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title: "Diamond Hakone Society vs Hotel Kagetsuen: which hotel is better?"
description: "Diamond Hakone Society or Hotel Kagetsuen in Hakone? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Diamond Hakone Society vs Hotel Kagetsuen

Both are in Hakone, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★
## [Diamond Hakone Society](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/diamond-hakone-society-hakone/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1353853/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★
## [Hotel Kagetsuen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kagetsuen-hakone/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1590276/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.

### Choose Diamond Hakone Society if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (1981 / 1963)

### Why is Diamond Hakone Society better than Hotel Kagetsuen?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (1981 vs 1963) (+18y)

### Why is Hotel Kagetsuen better than Diamond Hakone Society?

1.  More guest reviews (288 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×48)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Diamond Hakone Society | Hotel Kagetsuen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Location | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.3) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 288  (+282) |
| Rank in Hakone | bottom 36%  (+30%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km  (−180 m) | 4.1 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 79 km | 79 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 62 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1981  (+18y) | 1963 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

360 m apart

Diamond Hakone Society: city centre: 3.9 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 79 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Kagetsuen: city centre: 4.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 79 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hakone

[Hakone weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/kanagawa/hakone/weather)

## Diamond Hakone Society or Hotel Kagetsuen: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Diamond Hakone Society or Hotel Kagetsuen?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Diamond Hakone Society is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for Hotel Kagetsuen.

### How far apart are Diamond Hakone Society and Hotel Kagetsuen?

The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/diamond-hakone-society-hakone-vs-hotel-kagetsuen-hakone/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/