Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel

$$$$||View on mapHakone, Japan1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Japan, 250-0408|
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Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel
1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Japan, 250-0408·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families26%
Groups10%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Facilities9.5
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families26%
Groups10%
Solo7%

5-star ryokan with private open-air baths and mountain views in Hakone's Gora Onsen district

Amenities & Services

The hotel offers a free shuttle service from Odawara Station, which runs twice daily and requires advance reservation. Free private parking is available on site, and an electric vehicle charging station is provided for guests arriving by car. Two lounges are open from 8:00 to 8:00 and serve complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, and snacks.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms at Hakone Gora Karaku include a private open-air bath on the balcony, filled with natural hot spring water. The sixth-floor Japanese-style rooms offer mountain views and a full-sized stone bath that accommodates two people. Each room has a separate entryway and a sliding shoji door separating the balcony area from the bedroom.

Dining

The hotel operates two restaurants: Tomura Grill (teppanyaki) and Mutsuki (Japanese kaiseki). Guests choose between a Japanese kaiseki dinner or a western-style grill course when booking. Breakfast is served each morning and offers both Japanese and western set menus.

Wellness & Spa

Guests have access to gender-separated public open-air baths on the rooftop, which are swapped between men and women overnight to provide different views and saunas. Private baths (Silk no Yu and Hinoki) can be rented for an hourly fee of $30 USD. The spa offers deep-tissue massages and wellness packages, with treatments available by appointment.

Location

Hakone Gora Karaku is a five-minute walk from Gora Station, which connects to the Hakone cable car and ropeway. Hakone Gora Park is a five-minute walk away, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum is a sixteen-minute walk. The hotel is situated in the Gora Onsen district, providing direct access to multiple nearby hot springs.

  • Amenities: Lounge with free premium drinks and snacks from 8:00 to 8:00
  • Rooms: In-room private open-air baths with mountain views
  • Dining: Japanese kaiseki dinner and grill (teppanyaki) at Tomura and Mutsuki restaurants
  • Wellness: Public open-air baths, sauna, and spa with wellness packages
  • Services: Free shuttle to Odawara Station and luggage forwarding to next destination
  • Accessibility: Facilities for disabled guests and electric vehicle charging station

Licence number: 040898

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-19:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:336
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Rooms and availability

Top floor Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Deluxe Wing Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Deluxe Wing Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Hot spring bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 686 £
📏 Distance to centre 5.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 82.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Oshima, OIM

Location

1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Japan, 250-0408
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1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Japan, 250-0408
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1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Japan, 250-0408
  • City landmarks
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Museum
Hakone Museum of Photography
530 m
Museum
Hakone Craft House
590 m
Gora
Goro Onsen
340 m
Museum
Hakone Gora Park Craft House
600 m
Restaurant
Tamura Ginkatsutei Honten
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Meshidokoro Daiwa
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Marmie Kitchen
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Emblem Flow Dining & Bar
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Soun Gora
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Kaisekiryori Kadan
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Tabiya
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Hakone Tent Bar
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Sobadokoro Katsumata
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Gyoza Center
580 m
Restaurant
Cafe Plaisir de l'oeuf
530 m

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FAQ about Hakone Gora Karaku

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel?
During their stay at the Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel guests can visit Owakudani (2.8 km), Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (1.8 km) as well as the air Hakone Tenoyu Onsen Baths (1.6 km) among others.
Which landmarks are closest to Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel?
Guests of Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel can visit Goro Onsen (5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Gora Park placed 8 minutes' walk away.
Is there free parking in the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Can I eat breakfast at the Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel?
Guests of Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 19:00 and check out from 07:00.
What are the booking prices at the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel?
The prices at the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel start from $981.
What payment methods are accepted in the ryokan?
At the ryokan, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel comprise?
The 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel offers such room types as Wing Twin Room and Japanese-Style Wing Twin Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel?
Each room at the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests' average rating for comfort is 9.7/10.
Is the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel provides wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Which facilities are provided in the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel?
Top locations of the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel include a restaurant and a luggage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the 5-star Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel hotel include a sauna and hot public baths.
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