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
Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable
Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Top hotels in Kowakudani
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Staff was soooo attentive and nice The Private Onsen in the room was the best experience i’ve ever had wish i could go back very soon
Reviewed on 23 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
Excellent! The hotel is beautiful. The staff are extremely welcoming and kind. Their service alone made the stay amazing. The room was very spacious and clean. My room had an open air bath on the balcony which was stunning. So nice to relax in the bath during the evening with a gorgeous view. The ...
Reviewed on 21 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 Tamadare Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
