Loved the meals, Japanese style rooms, loved the room view and the hotel itself. So calm and quiet. Enjoyed the fireplace in the evening and the activities each evening. The onsen was magical. The Japanese staff were exceptional and very respectful. Free coffee and the room to relax was superb. Buffet was great and had so many great local dishes. Enjoyed it thoroughly.

The non-Japanese staff somehow forget their manners when dealing with a foreigner. Japanese staff mannerisms were exceptional, absolutely no fault. However, non-Japanese staff need to be re-trained in how they behave towards foreigners. Simple Japanese custom of bowing in respect was forgotten. Not greeting at front desk was forgotten. I came there for a Japanese experience, it would be nice to receive this. The only non-Japanese staff that was exceptional and very helpful towards me was Prasad. The fireplace could go for longer at night and fire started early in the morning.

This ryokan is lake-facing at the Yumoto Onsen. It is about a 40-minute drive from the Tobu Nikko station and a 15-minute scenic drive from the Lake Chuzenji region. It is located far enough from the main tourist hotspots to be peaceful; but close enough to not be too much of an inconvenience. Patrons seem to be mainly Japanese. Contrary to other reviews, we found the food to be of good quality and variety. Breakfast is an abundant buffet, and dinner is a mix between buffet and a set menu There were international staff members who could speak decent English; they were helpful. The onsen was a tad crowded but featured both indoor and outdoor baths with natural spring water. Our room had an en suite toilet and shower. There were decent views of the lake (though partly obstructed by foliage). There is a lounge providing complimentary cold and hot beverages from check in time till about 8 pm. There is a boardwalk along the lake just outside the property. Abundant parking.

The dining hall felt a little squeezy. There seemed to be a stargazing session in the lounge in the evening - we were not informed of this and it seemed to mainly be targeted at Japanese travellers, leaving international travellers out.

Everything. Fantastic service. Great tatami room.

Futons not well laid out. Upside down and we really needed two mattresses

Perfect food. Very rich buffet as a breakfast (with Japanese and European dishes), very tasty Japanese style dinner. Very comfortable and big onsen with outside bath. The room is also very big and comfortable, with panoramic window, great view to the lake. It's our second visit here, we hope to come again :)

Amazing staff, so nice and helpful. The room is great and spacious, and meals are really good. I’m vegetarian and the staff were so helpful and did their best to give me as many options as possible.

Lovely location at yumoto onsen. Room looks new with proper beds while having Japanese area.

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location is absolutely amazing, super nice staff, there is even a kids playroom with tous and books

breakfast could have slightly more western options but that’s my personal taste

Great staff, good meals and great onsen in a nice location next to a lake.

Our wing was under renovation, so scaffolding obscured the view.

Big rooms with wonderful view. Staff with good English skills. Very nice sulphur onsen! Dinner and breakfast were amazing!

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The ambience and location