Hakone, Japan


Gôra Kadan is a former Imperial Family retreat in the heart of Hakone National Park, operated as a Relais & Châteaux member property. The hotel offers 41 rooms, suites, and villas with minimalist Japanese design, natural hot springs, and traditional Kaiseki dining. Located 90 minutes from Tokyo, it provides an immersive experience in Japanese hospitality and wellness traditions.
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Gôra Kadan is situated in the heart of Hakone National Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The area is renowned for its natural hot springs heated by volcanic rocks. The hotel is 90 minutes from Tokyo. Nearby activities include an 18-hole golf course, hiking, fishing, and museums within the region.
The property comprises 41 rooms, suites, and villas designed in a minimalist style with traditional Japanese elements. Rooms feature futons and sliding walls made of rice paper. Accommodation types range from Standard Rooms to specialty suites with open-air big stone baths, Kadan suites with Jacuzzi features or balconies, and larger bettei suites and villa options. Rooms vary in size and bed configuration to accommodate different group sizes.
The hotel serves traditional Kaiseki cuisine. Half-board packages are available for guests.
Gôra Kadan features a spa in the gardens, a heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and beauty center. The property offers private onsen access, allowing guests to experience the natural thermal waters characteristic of the region. Additional amenities include parking with valet service.
The hotel welcomes children and offers a kids menu, making it suitable for family stays. Its spa, wellness facilities, and cultural setting appeal to guests seeking relaxation and immersion in Japanese traditions. The location within Hakone National Park and proximity to outdoor activities such as hiking and an 18-hole golf course attract those combining leisure with recreation.
Editorial verification: Gôra Kadan is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Gôra Kadan is located in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, in the heart of Hakone National Park, approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo.
Gôra Kadan is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels and restaurants worldwide.
The hotel has 41 rooms, suites, and villas with varying sizes and configurations.
Gôra Kadan serves traditional Kaiseki cuisine. Half-board packages are available.
Facilities include a spa, heated indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, beauty center, private onsen, and parking with valet service.
Yes, the hotel welcomes children and offers a kids menu.
The area offers hiking, fishing, museums, and an 18-hole golf course nearby. The hotel's location within Hakone National Park provides access to natural attractions.
Gôra Kadan is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Gôra Kadan is in Hakone, Japan. Address: 木賀, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
| Location | Hakone, Japan |
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| Address | 木賀, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Ashigarashimo County luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/gora-kadan/
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