Hot Springs Hotels in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

The hotel staff provided excellent service, even offering a hand-drawn map for reference. The location is incredibly convenient; whether you're coming from Gotemba Premium Outlets or taking a bus to Tokyo, you can board right at the hotel entrance. We were lucky enough to have a view of Mount Fuji from our room, which my friends absolutely loved for taking photos. The front desk staff spoke good English, so communication was seamless. The 150 JPY per person hot spring bath was an amazing value! On a weekday evening, it wasn't crowded at all, and it even had an outdoor bath. I imagine it would be absolutely beautiful if it were snowing.

Fuji-Q Hotel is part of the Fuji-Q Group, located on the mountain north of Lake Yamanakako. If you call the hotel from Yamanakako Bus Station, they'll send a car to pick you up. There was a handsome foreign gentleman at the front desk who gave a very detailed explanation of the hotel's facilities – big thumbs up! We booked a balcony room, which was great value for money. The room was spacious, and the complimentary bottled water had a lovely design, perfect for Instagram photos. The view of Mount Fuji from the balcony was absolutely stunning, and you could pretty much overlook the entire Lake Yamanakako. We tried both hot springs at the hotel, each with its own unique charm. The 'Starlit Bath' allows you to gaze at the starry sky from the outdoor pool at night, while the other hot spring offers views of Mount Fuji's sunrise in the early morning. Unfortunately, you can't take phones inside for photos. The hotel's breakfast was also delicious with a wide variety of options. When we visited, the hotel was even hosting a haiku event, and if your submission was chosen, you could win a free night! I wonder if our entry will be lucky enough to be selected. Anyway, it's the thought that counts, haha. All in all, it was a fantastic stay.

・I think it would be better if they were a little more welcoming and didn't get hung up on appearances. ・The hot water kettle has a Japanese setting, so a foreign tourist who was having trouble using it spoke to me in English and explained how to use it. ・The parking lot should be made a little easier to understand and use. ・I'm glad that my family liked the Japanese-style room, and my child said, ”I want to go to the shrine room again.”

We were given a room on the third floor, which was quite disappointing. It felt like sending an email beforehand requesting a higher floor was pointless. I specifically booked this place after seeing beautiful photos of Mount Fuji taken from higher floors by other guests. Yet, both of our rooms ended up on the third floor. The twin room had a slightly better, though still off-center, view compared to the single. You might want to check if this is the kind of Mount Fuji view you're hoping for; you can't see it from the bed, only from the balcony or right by the door. Location-wise, the hotel offers a shuttle service to Kawaguchiko Station, which is convenient for getting to Yamanakako and Kawaguchiko by bus. However, the shuttle has limited operating hours and infrequent service.

The hotel offers a shuttle service, with pick-ups in the afternoon and drop-offs until around 10 PM. They also provide transportation to Oishi Park; just contact the front desk in advance. This time, I booked a Japanese family room, which was quite spacious with a separate wet and dry area. The beds were already made when I entered. From the room, I could see Mount Fuji in the distance – it was absolutely beautiful to wake up and do my makeup at the table while admiring the view. Both breakfast and dinner were set menus, which was nice. The hotel service was excellent, and there was a Chinese-speaking staff member at the front desk, so language was not an issue at all.

The hotel's location is excellent, though the room was a bit small. Luckily, we used the large public bath, which had soaking tubs and an outdoor onsen. We could even see Mount Fuji from our room! The complimentary breakfast was decent, but a group of noisy Korean ladies were a bit disruptive. The dinner, however, was amazing: roasted beef, two or three types of fish, seafood paella, and curry – it far exceeded my expectations. I had read reviews saying dinner was very simple, but my actual experience was completely the opposite; it was incredibly rich and varied. Transportation was also convenient. We walked along Lake Kawaguchiko from the station when we arrived, taking many beautiful photos, though it was a shame the cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet. In the evening, we took a bus to Oishi Park to see Mount Fuji at dusk. When we left, we arranged for the hotel's shuttle service, and it only took five or six minutes to reach the station. I've actually visited Mount Fuji many times, mostly in summer and autumn, but I've never seen it so clearly from its base as I did this time. Absolutely delightful!

The location is excellent, with a view of Mount Fuji from the balcony. It also has all the necessary amenities.

It was just opened and clean, and it was a space where you can taste the extraordinary life of a trailer house type hotel and melt with nature.

The hotel is clean and has a free hot spring onsen. The hotel is quite far from the station, but it’s worth it because Mount Fuji is right behind it—huge and absolutely beautiful 😭. It’s also close to a large Daiso. Very satisfying / I’m very satisfied.♥️♥️♥️

Highly recommended. Clean facilities with two public onsens and an amazing few of Mt. Fuji. If you do not end up with a mountain view room do not be too concerned- there is an observation deck up stairs. Private onsens are available for rental. Great service and a relaxing environment, if you find yourself in the area I suggest a 2 night stay at minimum- I had only booked one night and it felt insufficient to fully immerse oneself in the relaxing atmosphere.