Gora Kadan vs Suiun
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
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV
Key experiences
- Bathing in the iconic rockbed private onsen fed by natural hot springs
- Kaiseki dining featuring monthly-changing menus with seasonal Izu ingredients
- Strolling the manicured Japanese gardens on the former imperial grounds
- In-room dining for main building guests (breakfast and dinner)
- Swimming in the warm-water pool set in an orangery-style space
A luxurious ryokan located on the site of a former imperial retreat in Hakone, featuring beautiful gardens, private hot spring baths, and elegant fusion of traditional and modern elements.
Suiun
Price range
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata robes
- Bath towels and hand towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Hair dryer
Key experiences
- Soaking in your private cypress open-air bath surrounded by the sounds of nature
- Savoring seasonal kaiseki cuisine served in the privacy of your room
- Indulging in spa treatments at Baraka Spa using aromatic Japanese plant oils
- Enjoying late-night ramen in the lounge — a beloved after-onsen ritual
- Walking barefoot on tatami in the lobby to feel the warmth of traditional flooring
Setsugetsuka Bettei Suiun is an elegant 43-room ryokan in Hakone's prestigious Gora district, where every guest room features a private open-air Japanese cypress onsen bath.
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 Suiun if…
Setsugetsuka Bettei Suiun is an elegant 43-room ryokan in Hakone's prestigious Gora district, where every guest room features a private open-air Japanese cypress onsen bath