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Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone

Kanagawa · Japan

Yumotochaya 12 1View location

9.2/10Excellent231 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone

Those who stay at this establishment may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas. The reception desk is not open throughout the day. Travellers arriving by car will appreciate parking available at Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone. A fee may be chargeable for some services.

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With a stay at Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone in Hakone (Yumoto), you'll be steps from Hakone Hot Springs and 14 minutes by foot from Tenzan Onsen. This hostel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Lake Ashi and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 7:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • 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.

  • You need to know
    • Hot springs access available from 3:30 PM to midnight.
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • The property’s onsen is available from 3:30 PM to 1 AM daily. The outdoor bath and indoor bath are switched between men and women at 7:30 PM.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: JPY 1000.00 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Hakone Hot Springs 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tamadare Falls 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tenzan Onsen 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hakone Toy Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Odawara Fishing Port 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Odawara Castle Park 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Odawara Castle 6.5 km / 4 mi
Odawara Wanpaku Land 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Chisuji Falls 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Hakone Open Air Museum 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Hakone Gora Park 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Okada Museum of Art 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Odawara Hayakawa Gyoson 9.3 km / 5.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hostel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Garden
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  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDBed in dormitory • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDBED.DB-SU

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  • Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSRoom • JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWSROO.JE-WV

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    Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: ROO.JE-WV

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  • Bed in dormitory DELUXE NON SMOKINGBed in dormitory • DELUXE NON SMOKINGBED.DX-NM

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    Bed in dormitory DELUXE NON SMOKING

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  • Bed in dormitory SUPERIORBed in dormitory • SUPERIORBED.SU

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    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.NM

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    Room code: ROO.JE

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone

9.2
Excellent
231 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Colton
No need words. Excellent, cheap and friendly.
Self
4/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
Kaijie
Very limited supply and almost zero furniture in room. No staff on nights. Very few public transportation.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
yongyu
It’s an old style Japanese hostel and comparatively cheap, especially good for young people, because you have to climb a not-so-short slope from the train station .
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2026
Marie
Super clean. Family-friendly
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Goldie
My friend and I stayed in a private tatami room. The view of the mountains, trees, and a little bit of the town below was beautiful. The room was clean and quiet. The futon were a little thin (I have slept on many as I live in Japan), and both my friend and I had poor sleep because of it.

The downstairs common areas are also very clean and beautifully decorated.

The staff were friendly and explained the space clearly.

In the onsen, there wasn't a clear or large enough sign that you need to clean yourself before entering the bath. Unfortunately, this meant that guests who were unfamiliar with the custom entered the bath unwashed. The bath water was quite dirty. This could easily be fixed with a few large signs and explanation during the tour. The shower rooms were very clean.

Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Jennifer
Overall happy with my stay, the only thing I don’t like is too close to the station so in the morning can be noise
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
19 Dec 2025
diane
I never stayed, I needed to changed my reservation by one day and they could not accommodate
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Afi
Great stay
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Scott
Clean room. Beautiful area!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2025
Gladys
Spa was very nice
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2025
Tawnya
I wish the dorm.rooms were not mixed gender as some large men in my room.snored loudly and were sweaty with bad body odor.
Some.staff were nice but most staff were indifferent. The man was a but snappy with some guests.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Mark

Wonderful Onsen hotel

Very nice hostel style hotel with many amenities
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Ryan
Everything is great
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Barbara

Wonderful place, Wonderful experience!

This wonderful hostel was a delightful surprise and the onsen really was an added bonus with its outer pool! With a bit of planning, you can take a local bus or use your Hakone Free Pass to be dropped off within a block of the hostel from the train station. Great staff, great accommodations and fully enjoyed my stay!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Ken
Excellent value for money. Fun staying in a more traditional Japanese inn. Staff were super helpful. Loads to do/see in the area. Convenient to bus service.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Karl Erik Thorbjoern
Best hostel I've stayed at by far. Better than many hotels as well. I had a few issues with the WiFi and that's my only minor complaint
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Chiung yin
The place is really clean. They have indoor and outdoor onsen both are really good to use. I would recommend stay here.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
Abdur Rahman
Very helpful staff. The place is located 20min walk from yumoto station. But the walk is very tiring as it is uphill. Bus access is not very good. The staff did help with reserving a cab. Everything else was amazing!

Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2025
Eric
This was a great location to explore the rest of the region.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Chiau Wu
It's a great stay here, friendly staff service but a bit inconvenience as it's situated at hilly terrains, especially carrying large luggages uphill by walk on our arrival. The onzen, kitchen and pantry facilities was nice and convenient.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Harold
Loved our stay
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2024
Silvia
Best experience in the hostel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hakone mesmerized me

Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Amanda
Clean comfortable and welcoming. Steep walk up a long hill...grab a taxi from the station...or prepare yourself ....beyond that we loved this more traditional stay and the onsen
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Carlotta
Beautiful scenery and view. The staff is lovely and the atmosphere with the other guests is great. The commune room has a beautiful antique wooden floor and views on the forest!
We stayed in a tatami room and it was clean and felt very homely.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2024
Daniel
Very friendly staff, clean room and amenities.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2024
Marco
Comfortable
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2024
Kelly
K's was a very budget-friendly option for our family of four. It was a fun experience staying in the traditional Japanese room, but we did opt for an private bathroom. I didn't realise at the time of booking that the shower facilities were still shared, but this wasn't a problem (and even a bit quicker having 2 showers to use between us vs having one in our bathroom). Futons were fine to sleep on.
The view from the shared lounge area was gorgeous, and so were the surrounds. It is a little bit of a walk, and the hill is really steep, so catch the bus if you can! This was really the only downside of the property we thought - that it is a moderate way out of town, so make use of the property's free umbrella loan if you might be trekking back in the rain!!
We didn't use the onsen, unfortunately, so I can't add anything further on that. It was lovely to be able to grab a brewed coffee during the morning (0730-100, I think, but I don't know why you would still be inside at 1100 rather than getting out to experience the stunning Hakone area!).
Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2024
leah
Used the hot spring for 10 mins , Got 7 places bitten by mosquitoes … the hot spring smell weird . The hotel toilet smells bad . It’s too old and did not properly maintain
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2024
Wendy
Nice staff, clean and have free green tea and coffee. However there is no private bathroom in our room. The property is up the hill and very difficult to walk up with luggage. The bus runs every half hour from 7:30-8:00 am and then every hour after that. You have to call taxi after dinner near station.
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2024
Chiewhui
It’s a uphill walk from the city center n train station but enjoyed the kitchen common dining area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Sophie
Excellent property with super helpful and polite staff. Very clean and quiet with great views. Onsen baths are a bonus!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2023
RUSSELL
Great staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2023
Pascal
Very nice hostel for families. Beautiful surroundings, quiet, clean, well supplied kitchen and nice common areas. The staff were very pleasant and helpful snd we enjoyed using the onsen. It’s a bit off the beaten path so be ready to walk or take transportation to get to restaurants and sightseeing locations.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
Rocco

Fantastic Stay

We loved our 2 night stay. Our ensuite room was clean, quiet and very comfortable in an excellent location. We really liked the Japanese feel with the mats on the floor and the roll out futon. Both inside and outside onsens were fantastic and a perfect temperature. The freshly made coffee in the mornings were really appreciated. Staff were very friendly, efficient and really helpful. Thank you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2023
Adam
For the price you cant beat it! Nice and clean, and a onsen to relax in!
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2023
Johnathan
It is a hostel, so my expectations should've reflected that.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
The receptionist are nice and helpful, if you need any travel and transport information please don't hesitate to ask help from them. The outdoor onsen was nice and relaxing . For those person who decide to walk there from hakone yumoto station ,think again cause that place are not so far but you might need to pass by the slope road to get there.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

Excellent customer service

It was very clean and nice stay for two nights.
Front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
One Restaurant with in a minute walking or several nearby station. I would stay again if I visit Hakone.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

A great retreat

Great stay! It has both indoor and outdoor onsen. A short walk to bus station, very convenient with Hakone pass to go around. Staff were very patient and helped us arrange the trip. Only wish we could stay longer!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Nov 2019
Verified traveler

Hakone stay

It’s can get a bit of rowdy when you see too many people in the pantry, its convenience though where you can cook or heat up the food you have. Fridge is centralised for all to use. Just that it’s located up on the hill and when it’s raining, be prepared to get drenched when you are walking to Hakone Yumoto station.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2019
Artressa
The best hostel with an onsen! Super clean, well kept, and friendly staff. The outdoor onsen was the best day to end the night. I would definitely come back to stay here again. The distance from the station to the hostel was a bit steep of a walk but provides good exercise. Super close to the bus stops as well.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2019
Flora
A great stopover for visiting the Hakone Area, a quick bus ride from Bus stop 4 takes you there within 10 minutes, and there's a shortcut back to Hakone Yuumoto Station for hikers which makes it a convenient place to stay,
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Family room

Very helpful and friendly staff. Japanese style family room was lovely. Onsen a great amenity.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2019
Bryan

Hidden Gem

Very comfortable and convenient hostel though I recommend earplugs if staying in the dormitory.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
We loved staying with you! The room was lovely and private, the onsen was fantastic, and the staff was friendly and helpful!
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2019
awanohara

Be careful

We really wanted to like this place, but got all bitten by bedbugs. This was our first encounter with bedbugs. We saw a tiny bug on our mattress crawling, didn't think much of it due to it's tiny size. Looks like a tiny stink bug, and was very hard to kill the bug. When finally squished, it smelled like stinkbug. Our daughter got bit the worst, and the itch lasted for 2-3 weeks and still have scars after 2 months. Location is a little far from the train station. The rooms were good size, nice view. Nice bath area
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2019
Charmaine

Recommended

Great place, easy to find, all the facilities you'd need and more
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2019
JK
It's a little far away from Hakone-Yumoto Station but there's a bus stop nearby that takes you there. Overall it was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They even spoke English which was an added bonus.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
What a lovely way to start our trip to japan. The room and communal areas were spotless and ot was fantastic to have free tea/ coffee and jams.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2019
Pierre
We really liked that place! Nice lounge, nice onsen, nice kitchen and nice dorm/bed. Also, the place was extremely clean, I don't think I have ever been in an hostel that clean. The place is a little bit out of center from Yumoto but there is a bus line just in front of the hostel. Really nice location if you intend to visit the Hakone region. Would definitely recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2019
Verified traveler
The Onsen was a great experience for the first time
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2019
Jenny
Has two hot springs on site. A long way to walk from the train station. If you have luggages, I suggest you take bus or taxi. You need to bring some food to the hostel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2019
Verified traveler
we loved this hostel! was the best place we slept in our trip (and we also went to far more expensive hotels). Does not matter if it's a top of a hill and you have to walk a bit to get there. It's super nice, super friendly, the Onsen is peaceful and you have pine trees above you, in front of the hostel there is a nice old style restaurant, with local food. It's overall one of my fondest memories of japan.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2019
Garry
This is a great base for exploring the Hakone area. Town and Station are a short walk or basket trip away. Recommend on arrival getting us as it is all up hill.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2019
Eleri

Great stay

Good base for exploring Hakone. Close to a bus stop with regular service to Ashi-no-ko. Friendly service, immaculate hostel and great kitchen and communal areas. Outdoor onsen was great - an unexpected surprise!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Great area, views , common room, staff very helpful, very clean
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2019
Ta
The stay at k’s house Hakone was over all pleasant. Place was cleaning. The onsens were nice. The bed was comfortable. Location wasn’t too bad, 15 min walk from train station (but you do have to claim up hill for a bit)

One thing I would like to mention about this place is that the smoking area is right next to the lunge. When people smoke outside even with door closed, you can still smell it.
I think it can be a cultural thing. In Japan they are more tolerating to smokers.

The other thing is that the dorm room is not very well ventilated. Even they have air conditioning in the room. When there are 6 to 8 people in a small space. It is going to smell a little bit. Management does not allow people to eat in the room. But people do anyway, so it can add funny smell to the environment. However, odor didn’t sustain there for very long.

BTW, dorm room is for both male and female. There is no male only dorm but they do have female only dorm available.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2019
Verified traveler

Lovely place

Good stay with friendly staff and guests. Walk-able but taking the bus is preferable. Last bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station is around 8pm.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2019
JIANFEI

Big hill

Good but far from station.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2019
Yen-Ting
The staff speaks English well
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
This is just a small typical Japanese Onsen Hostel house. It's not very near to the Hakone-Yumoto Station, you can walk about 15 mins to reach the station. But it's will be very challenging to walk up hill towards this hostel from the Hakone-Yumoto Station. Nothing fantastic, onsen will open after 4pm only, you need to pay for towels, no complimentary bottles of water, no house keeping if you are staying for more than 2 nights. Just an experience to stay in an Onsen house. And one more thing, the hotel reception closed at 21.00pm and please inform the house if you are coming in late as there will be no bus service from Hakone-Yumoto station after 20.05pm, you need to take a taxi or walk up hill to the house. The reception staffs are doing their usual job and not exactly helpful towards guests when we ask for direction/transport to places of interest. Well, maybe this is how part-timers works...Maybe we can get another place at the same rate closer and provide better hospitality better than this hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

Wonderful Place

Staying at hostels as a solo traveler is the way to go! There was a great area for socializing, which many of us did. The onsen bathing area, especially the outside pool, was outstanding. The bed was comfortable. The front desk people were fluent in several languages, and very helpful in providing information of how to get to certain places. It was very clean. The kitchen and dining areas were nice and well organized. All in all a great experience, especially for being a hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2018
Christopher

Well located and clean hostel

I had a nice stay at K's House in Hakone. I stayed one night and it was perfect. The hostel is clean, has friendly staff, all that you need and walkable distance from the station. You can also take a bus which will leave you 2 mins walk from the hostel (K line). Also, the terrace has a nice view.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2018
Gabriel
Nice place in the middle of the mountains, great attention, ambient, 100% recommended.
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2018
Verified traveler

Conveniently located and nice hostel

This hostel is not too far from the railway station, Hakone Yumoto. Once you get used to the local bus routes and the timetable, it is very convenient to travel. Walking from the station to the hostel is a bit tiring because the latter part of the journey is uphill, but walking to the station is easy and takes about 15 minutes. I took a taxi from the station to the hostel on first arrival, and the journey was 730 yen. Inside the hostel, the staff were friendly. Check-in was quick. The kitchen is clean and utensils are plentiful. It is convenient to make one's dinner or eat your take-away in the dining area. The common room is large and cozy.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2018
Terence

Pleasant cubicle hotel experience

Clean facilities, comfortable bedding. The onsen hotel is located uphill and it was quite hard to get there if you have a lot of luggage. The is a bus every 30 minutes which will take you nearer to the hotel from the main street though, unfortunately I was not informed of this. For your info, there are no lockers to store your luggage and most of the guests placed them on the not-so wide aisle within the room. The hotel only offers free coffee daily, you can buy and store your food in the fridge. An average convenience store is not near though. Shower facilities are available if you do not want to visit the onsen.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2018
May

New & excellent hostel services, friendly staff

The staff are young and friendly. One such is Kei who shared many great insights making you feel much at home. Facilities are new, well provided with basic shower, shampoo, conditioner and air dryer provided. Have an excellent kitchen for you to cook your meal if you missed home cooked meal. All condiments, cutleries and kitchen utensils are provided. Freshly brewed coffee or tea to help yourself. Shared dormentary, showers and toilets are super clean. Nice lounge space and every dining tables come with it’s own heater. Air is fresh and hostel is well heated. It has Onsen in-house and a nice experience to end your tiring day of sightseeing. Great view from the lounge. You don’t feel like staying in a hostel but a community of new friends you just met - Kei, Ian and the travellers.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2018
Tassaneeya

Very impressed about cleanliness

Clean private bedroom and public bathrooms. Very friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2018
Ashraf Philip

Walking distant to the town.

Beautiful and peaceful place to stay along the mountain side.
Worth the money paid for the stay.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2018
Rhea

Cute hostel

Lovely hostel with a beautiful onsen and very friendly staff! Wouldn't recommend walking from Hakone-Yumoto station with heavy luggage because it's fairly steep uphill - it's pretty close which is good though :)
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2018
Maria

Convenient location.

Convenient location since it’s a short walk to Hakone-Yumoto station. Additionally, bus ‘K’ is also available from Hakone-Yumoto station to the hotel.
Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2017
j

Short weekend getaway

it is easy to get to, an uphill walk from hakone yumoto station, else, take the k bus and walk down hill a bit. check in was a breeze with staff showing us the basic facilities.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2017
Christine
Good location and facilities
Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2017
Con

Ok hostel

Hostel is ok but the Hot Spring natural continuously flowing water. There are a few real Japanese Hot Springs nearby which I would recommend visiting instead of the one at this Hostel.
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2017
Shu Wah

A good hostel

It is a good hostel . All staff are very helpful . Location by no k bus only 10 min . By walking only 15 min . We will come again .
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2017
Katerina

Hostel, Japanese bedding, affordable with onsen

Japanese style beds, private onsen so tattoos ok. Neat and tidy, clean and staff willing to assist. Up a hill and we walked from train stn, good exercise but you can bus or taxi. Fully equipped modern kitchen to use. Nice views and good lounge area. Tea, coffee, jam, cooking oils avail.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2017
Julia

Great hostel with nice onsen

The hostel is amazing with a beautiful common area and a great onsen.
The beds are comfortable and the curtains give you privacy
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2016
E.

Great budget accommodation in the Hakone area

While it is a bit far (and uphill) from the train station, this hostel is a great place to stay if you are traveling on a budget. It seems to have been renovated less than a year ago, so everything is in great condition and the place is kept impressively clean. I stayed in a room with six futons. The views of the valley are amazing. Only got to try the outdoor onsen which I would rate it 7/10.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2016
William

Good, Friendly Hostel in Hakone

About a kilometer out of Hakone-Yumoto town, there is only one restaurant and one convenience store nearby (another one is a bit farther away). But it's a very good hostel for what it is. Clean with good facilities and good service. The common room is available all night, and a friendly crowd wound up having a little party in there when I stayed. But it was all right if you just wanted to sleep as well - the common room is well-isolated from the bedrooms.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2016
lk

Extremely clean, friendly staffs, value for money.

Had a wonderful time. Overall, a great stay. The kitchen facilities n space can be dramatically improved, similar to K-house in Kawaguchi Ko.
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2016
Stephen

A relaxing place to stay

A friendly little place with great views and shared areas. Staff very friendly and a good chance to interact with other travellers. A little bit away from the station and a walk up a hill but buses stop very close to hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2016
Andy

Great hostel

Just a distance from Hakone-Yumoto station, the hostel is located on the hills so you have a great view of the area. Definitely will stay again and am suggesting to take the K bus instead of walking. Love the onsen too!
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2016
steve

I would stay again

Staff were great. It was very clean. Transportation was close.
Easily walkable. Facilities were excellent.
Only thing stopping it from being perfect for me was I slept in a capsule (my choice) it turns out im not a fan.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2016
Jillian

Extremely nice hostel

Close to Hakoneyumoto station, easy to get to by bus, and very nice. Great service and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
8/10
Excellent
19 Mar 2016
Verified traveler
good environment but far from station, on the way to the hotel is very quiet, not good for solo girl
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2016
Jason

An uphill walk to a very clean hostel

The city of Hakone has lots of hills which we did not anticipate. So we were in for quite a surprise when we starting walking to the hostel from the main train station. It looks very close on the map, but it's a significant incline. So... I would suggest if you stay here, take the K bus from the main train station (Bus stop #4).

Other than that, the hostel itself is VERY nice. Clean, modern, safe, quiet. We opted for the double-bed which is right next to the window which means it's a bit colder than the rest of the room (during winter) and also there is a bit more light seeping in since there aren't curtains on that window. The rest of the dorm setup is like a capsule hotel, so you can get your \"room\" a bit more dark than the double-bed \"room\"

The kitchen and lounge areas are very nice and fully equipped and the spa downstairs was also lovely. Wifi was strong, reliable and fast.

The biggest negative is that it's just a bit out of the way with only one small convenience store nearby so you'll want to keep that in mind when planning your meals.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2016
Jordan

Fantastic Hostel

This hostel is of a very high standard. It has spacious, comfortable common room and the kitchen facilities are excellent! The free onsen is an added bonus. We stayed in one of the dorm rooms which was very clean. The staff are polite and friendly-speaking very good English. The only thing I would reccomend is that they need thought security lockers in the dorm rooms.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2026
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掃除も行き届き、食器類も使えて最高のお正月を迎えました。
ただお風呂が温泉だというのに、朝入れず残念でした。
あれではリピーターはないかもです。
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Caroline
Tout a été parfait, dis check-in au Check-out. Le personnel est très sympa, et l’hostel est super, des très bon niveau de service, des onsens petits mais très agréable. Proche de la gare de Yumoto (15/20 minutes à pied) ou un bus qui passe à 100 mètres et qui emmène jusqu’à la gare et/ou le lac Ashi pour la croisière en bateau pirates.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2025
delphine

Bien mais attention a la description

L hoteln est tres bien, convivial
Attention toutefois, niys avons pris une chambre avec salle de bains privee, il s agit en fait d une chambre avec lavabo et toilettes
La douche est dans les parties communes, il y a une erreur dans le decriptif ;-)

Chambre un peu petite pour 4 , nous avons ete oblige de mettre les futons a cheval car les 4 ne rentraient pas
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2025
Pernille

Hyggelig

Veldig hyggelig og hjelpsomme folk som jobbet her og fint felles areal. Perfekt å ha Onsen på hostellet!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2025
Roxana

Espectacular

Era Hostel así que correspondía a lo estipulado. Muy amable la gente y coincidía con el detalle de los servicios. Todo de excelente calidad cocina, baños etc
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Nadja
It's a great place to stay – with an outdoor and an indoor onsen! Completely traditional rooms with tamati, chabudai and futon. All rooms and of course the onsen chamber are clean – and the onsen itself is great. I loved spending a night in this property. Many thanks also to the friendly and helpful staff!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2024
HIROSHI
よかったです
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2024
Shinzato
路線バスの運行数が少ないのが気になりますが、バスが時間通りに運行されるので、計画をしっかり立てれば問題はないと思います
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
johannes

Thumps up

Meget hjælpsomt personale. Hyggelige omgivelser og fællesområder. Kan klart anbefales hvis du ønsker at udforske Hakone regionen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2024
Yoshi
ゲストハウスに温泉があるのは初めてでとても良かったです。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2024
JUNGJOON
하코네유모토 역에서 도보 20분, K버스는 시간을 잘 맞춰야함. 시설은 청결, 스탭은 친절, 주방/다이닝룸 잘 관리, 노천온천은 1개뿐이라서 남녀 이용시간이 달랐음. 아침엔 온천이용 불가, 대신 샤워실만 이용 가능, 샤워실도 1인 룸이라서 좋았음.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2023
みおか
落ち着いて過ごせた
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2023
Stefan
Nossa estadia no Hostel foi ótima. Os funcionários muito competentes e muito prestativos. Todos os móveis de madeira maciça grossa de extremo bom gosto.
Partner

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Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone
Yumotochaya 12 1, Hakone, Japan

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