Seikansou vs Hakoneji Kaiun
Both are in Hakone, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Ryokan★★★★Hayakawa
Seikansou
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Resort★★★Hayakawa
Hakoneji Kaiun
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Choose Seikansou if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Hakoneji Kaiun if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Seikansou better than Hakoneji Kaiun?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 45 more listed amenities (17 vs 12)+5
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Hakoneji Kaiun better than Seikansou?
- 1More guest reviews (81 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 232 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+32
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 69 vs 58)+11
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Seikansou vs Hakoneji Kaiun: which hotel is better? | Seikansou | Hakoneji Kaiun |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.4 | 8.8 |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.6 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 +4.0 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 7.8 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.4 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 33 | 81 +48 |
| Rank in Hakone | top 26% +14% | top 40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.6 +0.8 |
| Distance to Hayakawa centre | 1.2 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 730 m | 560 m −160 m |
| To the airport | 55 km | 55 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 | 64 +32 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 36 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2006 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 +5 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Seikansou or Hakoneji Kaiun: common questions
Which is better, Seikansou or Hakoneji Kaiun?
They are evenly matched. Seikansou is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Hakoneji Kaiun is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Seikansou or Hakoneji Kaiun?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Seikansou and Hakoneji Kaiun?
The two hotels are 200 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