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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hakone Suishoen	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 112 reviews	View
Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Mizunoto	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 344 reviews	View

Where to stay in Kowakudani

Find the best Kowakudani areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A blue cable car suspended over a mountainous landscape with a town below.

Gora

Nestled in the foothills of Hakone’s tallest mountains, this town is famous for its museums, beautiful gardens, hot springs and scenic railways.

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A snow-capped mountain, a lake, and a building on a hill.

Yumoto

While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Hot Springs and Tenzan Onsen.

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A mountain with a snow-capped peak, a body of water, and a traditional Japanese torii gate.

Motohakone

While visiting Motohakone, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ashi and Hakone-en Aquarium.

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A traditional building with a garden, a bridge, and a river.

Sengokuhara

Unique features of Sengokuhara include the hot springs and mountain views. Make a stop by Sengokuhara Susuki Prairie or Sengokuhara Onsen while you're exploring the area.

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A traditional Japanese onsen with large rocks and a wooden building in the background.

Ninohira

If you're spending some time in Ninohira, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Kowakudani Hotel Reviews

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

10/10 Excellent

"Staying at Ten-Yu felt like a nice treat"

Laforet Hakone Gora Yunosumika

10/10 Excellent

"Booked only for one night. Wished we would have booked for another stay. Beautiful property. Utilize the free shuttle available from the train station to the hotel. Don’t attempt to walk especially if carrying luggage as there are steep hills. You will be asked to remove your shoes before entering hotel so make sure you have decent socks on as this is a shoeless property."

Gora Hanaougi

10/10 Excellent

"This was the most pleasant and luxurious stay that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. From the moment you walk onto the property to the moment you check-out, the staff are there to help you with luggage, check-in, settling in, and planning your days both on the property and to see the surrounding area. This property is located in the gorgeous mountains of Hakone an offers the most gorgeous views of the mountains right from the room and balconies where you can bathe in your private onsen. Also included in your stay are traditional breakfast and dinner which on their own are worth the price. This experience is nothing short of amazing and I would recommend anyone travelling to Japan to experience at least one night here."

Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani

8/10 Good

"Loved this place. It had all the amenities you could ask for and it was super clean. We really enjoyed the hot spring foot bath on the porch. Only issue I had was that our tour we were on before reaching here finished early, so we got to the property 2 hours before check in time. You couldn't access the common area to wait for check in nor were there any benches outside, so we ended up sitting on the ground under the hot sun - would have been nice if they had had a small shaded area with bench outside that we could have waited in."

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, the view of the river is very soothing. The welcome drinks are a really nice touch, service is excellent, breakfast was great, with very tasty Japanese and Western options. The shared onsen also was very nice. There really are only two issues with the hotel. First, the amenities were sparse. Lots for an American or European place, but by Japanese standards, still a bit short. No brush or comb, and nice robes but no pyjamas. On request, they’ll give you those, but the pyjamas are more thick sweatshirt and sweatpants than what I got at every other, even cheaper, Japanese hotel I ever have stayed in. Second, the location is not great. The town of Gora is small, doesn’t have much of anything to do, and the few food places are way overpriced, unlike most in Japan. Summary: if you’re there for the hotel and onsen and service and breakfast, it is a great place. Accept you won’t have good pyjamas, and that there’s not much to do right there. If you’re heading further towards Lake Ashi and you’re ok with it, then you’ll enjoy."

The Fujiya Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was wowed. To be honest, pictures don’t do this justice. It’s a place you can get lost in- in the most beautiful way possible. It is the most scenic stay I’ve experienced to date. It inspires poetry and deep thought. It was my brilliant oasis. Thank you! My only qualms were the food- it was bit underwhelming for the price point; however, the dining view, opulence and careful care from staff made up for it a bit."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kowakudani?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Hakone's Kowakudani neighbourhood. Are you looking for Kowakudani travel tips? Make sure that you visit Chisuji Falls and Okada Museum of Art while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Kowakudani?

Based on our traveller data, Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani is one of the top choices for your stay in Kowakudani. This apartment offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan and Mizunoto.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Kowakudani area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Hakone, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 25 Kowakudani hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kowakudani, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Kowakudani.

What is there to do around this Hakone neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Kowakudani with a visit to Chisuji Falls and Horai Garden. A visit to Okada Museum of Art is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Hakone Hot Springs and Lake Ashi are some popular places to visit in the area around Kowakudani. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Hakone.

How can I get around Kowakudani and the greater Hakone area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Kowakidani Station is the closest metro station.

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Mizunoto

Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani

Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan

Kousano Mori

Bar Hotel Hakone Kazan

Kowakudani -Raku-

Hakone Suishoen

Daitofuji resorthotel

HOTEL nehako

La Vista Atami Terrace

Hakone Suisen

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

Rakuten STAY VILLA Hakone Gora

The Fujiya Hotel

Susukinohara Ichinoyu

Fuji Speedway Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotel Mt. Fuji

NEW STAR HOTEL YAMANAKAKO

Toyoko Inn Fujisan Mishima-eki

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Where to stay in Kowakudani

Gora

Yumoto

Motohakone

Sengokuhara

Ninohira

Top Kowakudani Hotel Reviews

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

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