Originally Posted by
jib71
I don't know of any old inns in old Japanese buildings (Minka) in Hakone. (I'm sure someone here will jump in if there is one). There are some very high-end ryokan, though. (And the prices reflect that). Personally, I'd forgo Hakone in favor of a really rustic spot, but if you want to wake up to a view of Mt. Fuji, then Hakone is one place to do it.
If I were you, I'd probably take the train rather than flying to Kyoto. And I'd probably try to fly out of KIX to Germany rather than backtracking to NRT.
The single reason for me to fly HND-ITM would be to get a ride on the 787. I've seen it and I've been in one (StarMegaDO 2) but I would like to fly it once. But then, the trip's not fixed yet, so there's still lots of ifs and buts...
The reason why I would aim for Hakone is the proximity to Mt. Fuji and the rather convenient location b/w Kyoto and Tokyo.