Hotels With bar in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

A hidden gem of a hotel with spectacular views of Mount Fuji! I booked a random room just a week before Golden Week, and upon entering, I was immediately struck by how spacious and bright it was. The room itself was also very roomy and incredibly clean. Both of their hot springs offer direct, panoramic views of Mount Fuji! The large floor-to-ceiling windows in the breakfast restaurant started my day off beautifully. It happened to be Children's Day in Japan, and the hotel thoughtfully provided games and movies for the kids. I was very satisfied with this stay. I highly recommend staying two or three nights – it's truly rejuvenating.

We came for the playground and closeness to the fruit farms. They playground was terrific, or at least thats what can be interpreted when you need toddlers to do something - anything is agreeable before ‘playground’. Finishing food, brushing teeth are suddenly all ok. The style of the hotel is polished, there’s lounge with premium room bookings, three elevators with space to push in a trolley and 2 strollers(rare in Japan), matches 4.5 star international expectations. We didnt use the hotspring as we came with an infant and toddler. The breakfast was a very nice spread of one section japanese one section western, and a one hour window!

This hotel has a very traditional, old-fashioned feel. We arrived at Lake Kawaguchiko around 11 PM, so we had to take a taxi to the hotel. We rang the bell at the front desk, and a staff member, wearing traditional wooden clogs, came out. They barely understood English but were very dedicated. They escorted us to our room, meticulously explaining each facility, and even gestured to show us where breakfast would be served. If you want a lake view, I recommend booking a Japanese-style room. We booked a Western-style room, which was on the other side, and in the morning, we saw smoke rising from chimneys outside – a charming, everyday scene. We didn't see any bears, but surprisingly, we spotted monkeys! Breakfast was a set meal, though eating fish so early in the morning took some getting used to. The morning shuttle can take you to Lake Kawaguchiko. For the return trip in the afternoon, the shuttle only picks up after 3 PM. Alternatively, you can take the Red Line bus to a jewelry museum (I can't recall the exact stop) and walk a few steps from there. On weekend evenings, you can watch fireworks from across the river, right outside the hotel. They launch them from both the left and right sides. If you want a closer view, follow the crowd to the left for about 10 minutes.

The self check-in was very strange. There were many Japanese staff and a foreign staff members but they insisted that I my name and address manually. Then I had to pay the onsen tax, which is fair. The machine suggested either cash or credit card. I chose credit card and then the staff suddenly popped his head out to tell me to pay cash, which is extremely strange. It was very confusing. Either they set up their machine correctly, or they should stick to traditional check-in since they have a lot of staff. Still after I paid it took quite some time to get the key, they were ineffective. The room was OK, even though my booking was for 2 BEDS and 1 futon but only got 3 MATTRESSES on the tatami floor... I really enjoyed the bathtub with a view on the lake although there are only few of these bathrooms. The outside onsen looked nice but one of the baths was out of use, unfortunately.

This onsen ryokan offers excellent value for money. The room window faces Mt. Fuji directly, so waking up to that view was incredibly moving. The ryokan itself is also new and very comfortable. Although I didn't dine at their restaurant, I did take a look inside, and the interior decor is tasteful. I would definitely choose to stay here again.

Pros: Close to nature with beautiful scenery. They focus on the experience, and both breakfast and dinner are self-cooked. If you book in advance for a weekday, they can drop you off at the station. The staff are very polite. Cons: Transportation isn't very convenient. You have to take a taxi from Kawaguchiko Station, and taxis are hard to come by – you might wait around 40 minutes. The hotel only offers pickup service for guests with a Japanese mobile number. Check-out time at 10:00 AM is too early. Breakfast ingredients are delivered at 8 AM, so by the time you cook, eat, clean up, and wash the dishes, it's already check-out time. You also have to wash your own dishes after breakfast and dinner, but the tap water in the mountains in early spring is freezing cold. The Pao (yurt/tent) is quite damp and has a musty smell; even the curtains are moldy.

It is a hotel with a retro atmosphere in Showa. The room was too large for 3 people. The staff was kind and very satisfied. It's a historic building, but it's cleaned properly. The futon was also fuzzy. The hot springs were also effective and recovered from fatigue. I thought it would be popular in an inn that feels the bubble era if I renewed a little. Thank you 😊

First off, the front desk staff was absolutely wonderful. I don't speak the language, but they were so patient and friendly in helping me, making this trip a truly valuable memory. It was also very quiet at night, and the whole hostel had a fantastic vibe. **Facilities:** Very complete, with a microwave, hot water, and tea available.

The hotel is indeed aging but remains charming! It offers typical Japanese rooms and rooms with beds and all of them are tidy and well maintained! The manager of the establishment is adorable and very accommodating. Breakfast is ok! The soup is a treat! Be careful because the restaurant does not offer dinner (at least during our stay). The only negative point is the distance from the “center” but buses pass regularly (except in the evening!).

It is a long established, but the room is clean and the facilities are updated. There is a question that the hot spring can be said to be a large bath, but the quality of the spring is good and comfortable. I think I will definitely stay again.