Gora Kadan vs Yoshimatsu
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
$$$$
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV
Key experiences
- Bathing in the iconic rockbed private onsen fed by natural hot springs
- Kaiseki dining featuring monthly-changing menus with seasonal Izu ingredients
- Strolling the manicured Japanese gardens on the former imperial grounds
- In-room dining for main building guests (breakfast and dinner)
- Swimming in the warm-water pool set in an orangery-style space
A luxurious ryokan located on the site of a former imperial retreat in Hakone, featuring beautiful gardens, private hot spring baths, and elegant fusion of traditional and modern elements.
Yoshimatsu
Price range
$$$
Amenities
- Yukata robes
- Bath towels and toiletries
- Green tea set
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning and heating
Key experiences
- Soaking in a private open-air bath with views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi
- Savoring beautifully presented seasonal kaiseki cuisine with the freshest local ingredients
- Gazing at Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Ashi from the ryokan's hillside vantage point
- Strolling through the meticulously maintained Japanese gardens
- Experiencing all four public baths, which rotate by gender to ensure variety
Yoshimatsu (Hakone Takuminoyado Yoshimatsu) is a refined sukiya-style ryokan nestled on a hillside near Lake Ashi in Hakone, offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and the lake.
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 Yoshimatsu if…
Yoshimatsu (Hakone Takuminoyado Yoshimatsu) is a refined sukiya-style ryokan nestled on a hillside near Lake Ashi in Hakone, offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and the lake