Kowakudani Travel Guide
Hakone
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Popular places to visit
Okada Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Okada Museum of Art during your trip to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Chisuji Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Chisuji Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Lake Ashi
Explore the great outdoors at Lake Ashi, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Enjoy the rides and games at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and see why people love this theme park in Hakone. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Shrine
You can find out about the history of Hakone when you stop by Hakone Shrine. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Hakone Open Air Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hakone Open Air Museum in Hakone. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Kowakudani
Mizunoto
Clean room, delicious food, great amenities, more affordable compared to other ryokans in Hakone
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
We loved our stay. Dinner was amazing and the property was gorgeous! The villa we stayed in was like a dream and the attached bath was perfect!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Beautiful rooms, clean and well equipped. Will recommend it! Just as few notes if this is your first time in this area: Difficult to use the appliances as they are in Japanese, even though they provide a QR code with instructions we couldn’t use it. There are no dining options nearby and no restaurant ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Clean room, love the private onsen, breakfast buffet was amazing, endless ice cream was so fun! It was a little tricky to get to on the bus- the schedule is a little different on Sundays (Google Maps was wrong). But we got there and loved it!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Small but tasty breakfast, good sized and newer room, nice check in staff. Hotel room floors aren’t dirty but could use a deep clean, especially below the toilet.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
We really enjoyed staying here and experiencing Hakone. The rooms and baths were very nice and clean. And the staff was super helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend this stay.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 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 Hakone Museum of Art while in the area.
Ohiradai
Though Ohiradai may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Tamadare Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
