Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

4.5 star property

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Hot springs
Separate bathtub and shower, spring water bathtub, free toiletries
Exterior
Lobby
In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0407
  • Place, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room with Open-air Onsen Bath(Breakfast plan)(Futons are provided from 3rd guests)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room with Open-air Bath/Teppan Yaki Dinner at 5-6pm(Futons are provided from 3rd guests)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room with Open-air Bath with Buffet Dinner at 5pm (Futons are provided from 3rd guests)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room with Open-air Bath with Buffet Dinner at 7:30pm (Futons are provided from 3rd guests)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Shabu-shabu with Crab&Beef Dinner at 7pm-8pm& Buffet Breakfast(Futons are provided from 3rd guests)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room with Open-air Bath/Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Dinner "Yuzen" start at 5-6pm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Room with Open-air Bath/Gorgeous Special Kaiseki Dinner "Yuzen" start at 7:30-8pm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Special Kaiseki Dinner "Yuzen" at Kihinkan, start at 5-6pm Superior Room (Open-air Bath),Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Special Kaiseki Dinner "Yuzen"at Kihinkan,start at 7:30-8pm Superior Room(Open-air Bath),Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Geisha event on 26th of every month - Dinner at 17:00- Superior Room Japanese/Western Buffet dinner

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Geisha event on 26th of every month - Dinner at 20:00- Superior Room Japanese/Western Buffet dinner

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Hakone

Located in Hakone (Ninohira), Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU is within a 5-minute walk of Okada Museum of Art and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. .This luxury ryokan is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hakone Open Air Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Miyagino Hayakawa Breakwater Cherry Blossoms.

What's nearby

  • Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Okada Museum of Art - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hakone Gora Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 3 min drive
  • Kowakidani Station - 15 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hakone Open-Air Museum Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪箱根餃子センター - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪fontana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gora Brewery And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪bar hotel 箱根香山 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Luxury ryokan with free parking, steps from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU offers 150 accommodations with private hot tubs and safes. 50-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, spring water baths, slippers, and bidets. This Hakone ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 AM to midnight. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between 5:00 AM and midnight.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 150 guestrooms, featuring private hot tubs and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and refrigerators.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as hot springs and a sauna. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Geihinkan(Steak) serving guests of Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Geihinkan(Steak) - This steakhouse serves dinner only.
Kihinkan(sobakaiseki) - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Geihinkan(Steak)
  • Kihinkan(sobakaiseki)

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from 5:00 AM - midnight
  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation. Beds are not included in the room rate for children age 5 and younger.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 4:30 PM to receive dinner.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 3300.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Half Board meals are not included in the room rate for children age 5 and younger. Additional fees of JPY 3000 per child ages 2-5, per day apply for kids meals. Guests may bring their own meals for children age 2 or younger.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 3300.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Meals at this property for children ages 3-6 are served from a designated children’s menu. Surcharges may apply.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU Inn
Kowakien TEN-YU Inn
Kowakien TEN-YU
Hakone Kowakien TEN YU
Hakone Kowakien TEN YU
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU Ryokan
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU Hakone
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU Ryokan Hakone

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1493 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1800 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asraful

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel! Spacious and super clean room. Staff is so nice and accommodating. They always greet you pleasantly and always eager to help. The facility and staff are what stands out for this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hot springs and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was one of the best in Hakone. A little disappointed about the resort credit as i had to pay for my drinks at the bar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoon min

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best experience I’ve had. Staff were friendly and proactive. Onsen was amazing. Every night they also have music events to watch in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was nice but breakfast was overwhelming. Too much food and Choices. Also Shaba Shaba dinner was too salty and we wee saturated with the food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great stay. Absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. We were treated like royalty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bujinlkham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, pajamas are provided so our clothes for around the hotel and bar and dinner. The outdoor on on the fifth floor is awesome, they switch floors between men and women depending on the day. The private onset in the room is very nice, warmer than the group one and more private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
onsen, views, hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the experience the view was heavenly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira, Missoula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous onsen and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Onsens were phenomenal. Buffet had many options and the Japanese food was very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If youre on the fence, do it. This place is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an awesome hot spring resort with delicious dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025