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Hakone Kowakien

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Hakone Kowakien Yunessun

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Nestled near Hakone Open Air Museum, Hakone Kowakien offers a serene retreat. Soothe your senses at the indoor mineral hot spring, unwind in the garden or arcade/game room, and enjoy shopping on site. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Onsen
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Lazy river and outdoor pool access
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$200 nightly
The total price is $222
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Why we love this property

Seasonal splashing
The seasonal outdoor pool and lazy river make this hotel a water lover's paradise. Pool umbrellas provide cool shade for relaxation.
Serene spa retreat
Mineral hot springs, sauna, and garden create a healing paradise at this hotel. Massage services soothe the body and restore the soul.
Dining with a view
This hotel features a restaurant with garden views and a bar for evening relaxation. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast.

Room options

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1297 Ninotaira Hakone-Machi,, Ashigarashimo-Gun, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, 250-0407

What's nearby

  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Okada Museum of Art - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hakone Gora Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 125 min drive
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 84 miles/135.1 km
  • Hakone Ohiradai Station - 5 min drive
  • Hakone Gora Station - 19 min walk
  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 28 min walk
  • Kowakidani Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hakone Open-Air Museum Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪箱根餃子センター - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪fontana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gora Brewery And Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪ダイニングはこね - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hakone Kowakien

Hakone Kowakien offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Hakone Open Air Museum. Guests can indulge in massages, and フォンテンブロー serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A lazy river, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Kowakidani Station is 12 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Lazy river
  • Fence around the pool
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Shopping
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2023
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services
  • Lazy river
  • Sauna
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

フォンテンブロー - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Bar 1959 - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2500 to 2500 for adults, and JPY 1500 to 2000 for children

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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from July 12 to August 31
  • Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Reservations are required for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hakone Kowakien offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hakone Kowakien does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hakone Kowakien?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hakone Kowakien?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hakone Kowakien?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hakone Kowakien?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Hakone Kowakien and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as mountain climbing. Additional recreation onsite includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like a lazy river, a sauna, and an arcade. Hakone Kowakien also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hakone Kowakien?

Yes, フォンテンブロー offers garden views.

What's the area around Hakone Kowakien like?

Hakone Kowakien is a short 4-minute walk from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 14 minutes' walk from Hakone Open Air Museum.

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Reviews

Hakone Kowakien Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast and dinner buffets offered a great variety of options with high quality food. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast and dinner buffets offered a good spread with a free flow of wine and beer. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Room
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Food

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ten of us checked in in the five rooms, sadly one of the rooms were not properly cleaned, we found some dirt on the carpet, but we did understand the incident should be caused by the previous guests, and the hotel was nice enough to change to a bigger room for us. The hotel staff was very nice and helpful, and the hotel was quite newly refurbished, just unlike other old-fashioned onsen hotel, the entertainment in this hotel was quite limited. The entire family gave very high compliments to the food quality! Both dinner and breakfast were awesome! Overall this is a hotel for relax and a break from city life.
YUANFENG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A truly wonderful, beautiful, and relaxing hotel. Food was also very good.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food. Really friendly , great staff
Dolly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the stay at Hakone. The dinner & breakfasts were amazing.
Saito, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was large and clean. Had a great public bath. Breakfast and dinner buffets were amazing. Definitely looking forward to coming back.
Shinn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing in tranquil ambience, onsen amazing, recharged after travelling. Friendly helpful staff, and great buffet food for everyone's pallet!
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery place. Large garden worth to explore
Jie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Easy access to Open Air Museum and hikes.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, facilities, great staff, wonderful hot springs. Nice dinner and breakfast buffet

10/10 Exceptional

It was super close to the Yunessun and there are a lot of choices for the dinner & breakfast buffet!!
Siu Lun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good environment and facilities such as meals and onsen
Li Cheung, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I felt like once you got there you didn't need to leave for anything and the dinner and breakfast Buffett was very well done
Strom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing visit in hakone, close to everything. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Elise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very new hotel with a great blend of tradition and modern amenities. Great onsen
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for both families and couples

They provide everything a traveler could need including lounging pajamas and slippers. The buffets were great! Also appreciated the shuttle bus to nearby sites.
Theodore, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Amazing stay ! The buffet was delicious and there is an onsen for men and another for women where you can relax. The room was clean and spacious. Service was great also.
Samia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing comfort in Hakone

Amazing hotel, felt as if it was brand new. Staff very friendly, everything exactly in place. Very popular with young families.
Julian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Wonderful experience with amazing garden view and onsen.
Bo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing

Lovely relaxing city. Hotel had a wonderful garden to walk. They offered a complimentary shuttle to the local train station which gave us easy access to the attractions we wanted to explore
Marilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice and comfort , I fully recommend
david, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love the onsens in the hotel and that Yunessan is just next door. The room is clean and has lots of usb to charge our devices. The breakfast and dinner buffets were great with lots of variety and different options. We would definitely come back to this hotel the next time we visit Hakone.

10/10 Exceptional

Very pretty and organic style hotel on beautiful grounds with wandering paths, koi pond and running brook. The staff was professional. The onsen was clean and the outside baths made for watching the sunset a real treat. Highly recommended! We will be back!
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Sleek, modern and beautiful, yet still accessible for families. Dinner was amazing with many Japanese delicacies, and the breakfast buffet was also wonderful. The private onsen for our family was worth the small fee. Across the street for the main onsen experience put this experience over the top.
Lucian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel.

Hotel is new & beautiful. Compound is lovely with a garden to walk. Breakfast & dinner offers a good spread with free flow of wine & beer. We stayed for 3 nights, would help if they could change some of the dishes daily. Can get boring eating the same spread over 3 days. Room was compact but comfortable. No bathtub. Will pick a bigger room next time. Location is great. Local bus stop right in front of hotel. Very convenient. Do note that u may not be allowed to board if your luggage is big & bulky. Seek help from the hotel’s free shuttle service instead.
Sharon, 2-night trip