Gora Kansuiro

Here's the proper review for the: Japanese Room with Private Hot Spring Bath, Kasei, 1F In short, extremely expensive (I paid over 1,000 dollars for 2 nights) just because of the lack of care of the room and general appearance of the hotel. However, the property and experience is like no other in the area, and the food is much better than you could get in a Michellin rated restaurant. VIEWS ARE SPECTACULAR. You can't get a better view anywhere else in Gora. The property is huge, the Garden is probably almost as big, and prettier than Gora Park, really special. The outdoor bath is great, however one of the indoors (the one that in the evening is set for Men only) is no good. Needs restoration... it looks too dark, dirty and unsanitary. The room itself is tiny. Pictures available in Expedia makes the room look hube. NO, it is very small, definitely no more than 2 can stay here. Not a bad size for 2 in a ryokan, but is good for everyone to know. I don't mind the old looks of the room. It keeps the old Japanese house style alive and I like that. HOWEVER, the room is not kept well. Spider webs, dust, smashed bugs never cleaned off the walls, dirty/darker of constant use areas on the doors due to lack of cleaning, which could be easily cleaned by the staff, areas on the walls that have been just scratched for too long. The rooms need a VERY GOOD CLEANING, PAINT, and better up keeping, specially for the price they are charging. The hotel also needs some up keeping.

Loved this truly Japanese experience. Bathing, relaxing and the superb food and attentive staff. Truly appreciated staff who were patient with westerners who needed training to the food and slipper custom. Visit for the experience not just a place to sleep for the night while traveling. So happy we had this wonderful experience.

A friend and I spent 2 nights at Gora Kansuiro. It was our first stay at a ryokan and we had no idea what to expect.We had an amazing 8 sleeper comprised of 3 very large rooms and 2 bathrooms both with their own natural water hot baths. The room was traditional Japanese with tatami mats and Japanese sliding doors. It has a view of their awesome gardens. At night the 2 of the rooms are set up with a futon for sleeping. The 3rd room is a living room with a stocked mini-bar and green tea. The furniture was very dated but comfortable. Overall the room was clean, spacious and comfortable. However it is in need of some maintenance. The meals were incredible - what an experience. Dinner is an 8 course meal with all sorts of Japanese specialties - some I have never eaten before but nothing that I was not prepared to try. The preparation and service were superb. The food delicious. Breakfast is very traditional Japanese so be prepared. You are able to side order coffee! The team is very helpful although English is almost zero. We got by with digital translators and hand signals.