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Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Mikawaya has kept guests at Kowakien since 1883, a ryokan with Meiji-era buildings that are now a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, built to serve travellers on the road to Tokyo. It has hosted dignitaries in its long history, and about 35 rooms keep the traditional style of Hakone hospitality. More than 140 years on, it remains one of the region's historic institutions.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 1883
- Neighborhood: Ashigarashimo District
About Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan
- The ryokan was established in 1883 and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, preserving its Meiji-era character.
- It was originally built to serve travellers on the road to Tokyo and has hosted numerous dignitaries.
- It has about 35 rooms in Kowakien, Hakone.
History
Established in 1883, the ryokan is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property that has preserved its historic Meiji-era charm for over 140 years. Originally built to serve travelers on the road to Tokyo, it has hosted numerous dignitaries and remains a landmark of traditional Japanese hospitality. While the town of Misasa is famous for its twelfth-century radon springs, this specific Mikawaya property is a renowned historic institution in the Hakone region.
The setting
9 km from Lake Ashi.
Experiences
- Houraien garden — 16,000 sq m garden with about 30,000 azaleas of 40 types blooming around May, plus cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn.
Amenities
- Private open-air onsen baths
- Traditional kaiseki multi-course dining
- Historic Horaien Gardens access
- Public indoor and outdoor mineral springs
- Meiji-era architecture and guest rooms
- Bar and coffee shop lounge
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