Located in the iconic Hakone-Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan, Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is a tranquil Ryokan style hotel that emphasises signature Japanese hospitality and delectable cuisine for both local and foreign guests alike. The property opened in April 2017, and manages to create a perfect harmony of modern and traditional Japanese architecture.

The lobby décor utilises large expanses of glass to highlight the beautiful mountainside environment that Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu sits in. Enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or freshly brewed coffee anytime of the day at the Library Lounge area with it’s plush sofas and wooden tables flipping through the latest magazine or your favourite book.

Rooms

Each of the 150 ryokan in the property continue the east-meets-west design each featuring elegant Japanese aesthetics with modern minimalist style. Guests are given the option of either mountain or forest valley views, with each featuring open-air onsen baths as well as complimentary Wi-Fi access. The rooms vary in size with the spacious Executive Suite Room allowing up to 4 guests’ enjoyment. Most of them comes with western style beds with some featuring a mixture of modern beds and traditional Japanese futons.

Besides the open-air baths with piped in onsen waters found in each of the rooms, guests also have access to probably Hakone’s current most distinguished semi outdoor infinity onsen with impressive views of the serene surroundings, “The infinity hot spring”. Two outdoor pools (rotemburo) located on the 5^th and 6^th floors of the property and are filled with authentic waters from the hot springs, one overlooking the legendary Hakone mountains and the other a natural waterfall in a forest environment.

Overlooking the beautiful horizon, the baths follow the traditional rules of a Japanese onsen and rotate between male-only and female-only usage throughout the day. Guests may also wish to visit Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, a onsen-themed theme park with various activities and amenities just across the street from Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu.

Dining

Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at the restaurants located in Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu . Guests at Teppan-yaki Kihinkan can enjoy the skillful techniques of chefs preparing Matsusaka Beef and Awabi (abalone) right in front of them. Soba Kihinkan is a more traditional restaurant that overlooks a stunning Japanese garden, transporting guests back to the romantic Taisho era of Japan. Both restaurants have rich cultural history and significance having been made part of the Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. The Ten-Yu Bar & Lounge is perfect for tea or a post-dinner drink and serves local savoury cakes popular in the Hakone area.

Spa

In the peaceful sanctuary of the indoor onsen, unwind and renew your spirit in it’s pristine waters with a soothing soak that will cause guests to drift into a sheer euphoric state of mind with the calming sounds of gentle flowing waters.

Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu has an in-house spa An Spa Hakone, in the hotel’s tranquil garden. The boutique massage salon is modeled as an old-styled Japanese house where guests can relax and enjoy the exclusive spa packages using high-end Japanese brands like acclaimed Shiseido and prominent Mikimoto cosmetics. Both single and couple rooms are available subject to advance reservations.

Take a walk around the peaceful well manicured gardens with your love ones before or after your spa treatment dressed with the in-room provided Yukatas for that all rounded blissful Japanese experience.

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ADDRESS: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407, Japan
PHONE: +81 460-82-5111
WEBSITE: http://www.ten-yu.com/