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Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

4.5 star property

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Reception
In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Hot springs
In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Executive Suite with Open-air Onsen Bath, Non Smoking (Dinner starts at 5pm)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Kanagawa, 250-0407
  • Place, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Ashi
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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 Twin Beds

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

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

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 Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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 Twin Beds

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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

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

In-room safe, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin 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 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Miyagino Hayakawa Breakwater Cherry Blossoms.

What's nearby

  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hakone Open Air Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hakone Ropeway - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hakone Shrine - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Ashi - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Hakone Miyanoshita Station - 3 min drive
  • Kowakidani Station - 15 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪箱根餃子センター - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hakone Open-Air Museum Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gora Brewery And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪ベラフォレスタ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪CAFE Ryusenkei - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Luxury ryokan with a sauna and spa services
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

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
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. 1380 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1667 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private hot tub in the room. Hated that they didn't have room service or vending machines after the restaurant closed. We couldn't even get Uber Eats delivered; not much was open around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best onsen hotel in Hakone

Overall good stay, the garden was a high light to walk around at night. Ukulele class at hotel lobby was fun. Swimming pool, water park was packed. Hotel offered ice-cream machine for free and need to take a token from reception but we didn’t know until the day we checked out. Need to see the sign next to the machine, did not look as not too kin on sweet but my children love, wish we knew earlier or was given a token when check in would be more useful. Hotel off ¥5606 for food order as platinum member but was given a VIP lounge pass, it was nice but we do not drink alcohol, food was limited snack but no to our taste, spaces was full when we wen first evening. I prefer cash credit for food order in the future. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge, miami

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing , free ice cream buffet is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhuqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very clean and staff are friendly. You can look at the stars while enjoying your onset. Concert at night is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariko, Renton

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing and we were so blessed with the best experience. The buffet for both dinner and breakfast were amazing, you can’t even imagine how grateful choices, and Onsen hot spring was fabulous view! Great amenities and excellent staffs. We will come back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ten-yu is a gorgeous hotel to stay at. The rooms are immaculate, the mountain views are incredible with some of the most beautiful sunrises I’ve ever seen, the food was pretty good, and the onsens were amazing. Getting around to lake ashi or Hakone was extremely easy also using public bus system which stops right in front of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU delivered exactly the kind of “only-in-Japan” immersion we were hoping for—arriving to find yukata waiting in the room, then wearing them to both dinner and breakfast made the whole ryokan experience feel authentic and fun. The entire property has a spa-like calm: steam rising from the open-air onsen, pine trees framing every window, and soft koto music in the halls. Staff were gracious to the last detail, guiding us through the kaiseki meal and making sure even our brief one-night stay ran smoothly. My only real regret is that we couldn’t stay longer; TEN-YU is the kind of place where you instantly relax and wish you’d booked another day just to soak, stroll, and repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most peaceful experience .

This property is absolutely incredible. The view alone is so soothing, but the highlight - hands down — is the hot spring bath (onsen). Please, do not miss it. Yes, you have to go in naked, but it's truly worth getting over any Western discomfort. The experience is surreal. They alternate floors daily between men and women, so you get to enjoy both the waterfall view and mountain view. And when I say waterfall view, I mean you are literally at the foot of a waterfall — it's breathtaking. Everything about the bath experience is 5 stars: the variety of hot and cold pools, the traditional Japanese showers, and the gorgeous vanity areas stocked with every skincare product you could ever need. Guests are also encouraged to wear traditional Japanese robes (yukata) during their stay, which instantly sets the tone and puts you in a peaceful, zen-like state. Pro tip: Book the dinner buffet in advance along with your room — it's half the price compared to purchasing it on-site. Both the dinner and breakfast buffets were excellent, with a wide and delicious variety. Guests staying at TenYu also get free access to the amusement park and water park in the adjacent hotel, connected by a tunnel. It's perfect for families! Although there's a full pool and water park, my kids surprisingly preferred the serenity of the hot springs. It was all so enjoyable that our 2-night stay magically extended to 3 and we’re coming back tmw to end our month trip with 3 more days there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel offers great view and situated in a quiet environment. We enjoyed our stay and outdoor hot spring there. The only drawback is that it could be a bit crowded in the eating area (buffet) depending on when you go there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, even with a small baby. The bed was hard but the room was nice over all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, relaxing views, well maintained, clean. The breakfast could be improved I can see they placed 70% of the same dinner food. Very few options for internationals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience with Ten-yu. We spent a few hours in the attached water park and enjoyed the private onset in the balcony. Free ice cream, tea and snacks in lobby was an added bonus. No need to even pack a bag- clothes, night dresses and all toiletries were complimentary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

angran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is all good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

A unique lovely stay in Ten-YU in Hakone. Service at the front desk was excellent, welcomed and shown to our room. Complimentary sparkling wine and soft drinks in the early evening a special touch. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee and the evening buffet was great. A wide selection and the meal included a drink. My only small negatives was the breakfast buffet which had limited healthy western vegetarian options, the lack of anywhere to eat at lunch time/during the day and no gym or fitness options available e.g onsite yoga or gym etc. When the weather was raining lunch and fitness options such as a gym would have been appreciated. Our room was on a high floor with lovely views and was comfortable, a good size and clean. Overall a lovely, unique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the onsen experience. We had never done it before and they had a “lesson” for onsen etiquette which was helpful. It was very clean and relaxing. It was nice to have a free ice cream every day after bathing at the onsen, and fun to walk around the property in our hotel robes. The only issue we had was 2 little kids running around and talking loudly in the onsen bath area which was disruptive, but not the hotel’s fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, however if you’re planning to book it for romantic getaway, this is not the place. Hot springs pool is men and woman separately and nude which would be helpful to know prior to arrival maybe somewhere in the description of the hotel property or rules ,as well as whole property has only separate beds on the bedroom. Beautiful but not for couples .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Buffet was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahrokh, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, spa, and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible staff and a tranquil haven

This hotel is just stunning. I felt in a peaceful trance the whole time. The buffets are more traditional Japanese than catering to tourists and are delicious. The views are gorgeous. Gardens are beautiful. But the staff - the staff are incredible. Manager Moe Kitabyashi helped me for a long time transferring my lost luggage from osaka station to Tokyo. She was so patient and helpful and saved the day! Grateful. Go visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio, Ciudad de Mexico

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is excellent. Rooms are very clean, comfortable, and spacious. And for the kids they offer free ice cream.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025