Chic guesthouse w/ dining, spa, pool; upscale rooms w/ open-air baths.
1300 Gora, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0408, Japan Get directions
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"Opening July 20, 2025, this 39-suite luxury retreat—positioned as the closest high-end property to Mount Fuji within Fuji‑Hakone‑Izu National Park—was designed so guest rooms, restaurants, a library, spa, and onsen baths frame unobstructed views of the snow‑capped peak. Each modern Japanese room features tatami straw-mat floors, cedar ceilings, and sliding shoji screens; most face Mount Fuji while others look toward Hakone’s mountains and a garden. Every suite includes a private hot-spring bath fed from 5,000 feet below ground; the property also offers a communal onsen, full-service spa, gym, infinity pool, three freestanding villas (one with a private pool), and a 36-hole golf course. Dining emphasizes seasonal ingredients and a rare ryokan-level culinary pedigree: a three‑Michelin‑star chef oversees the teppanyaki grill, a two‑star sushi master offers a personalized okonomi‑style sushi experience, and additional options include kaiseki, kappo ryori, and a small cocktail bar. Evoking the imperial elegance and modern comfort of its original Hakone predecessor—formerly a summer villa for Prince Akihito—the new outpost blends traditional design with high-end amenities." - Yukari Sakamoto
"A first-class ryokan inn in the middle of the Hakone national park, offering traditional style with contemporary construction and magnificent views of the Hakone countryside." - Mark Fedeli
"Gora Kadan is a three Key Hotel located in a national park just outside Tokyo." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set on the grounds of a former imperial summer villa, this luxurious property is noted for its striking architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens and a mix of Japanese and Western-style rooms; some accommodations include private outdoor hot-spring baths or in-room soaking tubs, offering a high-end, restorative onsen experience." - Nicola Chilton
"Set in Hakone’s natural beauty, Gora Kadan is located a 5-minute walk from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Line. Guests can leisurely soak in the hot spring bath, relax with a massage treatment or have a karaoke session. Free WiFi and free private parking is available. The 24-hour front desk at Kadan Gora offers free luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange. Shuttle service to the ryokan is also available upon request. Guests have free access to the indoor pool and fitness centre. Featuring mountain views, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a fridge. Rooms also come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Guests can savour traditional Japanese meals featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and beautiful garnishes at the on-site restaurant. Popular attractions in the area like the Hakone Open Air Museum and Hakone Gora Park can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Lake Ashi is a 25-minute drive away while the nearest airport is Haneda Airport, a 100-minute drive from the property." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
