Originally Posted by
Sandeep1
Great post, thanks. Gora Hanaougi looks fantastic although it'd be $670 on the nights I'm thinking about. I checked Hakone Green Plaza though I didn't see any "Asian Rooms." I saw a room with an open air bath but couldn't tell if that was nigoriyu or not. I may reach out to them as the price is significantly less than Gora.
I guess things have changed since I last stayed there a few yrs ago. The Asian Twin Room no longer has real Onsen serving its Outdoor bath, but rather just heated water. That’s not good. They have other room types though with ensuite baths with real Onsen. I’m sure other other room types will Still be cheaper than Gora Hanaougi. Keep in mind that Green Plaza is a hotel, not a traditional ryokan. And their meals and common area are rather pedestrian. I just really liked their Asian room. If you can afford Hanaougi, I’m sure you’ll find it a superior experience. Fri and Sat nights are always more expensive.