Kowakudani Travel Guide
Hakone
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Odawara: Odawara Castle Tenshukaku Entrance Ticket
Mt. Fuji and Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo with Bullet Train Option
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Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Shinkansen
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Mt. Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour [Return w/ Shinkansen]
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Top hotels in Kowakudani
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Friendly staff. Beautiful traditional room with private onsen.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Amazing place. Just book it.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Mizunoto
Absolutely loved the onsens. Especially the larger one with the sauna and cold plunge. The free treats in the room, after onsen, and after dinner were such a special touch really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Our favorite stay on our Japan trip. Staff was helpful and the space was clean. Both Onsens were wonderful and very relaxing.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Fujiya Hotel
Staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Nice room with beautiful views and an onsen bathtub on the balcony. The staff are all very friendly - really impressed by the service provided by Lisa.
Reviewed on 6 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 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 Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Tenzan Onsen.
Sukumogawa
When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Chisuji Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kowakudani Travel Guide
- Mount Fuji
- Gotemba Premium Outlets
- Lake Ashi
- Fuji Speedway
- Fuji Safari Park
- Lake Yamanaka
- Hakone Open Air Museum
- Hakone Shrine
- Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Mishima Sky Walk
- Port of Numazu
- Hakone Ropeway
- Ito Orange Beach
- Izu-Mito Sea Paradise
- Odawara Castle
- Pola Museum of Art
- Mount Fuji Children's World
- MOA Museum of Art
