Gora town

Hakone, Japan

Home to the original Gora Kadan, built on the grounds of the former Imperial Kan'in-no-miya Villa.

Places in Gora town

Kaiseki Restaurant Kadan Serves traditional kaiseki meals with a menu that changes monthly, reflecting seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Gora Kadan villa dining Authentic kaiseki cuisine prepared with strictly selected seasonal ingredients within the former Imperial villa.
Gora Kadan villa lounge A lounge within the former Imperial villa grounds.

Best time to visit: October to November for autumn foliage around Hakone National Park, or December to February for the clearest views of Mount Fuji from Gora Kadan Fuji.
Getting around: Hakone is roughly 85 minutes from Tokyo by train via the Odakyu Romancecar or a private transfer; within Hakone, the Hakone Tozan Railway, cable car, and ropeway connect the town of Gora to Lake Ashi and other onsen villages, with hotel shuttles typically arranged for guests at Gora Kadan and Gora Kadan Fuji.
Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)
Language: Japanese. English signage is common in ryokan and museums.
Timezone: JST (UTC+9)
Current trends: Hakone's luxury ryokan scene has expanded with the debut of Gora Kadan Fuji, the closest high-end hotel to Mount Fuji, joining the original Imperial-villa-grounds Gora Kadan in offering some of Japan's most sought-after private-onsen experiences, while both properties' monthly-changing kaiseki menus continue to anchor Hakone's reputation for seasonal, ingredient-driven Japanese fine dining.

Mount Fuji viewpoint district — Home to Gora Kadan Fuji, the closest high-end hotel to Mount Fuji with unobstructed views.
Hakone National Park — The rural idyll surrounding both Gora Kadan properties, in the shadow of Mount Fuji.