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.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Pool
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants 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 €355
€355
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Room options
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View all photos for Casual Twin Room, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Casual Twin Room, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Room A, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Standard Room A, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
View all photos for Casual Twin Room, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Casual Twin Room, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
View all photos for Standard Room A, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Standard Room A, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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)
Standard Room B, Dinner 19:30 w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
View all photos for Standard Room B, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Standard Room B, Breakfast Plan w/ Thermal Spring Pass, Non-Smoking (No extra bed)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
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 travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Kowakidani Station is 12 minutes away.
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
150 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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
Travelling 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 reception
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/games room
Spa services
Lazy river
Sauna
No plastic soft drinks 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 curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 on-site 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 spring (onsen). This service features separate men's and women's 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 – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
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
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 lifts.
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 on-site 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 that you 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 on-site includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as 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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Hakone Kowakien Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2025
Relaxing in tranquil ambience, onsen amazing, recharged after travelling. Friendly helpful staff, and great buffet food for everyone's pallet!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Enjoyed the stay at Hakone. The dinner & breakfasts were amazing.
Saito
Saito, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2024
Beautiful location. Easy access to Open Air Museum and hikes.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2025
Relax and indulge after a busy tour of Japan
Loved it, so relaxing. Got the breakfast buffet and the dinner buffet both days - wow, very well fed and worth the price! Enjoyed walking in the garden in the morning and after dark with the lights. A very comfortable women-only onsen experience - I went three times in two days and I also got a nice reflexology massage booked just hours beforehand via a QR code in the room so the flexibility was excellent. Took advantage of free tea and coffee in the lobby around the clock and even grabbed a whisky at the bar one night. You could really check in, get into your robes and sandals, and never leave :)
Although I did leave to visit an art museum and to ride the ropeway and the free shuttle from the hotel was super convenient to get me to both places (not so much for getting back though)
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Excellent food. Front desk understood English which made it easy to Communicate or needsi
Roselle
Roselle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 April 2024
very good hotel, nice garden and food
Calvin
Calvin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Great and very new facility; excellent staffs there.
Yan
Yan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Amazing visit in hakone, close to everything. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Elise
Elise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 April 2024
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
Strom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 April 2024
Good environment and facilities such as meals and onsen
Li Cheung
Li Cheung, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2024
Very good hotel
Yiak Huat
Yiak Huat, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2024
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
Brittany, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Very new hotel with a great blend of tradition and modern amenities. Great onsen
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2024
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
Theodore, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
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
Nancy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
We had a wonderful time at the hotel hakone kwakien, thank you for the great hospitality
RAJA
RAJA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2023
Beautiful hotel, facilities, great staff, wonderful hot springs. Nice dinner and breakfast buffet
Carlos
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
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
Samia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2023
It was super close to the Yunessun and there are a lot of choices for the dinner & breakfast buffet!!
Siu Lun
Siu Lun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2023
It was great having a quiet hotel with traditional baths, but also access to the baths/pools at Yunessun across the street.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Amazing
Wonderful experience with amazing garden view and onsen.
Bo
Bo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
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
Marilyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2023
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
Julian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2024
Excellent
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2024
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.