Of all the places we’ve stayed in Japan, Hakone Tent had the best vibe. Friendly staff and friendly travellers, with the option to be sociable (eat and drink in the bar area, which has books, board games, a hammock and piano etc). The room we stayed in was warm, beautiful and traditional. The property is located a 1 min walk from Gora station which was a perfect base for us, and it has parking which was handy for us as we drove in from Fuji Five Lakes area. The onsen was very relaxing! The property was peaceful; we didn’t hear any noise at night.

The low ceilings were a bit tricky for my tall husband and the kitchen could benefit from being better equipped. More bowls and cups would be good, as well as a 4 slice toaster (it took quite a while for us to make toast for all the family!). The futons were a little bit thinner than the ones we’ve used at other guesthouses. The washing machine and dryer are used by the staff to wash towels etc and we therefore found it difficult to access the dryer once we’d washed our clothes on our last day before check-out. Just keep this in mind and don’t leave laundry until the last minute like we did!

Memorable trip with a beautiful room and mountain view. We got the apartment all to ourselves and it was very nice to have such a big private space. Our first time trying an onsen and it was great (a little shockingly hot) but still great experience. The traditional Japanese futons were extremely comfortable and we had a great night's rest after exploring. Makes us want to have those beds at home. Very friendly and accommodating staff, they made us feel right at home. Also good food served at the bar.

The onsen hurt a bit when we first got in, probably cause it was our first time and we aren't used to super hot water like that. But we still enjoyed it.

We wanted a place with onsen and tatami and therefore landed to this place. The best part is it's location which is near Gora Station - to me it's like a centre point where you could take the train to Hakone-Yumoto or take the cable car and continue your sightseeing journey to Owakudani via the ropeway. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and there's a nice dining bar behind the reception which looks cosy and inviting, a great placed to chill and make friends. There's shared kitchen and free coffee & tea.

There is no convenient store within the vicinity and the nearest one is around 700m away. It was cold and windy so we decided to take train instead to one station before Gora for the big Lawson store that is just beside the train station. The guesthouse is not very huge and only has 3 levels (basement, ground level and upper level). You'll need to take two flights of stairs from to go from room to bathroom - just something to take note.

Staff are wonderful Good value for the area Has 2 private onsens you. An go in with your partner Can access the fridge and kitchen and prepare food, and you can bring food and drinks into the guesthouse and consume them there Great location for the train and cable car Lots to do close by Their cafe called Coffee Camp is 100 metres away and is lovely with amazing coffee, super cool and friendly (food is ok but not great except the curry)

All of the rooms have shared toilets. But the floors are creaky so if there is a lot of activity during the night with people going to the bathrooms then it may disturb you

The guesthouse was just a short walk from Gora station so it was really convenient. I loved that the room was cosy and looked traditional. There were two window seats and the views were beautiful. There was a sakura tree right in front of my window but unfortunately it had not bloomed during my stay. Loved that there’s private onsen though it looked dark and quite creepy to be accessed alone. The staff were warm and friendly too.

Creaking can be heard as there’s no sound insulation. Personally I would have preferred a private bathroom but they were clean.

I had a splendid stay in Hakone Tent. Having my own room was a blessing and I loved the little touches with the lantern lighting & little window teasing a sneak peek of the mountains. The 2 private onsens were why I chose this place. They are tattoo friendly as someone who is heavily tattooed which I highly appreciate. I had the pleasure of trying the eggplant & cheese pizza with a side of Ume plum wine for dinner and it was so delicious. I would love to visit again sometime in the future if I visit Hakone.

That I didn't stay longer 🩷

The nicest staff ever! It was a HUGE open room for our family of four with a 12 and 14 year old. They loved the private spa and that we could hang out in the kitchen/shared space in the evening. The town is pretty sleepy and things close early. We enjoyed the cooler weather, enormo hydrangea, and taking the tram up the mountain to see Mt. Fuji and a lake in the area. This establishment has a coffee shop a minute away where I had a yummy oat milk latte and kids grabbed hot dogs. I know they say the walls are thin here, but people respected noise levels and didn't have any issues. Largest accommodation during our stay in Japan.

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We loved the accommodation, family of 4 sharing a room. Felt very authentic. Staff were lovely. Nice bar area, limited menu but tasty, good choice for drinks. They offered a natural onset which we used and enjoyed. Location was good, just a few minutes walk from the station. Shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, but clean and private. Recommended after a stay in Tokyo. Get the Hakone Freepass and this is an ideal start for the railway, ropeway and pirate ship cruise.

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Friendly staff who helped us to leave our luggage earlier and also booked the Onsen for the available slot. Great location near Gora station - leaving the luggage gave us flexibility to travel with our backpack only for the rest of the day. The pantry was small, clean and well maintained where you can warm your food and enjoy the meal with your family. Nice collection of drinks and space to mingle with other tourist. The private Onsen gives you flexibility to manage your slot and if you can't book it then you can also use the other Onsen on first come first serve basis.

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The guesthouse is perfectly located within 2 mins walking distance of the local train and cable car. The surrounding setting is pretty and inside it's cosy and the room is simple but stylish with futon bed. Despite the thin mattress we all slept really well, it was really comfy. The bar area is small and cute and the staff is very friendly. They serve dinner (but no breakfast), the food (pizza) was delicious, home-made and served one at a time as it got cooked individually. We had some great local beers as well. The onsen is a great experience is you prefer to have your privacy, very easy to book and to get a slot (even when we checked in late evening). Toilets and bathroom are shared and very clean. The other guests were respectful of quiet time and we didn't hear any noises until morning.

Nothing but the road to reach the guesthouse is quite steep so maybe not suitable for everyone. Note that they don't serve breakfast which wasn't a problem for us and we got a discount voucher for the café down the road which served delicious food.