Hakone Gora Karaku Hotel
35.249977, 139.049737Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Heating
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Free shuttle service
Spa & wellness centre
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
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 |
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