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Ryokan Gyokutei

Gyokutei

250-0311 Kanagawa, Hakone, Yumoto 501, Japan – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 119 reviews)

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9.4
Awesome
119 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Total

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

The staff were incredibly sweet, and our stay was certainly brought past expectations thanks to them. My partner and I speak rudimentary Japanese and were able to converse with the staff, but it is clear that they have had their fair share of guests that do not speak Japanese. When the receptionist told the staff we could speak Japanese, they let out immense sighs of relief and giggled a little in excitement, and that happy energy was maintained throughout our stay. The premises were clean and well-kept, traditional with a prayer room, a moon-viewing platform, a central room for resting, tea-drinking, and food, and a separate bedroom.

Tran United States of America

Absolutely beautiful property! But the staff are what truly set this hotel apart! Your breakfast and dinner are prepared and served in your room by a delight hostess with a giant smile! The baths are beautiful and relaxing! We stayed with our 22 year old son and all 3 of us loved it and would definitely stay at the Gyokutei again! Enjoy!

Kevin United States of America

Really friendly staff.. dedicated personal services.. quality food prepared with hearts.. sizable room..

Samuel Canada

My wife and me liked the special experience the kind service, the dinner and breakfast, the place itself, the hot springs and most of all the beautiful traditional paper house.

Editamir Israel

Beautiful setting amid Japanese stone lanterns, moss gardens and a running brook. quiet and peaceful. The private cedar hot tub was wonderful.

Shanti United States of America

Beautiful property with charming staff and great amenities. Very relaxing and peaceful. Also easy to get to from the Hakone Yumato train station.

Julia United States of America

Old school Japanese style hotel with hot spring. Beautiful courtyard. Great staffs.

Yin China

The service was incredible. The staff went above and beyond our high expectations. The food was also amazing and memorable. Everything was perfect!

Young United States of America

Everything, the staff, the garden, the ryokan, the meals, omg the meals, I have no words to explain, just go and stay there for as long as you like.

Nuno Portugal

The biggest thing we liked about Gyokutei was...... Our Hostess - Akami!! She made our stay one of our favourite places! She made us feel welcomed and her smile made our stay more relaxing. She also did her best to translate from Japanese to English. The food - dinner & breakfast - 10/10 The room - we wanted a traditional Japanese Inn (ryokan) and it ticked every box - 10/10 The Onsen - public and private - 10/10 The Hotel - 10/10 !! From the coy fish in the private pond. Public Onsen that is open till 12am. Endless Tea. Breakfast & Dinner served in you room which over looks the pond. Overall it was a great place to unwind and relax.

Francis Australia

Staff

9.9
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff were incredibly sweet, and our stay was certainly brought past expectations thanks to them.”
    Tran Tran United States of America United States of America
  • “Absolutely beautiful property! But the staff are what truly set this hotel apart! Your breakfast and dinner are prepared and served in your room by a delight hostess with a giant smile!”
    Kevin Kevin United States of America United States of America
  • “Really friendly staff.. dedicated personal services.. quality food prepared with hearts.. sizable room..”
    Samuel Samuel Canada Canada
  • “My wife and me liked the special experience the kind service, the dinner and breakfast, the place itself, the hot springs and most of all the beautiful traditional paper house.”
    Editamir Editamir Israel Israel
  • “Beautiful setting amid Japanese stone lanterns, moss gardens and a running brook. quiet and peaceful. The private cedar hot tub was wonderful.”
    Shanti Shanti United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful property with charming staff and great amenities. Very relaxing and peaceful. Also easy to get to from the Hakone Yumato train station.”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America
  • “Old school Japanese style hotel with hot spring. Beautiful courtyard. Great staffs.”
    Yin Yin China China
  • “The service was incredible. The staff went above and beyond our high expectations. The food was also amazing and memorable. Everything was perfect!”
    Young Young United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything, the staff, the garden, the ryokan, the meals, omg the meals, I have no words to explain, just go and stay there for as long as you like.”
    Nuno Nuno Portugal Portugal
  • “The biggest thing we liked about Gyokutei was...... Our Hostess - Akami!! She made our stay one of our favourite places! She made us feel welcomed and her smile made our stay more relaxing.”
    Francis Francis Australia Australia

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.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Family rooms
Hot spring bath
Free WiFi

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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Asian

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

Bathhouse, ​Hot spring bath

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  • Tran United States of America

    “The staff were incredibly sweet, and our stay was certainly brought past expectations thanks to them. My partner and I speak rudimentary Japanese and were able to converse with the staff, but it is clear that they have had their fair share of guests that do not speak Japanese. When the receptionist told the staff we could speak Japanese, they let out immense sighs of relief and giggled a little in excitement, and that happy energy was maintained throughout our stay. The premises were clean and well-kept, traditional with a prayer room, a moon-viewing platform, a central room for resting, tea-drinking, and food, and a separate bedroom.” Read more

  • Kevin United States of America

    “Absolutely beautiful property! But the staff are what truly set this hotel apart! Your breakfast and dinner are prepared and served in your room by a delight hostess with a giant smile! The baths are beautiful and relaxing! We stayed with our 22 year old son and all 3 of us loved it and would definitely stay at the Gyokutei again! Enjoy!” Read more

  • Samuel Canada

    “Really friendly staff.. dedicated personal services.. quality food prepared with hearts.. sizable room..”

  • Editamir Israel

    “My wife and me liked the special experience the kind service, the dinner and breakfast, the place itself, the hot springs and most of all the beautiful traditional paper house.”

  • Shanti United States of America

    “Beautiful setting amid Japanese stone lanterns, moss gardens and a running brook. quiet and peaceful. The private cedar hot tub was wonderful. ”

  • Julia United States of America

    “Beautiful property with charming staff and great amenities. Very relaxing and peaceful. Also easy to get to from the Hakone Yumato train station.”

  • Yin China

    “Old school Japanese style hotel with hot spring. Beautiful courtyard. Great staffs.”

  • Young United States of America

    “The service was incredible. The staff went above and beyond our high expectations. The food was also amazing and memorable. Everything was perfect!”

  • Nuno Portugal

    “Everything, the staff, the garden, the ryokan, the meals, omg the meals, I have no words to explain, just go and stay there for as long as you like.”

  • Francis Australia

    “The biggest thing we liked about Gyokutei was...... Our Hostess - Akami!! She made our stay one of our favourite places! She made us feel welcomed and her smile made our stay more relaxing. She also did her best to translate from Japanese to English. The food - dinner & breakfast - 10/10 The room - we wanted a traditional Japanese Inn (ryokan) and it ticked every box - 10/10 The Onsen - public and private - 10/10 The Hotel - 10/10 !! From the coy fish in the private pond. Public Onsen that is open till 12am. Endless Tea. Breakfast & Dinner served in you room which over looks the pond. Overall it was a great place to unwind and relax.” Read more

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Forest Adventure Hakone
    0.4 miles
  • Hakone Yuryo
    0.4 miles
  • Tenoyu
    2.8 miles
  • Chisuji Falls
    2.9 miles
  • Hakone Open-Air Museum
    3 miles
Top attractions
  • Gora Station
    3.4 miles
  • Soga Bessho Bairin Festival
    7.2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Hakone-Yumoto Station
    0.3 miles
  • Train Tonosawa Station
    0.6 miles
  • Train Ohiradai Station
    1.7 miles
  • Train Miyanoshita Station
    2.4 miles
  • Train Kowakudani Station
    2.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Tokyo International Airport
    44 miles
  • Shizuoka Airport
    60.1 miles
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Most popular amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Family rooms
Hot spring bath
Free WiFi
Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
  • Air conditioning
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Activities
  • Bathhouse
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage Additional charge
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
View
  • Garden view
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that the property only serves Japanese-style meals, which are mainly sea food. Vegetarian meals cannot be prepared.

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.

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

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

  • Gyokutei is 500 feet from the center of Hakone.

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

  • Room options at Gyokutei include:

    • Quad

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Gyokutei (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

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

    • Massage
    • Bathhouse
    • Hot spring bath

  • Guests staying at Gyokutei can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money 8.8
  • Location 9.2
  • Free WiFi 9.6
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