Gyokutei
About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
- Free Wifi
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Makiko
United States“There is a steep climb to the ryokan. If you have a lot of luggage or if walking is difficult, you may want to take a taxi. The recommendation from one of the reviewers was really helpful: when you get to the retaining wall, walk towards the left...” - Yilan United States“A short walk from the train station. Very attentive and nice staff. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Exquisite gardens. Cozy onsen in our own bathroom, plus two larger, semi-outdoor onsen pools that connect to the woods in the mountain.”
- Robert United States“It was a perfect traditional Ryokan. Please understand what that is before you go and you will enjoy your stay more.”
- Laurie United States“Traditional experience with a large room and it felt like we had the entire property to ourselves.”
- Rebecca United States“The staff are incredible, patient even with clueless foreigners mucking up tradition unintentionally. The grounds are beautiful. The food is amazing but perhaps not suitable for all palates.”
Adriana United States“They ground are beautiful. The staff very friendly and helpful. I wish we had stayed one more night. To much to pack in one day . Did not get a chance to enjoy the Onsen as much as I wanted. The serving of the meals odd a ritual. Never have I...”- Elizabeth United States“The inn very quiet and peaceful. The grounds are very pretty and the layout is comfortable and gives you privacy. Our room attendant Yukie is a lovely and helpful person and made us feel very welcome!”
- Adrianne United States“This was hands-down the highlight of our trip to Japan. The service was amazing and the facilities are beautiful. Our room was super spacious for two adults and two children, and felt so traditional while at the same time being extremely...”
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Canada“Our family had an incredible stay at this ryokan, and we can’t recommend it enough! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm hospitality that made us feel at home. The atmosphere is deeply authentic, with beautiful traditional...” - Luciana United States“Spacious and beautiful traditional Japanese house - the gardens are so nice and relaxing! Enjoyed the dinner and breakfast experience”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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.
