A quiet hot spring inn in Hakone GoraLaforet Hakone Gora Yunosu AyakanAnd so, I wake up in the morning to the soft light streaming in through the window.
Enjoy a blissful morning bath in your room's open-air bath, feeling the pleasant breeze.
New buildingAyakanFrom there, we head to the dining room "Shunsai Kura" on the 1st floor of the main building for breakfast.
Breakfast is available at any time between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Breakfast on a trip is the first dish that allows you to savor the richness of the land.
At "Shunsai Kura," you can enjoy a buffet-style breakfast featuring a variety of Japanese and Western dishes.
A buffet featuring plenty of local flavors and healthy "Japanese-style" dishes.
The star of the show is "Kamado-cooked rice," made with premium rice from Kanagawa Prefecture, cooked to perfection with pure natural water from Hakone.
Adding to the ambiance are dishes based on a "body-friendly Japanese taste."
Obanzai dishes made with local ingredients.
A wide variety of "rice accompaniments" are lined up, such as Nanko plums, bamboo shoots simmered in Tosa style, and simmered cod roe.
With so many dishes, you'll find yourself wanting seconds of rice.
Each dish, though simple, is meticulously prepared, reflecting the chef's passion.
Natto, roasted seaweed,
It won the gold prize at the "GOOD EGG AWARDS 2023".
Hot spring eggs made with "Fuku ga Kita," a brand of free-range eggs from the foot of Mt. Fuji.
They also have miso soup made with "Iichi Miso," a brand of miso from Odawara that has been made unchanged since 1850.
Miso that has been carefully aged in wooden barrels develops a mellow richness and a gentle flavor.
Prepare some porridge as well.
Hakone's handmade tofu is topped with ingredients such as yam, ginger, green onions, and tempura batter bits.
Tea udon noodles, similar to Wanko Soba.
This hearty soup, packed with vegetables and meat, is incredibly popular!
Thick omelet, teriyaki yellowtail, simmered rockfish, satsuma-age (fried fish cake), thick fried tofu,
Meat and potato stew, chicken breast with salt koji dressing, sardines simmered in sweet syrup with pickled plums, whitebait, fish cake, and blanched vegetables.
The side dishes that can be included in a Western-style plate are:
Soft-scrambled eggs, hearty fried chicken, and french fries,
Bacon, ratatouille, sausage, etc.
The bread selection consists of three types: croissants, baguettes, and round rolls.
Reheat it in your Aladdin toaster to your desired level of doneness, then serve it hot with butter or jam.
For a post-meal treat, try some hot spring steamed buns.
The salad bar is also well-stocked, with crisp "Fuji lettuce" and
Fruit tomatoes whose sweetness is brought out by the temperature difference at the foot of Mt. Fuji,
Broccoli and potato salad,
They also have a wide variety of toppings and dressings, such as seaweed, mixed beans, onion slices, and tuna.
A luxurious accompaniment of alfonsino carpaccio and salmon!
My favorite fruits to go with my yogurt include pineapple, melon, oranges, and of course, my beloved lychee!
The drinks include apple and orange juice, milk, coffee, and tea bags.
I usually eat Western food and my husband eats Japanese food, so let's try to include a good balance of both.
A colorful and vibrant Western-style plate and a stomach-friendly Japanese-style plate are now complete!
I'll enjoy having this!
"A colorful salad featuring carpaccio-style sea bream and salmon."
Crisp and fresh lettuce and sweet tomatoes,
We serve it with a light yuzu soy sauce dressing, paired with snapper and salmon.
"Western-style plate"
A Western-style plate featuring all kinds of food. Plenty of protein from eggs and meat to start the day.
"Fruit Yogurt"
Enjoy plain yogurt with fruit and honey for a gut-healthy meal.
I filled the glass with my favorite lychees (lol).
"Three types of bread"
Croissants, baguettes, and round rolls.
"Soft drinks"
Apple juice, orange juice, and hot coffee – a refreshing drink to start the day.
"Japanese-style plate"
We'll include a little bit of almost every item in the collection for everyone to enjoy.
Freshly cooked rice and miso soup
Freshly cooked rice topped with Nanko plums, salted kelp, and white sesame seeds is so delicious you'll find yourself wanting seconds and thirds.
"Homemade tofu, soft-boiled egg, and green tea udon"
Be sure to try the hot spring eggs from "Fuku ga Kita," a brand of eggs grown at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet with both Japanese and Western options, and start your day filled with the bounty and comfort of the land.
In the lounge, fragrant hot coffee is available in the mornings, and you can even take it back to your room.
After your meal, enjoy a coffee break in the lounge.
After breakfast, relax in the "Irori Lounge" on the first floor of the main building.
Spending time with a cup of coffee in a space bathed in refreshing morning sunlight is...
It brings a feeling of complete liberation.
A morning bath to finish off the ideal morning.
We returned to our room in the new building, "Aya-kan," and enjoyed one last soak in the private open-air bath.
Immerse yourself in the sulfurous waters of the Owakudani hot spring while gazing at the courtyard surrounded by greenery, and take slow, deep breaths while listening to the birdsong.
I packed my bags, tidied up the room that had taken such good care of me, and brought my stay to a close.
It was 11:00 AM, and time to check out.
My dog, Chocolat, also seemed to have slept soundly in a comfortable room, and she's full of energy this morning!
A peaceful time spent with my beloved dog in Gora, surrounded by nature.
This trip to Hakone, which soothed both my mind and body, was like a reward, allowing me to forget about everyday life.
If you're planning to spend time with your dog in Hakone Gora,
We recommend the dog-friendly rooms in the new "Aya-kan" building, which feature a courtyard surrounded by greenery and an open-air bath!
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Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosu
Address: 1320 Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0408
TEL: 0460-82-2121 (main)
https://www.laforet.co.jp/gora/
