"This hotel exceeded our expectations and was a tranquil oasis after 5 days in Tokyo. The facilities were beautiful, peaceful, and so comfortable. This was our favorite leg of our Japan trip and it was really thanks to Gora Karaku. The staff and service was exceptional. The private onsen on the balcony of our room was a highlight and the food was delicious. We did one dinner at the Kaiseki dinner and one at the Teppanyaki restaurant (both incredible and great if you only want to do one night of the Kaiseki dinner…) We wished we had stayed for another night (we had only booked 2 nights cause I was worried we were going to get bored) but between the public onsens on floor 5 (separated by men/women,) the Hakone loop (we only did half of the loop which was more than enough), and all of the rest/relaxation areas around the hotel, we wish we could have had another day to truly stay disconnected from the outside world! Definitely try to wake up for sunrise- the view was unbelievable. Also make sure to book the complimentary shuttle to/from Odawara station through the hotel. Highly recommend."