Jem was an excellent host. Great breakfast. Would have preferred a softer bed - but it is Japan!! Great spot if you have the Hakone free pass. Highly recommend to other travellers.
The proprietor, MaC, is very amiable and hospitable. He offered good tips about the local area and the various transport options. It was convenient to have the dining option at the premises.
Hakone Hotel: great location for Free Pass Holders
The Jemsty Inn is perfectly located across from the bus station in Hakone. This is very convenient for those with the a Hakone Free Pass. The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Our host Mac was very welcoming and helpful in providing tips on navigating the area. Making sure that everyone has a great time during their stay.
Mac is the man!!
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It is basic B&B place japanese style with 4 rooms located really close to Ashi lake and pirate cruise stop, about 15 minute walk to Hakone Shrine. The owner of the place Macoto (Mac) has excellent English and was extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this place if you are OK staying in basic B&B place
We had a great stay at Jemsty Inn. We stayed in the western style twin room. It was a simple room, The but a reasonable size with good en-suite facilities. Clean, comfortable and quiet. We slept very well.
The location is just next to the H bus service which goes between Odawara station, and also serves Hakone-Yumote station. So Itâs very easy to get to. Itâs also just opposite the pirate ship terminal which is great if you are planning to do the Hakone transport route or just want to view lake Ashi.
The manager, Mac, is a very friendly and helpful character. He gave advice on getting around the area. Each day he cooked us scrambled eggs and toast. He even drove us to see his favourite view of Mount Fuji when we had clear weather (amazing!).
All in all a good stay.
So these are basic accommodations...(no amenity bags or yukatas here) but the place is clean, the location is great, and the host, Mac, is worth the trip. We could not have been made more welcome and felt more like guests and friends than paying customers. We came away with a richer insight of how Japanese people live...not just another set of tourist experiences. Thanks Mac! This stay was a highlight of our Japan trip. đ€ There is enough fabulous stuff to do in Hakone to wear out the hardiest tourists. We especially recommend the Hakone Open Air Museum.
Situated near the Hakone Tozan bus stop, the area is uneventful aside from the Tour Boat. Host was very friendly and provided some wise advice during our stay.