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About this property
A 5-minute walk from Koen-Shimo Cable Car Station, cosy family-run ryokan Lalaca features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths which use natural hot spring water directly pumped from the source. Guests can enjoy the mountain views from the outdoor bath. The property offers seasonal meals with local ingredients and fresh seafood. This Ryokan is non-smoking throughout. Complimentary WiFi is available. The property's 10 Japanese rooms have nature views and a seating area. Guests at Lalaca sleep in futon bedding on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have a simple decor with a wood ceiling, spot lighting and a low table with floor cushions. A private toilet is provided, and bathrooms are shared. Between soaks in the hot-spring baths, guests can enjoy a game of table tennis or further unwind with a massage. The lobby has Scandinavian furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The property is a 10-minute walk away from Gora Station. Owakudani Volcanic Valley is 6 km from the hotel. Lake Ashi is about 13 km away. On-site parking is free, and a reservation is required.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stephan
Switzerland“This is an exception traditional Ryokan with exceptionally friendly hosts. Breakfast and diner were simply amazing. We stayed for two days and had completely different food on both days. All of it was exceptional, generous and very tasty.” - Lucy
United Kingdom“Beautiful onsen. The staff for brilliant and couldn’t do more for us.” 
Tiago
Portugal“Staff is amazing, wonderful setting, public and private onsen, amazing meals. Very close to gora station”- Lillian
Australia“Everything is quite good. I would give 5 stars for the first night dinner. Breakfast is perfect for me.” - Franca United Kingdom“A hidden gem in the mountains – truly unforgettable! I had the chance to stay at Lalaca Onsen during my trip to Japan, and it was an absolute dream. Each room includes 30 minutes of private onsen time, which was the perfect way to unwind while...”
- Bronwyn Australia“Amazing traditional experience. The staff are lovely and the onsens are beautiful - especially the free 30 minute private onsen in the evening. Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shops and the cable car. The traditional dinner at...”
- Zsolt
Romania“The hotel is in a really scenic location. Right at the centre of Hakone. Easy to get around. Staff was super friendly. The food was exceptional, especially the dinner. You have also the possibility for a private onsen for half an hour. It ain’t...” - Jinzhou
China“Service: It was rainy and the hotel even helped us dry our shoes! Food: The dinner and breakfast included were incredibe, we took so many photos. Onsen: Quiet and peaceful onsen. Few people in bathroom, so its kinda private onsen experience!” - Mairead
Ireland“Perfect ryokan near Gora, the staff were really lovely and the onsen was great. It's an older building so some parts looked like they could do with an update but overall it was a perfect weekend break.” 
Suzanne Switzerland“The property was beautifully maintained in a quiet peaceful spot.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
There is no lift and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.
The property will send guests a confirmation email after the booking is made. Please make sure to read the email.
Guests with children must inform the property of the number and age of the children in the Special Request box at time of booking.
Different rates apply for children at the age of 1 to 12. Please contact the property for more detail.
Please inform Lalaca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
