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Hakone, Kanagawa
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
Hakone, Kanto
Price range
$$$$
Mildly alkaline sodium bicarbonate spring
Amenities
- Yukata and loungewear
- Full bathroom amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Flat-screen TV
Key experiences
- Bathing in the iconic rockbed private onsen fed by natural hot springs
- Kaiseki dining featuring monthly-changing menus with seasonal Izu ingredients
- Strolling the manicured Japanese gardens on the former imperial grounds
- In-room dining for main building guests (breakfast and dinner)
- Swimming in the warm-water pool set in an orangery-style space
A luxurious ryokan located on the site of a former imperial retreat in Hakone, featuring beautiful gardens, private hot spring baths, and elegant fusion of traditional and modern elements.
Yoshimatsu
Hakone, Kanto
Price range
$$$
Sulfur spring (calcium sulfate-rich, naturally therapeutic)
4-star ryokan
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
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…
You prefer an alternative style in Hakone, Kanagawa.