Kowakudani Travel Guide
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 children 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
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkaiand,Hakone Ropeway Bus Tour Experience
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 8 Apr 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 4 Apr 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 9 Apr 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 9 Apr 2026
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
The food was amazing. The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Fujiya Hotel
Fantastic place with some of the best staff I’ve ever seen at a hotel. The Spa is definitely worth going to to soak in the hot baths.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kowakudani
Ninohira
If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ashinoyu
Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.
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
Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
