[2025 Hakone Stay] Travel Guide for Hakone Gora Karaku (Updated Mar)

Located in Gora, a place with a spectacular view of the Hakone mountain range and Sagami Bay, Hakone Gora Karaku is a luxury inn with 70 rooms equipped with open-air hot spring baths. Enjoy a time to refresh your mind and body in a space that combines Japanese atmosphere with modern comfort. 🛏️ Rooms - A luxurious space with an open-air hot spring bath in every roomEach room is over 56 square meters in size, and the interior is a harmonious blend of Japanese beauty and modern design. From your private open-air hot spring bath or balcony, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons. ♨️ Hot Springs - Relaxing time in a variety of hot springsThe inn has two open-air observation baths with different atmospheres and three private baths, so you can enjoy Hakone's famous hot springs to your heart's content. Bathing while feeling the great outdoors is a blissful moment. 🍽️ Meals - Exquisite dishes that taste the seasonsSeasonal dishes made with fresh local ingredients are served, and you can enjoy each dish like a work of art that is beautiful to the eye. Enjoy a heartwarming dining experience with a menu centered on Japanese cuisine. 💆♀️ Spa - Special treatment based on the five elements of the theory of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The therapist's manual treatment will balance your mind and body and lead you to deep relaxation. 📍 Basic information • Address: 1300-8 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture • Access: Approximately 3 minutes walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway • Check-in / Check-out: 15:00 / 11:00 Spend a relaxing time at Hakone Gora Karaku, a healing space in harmony with nature☺️✨ #Hotel review

Hidden in the mountains of Hakone is a hot spring hotel that will leave you dreaming of your next visit: Gora KAI. Not only is it in a great location, but it's also a paradise for the soul. Imagine being halfway up a mountain in Hakone, surrounded by mist, as if you were in a fairyland. The hotel is newly built and exudes a modern Japanese style, with every design detail being a pleasant surprise. 🌟 My room was a Western-style room, spacious and cozy. It had a soft bed for me to lie down when I was tired, and a tatami mat full of Japanese style, which made me feel like I was instantly immersed in local life. The most exciting thing is that each room has a private terrace and hot spring pool. Imagine enjoying a hot spring in a private space, looking up at the stars in the sky. Isn't this the ultimate travel experience? 🏰 The hotel's architectural layout is like a maze hidden in the mountains. The four buildings - the main building, the annex, and the east and west wings - are connected by clever passages. As you stroll through, you may be surprised to find that the complex design of the upper and lower floors makes every turn a small adventure, allowing you to discover new worlds inadvertently. The surprise of "So I'm here" is unforgettable. 🍽 When it comes to food, Gora KAI is not to be missed. The room rate includes two meals, breakfast and dinner, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while satisfying your taste buds. The Japanese restaurant offers exquisite kaiseki cuisine, with each dish being a work of art. The Western restaurant offers teppanyaki, with the flying flames and the aroma of grilling making your mouth water. As for breakfast, although I found it hard to get used to the rice that Japanese people love to eat, the choice of Western breakfast allowed me to find the perfect start in the morning light. 🛤 The hotel's location makes travel extremely convenient. It's just a few minutes' walk to Gora Station, where you can take the mountain cable car to Owakudani to experience the shock of the volcano, or go to Lake Ashi to enjoy the tranquility of the lake and mountains. When going down the mountain, the mountain tram can easily reach Hakone Yumoto, making the whole journey seamless and extremely convenient. This trip to Hakone was made even more memorable by Gora KAI. Here, I not only experienced authentic Japanese hot spring culture, but also had a spiritual journey. If you also yearn for such a deep experience, why not come to Hakone and explore the infinite charm of Gora KAI!

🛎️ Nestled in the serene heart of Hakone, Gora Karaku offers a blend of traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts. A mere 5-minute stroll from Gora Station, this hotel is your gateway to a luxurious cultural retreat. 🚶‍♂️🌿 🎎 Step into spacious Japanese or Western-style rooms, each boasting private terraces perfect for soaking in the seasonal views. The highlight? Your own open-air bath, blending relaxation with nature's beauty right on your balcony. 🛁🍁 🎵 From electronic incense burners to oil lamp Bluetooth speakers, the rooms are kitted with playful amenities for those tranquil nights in. And with a full suite of skincare products provided, pack light and indulge in self-care heaven. 💆‍♀️🧖‍♂️ 👘 Embrace the local culture with a complimentary yukata, dine on exquisite Japanese cuisine, and savor the luxury of choice with various onsen options, including private and panoramic baths. 🍜🌄 📍Hakone Gora Karaku 1300-8 Gora, Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan Embark on a journey of relaxation and cultural discovery, where every detail is curated for your ultimate comfort. 🗻💖 #HakoneLuxury #OnsenOasis #CulturalGetaway #GoraKaraku

📍Detailed address: Hotel: Hakone Gora Kaku 🌟Highlights: My overall rating is 9.3! Generally speaking, I am very satisfied with everything. If you want to take a vacation in Hakone and indulge a bit, this hotel is a great choice. 🗓Itinerary: Transportation: The hotel is located near Gora Station, just a 5-minute walk away, so no worries even with luggage. Some hotels might require a few bus stops, but not this one, and it supports luggage delivery service from Hakone Yumoto. 🛏Room Facilities: Rooms: The hotel consists of East and West buildings, connected by the lobby, with both Japanese and Western-style rooms available. The hotel itself is not large, but it has many terraces, which are great for viewing the scenery in spring and autumn. The rooms are all spacious; I chose a Japanese-style room this time, which had a private open-air bath on the balcony, tatami area, bed area, bathroom, and separate toilets. 🛏Room Facilities: Amenities: There are quite a few small items in the room. Things like an electronic incense burner, disinfectant water maker, oil lamp Bluetooth speaker, pad, facial steamer... (something to play with when bored at night) 🛏Room Facilities: The hotel has an open-air bath, with separate times for men and women. Each room has a private bath. You can also book a room with a private bath at the hotel. The private bath comes with a Dyson hairdryer, and you can use the provided scalp essence for care. The room amenities include makeup remover gel, facial cleanser, toner, moisturizer, body lotion, etc. Basically, you don't need to bring anything. The hotel offers free yukatas (though a bit ugly), and there's a short-sleeved version for soaking in the baths. 🌟Highlights: The slippers are like those from BV, and you can walk around the hotel in them; the staff said they're free. I'm not sure if you can take them home. There are slippers for the toilet, cotton slippers for the room, and thick-soled slippers for the balcony. It's all about the experience. Dining: There are Japanese and Western options. I chose Japanese, and the hotel provides dinner and breakfast. They will arrange dining times upon check-in to avoid crowding in the restaurant. ❤Reason for recommendation: Service: Overall, it's quite good and professional. Before check-in, they will ask about your body size and dietary restrictions. Upon arrival, they will take you to your room, introduce the facilities, and go over the precautions.