Located atop a hill in Hakone, Gyokutei offers an authentic Japanese accommodations with an indoor hot spring bath. Hakoneyumoto Train Station is a leisurely 8-minute walk from the ryokan. All rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. Extras include slippers, a hair dryer and yukata robes. Luggage storage space, a massage service and a garden are all on offer at Gyokutei Ryokan. For dinner, traditional kaiseki (multi-course) meals are served in guest rooms. Hakone Open-air Museum is 50-minute train ride away on the Hakone Tozan Line, while Hakone Gora Park is 55-minute train ride from the property. Lake Ashi is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Hakone
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gil
    Israel Israel
    Great traditional hospitality, super high level dinners and breakfasts. Loved the hot springs. Suitable for families, including a special kids menu.
  • Osnat
    Israel Israel
    Very authentic ryokan if you would like to feel a real traditional facility. The dinner was very
  • Jing
    Singapore Singapore
    Very traditional Japanese-style inn, the greenery gardens can be seen from the room, good for relaxing and photo taking. The lady who served us was very friendly and punctual. The food here was delicious and fresh. My family loved the stay here.
  • Ching
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a traditional ryokan. We are pretty adventurous with food, but we couldn't take two (much more for our teenager) dishes because of their slimy texture. Overall, this ryokan provided us great experience of traditional accommodation, food...
  • Riagpal
    United States of America United States of America
    We were amazed by our short stay here. The hospitality was unparalleled, the meals were beautiful and prepared with care. The private onsen was a nice touch but each of us ended up using the public onsen, which we had to ourselves. One of the...
  • Juliana
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful facility and the staff is wonderful. Very comfortable futon. Overall, an excellent first time Ryokan experience.
  • Kyle
    Canada Canada
    This was our first experience staying in a Ryokan. The staff at the hotel were absolutely incredible and made us feel very welcome. The room and the hotel gardens were beautiful. We really enjoyed our Kaiseki dinner and breakfast and sleeping on...
  • Ruiqi
    Canada Canada
    Great room service, excellent hot spring facility, beautiful Japanese garden, spacious room, friendly staff, excellent food. Unfortunately I can only give 10 out of 10. The service we received was great and I can’t wait to go back again.
  • Lin
    Bhutan Bhutan
    When I booked a room in this hotel I was expecting a room. Upon arrival I was pleasantly surprised by a suite! Three spacious rooms with kitchen, bathroom and private onsen room. Dinner was 9 course Japanese style meal served by formal kimono...
  • Trina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the opportunity to stay in an authentic Japanese accommodation. The staff were welcoming and attentive. Felt really special the moment we arrived. The accommodation was spacious with a number of separate rooms. Loved the opportunity to...

Area info

Amenities of Gyokutei
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Free Wifi

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Spa

    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Gyokutei takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 23:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBNICOSUCCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property only serves Japanese-style meals, which are mainly sea food and may includes alcohol. Special request can not be honored like Vegetarian,Vegan or any other request for religious reasons.

    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.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Gyokutei

    • Gyokutei is 500 feet from the center of Hakone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Gyokutei is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Gyokutei include:

      • Quad

    • The prices at Gyokutei may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Gyokutei offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • Check-in at Gyokutei is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.