The room is perfect and the staff are very detailed in service. Definately a five star stay. Food is included and is delicious. The onsen is inviting and peaceful. Beautiful facility.

Everything was immaculate

From start to finish, this ryokan was perfection. Japanese hospitality at its finest. We truly felt relaxed and the breakfast and dinners were 10/10! Highly recommend

Very lucky to have scored a reservation during our holiday stay in Japan. The hotel will organize ride from Gora Station to hotel. Though a short ride it is much appreciated with children and luggage. The private in room open air onsen is such a treat for families. Beautiful amenties - pool, gym and male/female onsens that swap gender in the middle of the night so if you stay longer than one night you can experience a different outdoor onsen view. The adults had a great in room massage. Kaseiki dinner and Japanese style breakfast was one of our best meals we had in Japan. Highly recommend and hope to return.

Our overall experience at Gora Kadan was wonderful and came very close to a perfect 5/5. The cleanliness of the facilities, thoughtfully curated amenities, stunning views, and the warmth and professionalism of the staff reflected a high level of care and intention. It was clear that great thought had gone into nearly every part of the experience. The only reason this fell short of a perfect score was the attention to detail during meal service. While the food itself was outstanding and among the best we had on our trip, both dinner and breakfast lacked sufficient explanation, with breakfast being noticeably worse. We had mentioned that this was our first time experiencing a traditional Japanese meal like this, so we had no prior knowledge going in. Despite this, little time was spent explaining what the dishes were, their significance, or how they were traditionally eaten. Many breakfast items were unfamiliar, leaving us guessing or searching online for clarity. This was disappointing given the care evident elsewhere at Gora Kadan. Learning later that our friends received detailed explanations from their servers made our experience feel subpar by comparison. Had it not been for the stark contrast in service we received compared to our friends, this wouldve been a flawless once in a life time experience. With more consistency with meal service, this exceptional place would easily reach perfection - unfortunately not the case for us.

Gora Kadan was the highlight of my trip to Japan. It is beautifully kept and the service, impeccable. None of the photos do this ryokan justice. The private bath was nothing short of breathtaking as there is stunning view of the mountains. I enjoyed the open air and the indoor baths in both areas- the male and female areas are swapped every day for cleaning and it is worth seeing both as they have different garden views. On top of this, the kaiseki meal was delish as was the breakfast the next morning. It was a bit pricey to stay here, but I would do it all again if I could, it was worth every cent.

今回も最高のおもてなしをありがとうございました。全てが最高でした。

Courteous staff, clean room and good atmosphere

Beautiful property and excellent service! The public onsens are really stunning in the fall.

The room assitant Kenji-san explained everything and made us feel very comfortable. The room was great and the private onsen was perfect for relaxing.

Highly recommend. Best service we’ve ever had

The staff was unbelievable. They made you feel at home from the moment you enter Gora Kadan. The food was amazing and we loved every moment. We will definitely return.

The room was clean, the staff were caring and courteous. The overall facilities were excellent. The pool was

Staff and service was phenomenal. Food was excellent, best breakfast I’ve EVER had! The onsen and in room Kaiseki experience was one of the most unique

We had a wonderful stay at Gora Kadan celebrating our honeymoon. The room was spectacular, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. Overall a wonderful experience!

Amazing and caring staff, breath taking views and out of this world onsen experience

Staffs are very friendly. Amenities are great. Onsen experience is super. Love the citrus shampoo and conditioner.

Thank you to Senki-san for the excellent service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Gora Kadan’s staff and service were beyond exceptional! It was the perfect relaxing retreat after running around Tokyo. The onsens and other on-site facilities were top notch, and the kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast was well thought out and delicious. Would definitely book here again!

Gora Kadan is a unique experience, from the moment we were greeted at reception to the moment of our departure. Our room was beautiful and peaceful. The hotel went out of their way to accommodate our annoying dietary restrictions (one pescatarian and one who doesn’t eat shellfish) - the food was fantastic. We had a shiatsu massage which was amazing. Breakfast was delicious. We were sorry to leave. Hope we’ll be back