In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Kinnotake Tonosawa 金の竹　塔ノ澤(Hakone)

Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 7/10 (mountain, onsen town)
Activities: 7/10 (sightseeing, hiking, golf)
Rooms: 8/10
Onsen: 7/10 (private outdoor onsen, public onsen closed)
Other facilities: 7/10 (2 restaurants, spa, shop, bar, lounge)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff)
Overall: 78/100

Pros: beautiful surrounding, away from the busy tourist spots; diverse dining options including a separate teppanyaki restaurant; modern, spacious and well-appointed rooms; decent sake and spirit selection
Cons: no privacy in the dining room; public onsen closed; with 23 rooms in total it can feel a bit crowded at times
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