HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE — A Special Time in Step with the Four Seasons
The highest-tier luxury hotel brand “HOTEL THE MITSUI,” developed by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, is adding a new flagship.
Opening in 2026 on the historic Mitsui family site in Kowakudani, Hakone, HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE will be a luxury resort that embodies the beauty of Japan, maximizing the unique charms of Hakone’s rich nature, culture, and hot spring resources.
The Second “HOTEL THE MITSUI” After Kyoto
Opened in 2020, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO achieved the rare double of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Michelin Three-Key accolades.
Carrying on that legacy, the new Hakone property embraces the brand concept “Embracing Japan’s Beauty,” offering true hospitality woven from traditional culture, nature, and architectural elegance.
Highlights of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE
Grand Scale and Gifts of Nature
Nestled within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park on approx. 135,000 m² (about three Tokyo Domes), HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE invites stays truly “in harmony with nature,” framed by seasonal views of Mt. Asama and accompanied by the sounds of Chisuji Falls and the Jakotsu River.
The property’s high-temperature Kowakudani hot spring feeds all guestrooms and the hot spring spa “Thermal Spring,” elevating bathing into a quintessential Hakone experience with majestic natural vistas.
The 126 guestrooms boast an average size of over 60 m², including villa types exceeding 100 m² and a presidential suite over 240 m².
Facilities include restaurants and bars with outdoor terraces, a fitness gym, and a lobby lounge, all designed to foster tranquil moments in tune with nature.
Japanese Luxury Connected to the World
Timeless Spatial Beauty by International Designers
- Overall interior: Yabu Pushelberg
- Specialty restaurant: A.N.D. (AOYAMA NOMURA DESIGN)
- Exterior design: Kobayashi + Maki Design Workshop
- Landscape: On-Site Planning & Design Office
Pursuing “serene sophistication” that transcends trends and endures over time.
Toward a Global “HOTEL THE MITSUI” — Partnership with The Luxury Collection
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE partners with Marriott International’s The Luxury Collection.
Welcoming luxury travelers from around the world, the property elevates its presence as a global “HOTEL THE MITSUI,” while expressing distinctly Japanese aesthetics and hospitality.
Access
Address: Misakuzawa, Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
2 minutes on foot from Hakone Tozan Railway “Kowakudani” Station
Property Overview
| Brand | HOTEL THE MITSUI |
|---|---|
| Guestrooms | 126 (avg. ~60 m²); includes villas (>100 m²) and a presidential suite (>240 m²) |
| Building | 3 floors above ground / 2 below; RC (partly steel/wood) |
| Facilities | All-day dining, specialty restaurant, bar, hot spring & spa, fitness gym, activities |
| Lounge | Lounge, library, open public spaces, terrace seating |
| Spa | Hot spring spa “Thermal Spring” |
| Designers | Yabu Pushelberg; A.N.D.; Kobayashi + Maki Design Workshop; On-Site Planning & Design |
| Design / Construction | Takenaka Corporation |
| Developers / Operator | Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. / Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd. (operation) |
| Other | Site area: ~135,500 m²; GFA: ~23,600 m²; Partnership with Marriott “The Luxury Collection” |
Reference:
Mitsui Fudosan: https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2024/1107/
