After Tokyo, our ceramics tour moved south and west, and we spent a night at the marvelous
ryokan (inn), Gora Kadan, which Joan and I have been going to since 1999. A member of the prestigious Relais and Chateaux group, the still-modern
rokan has elegant architecture, great outdoor baths (some private in or just outside your room) and excellent food.
Some highlights of our
kaiseki dinner:
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Kaiseki dinner at Gora Kadan |
The next morning, after enjoying an early walk in for-the-moment around the stylish inn,
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Views of Gora Kadan |
we enjoyed a beautiful traditional breakfast, generally the best part of a stay at a great
ryokan.
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Principal elements of breakfast at Gora Kadan |
Between the three hot baths I took and the wonderful dinner and breakfast, I felt very close to heaven for fifteen hours or so.
Bobby Jay
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