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Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel

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A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of the outdoors. - Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel (Hakone)
A fountain surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, with a mountain in the background. - Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel (Hakone)
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a double sink, and a world map decoration on the wall. - Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel (Hakone)
A terrace with a view of a forested mountain, outdoor seating, and a fire pit. - Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel (Hakone)
An indoor swimming pool with multiple water features, a central staircase, and a large glass wall providing a view of the sky. - Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel (Hakone)
Located close to Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Open Air Museum, Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a view through a window.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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A room with tatami mats, a futon bed, a small wooden table, and a view through large windows.

Japanese-style triple room (futon room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Room

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located in Gora, a neighborhood in Hakone, Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel is near a train station. Hakone Shrine and Odawara Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Hakone Open Air Museum and Ōwakudani are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Hakone travel guide
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1380-385 Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408

What's nearby

  • A snow-capped mountain, a lake, and a building on a hillside.
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A stone wall with a sign, a stone pillar, and a pathway.
    Hakone Gora Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A bamboo forest with moss-covered rocks and a pebbled ground.
    Hakone Museum of Art
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A public square with a reflective water feature, modern sculptures, and a museum entrance.
    Hakone Open Air Museum
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden barrel labeled 'Yunessun Coffee', and a brick wall with greenery.
    Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hakone Gora Station
    2 min walk
  • Kowakidani Station
    2 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • 箱根餃子センター
    8 min walk
  • CAFE Ryusenkei
    15 min walk
  • 金沢まいもん寿司箱根強羅店
    13 min walk
  • 鮨・天麩羅 風月
    4 min walk
  • 奈可むら
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 800 per day)

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 800 per day(558 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel located?

Located in Gora, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Open Air Museum. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Ōwakudani are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hakone Gora Station is only a 2-minute walk and Kowakidani Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay. Very friendly staff and clean property. Bathrooms/showers are shared and only one per floor. Great location close to Gora Station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and service, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean and comfortable. The toilet and shower were also clean. Overall good value for the place especially visiting during an extremely busy time of year (New Years) in Hakone. The descriptions/reviews provided by other guest were pretty spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious room, very accesible from station, friendly staff who kept our luggage early so we could explore more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the train station and bus stops. Clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. Rooftop terrace very good. I am too old to get up from futon and also would liked a chair in bedroom. Gora is best place if you have only limited time in Hakone and the property is only a very short walk to transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for the Cable Car

Really nice little guesthouse near to the Cable Car, has an amazing roof top terrace and social area below the house and a nice coffee shop next door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived just after 2pm to leave our luggage, but instead were warmly welcomed and given our room key. The Gaku hotel is maybe 10 minutes’ walk from the train station through the underground passageway. One public onsen is also about 10 minutes away on foot. Despite the very convenient location, the neighborhood is near-silent, very serene with a major park just up the hill. We heard no noise at all from our second-floor room. Our tatami was clean and airy, with air conditioning and extra bedding in the closet. The bathing facilities were separate but ample for all guests to use, uncrowded and unrushed. There was a communal kitchen and fridge, as well as vending machine, area to play pool. The same friendly Mr Ryogo Komuro who checked us carried my bag up the stairs from the street to the second floor room and later provided very detailed travel info for the limited time (2 days) we had available to enjoy the Hakone Loop with our Hakone Free Pass. Highly recommend this hotel, if you can do without the traditional ryokan experience with in-room meals and onsen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, and awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No elevator, carrying luggages to 3rd floor with no staff to help was hard. Location is excellent 2 min from Gora station and cable car to major attraction in Hakone is a plus. Any food or bus stops are 12-14 min walk but the only way is through a very hard long stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice quaint place. Close to lots of cool things. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Guesthouse in Gora

Quiet but great location just a few minutes' walk from Gora Train Station and Bus Stops. Very clean room with tatami mats. Bathroom and toilets are shared.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
At booking, I had made a mistake in dates and asked for a small change but was refused, thus losing a night’s payment of about £70. When l stayed at the property, l was alone most of the time, so l know that the change of dates l had asked for could have easily been accommodated. When in Japan, it was extremely difficult to reach the property on the phone. I had to seek assistance from Expedia on every step. At the property itself, no maintenance whatsoever — garbage was not picked up a single time during my week-long stay. With the exception of a staff member called Yogi who tried to be nice,, the rest was disappointing. Expedia should not be promoting this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
有行李箱的客人要走樓梯，不過職員人很好，有幫忙搬上去
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂は使えません。ビリヤードと卓球を楽しめます。お部屋は清潔です。共用スペースで他の人もいるので気を遣います。トイレも洗面所も１つを使います。静かに素泊まりであっさり泊まりたい人、駅に近いのがいい人におすすめです。部屋にトイレがないのは不便ですね。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
部屋自体は広くもなく、トイレ、バスは共用だったが、部屋数も少なく、旅行客が少なかったため、不便は無かった。とても安かったので満足です。強羅駅が最寄りだったのもよかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とても快適で駅から近い

駅からとても近く、便利でした。シーツもきれいで布団も快適でよく眠れました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guesthouse is very conveniently located, just 3-4 mins walk fr Gora Station. The whole place is very neat and clean, the communal bathrooms, toilets, kitchen are
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view from the roof top bbq area. Comfy and welcoming guest lounge. Awesome host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and I stayed at the Tsubaki room for two nights. The room is originally for three people but the hostel nicely provided another futon for a fee. It was so cold when we stayed at the hostel so we didn't get to hang out at the rooftop but we enjoyed playing pool and table tennis on the first floor. We also needed duct tape for my luggage--good thing they had one. The hostel smells nice, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Para nada lo esperado, reservamos una habitación de 4 personas aunque nos íbamos a alojar solo dos, pues la habitación era pequeña. En la descripción no mencionaba que fuera de baño compartido y para estar en invierno tenian la calefacción apagada y tenias que encenderla tu al llegar teniendo que estar en un habitación congelada hasta que se consiguiera calentar pasadas algunas horas, ademas la ventana tenia una grieta en el cristal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toutes les chambres étaient en piteux état et l’établissement sentait l’humidité et le renfermé. De la naphtaline partout pour tenter de masquer les odeurs ! De plus loger à Gora qui est une ville morte et sans aucun attrait n’est vraiment pas une bonne idée. Seuil l’accueil était sympathique.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feel comfortable. Environment is good. Location easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Guesthouse

The location is near Gora station. The staff were friendly and able to speak English. They are very helpful too. Great location. Moving around is very convenient. During our stay, the cable car is under maintenance. It was replaced by buses. There was a common lounge and cooking area. There's aldona rooftop where one can relax there. In the ground floor, there's recreation area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019