Gora Kadan vs Hakone Gora Byakudan
Two ryokans in Hakone, Kanagawa, compared side by side — price, onsen, dining, and atmosphere. Find the right fit for your trip.
Gora Kadan
Price range
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV
Key experiences
- Bathing in the iconic rockbed private onsen fed by natural hot springs
- Kaiseki dining featuring monthly-changing menus with seasonal Izu ingredients
- Strolling the manicured Japanese gardens on the former imperial grounds
- In-room dining for main building guests (breakfast and dinner)
- Swimming in the warm-water pool set in an orangery-style space
A luxurious ryokan located on the site of a former imperial retreat in Hakone, featuring beautiful gardens, private hot spring baths, and elegant fusion of traditional and modern elements.
Hakone Gora Byakudan
Price range
$$$
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Bathrobes
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
Key experiences
- Private open-air bathing in golden mineral water surrounded by forest
- Kaiseki dinner featuring Sagami Bay seafood and Hakone mountain produce
- Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among 12,000 sqm of deciduous trees
- Earthenware pot rice at breakfast cooked in traditional style
- Large communal indoor baths with Izu stone decoration
Nestled in the serene deciduous forests of Hakone, **Hakone Gora Byakudan** is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Japan's natural beauty and cultural heritage. This boutique ryokan is perfect for travelers seeking an intimate connection with nature, whether it's a couple celebrating a special moment amidst the breathtaking vistas or a solo traveler seeking solitude in the hot springs. A signature experience here is savoring a traditional kaiseki dinner while surrounded by the soothing scent of sandalwood, followed by a morning spent soaking in the private onsen as the misty forest awakens around you—a truly immersive way to experience the authentic tranquility of Japan.
Which should you choose?
Choose Gora Kadan if…
A luxurious ryokan located on the site of a former imperial retreat in Hakone, featuring beautiful gardens, private hot spring baths, and elegant fusion of traditional and modern elements
Choose Hakone Gora Byakudan if…
Nestled in the serene deciduous forests of Hakone, **Hakone Gora Byakudan** is a tranquil haven that embodies the essence of Japan's natural beauty and cultural heritage