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RYOKAN PLUM vs Hinode Ryokan

Both are in Hakone, 630 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★Odawara

RYOKAN PLUM

Guest rating
9.4 Exceptional
Location score
8.0
Score by category
3 of 4
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Ryokan★★★Odawara

Hinode Ryokan

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
6.6
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick RYOKAN PLUM

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 630 m apart.

Choose RYOKAN PLUM if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach

Why is RYOKAN PLUM better than Hinode Ryokan?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.1)+1.3
  2. 2580 m closer to the beach (500 m vs 1.1 km)−580 m
  3. 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h

Why is Hinode Ryokan better than RYOKAN PLUM?

  1. 1620 m closer to the area centre−620 m
  2. 2520 m closer to public transport−520 m
  3. 3Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
  4. 4More guest reviews (378 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×11
  5. 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h

All compared facts

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

RYOKAN PLUM vs Hinode Ryokan: which hotel is better?
RYOKAN PLUM vs Hinode Ryokan: which hotel is better?RYOKAN PLUMHinode Ryokan
Score by category
Guest rating 9.4 +1.3 8.1
Location 8.0 +1.4 6.6
Beach access 8.6 +2.0 6.6
Public transport 7.6 10.0 +2.4
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.9 8.1
Guest rating 9.4 +1.3 8.1
Number of reviews 34 378 +344
Google rating 4.8/5 +0.8 4.0/5
Google reviews 97 124 +27
Rank in Hakone top 15% +72% top 87%
Location
Location score 8.0 +1.4 6.6
Distance to Odawara centre 1.5 km 930 m −620 m
To the beach 500 m −580 m 1.1 km
To public transport 600 m 80 m −520 m
To the airport 55 km 56 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 11 +2 9
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★ ★★★ +1★
Rooms 5 9
Floors – 2
Newest building or renovation – 2016
Listed amenities 6 7
Policies
Check-in from 16:00 15:00 −1h
Check-out until 11:00 +1h 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ –
Restaurant ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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630 m apart

RYOKAN PLUM or Hinode Ryokan: common questions

Which is better, RYOKAN PLUM or Hinode Ryokan?

RYOKAN PLUM leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Hinode Ryokan is stronger in public transport.

Which is cheaper, RYOKAN PLUM or Hinode Ryokan?

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

Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hinode Ryokan is closer: 930 m from the centre, against 1.5 km for RYOKAN PLUM.

Which hotel is closer to the beach?

RYOKAN PLUM is 500 m from the nearest beach; Hinode Ryokan is 1.1 km.

How far apart are RYOKAN PLUM and Hinode Ryokan?

The two hotels are 630 m apart in a straight line.

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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