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Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori
Kanagawa · Japan
1320-862 Gora, Hakone-machiView location
9.8/10Excellent217 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort9.8/10 9.8
Condition9.8/10 9.8
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.8/10 9.8
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About Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori
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Located in Hakone (Gora), Gora Hanaougi Madoka No Mori is within a 5-minute drive of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum. This luxury ryokan is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hakone Ropeway and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Lake Ashi.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
6:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Unicode Support true
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
- Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property offers shuttle pickup service from Gora Station only. Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner. Meals are not included in the room rate for children under 3 years old.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Requests for dietary restrictions or food allergies cannot be accommodated.
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Facilities fee: JPY 150 per person, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Japanese
English
Nearby attractions
Hakone Museum of Art
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hakone Gora Park
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hakuundo Chaen
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Ōwakudani
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sengokuhara Onsen
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Okada Museum of Art
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hakone Open Air Museum
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Chisuji Falls
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Pola Museum of Art
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Miyagino Hayakawa Breakwater Cherry Blossoms
3.2 km / 2 mi
Hakonejinja Mototsumiya
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Hakone Ropeway
5 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 20
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- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Lift access
- Shop
- Newspapers
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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TWIN JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGTWIN • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGTWN.JE-NM
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING
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TWIN JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING
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Room code: TWN.JE-NM
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SUITE JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGSUITE • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGSUI.JE-NM
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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Room code: SUI.JE-NM
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Room JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGRoom • JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKINGROO.JE-NM
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- JAPANESE ROOM NON SMOKING
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Room code: ROO.JE-NM
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TWIN JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSTWIN • JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSTWN.JE-WV
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
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- JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TWN.JE-WV
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori
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Katie
The property was amazing and the staff was very attentive. Rooms were unlike anything I have experienced before. The private onsen is a perfect size for two people with beautiful forest views for a serene feel. The food was very good and fresh, but after a couple of days it felt repetitive like we were eating the same thing each meal, just a slightly different. The location is a little isolated which is fine if you plan on staying on property for the whole stay.
Dong
The staff and service are great, they pay attention on every detail and make you feel comfortable. The kaiseki dinner was amazing too.
Miguel
Real Ryokan it was a super unique experience. The food it’s outstanding and don’t forget to visit the bar I had one of the best dirty martini’s in my life.
Beautiful property and experience!
Beautiful property and experience!
Justyn
Amazing!
Audrey-Anne
Personne très sympathique et gentil. Les chambres sont magnifiques. Très relaxant.
Terilyn
Absolutely amazing. You are treated like royalty. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Very considerate of us being a bit sick and not being able to fully eat everything. Food is as advertised and very interesting. Loved some dishes and while others were absolutely beautiful they weren't my thing. Never felt pressured to eat it all (it's a lot of food). Very kind and respectful. Private onsen is amazing.
Sarah
Everything about this place was special and amazing. The attention to detail and service and creating an experience was amazing
Catherine
A special place. Incredible staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
Samuel
Nice room with a great private bath. Dinner and breakfast were both incredibly delicious. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating.
Lashanda
Staff were so attentive. Shared onsen was very serene, overlooking forest on the property. The private onsen in the room also very lovely. Highlight was the food. We had dinner and breakfast in the private room on the lower floor of the hotel. There were many thoughtful touches to the ambience of the room, including having a bluetooth speaker that you can use to play your own music during the meal. The food was incredible. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. We had a very sweet waitress who made our dinner and breakfast really memorable
Julie
Exceptional stay - the rooms are a perfect mix if traditional and modern. The onsen's are a dream.
Diana
Family friendly and staff was amazing
Anna
The staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
Carl
I felt like a princess.
David
The hotel and experience was fantastic! It is gorgeous, clean and food is delicious. Staff though does not speak English very well
Patrick
Gora Hanaougi Madoka No MorI is simply the most stunning, incredible, and beautiful experience we’ve had in our over 30 years of travel experience.
Victoria
If you’re considering booking a different Ryokan while you are in Hakone, don’t. This is the one. I would fly all the way back just to be here again. We only got to spend two nights here and we wish we could have stayed forever. The moment you get to Gora station the transportation to the hotel and then the arrival immediately puts you in a state of peace and relaxation. The hotel staff are all lovely and very helpful. They truly care and know what it means to be in hospitality. The dinner and breakfast both days was so tasty and unique. The dinner experience itself is worth the entire stay. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed and the private onsen is a real treat. I would highly recommend staying here if you find yourself looking for a true 5 star experience.
April
Clean room and staff was excellent
Doug
This ryokan was the highlight of our trip to Japan. The property is serene, the onsen is so relaxing, and the service was incredible. The food was delicious and abundant as well. It was truly a magical evening. Special thanks to Muna, our attendant during our stay - she was wonderful!
Rogelio
Amazing attentive staff, delicious cuisine and world class customer service and attention to detail.
Ramiro
Amazing customer service, very relaxing and worth every cent.
Jackie
Location is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. We had some issues when our room (AC not working) however they were able to switch us to another room.
Daniel
The staff are out of this world amazing! So nice and accommodating.
William
It was lovely. The food and private in-suite onsen were all incredible, and the service was also top-notch. Also of note, the beds were particularly comfy.
Verified traveler
It was amazing, the staff were very friendly and always there to help. The service was excellent and the facility was generous with the services and amenities provided.
tannaz
Service was outstanding!
steven
Beautiful room in Japanese style. Private onsen in the room. Staff and service were impeccable. Highly recommend.
Dimitri
We had a wonderful stay for our honeymoon. The breakfast and dinner every day were fantastic, but the person waiting on us made our experience so much better. She was thoughtful, communicative, and very nice. The in room onsen was magnificent, the beds were the most comfortable we had stayed in all trip, and the spa treatment we received was excellent. Would highly recommend.
Kathy
Beautiful property, very clean and staff was really attentive. Highly recommended!
Quentin
Best accommodations we've ever experienced. Service was amazing. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and unique. Received a shuttle to the Gora Station.
Lastly, the private onsen as well as the public onsens were fantastic.
Lastly, the private onsen as well as the public onsens were fantastic.
Amy
We stopped at Madoka No Modi Ryoken for one nights during our stay in Japan and loved it! The staff were very friendly and attentive and the traditional Japanese breakfast/dinner was amazing. The room and private onsen was relaxing and peaceful and we will definitely be back!
Joseph
The ultimate form of r e l a x a t i o n
Taking local trains to Hakone from Tokyo was relatively easy and well worth the trip for this incredible ryokan. The staff was unbelievable, the open air baths were delightful and peaceful, the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both exquisite.
I hope I get to come back some day!
Taking local trains to Hakone from Tokyo was relatively easy and well worth the trip for this incredible ryokan. The staff was unbelievable, the open air baths were delightful and peaceful, the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both exquisite.
I hope I get to come back some day!
William
A true immersive experience
One of the most fabulous hotels I've ever stayed at. The service was impeccable, and the venue and staff really immersed you in Japanese culture. We were lucky enough to have dinner and breakfast in our room, which I highly recommend. We left the place feeling extraordinarily relaxed and energized and our only wishes that we would've stayed there longer.
heather
Wonderful experience
Staff is so sweet! Make you feel pampered! Property was beautiful and peaceful! Highly recommend!! Wish I could’ve stayed longer!
Chi-Ming
Exceptional Onsen Hotel with Relaxing Setting
Nested in a semi-secluded hillside of Hakone, our spacious accommodation offered exceptional in-room onsen experience in a relaxing setting. The staffs were professional, courteous and friendly. Free pick-up and drop-offs at nearby attractions and Gora Station were wonderful to have since roads were pretty steep. Dinners and breakfasts were included and they were beautifully put together. Highly recommended.
Matthew
Amazing overall. Truly wonderful service and staff. The food was incredible. We will be back!
Richard
Amazing service. So attentive to every detail. Highly recommend
Jon
Amazing visit to this ryokan! Would highly recommend. English friendly staff they were so attentive and welcoming. The dinner and breakfast were superb and we were stuffed by each meal. The in-room bath as well as the public baths are very nice. They provided pick up transportation from the local train station. I wouldn't hesitate to book this place.
Jafreisy
We had an amazing stay. The staff was so accommodating and polite. They also too my fiancé's allergies very seriously. I highly recommend.
Meredith
11/10 Incredible Stay
Highly recommend this ryokan. The service was out of this world and the property was so beautiful. We stayed in the Sumire room and it was very spacious with its own onsen on the patio. Such a relaxing stay, can’t wait to come back!
Verified traveler
Enjoyed the experience. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They even helped me planned my schedule to leave the ryokan on time for shinkansen!
Amy
We had a fabulous stay with great food and service. One of the nicest places I have ever stayed.
Vicki
Amazing service and amenities!
Savanna
Beautiful property, extremely friendly and caring staff. I accidentally left behind an item and they were very responsive and helped me figure out a solution to get the item back. The meal was beautiful and interesting experience! Even though I am not an adventurous eater, I could tell the thought and detail that went into it. The staff did a great job of explaining the dishes. Definitely a great experience to try when visiting Japan.
Xin
Fantastic place. Will recommend to friends.
Niclas
What an amazing Experience. Tampered by lovely very attentive staff, delicious food and a very calming environment.
Alex
Our stay was amazing. Amazing staff, amazing onsen, great food. Overall our stay was the highlight of our whole trip in Japan.
Verified traveler
Best Hakone Ryokan
I researched different onsen ryokans for hours and am absolutely sure I made the best choice in picking madoka no mori! Our stay was amazing, from the room to the staff to the food. Stay here!
Emily
The most incredible place I have ever stayed. I felt like an honoured guest and it was so beautiful.
Sarah
My husband and I stayed here and it was very relaxing. The staff is very kind and helpful. The staff mostly speaks English too. Since the facilities were so out of the way, we found it convenient to call their shuttle bus when we needed to get back to the hotel. The kaiseki meals provided were tasty and impressive. It was very helpful for the dinner that they provided a menu of each course because I have some food allergies. We didn’t use the other spas provided because the private bath was enough for us. The bed was so comfortable! The bar seats only a few people and got filled up quickly after dinner. Overall we loved it and would stay again.
Kai Wen
Amazing experience, highly recommend
Liset
Very nice property. It was the spark in our trip. Since your arrival everything is very well organized and welcoming. The food is great and the staff. You have private and public bath. The property is very neat
Justin
One of the best ryokan experience I’ve had! Friendly staff, delicious food, free shuttle service. Must try!
Marina
We had an amazing experience at Madoka no Mori. All staff members were very thoughtful. We loved the place so much that we want to comeback here in the near future!
Verified traveler
It's a must!
Amazing hospitality! Incredible experience from the accommodations to the food to the care in the details.
Alex
The entire staff were super friendly, especially Yamamoto. They all ensured that our stay went without a hiccup.
The space was very clean, though you can tell the minerals in the water are starting to erode some of the amenities (e.g. shower, wood on the onsen etc.)
The dining experience was amazing and the food was delectable. It really felt like fine dining in a traditional setting.
The space was very clean, though you can tell the minerals in the water are starting to erode some of the amenities (e.g. shower, wood on the onsen etc.)
The dining experience was amazing and the food was delectable. It really felt like fine dining in a traditional setting.
Claire
Very nice service, good food in classic Japanese style, staff are very nice and accommodating. The view from our room wasn’t the best, especially the private onsen was a bit lacklustre and the place is hard to get to, but that might just come with the territory in Hakone. The public onsen had a spectacular view, it was almost magical at night.
Eleuthera
Absolutely perfect in every way. The food was exquisite and the staff were so kind. Highly recommended! I have never spent anywhere near this amount on a hotel before, but given everything that’s included, it felt completely worth it.
We stayed two nights in room 215 (Akebonosou) and it was perfect. The meals were completely different each day, and the private onsen with forest view was delightful. We could see a bit of the mountains from our balcony so we didn’t even miss out on a mountain view!
The shuttle took us to and from Gora station whenever we needed (it’s actually walking distance, but uphill so a bit of a hike) and from there we could get to all the Hakone sights by foot or public transit. But the ryokan is the best sight of all and we spent as much time there as we could.
We stayed two nights in room 215 (Akebonosou) and it was perfect. The meals were completely different each day, and the private onsen with forest view was delightful. We could see a bit of the mountains from our balcony so we didn’t even miss out on a mountain view!
The shuttle took us to and from Gora station whenever we needed (it’s actually walking distance, but uphill so a bit of a hike) and from there we could get to all the Hakone sights by foot or public transit. But the ryokan is the best sight of all and we spent as much time there as we could.
Isaac
This was our first and only Ryokan and so I feel my review is limited based on this singular experience but with that being said. Unlike other hotels that cost the same you’re not just paying for the location or the luxury of the room you’re paying for an entire experience, and this place delivers on that. The food is very good although I wish they offered better desserts than just a small fruit bowl. We loved how quiet and serene the entire grounds are, it was indicated that there were no rooms available and so I’m assuming the property was full though we only saw a couple of other guests, but it was always extremely quiet and peaceful and very relaxing. We booked the room we did specifically for the private onsen and it was great for two people.
Rachel
The staff were angelic, dinner and breakfast were amazing, the bath was heavenly, and the beds were so comfortable. Taking a bath on the balcony while seeing snow for the first time in 16 years was magical. Will most definitely be returning for a special occasion in the future.
Yachun
One of the best hot spring hotel! Will come back again =]
Verified traveler
I admired there worm wellcomimg and hospitality meal as well.
Peter
Impeccable service from the moment we were picked up from Gora Station and till the moment we left the hotel. This Ryokan has all the necessary amenities. Quality and presentation of the food is top notch as you will anticipated from a high end facility. Finally the entire staff went out of their way to make sure nothing is compromised and thumbs up to them. Will definitely return again
Verified traveler
Amazing luxury experience
This ryokan was absolutely amazing! The service was unparalleled. Rooms were a good mix of traditional Japanese with luxury amenities. The private onsen was sooooo nice to have. The meals provided were fantastic. While it is a bit pricey, the total experience is worth it. Once in a lifetime!
Verified traveler
Amazing service and experience!
Verified traveler
Very good service by staff members; nice meals, large rooms, comfortable bed and outdoor spa bath on your balcony.
Choe
10/10 Stay
Best dinner and breakfast. Stay was excellent and friendly. 10/10 rating.
Verified traveler
Excellent service, environment is very nice, food is perfect
Aaron
Won't forget this trip
The stay is AMAZING. This trip really puts Vegas to shame on hospitality.
Verified traveler
Very special and comfortable the food was also amazing. Although the dinner was more palatable than the Japanese breakfast. All in all a great experiance
Verified traveler
Excellent service, great food, Onsen in room, quiet n private environment, a very enjoyable stay.
Carol
Epic stay at in-room hot spring spa ryokan
It may seem expensive, but it’s totally worth it. You will be treated like royalty in an ancient Japanese castle. The Japanese breakfasts and dinner are delicious and each dish is a work of art. Thank you Asako for taking such good care of us. You and the rest of staff are wonderful.
Verified traveler
The staff were incredibly polite and accommodating. Both the private and and public baths were amazing. The included meals were great as well.
Verified traveler
Second time back within a year (October 2018 and October 2019)! And it was as great as the first experience! Super relaxing!
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Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori
1320-862 Gora, Hakone-machi, Hakone, Japan
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