Natural Hot Spring and Kaiseki Cuisine HAKONE GORA BYAKUDAN

Natural Hot Spring and Kaiseki Cuisine HAKONE GORA BYAKUDAN is a luxury hot spring inn nestled in the rich forests of Gora in Hakone. Byakudan, the last word of the inn’s name, means sandalwood. The interior is filled with this gently wafting and elegant fragrance, tenderly embracing each guest in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Within its roughly 12,200-square-meter grounds, the inn offers 16 guest rooms, including serene Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western-style rooms. Each is furnished with a large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water and a spacious viewing deck, with different views depending on vantage point: garden trees as they change through the seasons, the outer rims of the distant calderas of Mt. Hakone, and steam rising from the on-site hot spring tower.

The hot spring water is drawn from the inn’s private source, 480 meters below ground. It carries a faint golden tint, which is unique among the Gora hot springs, along with a rich concentration of minerals and a naturally high temperature of 80 to 90 degrees Celsius. To temper this heat, it is mixed with groundwater before being supplied to the open-air baths in each guest room, as well as to the large public bath. The mildly alkaline sodium chloride spring water is known for cleansing the skin of excess impurities, leaving it smooth and silky.

For dinner, you can savor traditional multi-course cuisine made with local ingredients and seafood from Sagami Bay, Hakone-Izu, and other sources, as well as the finest seasonal produce from across Japan that is at the height of its flavor. Meals feature dashi stock made with natural spring water drawn from beneath the inn, enhancing the flavor of course dishes, each of which is designed with meticulous care and devotion. A curated selection of smooth-tasting sake, Japanese wines, champagne, and other beverages is also available to enjoy alongside your meal and enhance the culinary experience.

Breakfast features seasonal side dishes designed to complement the freshness of the morning. These are accompanied by miso soup, dried fish, homemade pickles, and fluffy dashi omelets—all served with rice freshly cooked in a clay pot. Both dinner and breakfast are served in a cozy dining area, allowing you to relax and enjoy your meals at your own pace—a thoughtful consideration. The inn makes every effort to accommodate vegetarian guests, those who avoid gluten, or have other dietary restrictions, including allergies. Please notify the inn at least one week prior to your stay with such requests.

Enveloped in the soothing fragrance of sandalwood, BYAKUDAN offers a relaxing stay of renowned hot springs, delicious cuisine, and heartfelt hospitality. It is a highly recommended destination for a memorable trip and leisurely stay. The inn offers a shuttle service to and from Kowakidani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. If you wish to use this service, be sure to inform the inn when making your reservation.

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