthly | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese or Western style meal options | ||
| Official website's online reservation benefits | Except for some events, the inn basically only accepts direct telephone reservations. 【Special offers】 ・Advance notice of event stays and spa campaigns through official newsletter and SNS ・Guests staying at the inn receive 1100 yen off each course at "Ginyu Spa" ・Morning Discount [Limited to 1 pair per day] 10% OFF when treatment starts between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
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| Tsuki type (1F) | From 50,750 yen 【Japanese-style room】"Katsura", "Yugetsu", "Meigetsu", "Nanayo", "Fuga" (Capacity: 1-4 persons) Entrance + Japanese-style room (10 tatami mats) + Dining room with sunken kotatsu + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Indoor bath + Terrace (Open-air bath+ Living area) ※Exclusive area: approx. 100 sq.m. 【Western-style room】"FUKO" (Capacity: 1-3 persons) ※Ginyu Suite ※Entrance + Bedroom + Dining room + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Indoor bath + Terrace (Open-air bath+ Living area) ※Exclusive area: 80 sq.m. |
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| Kaze type (4F) | From 49,650 yen 【Japanese-style room】"Keifu" (Capacity: 1-4 persons) ※Entrance + Japanese-style room (10 tatami mats) + Japanese-style dining room (10 tatami mats) + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Indoor bath + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※Exclusive area: approx. 100 sq.m. |
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| Hoshi type (3F) ※Only "Seishuku" is on 3-4F |
From 40,850 yen 【Japanese-style room】"Yusei", "Kiraboshi", "Seiya", "Seiun", "Hokuto" (Capacity: 1-4 persons) ※Entrance + Japanese-style room (10 tatami mats) + Dining room with sunken kotatsu + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※Exclusive area: 68 sq.m. 【Western-style room】"Ginga" (Capacity 1-3 persons) ※Entrance + Bedroom + Dining room + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※Exclusive area: 68.2 sq.m. 【Maisonette】"Seishuku" (Capacity 1-4 persons) ※3F: Entrance + Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) + Wooden area + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※4F: Entrance + Japanese modern dining room (8 tatami mats) + Living room ※Exclusive area: 102 sq.m. |
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| Sora type (2F) | From 38,650 yen 【Japanese-style room】"Saiun", "Keiun", "Zuiun", "Shiun", "Yuei" (Capacity 1-4 persons) ※"Saiun": Entrance + Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) + Dining room with sunken kotatsu + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※Exclusive area: 68 sq.m. 【Western-style room】"Yugiri" (Capacity 1-3 persons) ※Entrance + Bedroom + Dining room + Mini-kitchen + Washroom + T + Terrace (Open-air bath + Living area) ※Exclusive area: 68.2 sq.m. |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1951 / Reconstructed: 2002 / Reconstructed: 2018 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 20 rooms (20 rooms with open-air bath) | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 75 persons | ||
| Private bath | 1 private open-air bath (in Ginyu Spa) Fee : 13,200 yen Available hours : 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (120 min.) / Limited to one pair per day View : Forest / Mountain Private open-air baths in the Ginyu Spa and a relaxation room overlooking the water garden can be reserved for private use. ※Bring your own CDs with memories OK ※Champagne, Cake, Flowers, etc. are available for a fee (reservation required) |
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| Public Bath Information | Large public baths for men and women (men and women are interchangeable) "Tsukishiro" (open-air bath): men 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., women 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. the next morning "Tsukine" (indoor bath + open-air bath): women 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., men 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. the next morning |
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| Parking Area | 15 cars | ||
| Pets | Not allowed | ||
| Barrier Free | Hoshi type Western-style room "Ginga" (3F) supports | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Esthetics:"Ginyu Spa (directly managed)" Body, facial, reflexology, etc. ※Reservations required Massages: 4,500 yen / 40 min. |
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| Internet | Wireless LAN around 5F lobby, LAN access in all rooms | ||
| DVD | Installed in every room | ||
| TV Channels | Terrestrial television | ||
| Facilities | Observation lounge, Observation bar counter, Garden lounge, Spa, Shop, Elevator | ||
| Refrigerator System | Declaration for the usage (fee required) ※Carry-in is charged / Freezer room: available ※Small refrigerator also available on terrace with guest room open-air bath (fee required) |
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| Vending Machine | － | ||
| Sales shop | Available | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | － | ||
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| Child | Children's tablewar, Children's toothbrushes, Children's yukata, Children's towels | ||
| Foreign Languages | English | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Original amenities | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 5 min. walk (Lawson) | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | ◎au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | Ginyu Spa private open-air bath 1,700 yen / 30 min ※Only for spa guests ※Free for overnight guests | ||
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| Usage hours | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ※Last admission at 6:00 p.m. (Reservations required) | ||
| Spa with lunch limited to 1 couple per day (reservation required by 12:00 noon the day before) | |||
| Charges | 28,320 yen | ||
| Lunch details | Soba lunch | ||
| Setting date | － | ||
| Reception hours | From 10:00 a.m. (stay 3.5 hours) | ||
| Other | － | ||
| Charges | 1,650 yen + bath tax of 50 yen ※Only for day spa guests | ||
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| Usage hours | － | ||
| Other | － | ||
| Spring quality | Sodium - Chloride Spring (Hypotonicity, Weak Alkaline, High temperature hot spring) | ||
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| Temperature of the source | 52.6℃ | ||
| Output rate | 90ℓ / per min. | ||
| Hydrogen ion | pH 8.4 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | 1,142mg / kg | ||
| Gushing of the source | Private source (Miyanoshita Onsen): Hot water drawn from a fountainhead tub on the grounds of the sister building "Musashino Annex" located approximately 1 km away. | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | ・Large public baths for men and women: Free-flowing hot spring water + Circulation filtration system installed ・Guest room open-air bath: Circulation and filtration system installed (new spring water is added when the amount of hot water in the bathtub is reduced) ・Private open-air bath in Ginyu Spa - 100% free-flowing hot spring water without adding water |
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| Water heating | Yes | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Yes (multifunctional sterilization with silver fused to ceramics, chlorine-based agent) | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | ・Public bath: once every 2 days ・Guest room open-air bath: everyday ・Private open-air bath in Ginyu Spa: everyday |
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| Bath Additive | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Cuts, Peripheral circulatory failure, Sensitivity to cold, Depression, Dry skin | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of water | Clear and colorless | ||
| For drinking | Cannot ※Not submitted an application for drinking to the health department | ||
| Indications for drinking | ― | ||
| Smell / Taste | Odorless | ||
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| By train | ・Hakone Tozan Railway "Miyanoshita Station" 3 min. walk ・Hakone Tozan Bus "Miyanoshita bus stop" 1 min. walk |
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| Shuttle bus | None | ||
| By car | Odawara Atsugi Road→Route 1→Miyanoshita→Hakone Ginyu (about 20 min. from Odawara Nishi IC) | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Hakone Shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine, Hakone Motomiya Shrine | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | － | ||
| Sports | － | ||
| Staff messages |  Message from young landlady Mami Ota: Mountain cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter. We hope you will leave with your body and soul healed as you enjoy the beauty of the mountains in each of the four seasons. |
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| Publication Date | July 05, 2011 | ||
| Information Updated | Dec. 16, 2022 | ||
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※When making a reservation, please mention that you saw "kashikiri-onsen.com" |
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring. In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
