This was a marvelous Japanese experience. Our host Chikako was amazing. The food is a star in this show. The private onsen for families is something

This was a marvelous Japanese experience. Our host Chikako was amazing. The food is a star in this show. The private onsen for families is something

Great experience

Great experience

All the staff are very nice and professional in their service to us during our stay. They look after every detail in providing food in room dining.

All the staff are very nice and professional in their service to us during our stay. They look after every detail in providing food in room dining.

Highly recommend choosing this hotel. The room service, location and cleanliness are all excellent.

Highly recommend choosing this hotel. The room service, location and cleanliness are all excellent.

This luxurious personalized experience is what I am willing to pay top $$ for. I am an Event Planner with a very high end clientele and this is the type of place I like to stay at..thank you Gora Kada for an amazing experience.

This luxurious personalized experience is what I am willing to pay top $$ for. I am an Event Planner with a very high end clientele and this is the type of place I like to stay at..thank you Gora Kada for an amazing experience.

The staff, grounds, and food were all superb. We booked the Open Air Big Stone Bath room type so we had a private hot springs bath in our onsen. It was amazing to get in whenever we wanted, but it may be unnecessary depending on your budget since their public (hotel guests only) open air baths are so spectacular. Also, if you don’t book a room with a private bath, you can reserve a time slot for a private one on the hotel grounds. The time slots will give you access to a private bath, steam spa and bathroom for 40 minutes. We did this for the experience and it was a beautiful and relaxing private bath with forest vegetation to look at. There is a downside to the Gora Kadan but it is still 5 stars for me. I mention it next because I feel it is worth noting. When I first arrived I heard some traffic noise from vehicles and the mountain railway from our room. I was initially discouraged by this but the experience at the hotel that followed muted my disappointment. If I knew about this beforehand, I may not have booked but that would have been a mistake and an amazing experience missed. You may be able avoid the noise if you book one of their higher end rooms. I’m not sure. Absolutely make sure you book a room with in room meals though. I believe at least one of the annex rooms does not have in room meals. At this price point, I often do not feel like we got our moneys worth from our accommodation but with the Gora Kadan we absolutely did.

The staff, grounds, and food were all superb. We booked the Open Air Big Stone Bath room type so we had a private hot springs bath in our onsen. It was amazing to get in whenever we wanted, but it may be unnecessary depending on your budget since their public (hotel guests only) open air baths are so spectacular. Also, if you don’t book a room with a private bath, you can reserve a time slot for a private one on the hotel grounds. The time slots will give you access to a private bath, steam spa and bathroom for 40 minutes. We did this for the experience and it was a beautiful and relaxing private bath with forest vegetation to look at. There is a downside to the Gora Kadan but it is still 5 stars for me. I mention it next because I feel it is worth noting. When I first arrived I heard some traffic noise from vehicles and the mountain railway from our room. I was initially discouraged by this but the experience at the hotel that followed muted my disappointment. If I knew about this beforehand, I may not have booked but that would have been a mistake and an amazing experience missed. You may be able avoid the noise if you book one of their higher end rooms. I’m not sure. Absolutely make sure you book a room with in room meals though. I believe at least one of the annex rooms does not have in room meals. At this price point, I often do not feel like we got our moneys worth from our accommodation but with the Gora Kadan we absolutely did.

The service at this hotel is superb!

The service at this hotel is superb!

Stayed at Gora Kadan for one night We arrived in Gora from Tokyo mid morning & spent the time until 3pm check in exploring the area, We had a wonderful stay, looked after extremely well by Shuto who also served our evening meal in our room in true Rokyan style Dinner was outstanding, our dietary requirements were so well taken care of, each dish was exquisite Breakfast was also delicious & served in our room by Shuto Our room was spacious, & had an outdoor private onsen, so relaxing to sit in the hot spring water in the peace & private surroundings As other comments there are some improvements or maintenance required in some areas which are looking a little jaded, maybe there is already plans for this We had the best nights sleep at Gora Kadan so far on our trip & a truly great experience

Stayed at Gora Kadan for one night We arrived in Gora from Tokyo mid morning & spent the time until 3pm check in exploring the area, We had a wonderful stay, looked after extremely well by Shuto who also served our evening meal in our room in true Rokyan style Dinner was outstanding, our dietary requirements were so well taken care of, each dish was exquisite Breakfast was also delicious & served in our room by Shuto Our room was spacious, & had an outdoor private onsen, so relaxing to sit in the hot spring water in the peace & private surroundings As other comments there are some improvements or maintenance required in some areas which are looking a little jaded, maybe there is already plans for this We had the best nights sleep at Gora Kadan so far on our trip & a truly great experience

Great staff! Thank you Chikako San for your great hospitality!!

Great staff! Thank you Chikako San for your great hospitality!!

Amazing property, location and service

Amazing property, location and service

Its a beautiful place with an authentic feel and honestly just an experience itself. Staff goes out of their way to serve you, kind and helpful. Food is amazing. Not enough good adjectives to describe, you must live it.

Its a beautiful place with an authentic feel and honestly just an experience itself. Staff goes out of their way to serve you, kind and helpful. Food is amazing. Not enough good adjectives to describe, you must live it.

Quiet, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Staff is excellent.

Quiet, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Staff is excellent.

We loved this place! Best ryokan we've stayed in. Service is excellent, everything is perfect. They truly make you feel special. The food was amazing too. Can't wait to visit again.

We loved this place! Best ryokan we've stayed in. Service is excellent, everything is perfect. They truly make you feel special. The food was amazing too. Can't wait to visit again.

It was calming and luxury experience in the traditional Japanese way. I'm always happy to go back there.

It was calming and luxury experience in the traditional Japanese way. I'm always happy to go back there.

Amazing ryokan, incredible food and beautiful surroundings. I wish I could have stayed for longer!

Amazing ryokan, incredible food and beautiful surroundings. I wish I could have stayed for longer!

Amazing property! Staff is so warm and friendly. I didn’t want to leave. Food also surpassed my snobby expectations especially the Japanese breakfast, wow!

Amazing property! Staff is so warm and friendly. I didn’t want to leave. Food also surpassed my snobby expectations especially the Japanese breakfast, wow!