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Gora Kadan

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2006

Room 405 at the Gora Kadan, in Hakone, Japan, has a watercolor-worthy view of a valley dotted with cherry and pine trees, and an onsen tub big enough for a sumo wrestler. On the desk is a lacquer writing box with paper, dry ink, and a traditional bamboo brush, just in case you feel inspired to pen a haiku....MORE>>

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2005

Gora Kadan, a short taxi ride up the hill from Hakone Ginyu, is a formal ryokan in another class altogether—it's no wonder Nobu Matsuhisa loves staying here. A former summer residence of the imperial clan Kaninnomiya, it has a glass-walled lobby and gallery leading to a series of outdoor baths, lounges, and alcoves where priceless ceramics and scrolls are displayed....MORE>>

– Shane Mitchell Spirited Away

Last updated June 2006