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
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
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
Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket
Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Full Day Private Tour in Mt. Fuji and Hakone
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
Helped me see Mt. Fuji at sunrise. There was a thick layer of fog forming right above the Yamanakako Lake in the early mornig, which seems to be a common thing in this season. Because this hotel was above the fog it didn't obstruct our view of the beautiful Mt. Fuji at sunrise. It was a very clear ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Excellent location!! Very close to Atami station and tourist streets;-) Very quiet at night! Highly recommended;-)
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori
the hotel is very clean, the lake view is great, the buffet dinner offers a lot of selections
Reviewed on 21 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 Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Chisuji Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
