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Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers relax in the lobby with TV entertainment or enjoy a game of pool, while the expert concierge staff stands ready to assist with local recommendations

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Located in central Hakone, Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel provides a welcoming retreat with a billiards table and helpful concierge services. Guests can relax on the terrace, use the in-room WiFi, and easily visit the nearby Hakone Open Air Museum.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$110
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free extra futon mattress
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Japanese-style triple room (futon room)

Japanese-style triple room (futon room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 5
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About the area

Located in Gora, a neighbourhood 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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Map
1380-385 Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408

What's nearby

  • 神奈川県立恩賜箱根公園の「疎林の広場」より望む芦ノ湖、箱根外輪山、富士山
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakone Gora Park showing a fountain
    Hakone Gora Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hakone Museum of Art featuring a park and mist or fog
    Hakone Museum of Art
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum which includes outdoor art, a fountain and street scenes
    Hakone Open Air Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun featuring a waterpark and swimming
    Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 金沢まいもん寿司箱根強羅店
    13 min walk
  • リバーサイド・キッチン＆バー
    9 min walk
  • 箱根餃子センター
    8 min walk
  • Gora Brewery And Grill
    8 min walk
  • Coffee Camp
    1 min walk

About this property

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel

Hostel near Hakone Gora Park
Located close to Hakone Open Air Museum and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine, a billiards/pool table and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku Hostel
Guesthouse Gaku Hostel
Hakone Guesthouse Gaku
Guesthouse Gaku
Hakone Gaku Hostel Hakone
Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel Hakone
Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel on 9 Mar 2026 start from NZ$110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 selected 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

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

MAN

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Benito Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Maya Gabrielle

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

8/10 Good

Iwan

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

4/10 Poor

Kostadina

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

10/10 Excellent

Chi Pan

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

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

8/10 Good

ひろ, 日本

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

KarenKim

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

6/10 Okay

Angel

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

4/10 Poor

Mamachi, Paris

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Lee

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bien pour visiter Hakone

Personnel sympathique, serviable et anglophone. Attention aux parties communes (salle de bains, toilettes) qui ne sont pas chauffées, ce qui est revigorant quant on n’est pas en belle saison.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHIU-PING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
地點好, 整潔度高, 適合家庭旅遊 工作人員極友善
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019