Gora Kadan is a former imperial retreat that’s been sensitively reworked into a ryokan. Rooms feature tatami flooring, low-slung furniture and often come with private onsen baths. Service is attentive and the atmosphere feels calm without being overly formal. Dinner follows a kaiseki tasting menu focused on seasonality, fresh ingredients and a range of cooking methods. Be mindful of ryokan etiquette of removing shoes, wear the provided yukata (gowns) and familiarise yourself with onsen customs when bathing.


