Title: Kowakudani Travel Guide: Best of Kowakudani, Hakone Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kowakudani](https://expedia.co.uk/Kowakudani-Hotels.d909014416895684608.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hakone](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hakone.d6128315.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hakone](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hakone.d6128315.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kowakudani Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kowakudani.d909014416895684608.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kowakudani Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kowakudani.d909014416895684608.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kowakudani Travel Guide ## Hakone ![Chisuji Falls featuring a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773496/82dbc47e-6790-454d-94b5-340163ae8066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chisuji Falls featuring a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773496/82dbc47e-6790-454d-94b5-340163ae8066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Okada Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274200/e657cd46-d037-4427-bc8e-b4a50564ebd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chisuji Falls which includes signage and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773496/cf3ce344-40ca-4ab7-94c5-0f7db36a16c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chisuji Falls which includes a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773496/41c5e365-fb5b-46a6-b9a0-ffaa02221c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kowakudani Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hakone travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone.dx6128315) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Okada Museum of Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274200/e657cd46-d037-4427-bc8e-b4a50564ebd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okada Museum of Art You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Okada Museum of Art during your trip to Hakone. Discover the mountain views and hot springs in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okada-Museum-Of-Art-Hakone.d553248621562274200.Attraction) ![Chisuji Falls showing a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532773496/1cee3d23-7207-420d-8f46-f733162ca583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chisuji-Falls-Hakone.d553248621532773496.Attraction) ![Lake Ashi showing sailing, a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128317/5416d39f-10a4-4e3b-b4c3-b28dd7723852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Ashi 4.5/5(22 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ashi-Hakone.d6128317.Attraction) ![Hakone Kowakien Yunessun showing a pond, mist or fog and a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274201/6533ce7a-75d3-47f3-b01b-1ac0e7a49ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakone Kowakien Yunessun 3.5/5(5 reviews) 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 mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Kowakien-Yunessun-Ninohira.d553248621562274201.Attraction) ![Hakone Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152834/1bde518b-61ca-47a3-b000-ea98b7babf7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakone Shrine 4/5(14 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Shrine-Hakone.d6152834.Attraction) ![Hakone Open Air Museum featuring a park and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202085/f41b1f8f-7dbd-4cbe-8253-3224aaba8d84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hakone Open Air Museum 4.5/5(13 reviews) Spend a day spotting artworks and strolling along the gentle hills and lush lawns at this peaceful garden gallery on a scenic railway route. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Open-Air-Museum-Hakone.d6202085.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt.Fuji & Lake Ash](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45016089/32b8fba4-430d-4445-8dff-9ad94b916f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo £87 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-fuji-hakone-cruise.a45016089.activity-details) ![Tokyo 10-Hour Mt. Fuji & Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise & Ropeway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50210744/70632688-a555-4cd8-bcfb-8865c7c4002e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tokyo 10-Hour Mt. Fuji & Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise & Ropeway Tour £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tokyo-10-hour-mt-fuji-hakone-lake-ashi-cruise-ropeway-tour.a50210744.activity-details) ![Amazake Chaya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46377844/f92b75c8-d465-46b0-bd1c-29f77fb9b973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hike Hakone Hachiri £164 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hike-hakone-hachiri.a46377844.activity-details) [See all activities in Hakone](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hakone.d6128315.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kowakudani ![Mizunoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13231200/13231124/644ff97f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mizunoto 492-23 Kowakidani Hakone Kanagawa £233 9 Mar - 10 Mar Stay at this spa ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews) Must-go place if you are serous about onsen Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=13231124&PinnedHotelID=13231124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) ![Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10148000/10147953/63fd12da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan 503 Kowakudani Hakone Kanagawa £266 12 Feb - 13 Feb Stay at this ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=10147953&PinnedHotelID=10147953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) ![Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109393700/109393638/6e3e318b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani 483-2 Kowakudani Hakone Kanagawa Stay at this luxury apartment in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished patios. Popular attractions Lake Ashi and Hakone Open Air Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews) We loved this place - private onsen, foot bath and sauna; so much space; very modern, clean and comfortable. Location was convenient- only 5 minutes walk from Kowakudani station ( although be aware that the walk is along curvy roads and parts of the walk have no footpath so it can be a bit dangerous ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=109393638&PinnedHotelID=109393638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=109393638&PinnedHotelID=109393638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) ![Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16220000/16219300/16219270/221f5fd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU 1297 Ninotaira Hakone Kanagawa £302 9 Mar - 10 Mar Stay at this luxury ryokan in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,809 reviews) Clean room, love the private onsen, breakfast buffet was amazing, endless ice cream was so fun! It was a little tricky to get to on the bus- the schedule is a little different on Sundays (Google Maps was wrong). But we got there and loved it! Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=16219270&PinnedHotelID=16219270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) ![Prince Smart Inn Atami](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57740000/57730900/57730866/w2876h1911x0y0-7a4f5798_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Prince Smart Inn Atami 17-14 Kasugatyou Atami Shizuoka £65 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this hotel in Atami. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (614 reviews) Small but tasty breakfast, good sized and newer room, nice check in staff. Hotel room floors aren’t dirty but could use a deep clean, especially below the toilet. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=57730866&PinnedHotelID=57730866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) ![Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17830000/17821600/17821569/5eb4ad36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori 160 Motohakone Togendai Hakone Kanagawa-ken £194 26 Feb - 27 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Hakone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,337 reviews) We really enjoyed staying here and experiencing Hakone. The rooms and baths were very nice and clean. And the staff was super helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend this stay. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=17821569&PinnedHotelID=17821569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=909014416895684608) [See all 1,135 properties in Kowakudani](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=909014416895684608) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Ninohira.dx909011923239337984) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ashinoyu 4/5(1 area review) Visitors to Ashinoyu like its restaurants and golf courses, and Hakone Yunohana Golf Course is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Ashinoyu.dx3000750366) ![Miyanoshita](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387875171/3075c16c-21fb-4a7f-b1a2-102429bfd186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miyanoshita 5/5(2 area reviews) Gardens, restaurants and hot springs highlight some of the notable features of Miyanoshita. Make a stop by Taikoyu while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Miyanoshita.dx553248626387875171) ![Gora featuring signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128316/8a99e40a-f045-4fe6-bfbe-71e56de38ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gora 4/5(17 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Gora.dx6128316) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Ohiradai.dx909008379467390976) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sukumogawa When in Sukumogawa, you can plan a visit to Tenzan Onsen and Tamadare Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Sukumogawa.dx909158247309647872) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Kowakudani Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app