Name: Gora Kadan
Address: GORA, 1300, Hakone, JP

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Art

Magical and exquisite. We’ve stayed in several places throughout Japan, but if you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience, this is it. From the moment you arrive, you’re transported back in time, immersed in the beauty and traditions of historic Japan. The onsen experience is exceptional, the setting is breathtaking, and every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an authentic and memorable stay. If you want more than just a hotel—if you want an experience you’ll remember long after your trip—this place is simply extraordinary.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Joel

We had an exceptional stay at Gora Kadan. From the moment we arrived, every member of the staff was warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful, making us feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay.

Our room attendant was outstanding, thoughtful, professional, and always one step ahead in anticipating our needs. The kaiseki meals were beautifully presented, meticulously prepared, and absolutely delicious. Every course felt like a work of art.

The room was immaculate, spacious, and exceptionally comfortable, providing the perfect place to relax. The onsen was peaceful, impeccably maintained, and one of the highlights of our visit.

Gora Kadan embodies the highest level of Japanese hospitality. Every detail was carefully considered, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We left feeling refreshed, well cared for, and already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Adrienne

We heard so much about this property and were overwhelmed by it's beauty, tranquility and overall experience. We dined in our kimonos in our room with lovely service and food. My daughter had a massage and I had a facial while we were there and they were outstanding. It's very close to be transported to the volcanic valley which was an extra treat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Nora

Our stay at Gora Kadan was the highlight of our trip! The staff were so kind and accommodating and the room was beautiful. We plan to come back on our next trip to Japan!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Samantha

We had a wonderful stay at Gora Kadan. It was the highlight of our Japan trip. The experience from start to finish was perfect, check in, dinner, breakfast all with impeccable service. Our room was quiet with plenty of space to relax. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Nicole

Lovely relaxing stay after four days in bustling Tokyo. Dinner and breakfast were amazing. Our room attendant was gracious and helpful. Private onsen was magical.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Daniel

The property and experience were extraordinary!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Pedram

It is an exceptional property. Our assigned room assistant was very helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable. We loved our stay

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Nelson

An excellent experience from start to finish. Everything was wonderful, and we look forward to returning on our next trip to Tokyo.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Sumi

We had an AMAZING experience. The hotel was very luxurious and very peaceful. The service was incredible, the food was artfully prepared and very delicious, and the Onsen and in room amenities were relaxing. I can’t wait to come back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Ravindra

Great place for relaxation. Cordial staff, great food and serene atmosphere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Rush

Amazing hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Michal

I had a wonderful stay. The staff were amazing so kind and helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Vivian

This was the most memorable part of our Japan trip. The best food we've had on this vacation. The room, view, service, amenities were so nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Vitoria

Tudo maravilhoso! Atendimento excelente, comida e staff prestativo

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Incredible traditional hotel. Highly attentive staff and relaxing onsen

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

SHANNON

Amazing !!! Favorite hotel ever!!!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Tatiana

A fantastic stay overall at Gora Kadan. Our room was impeccable with a lovely balcony that featured a small Japanese garden. The room assistant was attentive and helpful. The kaiseki meals were presented in lovely dishes with sophisticated design, were tasty and quite elaborate, each meal was truly a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Each meal was a true feast for the senses and the taste buds. The onsen was just the perfect size. We are already planning our next trip to Gora Kadan with more family members. There is so much to do in Gora and beyond, especially around lake Ashinoko.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

CHARLES

Get ready to be pampered.

Lovely people that run this place , every one of them

Amazing grounds and facilities, focused on relaxation and access to hot water from the springs

The food is not very western friendly, but you’re in Japan

One annoying thing is they were painting the deck while we were there, but I guess they gotta do it sometime

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Katherine

This is the most incredible hotel stay we’ve ever had. The staff are incredibly thoughtful

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Jessica

Very comfortable

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Diego

This stay was on the more expensive side but overall worthy every penny!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Mia

This property was beyond amazing. The pictures online do not do it justice. It is just gorgeous and the attention to detail immaculate. The service was top notch, the dinner they serve in your own room was wonderful, and the public and private onsens were so peaceful and serene. We will definitely be coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Benafsha

Staff and service is incredible, onsens are serene and wonderful, food is plentiful and outstanding. A fabulous place to unwind.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

JANET

Amazing. Great Customer Service. Had a great time, was able to relax and I enjoyed my time here.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Christopher

The view from our room was stunning and location is very convenient. We loved the japanese style room. We had the Kadan Suite with balcony (or so I thought). Based on the photos on the website, this is what we had. A bit confusing because we still had to have our Kaiseki meal in the restaurant. The website indicates only Annex Senshin and Meigetsu are served in the restaurant, but we were told ours was as well. Additionally, their facilities guide needs to be updated on their website. Club AI apparently does not exist anymore.

The staff that greeted us upon arrival were friendly, but she only spoke and looked at my partner the entire time when explaining the facilities. Despite booking the room myself, I felt ignored and excluded. Even when asking a question, I was dismissed quickly. I found it odd. They also take quite some time to respond on expedia prior to arrival, but I am not sure if that is an app problem.

The food was delicious. The server we had the first night was amazing. She explained each dish without looking at the menu and her service was consistent. She was very attentive. The other servers were just OK. They didn't explain the dishes as well and sometimes had to look at the menu. The inconsistencies were visible despite the food being delicious.

Overall for the price, I would expect a higher level of service or at least a consistent one. For our next trip to Hakone, we will be trying another place.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Lorenzo

Great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

David

An amazing place only surpassed by its amazing staff. We loved everything about Gora Kadan--from the friendly and organized communications ahead of the stay to the clean to the well-cared for room and the wonderful food. Special thanks to bringing creativity and flair to providing a vegetarian kaiseki. It's worth staying here at lease once.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Maria

Amenities and staff were amazing! Honestly, this was our best experience in Japan.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Jeffrey

The room is perfect and the staff are very detailed in service. Definately a five star stay. Food is included and is delicious. The onsen is inviting and peaceful. Beautiful facility.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Cassie

Everything was immaculate

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Hui

From start to finish, this ryokan was perfection. Japanese hospitality at its finest. We truly felt relaxed and the breakfast and dinners were 10/10! Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Hubert

Very lucky to have scored a reservation during our holiday stay in Japan. The hotel will organize ride from Gora Station to hotel. Though a short ride it is much appreciated with children and luggage. The private in room open air onsen is such a treat for families. Beautiful amenties - pool, gym and male/female onsens that swap gender in the middle of the night so if you stay longer than one night you can experience a different outdoor onsen view. The adults had a great in room massage. Kaseiki dinner and Japanese style breakfast was one of our best meals we had in Japan. Highly recommend and hope to return.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Preme

Our overall experience at Gora Kadan was wonderful and came very close to a perfect 5/5. The cleanliness of the facilities, thoughtfully curated amenities, stunning views, and the warmth and professionalism of the staff reflected a high level of care and intention. It was clear that great thought had gone into nearly every part of the experience. The only reason this fell short of a perfect score was the attention to detail during meal service. While the food itself was outstanding and among the best we had on our trip, both dinner and breakfast lacked sufficient explanation, with breakfast being noticeably worse. We had mentioned that this was our first time experiencing a traditional Japanese meal like this, so we had no prior knowledge going in.
Despite this, little time was spent explaining what the dishes were, their significance, or how they were traditionally eaten. Many breakfast items were unfamiliar, leaving us guessing or searching online for clarity. This was disappointing given the care evident elsewhere at Gora Kadan. Learning later that our friends received detailed explanations from their servers made our experience feel subpar by comparison. Had it not been for the stark contrast in service we received compared to our friends, this wouldve been a flawless once in a life time experience. With more consistency with meal service, this exceptional place would easily reach perfection - unfortunately not the case for us.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Ngoc

Gora Kadan was the highlight of my trip to Japan. It is beautifully kept and the service, impeccable. None of the photos do this ryokan justice. The private bath was nothing short of breathtaking as there is stunning view of the mountains. I enjoyed the open air and the indoor baths in both areas- the male and female areas are swapped every day for cleaning and it is worth seeing both as they have different garden views.
On top of this, the kaiseki meal was delish as was the breakfast the next morning. It was a bit pricey to stay here, but I would do it all again if I could, it was worth every cent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

toshiro

今回も最高のおもてなしをありがとうございました。全てが最高でした。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Chong

Courteous staff, clean room and good atmosphere

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Aditi

Beautiful property and excellent service! The public onsens are really stunning in the fall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Calin

The room assitant Kenji-san explained everything and made us feel very comfortable. The room was great and the private onsen was perfect for relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Michael

Highly recommend. Best service we’ve ever had

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

John

The staff was unbelievable. They made you feel at home from the moment you enter Gora Kadan. The food was amazing and we loved every moment. We will definitely return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Kenji

The room was clean, the staff were caring and courteous. The overall facilities were excellent. The pool was

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Raymond

Staff and service was phenomenal. Food was excellent, best breakfast I’ve EVER had! The onsen and in room Kaiseki experience was one of the most unique

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Rory

We had a wonderful stay at Gora Kadan celebrating our honeymoon. The room was spectacular, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Overall a wonderful experience!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Jose V

Amazing and caring staff, breath taking views and out of this world onsen experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Mai

Staffs are very friendly. Amenities are great. Onsen experience is super. Love the citrus shampoo and conditioner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Edmund

Thank you to Senki-san for the excellent service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Abigail

Gora Kadan’s staff and service were beyond exceptional! It was the perfect relaxing retreat after running around Tokyo. The onsens and other on-site facilities were top notch, and the kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast was well thought out and delicious.

Would definitely book here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

dana

Gora Kadan is a unique experience, from the moment we were greeted at reception to the moment of our departure. Our room was beautiful and peaceful. The hotel went out of their way to accommodate our annoying dietary restrictions (one pescatarian and one who doesn’t eat shellfish) - the food was fantastic. We had a shiatsu massage which was amazing. Breakfast was delicious. We were sorry to leave. Hope we’ll be back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Martin

We stayed at Gora Kadan and were deeply moved by the extraordinary kindness and support we received from the staff during a sudden medical emergency. Not only was the team quick to respond and incredibly caring, but one of the staff members even accompanied us in the ambulance and stayed by our side at the hospital to help us communicate with the doctors and medical staff.
At the same time, the manager personally drove our children to the hospital so we could all be together as a family during this stressful moment. This thoughtful gesture went far beyond anything we could have expected and speaks volumes about the level of dedication and genuine kindness that defines Gora Kadan.
We will never forget the care and support we received. Our heartfelt thanks to Pola, the manager, and the entire team for being by our side when we needed it most.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Kathy

Beautiful property with lovely attentive staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Sean

Gora Kadan was easily one of the nicest properties I’ve ever stayed at in my life. Everything was absolutely immaculate. The onsen was stunning and the kaiseki dinner was an experience to remember. In my view very much worth the money to experience this property.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Ajay

A disappointing experience overall - slow check in, facilities need to be update, preferences provided in advance were not followed, room was warm and could not be cooled below 74F, staff was very friendly but not very knowledgeable, train tracks near property were surprisingly loud, etc. Not worth the price.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Hsin-Ming

Amazing onsen

Yes, that water quality is top notch

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Ivan

Great place in Hakone (2 hours drive from Tokyo)

We had 2 rooms for us - enjoyed the night in Gora Kadan Onsen (Spa) on the way from Kyoto to Tokyo.
We had full board = dinner + breakfast and, while not at all low cost, it was one of the most memorable stays one can have with great food and very traditional Japan onsen atmosphere

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2025

Michele

Hakone stay

The hotel is tired. There was no early check in and really nothing much to do at the hotel while we waited for our room. The rooms are nice in size and very clean and service was amazing. Food was ok and there was just a smell like wet cat food that we couldn’t shake. It was our last stop in a 14 day journey and we were hoping for more with the price tag is all.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Daniel

There’s no doubt this is an excellent hotel. But the question is whether it’s excellent enough to justify its price. Not quite was our conclusion.

Service was absolutely sensational and the overall feel of the hotel is absolutely wonderful as an authentic Ryokan experience. But there is just a bit of wear and tear in the rooms and the onsen area isn’t all that impressive for a hotel of this caliber. Little things like a broken espresso machine (meaning none available in the hotel)

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

marian jeanette

We were gifted a night at Gora Kadan for our honeymoon, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the breathtaking views and serene traditional gardens to the soothing onsen and stone baths, every detail felt magical. Delicious food and the hospitality was unforgettable—the staff came out to wave goodbye as we drove away, and I actually shed a tear leaving such a special place. While the property could use a light refresh, its timeless charm and deep sense of tradition made it one of the most memorable experiences of my life. If I ever return to Japan, I will absolutely make it a point to stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Anthony

Excellent service

Staff was friendly, polite, responsive, helpful and facility was clean with many relaxing facilities.

Onsens were beautiful and in the nature.

Food was excellent
I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to experience something different, unique and peaceful.

I will come back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Caleb

The service is next-level. The food is fantastic. The facilities are superb. The vibes are immaculate. This being a 5-star review is a disservice, it deserves 7 stars. Truly amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Aryam

Amazing staff, environment, facilities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Rochelle

Very surprised that there were areas that were not clean - nor appeared as though any attention had been paid to in a long time. The setting was beautiful and the lobby magnificent. Correspondence was excellent. Spa services extremely disappointing. Menu wasn't great.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Dan

Great spot. Need to do at least two nights

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Man Kei

Lovely staff and wonderfully calming property. Appreciate that it retained it's historical charm and interesting to see the Japanese and western/colonial influence. Private transportation was also provided for any short treks. Very thoughtful.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Chin Chung Gabriel

We had an exceptional stay at Gora Kadan, our host Akiko was very detail and helpful. Thank you so much for the great service and stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Deborah

Just perfect. The entire experience of staying at this traditional Japanese ryokan was just amazing. The gorgeous multi-course kaiseki meals served in your room were stunning and delicious. Japanese hospitality is second to none. The grounds are lush and the amenities clean and peaceful. We had an onsen in our room which was so relaxing. Pricy but life is about experiences, and this one was divine.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Great but expensive stay

Great place but it comes at even greater cost

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Felipe

Best hotel in our honeymoon! The staff was amazing and as an architect i love the hotel!

We will be back for sure! 6 stars experience!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Paul

hakone ryokan

lovely staff and premises. food was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Jillian

The hotel is beautiful and the staff were lovely. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Alejandro

Excelente todo el hotel muy recomendable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

John

A great place to escape to and enjoy some luxury and relaxation in the mountains. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The Kaiseki dining was outstanding. Definitely a place to return to.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2025

Namrita

Would not recommend this stay!

Let me start by saying that the service and staff were impeccable, and the food was traditional and delicious. But the other parts of our stay did not feel luxurious or comfortable. We stayed in a standard Japanese room A with tatami beds. The room had a funky musty odor and overheated at night. We finally had to cool it down by opening the door, but only to hear trains go by. The room had an air purifier in it which should’ve been a signal of the sewage like smell which may have been emanating from the drain pipe outside or the bathroom. Eventually, I used earplugs and sprayed perfume around me to be able to sleep. The pillows are bulky and hard which may be traditional and unfortunately I didn’t think to ask if they had a different type of pillow till late at night. The room does not have much of an outdoor space, and no view of Japanese gardens as I had imagined might be. Other room types may have nicer backyard and outdoor tub, but definitely not this one. In fact, the entire property does not have a garden to walk around or much of an outdoor space to lounge in. Private onsen has to be booked in advance as well as the dated looking swimming pool. Our meals were in banquet hall looking space that also lacked charm (maybe they put us there because we had kids with us). Overall, our stay did not meet expectations at the price point we paid and unfortunately I will not be recommending this stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Emre

The property is designed with a lot of thought. However the room we stayed was very dated with paint peeling off and damaged furniture. Not sure I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Theo

Excellent ryokan experience. True taste if Japan

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Lillian

Quiet 、comfortable 、excellent service

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2025

Delphine

Gora Kadan

While the hotel was probably beautiful at some point, it is in dire need of updating. It looks like it wasn’t renovated since the 50s. The odor in the room was unbearable, we couldn’t sleep as it was so intense... There were train tracks right next to our room, with A LOT of traffic - which also didn’t help with the sleeping.
The communication of the front desk was poor, to say the least. I emailed them 3 times to discuss our late arrival, and therefore that we wouldn’t have dinner there - I never heard back, and they charged me for a dinner I didn’t 2. I also told them that we would be two guests instead of 3, but they claimed that they had to hear from Hotels.com to refund me the difference, which they never did. Bottom line: no good!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Doug

Gorgeous property, attentive staff and a wonderful experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

tony

The best hotel in Gora and best service。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Trang

Fantabulous. Amazing. Nene was a wonderful hostess. Staff was very friendly. Amenities top notch. Food was delicious. Will definitely come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Isabelle

This was a once in a lifetime great stay. The property is amazing and the facilities are also incredible. Absolute serenity and very attentive staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Ali

Amazing, relaxing, first class service!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Emil

Amazing experience and very friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Amanda

The best hotel I have ever stayed in. I was blown away

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Jintana

Kasumi was our room attendant while staying at Gora Kadan. She was very attentive and kind, and explained everything clearly during our Kaiseki meal. You can feel the care and attention that is put into the meal. We had the most amazing experience and felt very well taken care even after our stay. I wish I never left!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

taewook

Traditional property layout and top grade attitude of all staffs .
Very impressed.
Thank you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Yifan

Gorgeous ryokan, very well appointed gym, pool, gorgeous onsens. Above and beyond service and excellent kaiseki dinner and breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Kieren

Can't fault it at all, we had the private outdoor onsen in our room and it was beautiful. Out room host was amazing and even gave us a little photo gift.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Susan

Perfect way to relax after long climb up Mt Fugi!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Ibrahim

Wonderful staffs!! Beautiful property. Great location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Antonio

The place is super pretty and peaceful. A great experience and a magnificent way to end our Japan trip. Pricey but worth it

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

SHARI

Was a unique experience but they didn’t respond to my food requirements and our dinner was negatively impacted. The woman who helped us didn’t speak any English and wasn’t very nice. I’m a hotel owner and I rarely write negative reviews.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Ana

This was a marvelous Japanese experience. Our host Chikako was amazing. The food is a star in this show. The private onsen for families is something

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2024

Kyung Soon

Great experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Chun Tung David

Excellent service

All the staff are very nice and professional in their service to us during our stay. They look after every detail in providing food in room dining.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

FANGPING

Excellent hotel

Highly recommend choosing this hotel.
The room service, location and cleanliness are all excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2024

Jasmine

This luxurious personalized experience is what I am willing to pay top $$ for. I am an Event Planner with a very high end clientele and this is the type of place I like to stay at..thank you Gora Kada for an amazing experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Bruno

An incredible and extremely relaxing Ryokan

The staff, grounds, and food were all superb.

We booked the Open Air Big Stone Bath room type so we had a private hot springs bath in our onsen. It was amazing to get in whenever we wanted, but it may be unnecessary depending on your budget since their public (hotel guests only) open air baths are so spectacular. Also, if you don’t book a room with a private bath, you can reserve a time slot for a private one on the hotel grounds. The time slots will give you access to a private bath, steam spa and bathroom for 40 minutes. We did this for the experience and it was a beautiful and relaxing private bath with forest vegetation to look at.

There is a downside to the Gora Kadan but it is still 5 stars for me. I mention it next because I feel it is worth noting. When I first arrived I heard some traffic noise from vehicles and the mountain railway from our room. I was initially discouraged by this but the experience at the hotel that followed muted my disappointment. If I knew about this beforehand, I may not have booked but that would have been a mistake and an amazing experience missed. You may be able avoid the noise if you book one of their higher end rooms. I’m not sure. Absolutely make sure you book a room with in room meals though. I believe at least one of the annex rooms does not have in room meals.

At this price point, I often do not feel like we got our moneys worth from our accommodation but with the Gora Kadan we absolutely did.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

jiuli

The service at this hotel is superb!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Diane

Stayed at Gora Kadan for one night
We arrived in Gora from Tokyo mid morning & spent the time until 3pm check in exploring the area,
We had a wonderful stay, looked after extremely well by Shuto who also served our evening meal in our room in true Rokyan style
Dinner was outstanding, our dietary requirements were so well taken care of, each dish was exquisite
Breakfast was also delicious & served in our room by Shuto
Our room was spacious, & had an outdoor private onsen, so relaxing to sit in the hot spring water in the peace & private surroundings
As other comments there are some improvements or maintenance required in some areas which are looking a little jaded, maybe there is already plans for this
We had the best nights sleep at Gora Kadan so far on our trip & a truly great experience

Leisure Partner