Gōra Kadan
Japanese inn · Hakone ·
Private onsen baths, kaiseki dining, and impeccable traditional service
Private onsen baths, kaiseki dining, and impeccable traditional service
"Just outside Tokyo, this Three Key hotel is set in a verdant national park." - The MICHELIN Guide
"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
"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
"One of the most famed and beloved ryokan in the area, Gora Kadan, offers the quintessential Japanese inn experience with its attention to hospitality and kaiseki cuisine. The property offers a communal onsen to relax at, but there are also private options and rooms with their own open-air baths as well." - Christina Liao