Is Hakone Gora KARAKU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hakone Gora KARAKU?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakone Gora KARAKU?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Hakone Gora KARAKU located?

Located in Gora, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Open Air Museum. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away. Hakone Gora Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kowakidani Station is 24 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

MIRCEA

Aug 2, 2025

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the most amazing experience starting from check in, it surpassed any expectations , much nicer than a 5 star western corporate hotel !

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Jun 10, 2025

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Could not be happier with our stay. Definitely the highlight of our trip

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

May 6, 2025

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Serene and relaxing setting. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. Staff was super attentive and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Apr 22, 2025

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Private onsen was amazing, the location walking distance from train station and cable car y very convenient, and the complimentary shuttle service to Odawara made a whole difference. All the little details in the room and the food was amazing, we would love to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Mar 28, 2025

Liked: Amenities

This is a top level property! Luxury from check in process to check out. The restaurant and the lounge areas offerings are stellar.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiam Hock

Nov 28, 2023

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Best hotel at Gora Stay here twice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ka Fai

Nov 10, 2023

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This was the best Onsen hotel I stay last 20 years Highly recommend, best service, best food, best hotel Will stay again next time

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Nov 3, 2023

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That was our number 1 stay in Japan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atulya

Mar 12, 2024

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Excellent experience of the hot springs in Hakone

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Apr 4, 2024

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Absolutely beautiful property with excellent service and well-trained staff. Fully recommend booking a room with a private onsen for a luxurious experience.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Jun 11, 2024

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We had such a lovely stay. Thank you so much! 😊

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasamin

Nov 12, 2023

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Great place to relax and enjoy nature. Very modern and clean property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

cameron

Mar 17, 2025

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Amazing! Both inside and out. Views are one of a kind. Rooms are large and spacious. Staff is amazing and so attentive. Well designed. Well cared for.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eng Kiat William

Aug 14, 2025

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This was our third time staying at Hakone Gora KARAKU, and it’s still one of our favorite places in Hakone. The location is super convenient—just a short walk from Gora Station. We booked a room with a semi-open private onsen tub, which my wife really enjoyed. I spent more time in the public baths with sauna and steam (they switch each night). It was never crowded, so it felt peaceful and relaxing. The lounge was fine—coffee was delicious, but snacks were pretty limited. Our stay included Japanese-style breakfast and kaiseki dinner both nights. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully plated, and served at a nice, relaxed pace. The staff were friendly, professional, and helpful—exactly what you’d expect from great Japanese hospitality. We keep coming back because the mix of comfort, great food, relaxing baths, and welcoming service is hard to beat. Already looking forward to the next trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Oct 24, 2024

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Great luxury Japanese style hotel. Convenient location to access Hakone area via ropeway. Easy to get to with hotel shuttle from Odawara. We did half board. Food and breakfast was great and worth the experience. Wine/sake option are very good. Easier for us that eating was in the restaurant.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Oct 17, 2023

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Everything was amazing and the property was immaculate. We felt like royalty! Thank you to all the staff that took care of us. Hope to return in a future trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrone

Nov 7, 2024

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We had an excellent stay at this luxurious ryoken. Having the onsen in our room was amazing. It was worth the splurge. One consideration is they allow families which is great. However when we were relaxing in the tub we had a young family next to us, and were surprised to hear children’s loud chattering when quiet would have been preferred.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Apr 25, 2024

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Quite simply the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. The service was impeccable and everything was spotlessly clean.This felt like a holiday within a holiday. My only regret is that we could not stay there longer.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Oct 8, 2024

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Hotel staff was amazing. It was so clean and so beautiful. Best part was the private onsen. It was cloudy so we couldn’t see the mountain view. If I rebooked I would just get the cheapest view as the balcony view isn’t guaranteed.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Nov 24, 2024

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Luxe and elegant!! 10/10

My husband and I booked 2 nights here as apart of our Japan honeymoon. Only bad part was we didn’t want to leave!! The property, the amenities, the staff, everything was exceptional. The private onsen on our balcony had a beautiful view of the mountains, yet so much privacy. We were able to dine in a private room for same of our meals, and that made it feel extra special. The food was innovative yet traditional Japanese, it was truly interesting and enjoyable. The guest lounge had amazing selections of beverages ranging from nespresso drinks to Japanese whiskeys, and fun little snacks! It rained the 2nd day we were there but honestly, it didn’t matter at all as we were able to truly enjoy the luxurious property and all it had to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Apr 3, 2025

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This hotel is top-notch in every way. The rooms were spacious and luxurious. The decorating was tasteful and demure. They treat every guest with great respect. They have an absolutely lovely customer lounge area which provides snacks and drinks as well as wine & beer for their guests. It is a four minute walk to the train and an eight minute walk to the bus. The skin care and toiletries that they have for your use are very high-quality. Because this is a Japanese Rioken they provided three or four sets of clothing that you could wear in the hotel during your stay. Oh yes, they had bath slippers slippers for around the hotel room, and slippers to wear on the patio. Truly, they have thought of everything to make your stay so incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. I would write them a 10 if I could. I wish we had more time to stay there longer it was so lovely and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Mar 1, 2024

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This is a beautiful, newish property. Pros: - Comfortable stylish lounge for all guests with free snacks and drinks (including a wide selection of wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks) all day - Beautiful lobby and common areas - Professional and attentive staff - Located 5 minutes walk from the Gora train station so very convenient Cons: - The price was very high - The food was sub par in general and compared to other ryokans in Hakone (the western breakfast was much better than the Japanese dinner) - The style and view from the public onsen was not great despite facing the mountains (e.g. you could see a large factory, and the view of the trees was blocked when you were sitting in the onsen) Overall I would choose another ryoken next time I visit Hakone

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

May 11, 2024

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The architecture and design of the property was very simple and clean and adapted well to its natural surroundings. The room with its bath in the balcony and the attention to details was amazing. The food at the restaurant was a bit bland and could be better. The service was great but the staff need a bit more experience in telling its story of the food and dishes. The times were also a bit inflexible despite being relatively empty. Nevertheless, it was a good time. The guest lounge was also very good but closed way too early - especially if you wanted to spend some time after dinner. The open-air vista bath was absolutely fantastic, especially at night. It had all the necessary amenities and was luxurious. I went for both nights, but found it strange that a lady worker kept visiting the men's bath to clean and refresh. Overall, a great experience with a luxury feel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAO

Oct 27, 2025

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お部屋も綺麗で、どのスタッフさんの対応も素晴らしかったです！夜中にちょっとしたトラブルがありましたがすぐに対応して頂けて助かりました。露天風呂付きのお部屋だったのでいつでもすぐに入れて快適でしたし朝風呂も気持ちよく利用させて頂きました。朝食・夕食どの料理も美味しく、配膳スタッフさんの気遣いに感謝です

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

nory

Oct 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

ラウンジがとてもよかった。スタッフの皆さんが親切でした。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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