Highly recommend this property for being extremely convenient to walk to (even with luggage!) from Hakone-Yumoto station. Good transport options to get to other parts of Hakone too. Staff were accommodating and polite. There was a good traditional vibe and opportunities to eat kaiseki meals, yet was not lacking in creature comforts (lifts, aircon all available). Awesome view of the river, and private onsen was very affordable.
Only thing that I might suggest is having greater accessibility for non-Japanese speaking customers to understand and enjoy the traditional Japanese way of staying in a ryokan (e.g. explaining the components of the kaiseki meal, how to wear yukata etc.). Perhaps more signs or translated instructions for staff to hold would help both staff and guests out.
Overall, highly recommend this as an accommodation for Hakone.