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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A traditional ryokan nestled in Hakone National Park

Feature: Natural hot spring baths heated by volcanic rocks

Rooms: 38 rooms

Location: Hakone & Mount Fuji , Japan

Star rating: Member of 'Relais & Châteaux'

Nearest airport: Haneda International Airport

Transfer: Hakone, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokyo Haneda Airport by private car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At Gora Kadan

A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group, Gora Kadan is a charming ryokan that blends traditional Japanese charm with modern conveniences and amenities. Originally founded as a summer villa in 1930 for Imperial Prince Kaninnomiya Kotohito, the property is steeped in history, while the local volcanic activity provides fascinating natural onsen (Japanese hot spring baths), perfect for bathing after a day of exploration.
The restaurant, Kaiseki Kadan, serves authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine with a focus both on taste and creative presentation. The Gora Spa offers a range of locally-inspired treatments, while an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness facilities continue the sense of rejuvenation and wellness. Nestled within Hakone National Park, the guest rooms overlook stunning mountain views, all while the cultural attractions and great museums of Hakone are within easy reach.
 

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Why Gora Kadan is so special...

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Dining & Gourmet

As a Relais & Chateaux member, the dining at Gora Kadan is exceptional. Offering a traditional, seasonal Kaiseki menu, decorated chef Makoto Kobayashi focuses on perfectly balancing the taste, appearance and colours of the innovative dishes. Several courses each use only the freshest, finest ingredients.

Dining & Gourmet at Gora Kadan

Lakes & Mountains

Nestled in the heart of Hakone National Park, Gora Kadan is a fantastic base for exploring the area’s famed onsen, unspoiled forests and striking mountains. The Hakone Ropeway is just a short drive away, affording views over the Owakudani Valley’s active sulphur springs, shimmering Lake Ashinoko and – if visibility allows – iconic Mount Fuji.

Lakes & Mountains at Gora Kadan
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Hakone & Mount Fuji Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Currency

Japanese Yen

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Voltage

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Climate

Hakone generally experiences warm, humid summers with July and August seeing the highest temperatures. The region also experiences cold, clearer winters with some snow. Due to the geography of the region, rainfall and cloud cover is significant year round. Spring - between March and May - is a popular time to visit, with less rain, pleasant temperatures and Japan's iconic cherry blossom.

Getting There

London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda International Airport and Narita International Airport with British Airways and Japan Air. 11 hours 40 minutes from London Heathrow to Tokyo.

Hakone can be accessed from by bullet train in around 30 minutes or by road in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. 

Hakone's Hot Springs

Created by nearby Mount Fuji’s volcanic activity, Hakone National Park is characterised by lush forests, shimmering lakes and over a dozen natural hot springs. You can bathe in these fascinating feats of nature while sipping tea, surrounded by dazzling volcanic views. This naturally heated water also sources the baths in many traditional ryokans, offering a more private bathing choice.

Hakone's Hot Springs
Owakudani

The Hakone Ropeway offers an incredible cable car experience, soaring over the bubbling hot springs and sulphurous fumes of the Owakudani volcanic valley. After a scenic ride – on which you may even catch glimpses of Mount Fuji - a short stroll from the station takes you past the fascinating heated pools and steam vents. The area is renowned for its unique black eggs, boiled in the sulphurous waters and said by locals to add seven years to your life span if eaten!

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Japanese Culture

As well as staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan, your escape to Hakone guarantees an immersive and fascinating cultural experience. Located at the foot of Mount Hakone, Hakone Shrine is first recognised from its striking torii gates overlooking beautiful Lake Ashi, that lead through the thick forest to the main building. For a taste of traditional Japanese living, visit Amazake-chaya, a historic thatched teahouse that has been serving authentic amazake and mochi for over 360 years.

Japanese Culture
An Art Lover's Paradise

Hakone Open Air Museum is an incredible collection of 19th and 20th-century sculptures and art installations by renowned artists from Japan and beyond. The Picasso Pavilion features more than 300 of the famed painter’s masterpieces, while a number of Henry Moore’s abstract sculptures are also yours to peruse. Completed in 2017, the Enoura Observatory is just a short drive from Hakone in the coastal district of Odawara, affording panoramic views over the Bay of Sagami. A project from renowned photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, the stunning venue is simultaneously a performance space, gallery, art installation and tea house.

An Art Lover's Paradise

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