Stay · Hakone (Gora)
Gora Kadan 強羅花壇
Hakone's most celebrated luxury ryokan, on the former villa grounds of an imperial prince; three MICHELIN Keys and a Relais & Chateaux member.
HoursFront desk 24 hours; check-in usually from 15:00
PriceTypical room per night: ¥200,000
Getting thereKoen-shimo / Gora Station (Hakone Tozan Railway), about 5 min
Time needed1-2 nights
Best timeYear-round; autumn leaves (Nov) and winter views of Mount Fuji are highlights
Address1300 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
Websitegorakadan.com
About
Built around the 1930s summer villa of Prince Kan'in, Gora Kadan combines a historic wooden main hall with modern wings, about 39 rooms (many with private open-air hot-spring baths), an indoor pool and spa. Dinner is a refined kaiseki course. It is one of only two ryokan in Japan with three MICHELIN Keys; facilities are for staying guests.
Highlights
- 3 MICHELIN Keys (2024-2026)
- Former imperial villa
- Rooms with private open-air onsen
- Kaiseki dining
Tips
- Book months ahead for autumn foliage.
- Combine with the Hakone Open-Air Museum and Gora Park nearby.
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