Kowakudani
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 hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich 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
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 hot springs in this culturally rich 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.
Ōwakudani
Explore the great outdoors at Ōwakudani and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hakone. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this relaxing area.
Things to do
From Tokyo: Hakone, Owakudani, & Gotemba Premium Outlet 1Day Tour
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Fm Odawara: Forest bathing and onsen with healing power
Top hotels in Kowakudani
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Everything was very nice, food, onseng, clean and large room. The hotel was being refurbished, only reason why I didn’t give the highest rate.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Fantastic room with all the modern amenities- sauna and onsen were fabulous and they left snacks and drinks. Some amenities were hard to figure out or didn’t work (projector, vending machine, balcony light made it hard to use the telescope). It would have been nice to have staff on site to consult ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mizunoto
Beautiful hotel and grounds. Very peaceful setting. Excellent customer service. Our 4th floor room with hot tub was quiet and had a lovely view of the fall leaves.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Overall the room was clean and roomy. Great view of the lake and Mt Fuji. The outdoor onsen
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Clean room, as per the norm for all Japanese hotels. Very modern and spacious room. Great location as you can walk to Atami Station in less than 5 minutes. Because of it's local near Atami Station, you are close to everything - shops, restaurants, transportation, etc. Our room is in the back that ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
Great room and a beautiful resort! The buffet breakfast and dinner get repetitive after the first day, so two nights in Hakone feels just right. The highlights were the yukata and the onsen—super relaxing. The public onsen, in particular, was fantastic!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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 Tenzan Onsen and Chisuji Falls.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Chisuji Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
