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title: "Kisenso vs Ryokan Gyokutei: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kisenso or Ryokan Gyokutei in Hakone? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kisenso-hakone-vs-ryokan-gyokutei-hakone/
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# Kisenso vs Ryokan Gyokutei

Both are in Hakone, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★½ · 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)

Ryokan · ★★★½ · Hayakawa
## [Ryokan Gyokutei](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryokan-gyokutei-hakone/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048923/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ryokan Gyokutei

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.

### Choose Ryokan Gyokutei if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.7)

### Why is Kisenso better than Ryokan Gyokutei?

1.  More guest reviews (368 vs 85), so the rating is more reliable (×4.3)

### Why is Ryokan Gyokutei better than Kisenso?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7) (+0.8)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kisenso | Ryokan Gyokutei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5  (+0.8) |
| Location | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.3  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 368  (+283) | 85 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5  (+0.5) |
| Google reviews | 171  (+51) | 120 |
| Rank in Hakone | top 46% | top 2%  (+44%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 6.0  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Hayakawa centre | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 490 m | 410 m  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 72 km | 72 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 69 | 86  (+17) |
| To the nearest food shop | 440 m | 360 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 12 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

120 m apart

Kisenso: city centre: 5.2 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 72 km, 69 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Ryokan Gyokutei: city centre: 5.3 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 72 km, 86 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hakone

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

## Kisenso or Ryokan Gyokutei: common questions

### Which is better, Kisenso or Ryokan Gyokutei?

Ryokan Gyokutei leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kisenso or Ryokan Gyokutei?

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

### How far apart are Kisenso and Ryokan Gyokutei?

The two hotels are 120 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/kisenso-hakone-vs-ryokan-gyokutei-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/