Taisho Modern Villa Zen

About this villa rental

Nestled in Hakone, this lovely villa for $143 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Located in Hakone and only 4.2 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Taisho Modern Villa Zen provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 3.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Hakone

Nearby attractions

Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park

24.91 miles

Enoshima Aquarium

23.46 miles

Taisho Modern Villa Zen

3.9

Good(107 Reviews)

Villa in Hakone

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this villa rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Hakone

Nearby attractions

Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park

24.91 miles

Enoshima Aquarium

23.46 miles

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(107 Reviews)

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5.0

Feb 2024

A unique experience only suited to some people.

I loved the uniqueness of the experience. We embraced what we had walked into and as a result had a great time. You see the town was deserted. Most houses boarded up. (An aging population I believe?) It was a short train or bus ride to all the touristy hakone stuff which made the location good.

Ok, I want to clarify. I did like the experience as we embraced the unusual circumstances. It’s more a be prepared warning. The tiny izakaya only opened one night out of 3 we were there. The limited convenience store and bottle shop were closed by 3 or 4 (depending on the day.) so be organised with food or prepared to travel on the bus for restaurants. The very few locals we did see would avoid us. The villa was very, very, run down and cold. The garden and discarded furniture in the yard added to an abandoned feel. We embraced it as it felt like we had stepped into a horror movie. 🎥 laughing and enjoying the bizarre abandon of place.

8.0

Jan 2024

Mountain bliss!

It was such a heartwarming stay, and the location is incredible, looking outside to see mountain views and trees rustling in the wind was phenomenal. Location is amazing, the house is good, and the host Yoshi is really nice and really helpful!

Nothing bad!

5.0

Nov 2023

It was okay

It had a good view and the surroundings were very peaceful and quiet

The place was run down and very dusty, the floor boards were broken downstairs and damaged

8.0

Sep 2023

Authenthic old house , for good and bad.

Spacious, very clean, old authentic Japanese house. Surrounded by green, crickets at night

Kitchen minimally equipped , steep climb to the road/parking (hard with suitcases). Lacking English instructions on utility usage (Laundry, hot water, etc.) Drive distance from town/shop/restaurants

7.0

Aug 2023

Good comfortable beds but downstairs in need of some TLC

The bedrooms were comfortable, spacious, clean with amazing views. The host kept in touch.

Unfortunately before we arrived, the host said that the property had been damaged by previous guests. Despite this the downstairs was a bit tired and there was one small sofa bearing in mind the villa accommodated up to x8 people. Also the location was up and down very steep hills which was hard work with suitcases.

8.0

Jun 2023

although the house is worn and tired, the authenticity and silence (even the tram didn't disturb) ma

authenticity

slightly tired interior, could be more clean (especially behind the bed). would recommend a light repair

2.0

Jun 2023

Not ZEN, but PseudoZEN

The surroundings. Strictly this! The view from the windows is fantastic.

Where should I start?... The photos are NOT representative of the current state of the complete house. First there is a very strong, pungent, overall smell of mold, fungus like an old cellar. There is a huge, old sofa in the living room that smells the most. Opening windows doesn't help. Yea, even with the fresh air from the mountains around. The smell must also come from the carpet, which is hiding broken floor supports (most probably rotten wood). Almost every wooden part of the house (windows, doors) is in a bad state. Imbibed with moisture, wet, fungus, broken paper part, abstract repairs, obstructed rails. The decoration is some old furniture. The bar is full of random empty bottles with no reason of existence. They are trash. Not decoration. There is s wall broken with holes because of sharp, hardback of the chairs. The kitchen is big but very very old, and in strange state. The fridge seemed dirty with dirt from hands. There are some remaining from various sauces and other stuff with unknown origin and expiration. The only new part of the house is the bathroom which is working. The bedrooms are equipped with some spring mattresses which are also old and quite hard. Given the state of the house, we did not considered them clean just because they look clean. The lights are not the ones showing in the photo. The entrance has a rug written ZEN which does not help you to feel ZEN but gives correct information about the house age and abandoned state. The vegetation around the house is abandoned. No pruning and trash removal. Most probably in couple of seasons they will enter the house. Advice to the owner. Physical wear of a house, especially close to a forest, is expected. The owners are there to take care of it Please throw away trash including the sofa and carpets in the living room. Repair the windows and doors. Replace beds. These are basics. Till these are done, please shut it down. Then please, update the photos.

4.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful house but service was disappointing

The house is unique and beautiful in a lovely nature setting We were 3 people so it was big for us If you want to experience traditional house it is great place

My initial plan was to arrive by car, but I had to arrive by train, so it was hard to carry heavy luggage uphill for 10 minutes including passing unsupervised train track Also the owner, which I have never saw had advised me wrong key code which held us back for 30 minutes, the comm with the owner via booking messages is slow. Also I was very disappointed that the owner agreed but changed his mined regarding leaving the luggage in the house only for 1 hour more than check out, causing me to carry our luggage and having to pay extra for storage on the train station. The house is very old and is good maybe for part of museum but I think less suited for long stays. Parts of the facilities were uncomfortable.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Traditional japanease house Nice atmosphere Spacious

Very poorly maintained Kitchen closets and windows are broken

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Amazing villa with wonderful view and in the center of the widely spread Hakone. Thank you for the experience.

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

location was good

fridge simply stinks. Some appliances don’t work. Lots of paper window panes broken.

9.0

Jan 2023

Cozy Japanese Home in the Mountains

In a nice location with buses and trains nearby to take you wherever you need to go. Very residential with few tourists around which we liked. Beds were very comfortable and condiments/cutlery etc are all provided. Would recommend if you want to stay in a Japanese style home. The owner is one of the best ive seen during all my years of travelling, very responsive and willing to help with anything. Door code is very convenient if youre staying with a group, as you dont need to worry about keys.

The house was very cold on arrival and took a long time to heat up. If the heater could be turned on a little bit prior to the guests arrival that would be great.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

The view from the widows was amazing, just being surrounded by nature in general was really nice. The host was also helpful and responded quickly!

8.0

Jan 2023

Nice to get out in nature

Host was great, very responsive. Property was very cute, location is very convenient with small Izakaya places near by.

Not the best place if you have young kids or elderly parents as there is quite a number of steps.

9.0

Dec 2022

so much enjoy

comfortable

far from the market

9.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay in Hakone

The house is in a very nice place with a wonderful view. Spacious bedrooms.

The kitchen needs updating and more cleanliness.

9.0

Oct 2022

overall the stay was good & comfortable. it was a perfect size for two families of 4. price is affordable & the

being traditional with some modern upgrade

it’s a little bit old.. the sides of the house were unkept, tall bush, trash…

8.0

May 2022

Quiet & Spacious

The owner was very helpful and gave us detailed information on how to get to the property from the train station. The property is very spacious and is located on a quiet road - it was perfect for a secluded get-away while also being easy to access via public transportation. The kitchen has a small cooktop and a full-sized refrigerator, so we were able to prepare meals easily.

10.0

Oct 2021

Exceptional

Location was very secluded giving privacy. Nice cosy good size bedrooms and overall good size for 8 members. Very close to bus stop and train station. We had perfect stay. Would recommend to travellers.

9.0

May 2021

Superb

The location was beautiful and great proximity to our planned activities. The futon mats and rooms were comfortable. I really liked having some traditional Japanese mixed with contemporary conveniences.

The proximity to hearing the train if guest is looking for more quite. The steep hill is challenging, but not a deal breaker. Just good information to pass on before booking. Letting the guest know of known repairs, so there isn't fear of being responsible with items already there.

10.0

Mar 2021

A great host and relaxing stay

The host was very attentive and make sure we could check in with ease. The house was very clean and very clear communications were laid out. We stayed during a cooler time a year and were able to keep warm and cozy.

9.0

Dec 2020

Japanese Zen

Loved the location. Owner gave detailed directions on how to get to property. The beds were very comfortable and plenty of blankets to keep warm. The property was very spacious with the two rooms upstairs with a bathroom and then a living room/dining room, kitchen, shower room and separate bath downstairs. The location was super close to the Ohiradai train station (easy 5 min walk). We really enjoyed our time at Taisho.

Only complaint I had is the amount of towels given to us for the 3 night stay. 3 small bath towels that barely wrapped around our bodies. I would suggest the owner supply more towels to use during a 2 or more night stay. Even using the same hand towel to dry your hands gets a little gross after a few days.

9.0

Oct 2020

3 day trip with family

The house is spacious and clean. Facilities are within our expectation. While it is relatively old, the house seems well maintained and has updated some of the area in accordance to modern way of living. The property owner are well aware of safety and seems has done a good job on keeping it to standards. The manager Yoshi-san and Ryosuke-san are quite responsive and supportive so we don't have much issue. One thing we point only was the egg and bread for cooking that was shown in one of the photos for booking.com, which was previously given or left upon check in. I thought it is quite handy to have it for breakfast but that was no longer offered this time as some complaint about it. I understand and feel sorry for the manager but I also think that is the best move. At least, we have free and unlimited drip/brewed coffee (UCC) to enjoy during our stay. The property is highly recommended for bigger group or family that intends to stay and have a trip around Hakone for 3 dayd or more.

The house itself is good but the access road is tricky and could be dangerous to some people (like disabled or in wheelchair) and vehicle. The access road going to the property has a really steep slope of around 25% or more and one of the most steepest residential road I have ever seen in Japan. It is really good that I follow the manager's recommendation for nearby free parking.

9.6

Apr 2019

Exceptional

Yoshi responded quickly and met us on arrival and helped us with our bags. The house is very lovely and fit our two families perfectly. The Tenzan onsen he recommended was fantastic. Thank you for having us!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Hakone?

The average price for a rental in Hakone is $245 per night. This rental is $102 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Taisho Modern Villa Zen. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Taisho Modern Villa Zen pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Taisho Modern Villa Zen?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Taisho Modern Villa Zen

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Hakone

Nearby attractions

Taisho Modern Villa Zen

Villa in Hakone

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Hakone

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Hakone?

Is parking included with this villa?

Is there a pool at this villa?

Is Taisho Modern Villa Zen pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Taisho Modern Villa Zen?

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