The gentle swoosh of a sliding wall made of rice paper. The fragrance of flower incense. The taste of traditional Kaiseki cuisine. The touch of silk... A stay in Gôra Kadan, a former holiday retreat for the imperial family in the National Park Hakone, Kanin-no-miya, is an invitation to bring your five senses to life by submerging yourself in Japan’s most ancient way of life. In these calm and pleasurable settings, located in an area of springs heated by volcanic sources, you may move from your suite with its minimalist design, to a swimming pool or spa and beauty care experts while wearing a Yukata cotton kimono. Your stay could be summarized in three letters: zen.