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Gora Saryo
250-0408 Kanagawa, Hakone, Gora 1300-693, Japan – Great location - show map
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Gora Saryo was absolutely amazing. We had a jam packed trip to Japan and stayed here our second to last night. It was wonderful to change pace, relax and enjoy the unique experience of a Ryokan. The location is beautiful and quiet, it feels secluded but it is in a convenient location from which to utilize the Hakone Free Pass. The staff makes you feel like you are a guest in their home. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and satisfying and served in a lovely dining room with a beautiful view. And finally, the onsen - just perfect.
Miranda
United States of America
United States of AmericaI enjoyed the whole stay! I wasn’t sure about sleeping in a futon for two nights but it was surprisingly comfortable. The breakfast and dinner were fantastic. I loved being able to book a private session in the baths. It was perfect to relieve my aching back and feet after a day of enjoying the Hakone area. The staff were delightful. The owner/manager was the nicest guy and so helpful. I have already recommended the place to friends.
Marea
United States of America
United States of AmericaI loved this traditional Japanese style ryokan with its tatami mats, terrace, yukata, traditional Japanese dinner and kind staff.
Suzanne
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe food was one of the highlights, but to be fair, everything here was a highlight! The Onsen is perfect, the rooms are spacious yet the location feels cosy, the view of the mountains and feeling relaxed. Very peaceful!
Elise
Australia
AustraliaWonderful and peaceful place with onsen. The japanese dinner was awesome. If you stay here, be sure to eat in! Our host also gave us a ride to the closest bus stop when heading to Odawara. Overall, a very nice stay!
Rosi
Finland
FinlandThis was truly a unique special experience with a real feel of the japanese culture. it is a very affordable hotel with amazing staff and hosts. the food was superb and beautifully presented. we were provided with kimonos for our onsen experience and jackets too to wear to the restaurant - loooooved this. the location is perfect - a 5 min walk from the Cable tram.
Andrea
Australia
AustraliaOur best stay in Japan. Great traditional kaiseki dinner and breakfast. We were able to reserve private onsen without a problem on arrival.
Honsik
Czech Republic
Czech RepublicIt is traditional Japanese breakfast with rice, miso soup, fish and variety of pickle vegetables, I enjoyed very much the breakfast.
Wai
Denmark
DenmarkWarm greeting; spacious living room, transformed magically by our hosts to bedroom when we were at dinner; slept like stones on the comfortable beds. Japanese option breakfast and supper were tasty works of art; the love of the chef shone through. And the onsen is top-notch relaxation; can reserve privately for an hour through the day. Great place, would like to return.
Johnny
United Kingdom
United KingdomAn ideal resort for holiday. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Sin
Hong Kong
Hong Kong8.9
Excellent
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Featuring a lush, 3000 square yard Japanese garden, Gora Saryo is a 20-minute taxi ride from Hakoneyumoto Train Station on the Odakyu Romancecar Line and also a minute away from Kamigora Station on the Hakone Tozan Cablecar.
Gora Saryo Hotel’s air conditioned/heated rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Rooms are equipped with Yukata robes, a sitting area and free toiletries.
A traditional Japanese-style dinner, with fresh (raw and cooked) seafood is served at the dining room, where guests can enjoy the beautifully lit garden.
Drinks vending machines, indoor hot spring baths and safety deposit boxes are available to guest for free. A hot spring bath can be reserved for private use. Guests can also enjoy karaoke at a surcharge on the property.
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Hakone Open-Air Museum and a 10-minute bus ride to Owaku-dani Valley. Guests can also access the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Hot Spring Amusement Park & Spa Resort within a 5-minute taxi ride.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Your stay will include:
Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Family rooms
Hot spring bath
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
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- Miranda
United States of America“Gora Saryo was absolutely amazing. We had a jam packed trip to Japan and stayed here our second to last night. It was wonderful to change pace, relax and enjoy the unique experience of a Ryokan. The location is beautiful and quiet, it feels secluded...” - MareaUnited States of America“I enjoyed the whole stay! I wasn’t sure about sleeping in a futon for two nights but it was surprisingly comfortable. The breakfast and dinner were fantastic. I loved being able to book a private session in the baths. It was perfect to relieve...”
SuzanneUnited States of America“I loved this traditional Japanese style ryokan with its tatami mats, terrace, yukata, traditional Japanese dinner and kind staff.”
Elise
Australia“The food was one of the highlights, but to be fair, everything here was a highlight! The Onsen is perfect, the rooms are spacious yet the location feels cosy, the view of the mountains and feeling relaxed. Very peaceful!”- Rosi
Finland“Wonderful and peaceful place with onsen. The japanese dinner was awesome. If you stay here, be sure to eat in! Our host also gave us a ride to the closest bus stop when heading to Odawara. Overall, a very nice stay!” 
AndreaAustralia“This was truly a unique special experience with a real feel of the japanese culture. it is a very affordable hotel with amazing staff and hosts. the food was superb and beautifully presented. we were provided with kimonos for our onsen experience...”
Honsik
Czech Republic“Our best stay in Japan. Great traditional kaiseki dinner and breakfast. We were able to reserve private onsen without a problem on arrival.”
Wai
Denmark“It is traditional Japanese breakfast with rice, miso soup, fish and variety of pickle vegetables, I enjoyed very much the breakfast.”
Johnny
United Kingdom“Warm greeting; spacious living room, transformed magically by our hosts to bedroom when we were at dinner; slept like stones on the comfortable beds. Japanese option breakfast and supper were tasty works of art; the love of the chef shone through....”- Sin
Hong Kong“An ideal resort for holiday. We enjoyed our stay very much.”
Property questions and answers
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- Hi ~ do you offer vegan or temple food?. I do not eat any seafood, I’m allergic, nor do I eat an meat. Thank youHello. Thank you for contacting us. Is it possible to eat eggs, wheat, and vegetables? If it's okay, we can do it.Answered on January 23, 2020
- my daughter does not eat sashimi. Is there a cooked option for her for dinner?Of course, we can offer another cooked food. If you want to change it, please let us know in advance.Answered on January 3, 2020
- What time do I have to arrive for dinner?f possible, please arrive at the hotel by 17:30. If you arrive after 17:30, please let us know in advance what time you plan to arrive on the day. We will change the dinner time.Answered on January 3, 2020
- What time are the communal baths available?The communal bath is available from 15:00 to 19:00. From 19:00 to 23:00, it can be used as a private bath. You can choose one of the following for a private bath. ① 19: 00-20: 00 ②20: 00-21: 00 ③21: 00-22: 00 ④23: 00-24: 00 If you have time to reserve, please let us know by email. Reservations can be made at check-in.Answered on January 3, 2020
- Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?Regarding allergies, there are things that can be handled and those that cannot. So please tell us allergic foods in advance. I will answer.Answered on January 3, 2020
Host Info
9.4
Host Review Score
Goura-saryou Facilities and Features
Welcome to Goura-saryou Guest House! This facility is the best place to refresh yourself in Hakone.
First, you can fully enjoy abundant hot spring water. Especially, “gensen-kakenagashi” ― hot spring water flowing directly from the source ― will make you feel refreshed. In addition, you can use a private-use hot spring bath for free which can be reserved for an hour.
Second, you will surely enjoy a fantastic night in summer! At the Bon festival, guest rooms offer splendid a view of fireworks and “daimonji-yaki” ― fires are lit on the mountain to form the Chinese character “大”, meaning large or big. They are so fantastic!
Third, you can also enjoy a wide range of special meals. At dinner, we serve you high-quality local specialties and delicacies, such as “assorted fresh sashimi”, grilled spiny lobster, simmered alfonsino, wagyu-marbled beef grilled on earthenware utensils, and so on. At breakfast, we serve you what you can hardly have in other places, such as grilled alfonsino, homemade tofu, and so on.
Last, this guest house is a baby-friendly facility. It offers you what you need to be comfortable with your baby. If you are with you
Languages spoken: English,Japanese
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1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
Food: Asian
Amenities of Gora Saryo
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 1 are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)
Gora Saryo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests arriving after 17:30 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Gora Saryo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Legal info
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
FAQs about Gora Saryo
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Gora Saryo by:
- Train 3h
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Gora Saryo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
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Yes, Gora Saryo is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Gora Saryo has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Room options at Gora Saryo include:
- Family
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Gora Saryo is 3.1 miles from the center of Hakone.
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Check-in at Gora Saryo is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Gora Saryo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Gora Saryo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
