Hot spring area around Lake Ashi × Convenient Accommodation Right In Front Of The ParkRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Selected as 2nd place in the IKYU Favorites 2021 “Eastern Japan Ryokan (30 rooms or more) / Sales” category!All rooms feature an open-air Onsen bath. Enjoy a Hakone getaway at “Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu,” where nature and Japanese hospitality come together to soothe all five senses.

Hakone Hotel Kowakien has been reborn as a Hotel that cherishes cherished memories while offering an even more comfortable and enjoyable stay. Valuing its close connection with Yunessun—where you can experience Onsen, nature, and cuisine all in one—we provide a richly relaxing time. From the airy, open-atrium lobby, you can take in a panoramic view of the garden, creating an inviting space where nostalgia meets inspiration. At the top-floor large public bath, enjoy the seasonal natural scenery to your heart’s content. Savor freshly prepared dishes from the live kitchen at our buffet restaurant facing the garden. Guests staying with us may use Hakone Kowakien Yunessun as many times as they like during their stay.

Founded in 1883, this Accommodation offers nearly 140 years of tradition and refined elegance. The architectural beauty of the main building—where painter Yumeji Takehisa, poets Tekkan and Akiko Yosano, and Sun Yat-sen, known as the father of the Chinese Revolution, once stayed—is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. One of its highlights is the wide range of room types to suit every occasion, including traditional Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western suite rooms, rooms with open-air baths, and private detached villas. In a space filled with nostalgic charm, enjoy seasonal local cuisine along with the large Onsen bath and private baths fed by the property’s own free-flowing natural hot spring source.

The guest rooms offer a spacious area of approximately 40 square meters. All rooms are equipped with a 24-hour accessible Onsen bathroom and Wi-Fi. From the restaurant, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakone's famous outer rim mountains and Sagami Bay on clear days. Additionally, the west wing 'Liberty' features Facilities such as a gym, pool, and a spa utilizing Hakone's Onsen water effectively, perfect for enjoying with family, couples, or friends. Conveniently located, it's about a 5-minute walk to the Onsen theme park Hakone Kowakien Yunessun.