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title: "Ryokan Senkei vs Seikansou: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Seikansou. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Ryokan Senkei or Seikansou in Hakone? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Ryokan Senkei vs Seikansou

Both are in Hakone, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2049205/agoda/?lang=en)

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2072169/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Seikansou

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose Seikansou if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a spa and wellness
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Ryokan Senkei better than Seikansou?

1.  More guest reviews (802 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×24)
2.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)

### Why is Seikansou better than Ryokan Senkei?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.1) (+1.1)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2006 vs 1996) (+10y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ryokan Senkei | Seikansou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.2  (+1.1) |
| Location | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2  (+1.7) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.0 | 6.5  (+4.5) |
| Public transport | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.9  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.2  (+1.1) |
| Number of reviews | 802  (+769) | 33 |
| Rank in Hakone | top 89% | top 26%  (+63%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.0  (+0.2) | 4.8 |
| Distance to Hayakawa centre | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 680 m | 730 m |
| To the airport | 55 km | 55 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45  (+13) | 32 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 9 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1996 | 2006  (+10y) |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 17  (+2) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

80 m apart

## Ryokan Senkei or Seikansou: common questions

### Which is better, Ryokan Senkei or Seikansou?

Seikansou leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Ryokan Senkei or Seikansou?

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

### How far apart are Ryokan Senkei and Seikansou?

The two hotels are 80 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/ryokan-senkei-hakone-vs-seikansou-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/