Hakone Gora KARAKU

4.5 star property

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Public bath
Exterior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gift shop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
$669
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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1300-8 Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408
  • Hakone Gora Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

West Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

West Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

West Wing Upper Floorwith Open-Air Bath Japanese Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

West Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

East Wing UpperFloor-TwinRoom with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style/Grill CourseDinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

East Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing UpperFloor-TwinRoom with Open-Air Bath Western Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Breakfast Included, East Wing - Deluxe Japanese Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing Upper Floor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

West Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

West Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

East Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Breakfast Included, East Wing - Deluxe Western Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Breakfast Included, East Wing Upper Floor - Deluxe Japanese Style Room with Open-air bath,NonSmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 17:00-18:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

West Wing UpperFloor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath JapaneseStyle/Grill Course DinnerEntry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

BF Included, West Wing Upper Floor- Deluxe Japanese Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Breakfast Included, East Wing Upper Floor - Deluxe Western Style Room with Open-air bath,Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

West Wing UpperFloor-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style/Grill Course DinnerEntry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Breakfast Included, West Wing- Deluxe Japanese Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

East Wing Upper Floor with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

East Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Western Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

BF Included, West Wing Upper Floor - Deluxe Western Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Breakfast Included, West Wing - Deluxe Western Style Room with Open-air bath, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style/Grill Course Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

West Wing-Twin Room with Open-Air Bath Western Style / Grill Course Dinner Entry 17:00-17:30

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

West Wing with Open-Air Bath Japanese Style / Japanese Dinner Entry 19:00-20:00

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About this property

Hakone Gora KARAKU

4.5-star hotel in Gora
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and massage/treatment rooms are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free Japanese breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hakone Gora KARAKU offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, spring water baths, bathrobes, and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space) and an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe).

Hakone Gora KARAKU features a full-service spa. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and an elevator. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hakone Gora KARAKU is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary Japanese breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
メインダイニング「六つ喜」 - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • メインダイニング「六つ喜」

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Private indoor onsen (mineral springs) in communal space
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hakone Gora KARAKU Hotel
Hakone Gora KARAKU Hakone
Hakone Gora KARAKU Hotel Hakone

Hakone Gora KARAKU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and experience. Dinner was wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Loved the en suite onsen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel Tan Jun

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Sunnyvale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Mamaesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time at this property would definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Orix hotel is farther away from the main Hakone shopping area, however it's walking distance to/from the Gora station so it's easy to get to. The property is perfect for quiet get away and to enjoy a private onsen. Absolutely love the experience and staffs are all very friendly, helpful and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful Hakone

Magnificent hotel and experience in the most beautiful and peaceful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was nice and clean. The staff for the most part had great service. What I don't know is that there were no buffets or menus. You had to eat whatever they gave you. It was very difficult to eat there. Most of the food we didn't like. We paid a lot money and didn't eat. The Onsens were meh. Nothing special. The absolute worst thing that happened to us there was when we went to the private Insen there,there was two small smoothies in bottles that we were able to drink. Later when we asked for more, they said no. We weren't eating anything and at least wanted a smoothie but would not let us have more and we couldn't even buy more. They had a small lounge where you could drink alcohol for free but we couldn't get a bottled smoothie. That was ridiculous. No room service. No food we could request to eat. So disappointing and definitely not with the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hungfai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is new and tastefully done in every way. Breakfast and dinner both wonderful. The in-room Onsen was great. The outdoor onsens are clean, large and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn, June Lake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful service and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to treat yourself and stay in one of the best properties and locations in Gora (Hakone), book some time at KARAKU. The rooms, private and guest onsen, amenities, dining, staff, and overall experience was a highlight of our trip. This is a truly special ryokan, and caters perfectly to visitors from all over the globe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Ann, Irvine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and high end
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night at this lovely property. I was hesitant given the cost, but it was totally worth it and I highly recommend it. The online images don't do it justice. We loved the room, the food and the staff. The place was very quiet and we could not hear guests in the adjoining rooms. We opted for the traditional kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed both (the dinner was the best we had in Japan). We also opted for the private onsen on our balcony, which was magnificent. The public onsen was also really nice. If we are lucky enough to get back to Japan, I would spend a minimum of 2 nights here to allow for full-time for relaxation. Don't hesitate! Make a reservation at this awesome place and you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a highlight for us. Our family loved the hot springs tubs, the japanese style clothing they provide for us to wear, and the traditional kaiseki dinner. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was very lovely (so kind and helpful). Would highly recommend. Lots of stuff to do nearby including hiking, skywalk, cable car, and lake cruise. This was a beautiful stop for us between Tokyo and Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lijun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of hotels I have ever stayed. Attention to details is on the next level!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megha

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana, Lake Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Yee Kok, Kuala Lumpur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort hotel is truly excellent, though the meals included in the room package could be more varied.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
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