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Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Hakone, 6-minute walk to Hakone Gora Park

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Shared Dormitory, Women only
Japanese-style triple room (futon room)
Point of interest
Japanese-style triple room (futon room) | Terrace/patio
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$69
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Explore the area

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1380-385 Gora, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0408
  • Place, Hakone Gora Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪20 min walk‬

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 Twin 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
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

About the area

Hakone

At Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Hakone Gora Park and Hakone Open Air Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .With a stay at this Gora hostel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Ōwakudani.
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What's nearby

  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakone Gora Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hakone Museum of Art - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 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

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

About this property

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel

Hostel in Hakone, 6-minute walk to Hakone Gora Park
Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hakone hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. This Hakone hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Extra futon mattress (complimentary) are also available.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel on 19 Dec 2025 start from AU$69.41, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

The closest beach to Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel is Atami Sun Beach (17.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

No, Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hakone Guesthouse Gaku - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

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

Le

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Cole

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya Gabrielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaditya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with group
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

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

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

Robbie

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

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ace, Cebu, Philippines

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group had a great time here---too bad we only stayed overnight. Everything was as advertised, & the location was perfect. Very accessible. Kuzu was also very helpful & attentive. Would stay here again given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, love the guy behind the counter with the bell on his keys!! very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tari, SG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A 5-7min walk from Gora station, and there's the underpass you have to cross with stairs leading up and down. Reception was on the 3rd floor if I recall correctly, so again, you have to bring your luggage up, and then to whichever level your room is on. Toilets are clean, bathroom is nice and spacious. Sinks are available at the end of the hallway on each level too. You can stay in the common space until certain hours, there's a console there. Pool table on the first floor, and there's a rooftop too, both of which you'll need to seek permission from whoever is at the reception.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susanti

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

Kind staff

Zaku is very kind to help us take all our suitcases to 3rd floor. We have 3 large suitcases and 4 cabin cases and because we are catching the Hakone ropeway, we just leave all bags to Zaku and he brought it all to our room. The room is large for 7 persons, very comfortable and we can sleep very well. We even cooked the rice and boiled the water. Meet some guests from Sidney and Indonesia too. Shared livingroom. The only cons is the stairs is bery narrow to 3rd floor. From gora sta, find a tunnel and go down and up stairs, then go straight, the hotel is not far from there in the right side. Use google maps.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
About 5mins walk to Gora Station. Love the recreational facilities provided by the Guest House. Pool table, Nintendo games, guitar. Host is friendly. Made some new friends from all over the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Everything is good

We had a great time at this guesthouse, it’s very cozy and the person in charge is very friendly to us thought they speak very little Japanese. We were given a tatami room for the night, and you have to make your bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018