Kowakudani Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kowakudani
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable
Japan Exclusive Day Tour : Atami Fireworks
Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo
Tokyo Mount Fuji and Hakone Highlights Small Group Day Trip
Fm Odawara: Forest bathing and onsen with healing power
Our pick of the best Kowakudani Hotel Deals
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Excellent staff, beautiful traditional inn, delicious meals, and relaxing personal onsen and rooms. Highly recommend to all. Would go back on a future trip.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Mizunoto
Facility is impeccable and makes you feel you are in an authentic onset experience, even if like me you have never had one lol. Quiet and calm stay after Tokyo and Hakone Open Air Museum was just down the street which was an amazing experience as well. Shuttle to station after stay and some interesting ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
The olace is very quiet and great as a getaway! However, lack of rubbish clearing stations is something we face a problem with.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Exceptional hotel with stunning views of the lake and Mount Fuji. Perched alone on top of the hill it had a slight Shining feel to it. It has retained its chic 1960s decor. The food is highly priced, but it was a simple shuttle ride down to the town and we had the pleasure of dining at Shoya restaurant ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Good
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Prince Smart Inn Atami
Excellent location!! Very close to Atami station and tourist streets;-) Very quiet at night! Highly recommended;-)
Reviewed on 20 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 Hakone Museum of Art 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 Tamadare Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
