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Gora Kadan
Gora Kadan stands on the grounds of the summer villa of Prince Kan'in Kotohito in Gora, Hakone, a retreat of the imperial family that became a ryokan after the war; it is a member of Relais & Châteaux and was given three MICHELIN Keys in 2024.
A second house, Gora Kadan Fuji, opened facing Mount Fuji in July 2025.
- Ryokans
- 2
- With a hot spring in every room
- 1
What they share
- Every room has its own bath
- Kaiseki dinner
- Shared hot-spring baths, with saunas
- Children of any age are welcome
How to choose
For dinner in your room
Gora Kadan: kaiseki generally served in the room, on the Kan'in villa grounds
For Mount Fuji
Gora Kadan Fuji: 42 suites looking due west at the summit, with sushi and teppanyaki too
2 ryokans
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Q&A
Gora Kadan is the original ryokan in Hakone, on a former imperial villa, with kaiseki usually served in the room. Gora Kadan Fuji opened in 2025 at Subashiri, facing Mount Fuji, with several restaurants on one floor and a heated pool.
At Gora Kadan, small tattoos up to about A4 size are allowed in the public baths, and larger ones go to the private bath. At Gora Kadan Fuji, tattoos must be covered with plasters in the baths and pool.
Yes; neither Gora Kadan nor Gora Kadan Fuji has a minimum age. At both, children over seven must use their own sex's bath.