2026 editionNo. 63
Gora Kadan
Hakone, Japan
Why Gora Kadan is one of The World's Best 100 Resorts 2026.
Gora Kadan brings imperial history, modernist Japanese design and restorative onsen bathing together in Hakone. The former royal-villa setting gives the ryokan rare architectural presence, while kaiseki, seasonal ritual and exacting service retain the intimacy of a traditional inn. The luxury is culturally specific and utterly assured.
The essentials.
- Destination
- Hakone, Japan
- Property
- Imperial-family onsen ryokan
- Operator
- Gora Kadan
- Opened
- 1948
Address1300 Gora, Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, 250-0408, JapanOpen map ↗
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 63
- Resort type
- Imperial-family onsen ryokan
- Destination
- Hakone
- Country or region
- Japan
- Management in 2026
- Gora Kadan
- Opening year
- 1948