[A famous inn representing Hakone] A first-class inn where you can feel the Japanese tradition and modern sophistication
by Ko Kawagoe
Jul 13, 2024
| A Japanese Dream Hidden in Time. Gora Kadan | A Japanese Dream Hidden in Time
Nestled in the lush green mountains of Gora, Gora Kadan is like a refined scholar waiting for a kindred spirit to visit. Stepping into this traditional Japanese world is like stepping into an ukiyo-e painting from the Edo period.
Every inch of the inn's architecture is engraved with the dedication of the craftsmen. The wooden structure, paper doors and windows, and warm lights shining through the washi paper create a hazy glow that seems to gently wrap the years. Entering the guest room, the rustic fragrance of tatami mats and the elegant texture of shoji doors, accompanied by the wind blowing the leaves outside the window, instantly dispel the hustle and bustle of the city.
Cuisine is Gora Kadan's heartfelt poetry. Breakfast includes fresh fish, rice, and pickles, awakening the taste buds with simplicity; dinner is a feast of deliciousness, with kaiseki cuisine following the rhythm of the seasons. Seasonal ingredients are transformed into delicacies by the chef's skillful hands, from exquisite appetizers to fragrant grilled dishes and heartwarming soups, each bite is a fusion of nature and craftsmanship.
Here, you can stroll through the garden in a yukata, enjoying cherry blossoms and maple leaves; you can bathe in the hot spring, letting the mineral-rich warm water wash away the mundane; you can also enjoy tea and listen to music in the Japanese-style room, quietly contemplating the mysterious beauty of Japanese aesthetics. Gora Kadan is not just a place to stay, but a journey of spiritual return, waiting for you to experience.
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