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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.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Spa

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
The current price is $245
$271 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • 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

  • 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
  • Chisuji Falls - 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

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

About this property

Hakone Kowakien

When you stay at Hakone Kowakien, you'll be 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
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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
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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

9.2

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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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Po Wa Cally, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was great but dinner was fully booked.
Maribel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Wai Man, 2-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

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

Amazing dinner and brunch! The onsen was wonderful. The hotel is also walkable to a hot spring resort and to the Open Air museum. Highly recommend!
Brittany, 2-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

The Onsen was a unique experience. Very relaxing.
2-night trip

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

6/10 Good

The hotel was very nice but we informed them that we were vegan. They said they couldn’t do any thing for us. They were very unhelpful with the food situation. Breakfast was very poor.
Nisha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had great service from the manager. He went out of his way to help and advise us. The hotel gives an immediate feeling of warmth. The garden at the back has a walking course in a wooded setting which is lovely for an early morning and evening stroll. However the cafeteria is very noisy and there needs to be separation from all the children running around from the rest of us. The food is very varied and suits everyone’s tastes and needs. The spa area with private and public pools is welcoming and enjoyable
adele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable and pleasant. Parts of the room and the vent in the bathroom had some dust build up but didn't soil any of our belongings. The onsen water was hot and soothing. Breakfast was OK. I wish there was a larger variety of black tea options. The dinner buffet felt overpriced. I wasn't interested in drinking alcohol and felt I shouldn't have to pay for that. Some of the food had gone cold. I would stay here again if I was in Hakone.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect exept the buffet

Everything was perfect except for the organization of the buffet. The architect made a big mistake there. The aisle between the buffets is far too narrow. Hardly two people can cross each other. This is why there were various incidents. During our four-day stay, at least five things fell to the floor because the guests were bumping into each other. For us, this was an imposition. It's a shame, otherwise everything would have been perfect.
Hans Ulrich, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in an awesome location! Loved the onsens.
Jennifer, 2-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

스파도 좋았고 객실도 깨끗했습니다 !
jungim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

ご飯が本当に美味しいです。 今度はランタンイベントもぜひ参加したいです。
Shizuka, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

ご飯が美味しい。小さい子ども連れファミリー向け。食事どきはカオス。
かずしげ, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The entrance staff didn’t even notice i was trying to lift my heavy suit case into the trunk when i was doing it right in front of them, there were two, just standing there like sticks. In the end I had to call out, and ask them to help saying “ excuse my could you help me with my heavy suitcase ?” And the girl was like “ oh” and really had not noticed until then. That’s the moment I realized that perhaps this hotel never was the level of the quality I’d expect for all the other hotels I pay 60k yen per night.
Nanao, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good resort
Junchao, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and pleasant!

After a week or travelling in Japan we relaxed for three days here and got a very nice experience!
Anders, 2-night trip