My husband, two college-age children, and I stayed here for one night in late May--we wanted a traditional ryokan with an outdoor onsen. We chose room 301 because it was the largest room. There were two western-style beds and two Japanese futons--all were very comfortable. There are large windows and lots of light. The public onsens were very nice. Unfortunately,... More

First trip to Japan and first Ryokan experience. We were 'escorted' to the hotel by the police! After wandering around for over 30 minutes and asking quite a few people, we still couldn't find it from the cable car. Turns out we took the wrong cable car exit. Take the exit with the steep stone steps (no ramp) and at... More

We enjoyed our stay at Lalaca. Good things: - e-mail contact and staff at the hotel does include English speakers - spacious Japanese-style room (I believe they also have Western-style) with comfortable futon - truly excellent food (dinner was one of the best meals I've had), although served in dining room rather than room (would need to pay even more... More

My 19 year old son and I stayed for 2 nights in the first week of December. I chose Lalaca based on location, price and favourable reviews . I booked directly with the hotel, paying 13,950 yen per person per night including breakfast and dinner.It was a bit of a treat for us and the most expensive accommodation during a... More

We left Nagoya for Hakone and were still amazed that we had actually left the states and were in Japan. I had corresponded with the Kazu , (whose father opened this ryokan 20 years before our arrival. )and was truly going for an experience that was even better than I dreamed of . Getting from Nagoya to Hakone was a... More

Perfect place for honeymoon. Warm hospitality. Great meals. Never seen something so delicate. The only thing is that sometimes other guests might have taken your reserved slot for the onsen.

This was our one night out from Tokyo, was fortunate to see a pretty clear Mount Fuji. Lalaca is a very nicely furnished place with green surroundings althought location wise, not really ideal as it a five min walk from the tram station, rooms was very japanese, i took the room with private shower, if not u would have to... More

Nice small hotel with private hot spring bath inside. Lalaca is near the Gora station (Hakone area) and only 3 minutes away from the Cable-Car station Koen-Shimo. Lalaca has only 8 rooms, which make the hotel very familiar. The rooms are in Japanese style and very clean, big and good looking. You sleep on a fouton bed and it is... More

It takes a little walking after the 1St stop on the cable car. Get off on the right side! walking straight from gora is a bad idea! Great in the reverse direction thou. The common area is fantastic! N the room is better than any one off those in Tokyo. Meals are unbelievable. onsen wise, don't miss it! The private... More