Kowakudani Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kowakudani
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 mountain views in this relaxing 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.
Hakone Open Air Museum
Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route.
Activities
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
From Lake Kawaguchiko: One Way Bus Transfer to Hakone Area
From Hakone: One Way Bus Transfer to Lake Kawaguchiko
Our pick of the best Kowakudani Hotel Deals
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Private hot spring and wonderful food
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Loved the room, great for families and kitchen well equipped. The onsen and sauna were a great addition to the stay. Would recommend that you bring food supplies as only one place near the station to get food.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Mizunoto
The foods, rooms and staffs are excellent. Highly recommended. We will definitely back again. Many thanks.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Prince Smart Inn Atami
A good stay can be ruined by unimaginative people who behave loud after 10 PM. Such were my neighbours at my floor last night. Loud talking between 10 pm -1 pm and a person who was directly above me was active and noisy until 1:30 am. Pure idiocy and I wish the management could kick out such people ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
I took the taxi so I couldn’t say about the free shuttle, but the onsen was perfect that I would return again. The sushi in the Hakone dining buffet was fresh. The unlimited amount of alcohol in the buffet surprised me. The Mountain View from the private bath and the 6th floor open air bath were ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Fujiya Hotel
loved the place, so much history & really does everything to preserve that. We had he forest wing corner room, which was great. Superb breakfast. Wished we’d stayed longer.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 Ōwakudani 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 Hakone Hot Springs.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Hakone Hot Springs, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
