Away from the bustling city of Tokyo, here we are! Checked in at Laforet Club Hakone Gora Yunosumika which is a mix of Japanese & Western style hotel remodeled in April, 2014. It is located at a secluded area which is perfect for couple looking for some quiet time.
*Do stock up some alcohol with you
Directions
1. Take Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama JR from Tokyo station to Odawara station.
2. At Odawara station, exit the ticket gate and go to Odakyu Sightseeing Centre to purchase Hakone Freepass.
3. Enter Odakyu Line and Hakone Tozan Line ticket gate. Take Hakone Tozan Line and get off at Hakone-Yumoto station.
4. Change Train at Hakone-Yumoto station and get off at Gora station.
5. Get off at Gora station, take Hakone Tozan Cable Car to Naka Gora station.
6. The hotel is 5 mins walk from Naka Gora station.
Perks
Get to see snow fall during winter while enjoying private open-air onsen at your room balcony. The hot spring water is sourced from Owakudani, Hakone's active volcanic valley.Brands
Shiseido makeup remover, toner, moisturizer provided in the room & onsen
area.
Courtesy
You'll
have to take off your shoes and place it in the locker once you enter. We were
given free socks to walk around the hotel. Tatami floors are heated which
is perfect for winter.
Transport
5 walk from Naka Gora Cable Car Station. Shuttle service is available
to certain areas but you have to prebook your seat.
View from the balcony
Nearby Restaurant
- Itoh Dining by NOBU
- Gora Yoshicho (Permanently closed)
Gora Yoshicho
5 mins walk from the hotel (The restaurant is closed on 30 Apr 2019)
There isn't anywhere near the hotel that we can go except this restaurant. We had such a good time having a chat with the owner all night. It is run by a husband and wife duo feels just like home here. We even told the owner we will come back for our next trip back to Hakone. Unfortunately the restaurant is closed now.
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