Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and mountain range from this balcony.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and low tables, featuring sliding doors and a serene view of greenery.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and comfortable seating area.
Relax by the serene infinity pool with breathtaking mountain views.
Traditional Japanese-style building with a serene natural setting, featuring a wooden framework and large glass windows.

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
  • Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hakone Open Air Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lake Ashi
    ‪8 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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About this property

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Luxury ryokan with a sauna and spa services
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are available at this smoke-free ryokan. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a gift shop, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Steps from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 3 minutes by foot from Okada Museum of Art
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU offers its guests hot springs and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Hakone ryokan is smoke free.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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)
  • Highchair
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 3300.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Meals at this property for children ages 3-6 are served from a designated children’s menu. Surcharges may apply.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 5:00 AM to midnight.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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. 1253 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1527 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1527 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

Korhan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s highlight is its onsen, especially the one on the 5th floor! The overall service is good, there is live music, free snacks and ice cream in the lobby area. The ground floor bar is nice too. Given the remoteness of the area, an on site gym would have been good. The buffet dinner wasn’t too bad but it felt like quantity over quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay of our whole trip through Japan. It was a much needed slow paced and relaxing day after so much time exploring other Japanese cities mostly by foot. The onsen in our room was heavenly, especially with the cool weather and the gorgeous view. The buffet dinner and breakfast were both top notch. The bed was so comfortable and the entire room was so well appointed and lovely. The staff we so friendly and spoke English very well, which was so helpful with our limited Japanese skills. We already can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arya

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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

Superb!

An amazing experience could not fault the food or the service absolutely superb felt like royalty for the day.The only fault I could give to this place is that it was a bit pricey but was worth it overall. A great place to relax and escape the busy and hectic cities of Japan. Wish we could of stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marnie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort, great food and outside Onsen, very convenient for getting around to other sites, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

It was ok

The food at the buffet was awful. The rooms weren’t as clean and updated as expected for the price and five star rating. The outdoor private onsen in room is nice but most of the view is cut off by the wood slats and there is a lot of noise from the front of the buiding (eg cars and people).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffs and super friendly ppl. Love everything about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yiping

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s good experience except that there was some left overs from the previous guests that wasn’t cleaned up after they stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Onsen was good but hotel is dated. Restaurant food was good but limited options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best hotel i ever stayed at. period
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. Friendly staff. very spacious room based on tokyo standard. Great onsen choices We get to enjoy Hakone Kowakien Yunessun for free while staying at Ten-Yu! Kids love the free ice cream options too. Okada Museum of Art and Family Mart are within walking distance. A bus runs directly to Hakone-Yumoto and Odawara, with the bus stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Melliana

We stayed for two nights and the menu for buffet dinner and breakfast is the same
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zehra

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

Relaxing serene experience

We had an amazing experience at this hotel. Sleeping to the sounds of running water streams, swooshing if the trees, birds chirping was very relaxing and serene! Staff members were very friendly and made sure we felt welcomed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria de guadalupe

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

10/10 Excellent

TSUNGHSIENJUSTIN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Peaceful Escape with Heartfelt Hospitality Our stay at Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu was magical—where traditional charm met modern comfort. Highlights: • Free teas and ice cream added warmth and joy. • Soothing nightly live music in the lobby. • Spacious, fresh-aired room with a comfy bed and pristine bath. • Open-air private onsen with beautiful mountain views. • Delicious breakfast with both Japanese and Western options. • Convenient shuttle to Gora Station and Hakone Open-air museum for easy exploring. Tip: Leave extra time for transit. Buses can be full, but the train from Gora to Odawara is smooth and reliable. Thanks to the caring staff, even a bumpy checkout turned into a story of kindness. Highly recommended for a serene Hakone getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025