Kowakudani
Hakone
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Popular places to visit
Chisuji Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Chisuji Falls and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Okada Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Okada Museum of Art during your trip to Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Bring the kids to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Hakone Shrine
Walk up a cedar-lined path dotted with lanterns to see Hakone’s most famous Shinto shrine, standing between the shores of Lake Ashi and the peak of Mount Hakone.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.
Things to do
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Hakone tour, Lake Ashi Cruise&Owakudani Cable car
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience
Tokyo: Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus
From Tokyo: Hakone, Owakudani, & Gotemba Premium Outlet 1Day Tour
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Top hotels in Kowakudani
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Nice place, but dinner and breakfast take very long (traditional but long). It was overall an amazing experience, but the place is slightly old and in the rooms you can see marks on walls.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Loved the room, great for families and kitchen well equipped. The onsen and sauna were a great addition to the stay. Would recommend that you bring food supplies as only one place near the station to get food.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Mizunoto
This is a hotel that has some of the qualities you would get at a proper ryokan. Japanese style rooms and architecture. Private baths on balcony was really nice. Both private and public onsens are available. Sauna, massages. They also have a restaurant and you can get a traditional kaiseki meal. ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Clean room. Most of the staff are nice and helpful especially Mr. Yamamoto. He is very nice and considerate. One of the day we stayed was raining heavily and our shoes got wet. He worried that we'd be cold and took the initiative to lend us an electric kettle to boil water.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Didn’t really feel like a spa hotel. Yes they have hot baths, but most people from the uk won’t want to go in naked. We used the bath on the balcony which was nice. Apparently there are massage chairs in the spa area.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
The Fujiya Hotel
all was perfect
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kowakudani
Ninohira
While visiting Ninohira, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum.
Ashinoyu
Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travelers like about Ashinoyu. A stop by Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Miyanoshita
Gardens, restaurants, and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring.
Gora
Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Ōwakudani while in the area.
Ohiradai
When in Ohiradai, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
