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title: "Hakone Airu vs Kisenso: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Hakone Airu or Kisenso in Hakone? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hakone-airu-hakone-vs-kisenso-hakone/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Hakone Airu vs Kisenso

Both are in Hakone, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★★ · Hayakawa
## [Hakone Airu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hakone-airu-hakone/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1485380/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★★ · Hayakawa
## [Kisenso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kisenso-hakone/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1729103/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 150 m apart.

### Choose Hakone Airu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Kisenso if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Hakone Airu better than Kisenso?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7) (+0.2)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)

### Why is Kisenso better than Hakone Airu?

1.  Has a spa

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hakone Airu | Kisenso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Location | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 258 | 368  (+110) |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 171 |
| Rank in Hakone | top 32%  (+13%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Hayakawa centre | 990 m | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 55 km | 55 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 82  (+13) | 69 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 12 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+3) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

150 m apart

## Hakone Airu or Kisenso: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Hakone Airu or Kisenso?

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

### How far apart are Hakone Airu and Kisenso?

The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/hakone-airu-hakone-vs-kisenso-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/