Nippondaira Hotel

I requested a high-floor room before arrival, but ended up on a lower floor. They weren't clear about how to book dinner, and the service was pretty mediocre. The breakfast selection wasn't huge, but the quality was decent. The views were absolutely stunning! Our 45 sqm room was excellent, but the other standard room didn't have a view of Mount Fuji. I'd definitely recommend booking the 45 sqm room with a Fuji view.

The stunning lawn and Mount Fuji views are breathtaking, and the lobby and rooms are beautifully elegant. Breakfast is also delicious. Waking up early, bundling up, and taking a stroll around the lawn is the perfect way to start a vibrant and refreshing day.

The hotel is absolutely beautiful! It's located on top of a mountain, but there's a convenient shuttle bus from Shizuoka Station. The views from the room are stunning, and the large lawn feels so soft underfoot. It's a shame the weather wasn't great on the day we checked in, so we could only see a hazy Mount Fuji. The next day, the clouds were too thick, offering a different kind of scenery. Overall, it's a highly recommended hotel. The breakfast was decent, and the room was spacious enough.

My first time in Shizuoka Prefecture, and I spent the first night at the Nihondaira Hotel. Walking into the lobby, there's a huge glass curtain wall directly ahead. If the weather is clear and visibility is good, you can see Mount Fuji in the distance. Even every room faces Mount Fuji. At the foot of the mountain are Shimizu City, home of Chibi Maruko-chan, and Miho no Matsubara. When I arrived at the hotel in the afternoon, it was overcast, and Shimizu City wasn't visible due to heavy fog and humidity. I was really hoping for clear skies the next morning. And my wish truly came true! At 5 AM, a thought flashed through my mind, I woke up, pulled open the curtains, and although the sun hadn't risen yet, a blush appeared in the southeast. Looking straight ahead, in the distant sky, a massive silhouette appeared – that was Mount Fuji. Alright, I'm content. Hahahaha~ Staying at this hotel, you can completely, completely relax. You can lie in your room and zone out, or stroll on the huge lawn in front of the hotel, watching the shimmering lights of Shimizu City at night. The booking price included dinner and breakfast. A bit pricey, but well worth it. Dinner was a French set menu (Menu in pic 7). For an additional 1600 yen, I upgraded to Japanese-produced Wagyu beef, which I highly recommend. It was grilled perfectly, locking in the pinkness, and the texture was tender and fresh both inside and out. For breakfast, I recommend choosing the Japanese set meal, as online reviews say the Western breakfast is terrible.

The room offers an expansive view with stunning scenery! You could easily spend a day relaxing on the lawn. We were lucky enough to catch an evening event, so we enjoyed beautiful fireworks from our room's balcony every night. The sunsets and dusk were absolutely breathtaking from the room. The hotel thoughtfully added an extra bed for our child and provided kids' toiletries, which was a nice touch. The front desk service was excellent, and their English pronunciation was very clear. The hotel mainly caters to Japanese locals, with rooms featuring both Japanese and Western styles. The environment is quiet, comfortable, and very peaceful.