Hakone Kowakien

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

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Hot springs
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
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Property amenity
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1297 Ninotaira Hakone-Machi,, Ashigarashimo-Gun, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, 250-0407
  • Place, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Casual Twin Room, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room A, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room B, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Standard Room A, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room B, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Casual Twin Room, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hakone

Ninohira stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Ninohira hotel, you'll find Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum. Okada Museum of Art and Chisuji Falls are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Okada Museum of Art - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hakone Gora Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kowakidani Station - 12 min walk
  • Hakone Gora Station - 20 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪箱根餃子センター - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Hakone Open-Air Museum Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪bar hotel 箱根香山 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪fontana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gora Brewery And Grill - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hakone Kowakien

4-star hotel near Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone Kowakien offers its guests hot springs, a lazy river, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Hakone Kowakien. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Hakone hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hakone Kowakien offers 150 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hakone hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private onsen (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 5:00 AM and midnight. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 108°F.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 to 2,500 for adults and JPY 1,500 to 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 6 2025 to June 30 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 1500 to 2000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open July 12 and close August 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hakone Kowakien Hotel
Hakone Hotel Kowakien
Hakone Kowakien Hakone
Hakone Kowakien Hotel Hakone

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hakone Kowakien to the airport?

Hakone Kowakien is 61.7 mi (131-min drive) away from the Haneda Airport (HND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hakone Kowakien?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hakone Kowakien on Feb 16, 2026 start from $288.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hakone Kowakien have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hakone Kowakien.

How close is Hakone Kowakien to the beach?

This hotel is 18.3 mi (61-min drive) from Atami Sun Beach and 16.9 mi (51-min drive) from Yugawara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hakone Kowakien offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Hakone Kowakien, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 2500 and 2500 for adults, JPY 1500 and 2000 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hakone Kowakien?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hakone Kowakien?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hakone Kowakien?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hakone Kowakien have a pool?

Hakone Kowakien features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Does Hakone Kowakien have a restaurant?

Hakone Kowakien is home to フォンテンブロー, which features garden views and brunch.

Does Hakone Kowakien have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Hakone Kowakien to downtown Hakone?

Hakone Kowakien is 1 mi away from Hakone.

Hakone Kowakien Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 209 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elmer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Po Wa Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ridiculously easy to check in! All we really needed was our passports, which we keep on our person at all times. The courteous nature of the staff REALLY stood out. This hotel is one of the best I've ever stayed at in Japan or in the U.S. I would have paid doubled for a hotel this nice in the U.S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel in an awesome location! Loved the onsens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast had an abundance of options. Had buffet dinner which was also very good with multiple choices. Walking distance to Open Air Museum, with a few restaurants within walking distance. Bus easily accessible for areas farther from hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Both the variety and quality of the breakfast and dinner menus were great. Bathing suit onsen area was different (i'm not sure i'm a fan of the different colours of water) but really enjoyed the traditional onsen at Yunesun. Many outdoor areas meant that none were crowded. The water temp did feel a littl bit cool compared to the private onsen at the hotel. Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Unfortunately is was raining during our stay. It would have been nice to have a shuttle from the hotel to Yunesun to avoid walking in the rain as it is a rather steep walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carys

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location as just across the road from hot springs. The most amazing buffet breakfast and dinner we have seen. Clean rooms, friendly staff. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the front desk staff was friendly. Dining was very disappointing, wasn't expecting kaiseki but tastes worse than local buffet place. Hot springs bath onsite was small, outdoor bath had limited mountain view. It was nice to get complimemtary access to another onsen a block away with multiple pools. Overall, okay but not a 5-star hotel.

6/10 Okay

Minal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina, Lynnwood

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great but dinner was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated having breakfast and evening meal as part of our stay. Bus stop directly outside main entrance made commute to other locations easier especially when combined with Hakone free pass. The hotel has a shuttle bus which provides transport to Gora Railway station and the Cable car. We enjoyed walking to the Hakone Open-air Museum even though it was uphill on the return to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. The “waterpark” was a bit odd—but in a very quirky and interesting way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pritesh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in is strictly at 3pm — not a minute earlier — and staff were unhelpful throughout. It honestly felt like dealing with machines, not humans. The property caters almost entirely to Japanese guests, with little effort made for others. All announcements, including check-in and dinner calls, were made only in Japanese, leaving non-Japanese speaking guests confused. The self check-in/check-out kiosks are not user-friendly, and staff showed no willingness to assist. For dinner, it wasn’t even a proper reservation system — I was told to physically go upstairs, ask for approval from someone at a desk, and then return, instead of staff handling it directly. Very inconvenient and unnecessary. Overall, the service was cold, unwelcoming, and not up to international standards. Not recommended unless service improves dramatically.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai Man

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The buffet dinner is amazing and the free ticket to hot spring Morinoyu is a value-added experience in our trip. My family enjoy the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOYA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junchao, Jersey City

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025