My very first ryokan experience was at Gora Kadan, and it changed my experience and expectations of Japan forever. Gora Kadan is located in a small town of Gora in Hakone, which is over an hour and a half by train from Tokyo. It is the former retreat of the Imperial Family, Kanin-no-miya, and repurposed and remodeled into a ryokan in 1989, blending elements of both old and new, and East and West. We have stayed two times on separate occasions, and it is a gorgeous and serene place that allows you to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Continue reading “Tabemono in Ryokan – Gora Kadan in Hakone”
Tabemono in Ryokan – Gora Kadan in Hakone
