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.

Service staff were efficient, although queueing to trade your keys for your shoes slowed things down. (Understandable, because this is also a day-trip onsen, so the hotel needs to ensure all tabs are covered before letting guests go.) Facilities were old but well-maintained, although my room window couldn't be closed without force. Wide variety of baths to choose from, and convenient hours. Note that there is no shampoo, conditioner or body soap in guestrooms, as this is an onsen facility - all soaps and bath amenities are provided in the onsen area. Several onsite restaurants providing many food options, which made up for the lack of vegetarian-friendly options around the area.

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.

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.

A short drive from Lake Yamanaka, we checked into here for the night—mainly because we wanted to explore the area and try the region’s famous Hōtō noodles. We chose a traditional Japanese futon room for the experience. That meant laying out our own beds—slightly clumsy, a bit of trial and error, and a lot of laughing when we realised there’s no “redo” once everything’s set. The weather had a chill to it, so the onsen became the highlight. Stepping into the hot water while the cold air lingered outside—it slowed everything down in a way you don’t realise you need. Nothing extravagant, nothing overly planned. Just the four of us, figuring things out as we went. Looking back, it wasn’t the hotel or even the lake—it was those small, unpolished moments that made the night feel complete.

I really liked the environment here, it's away from the crowds and about a kilometer walk from Hirano Beach. There aren't many restaurants nearby; you'll need to walk towards the bus station area. It's an old house, but everything is pretty much functional. The private onsen in the room was incredibly hot, but the large public bath was just right. The pillows in the room were really uncomfortable, and there was nothing I could do but try to sleep through the night. Breakfast was simple and clean, enough to fill you up.

We were incredibly lucky to get room 111. As soon as we opened the window, there were many clever koi fish. Whenever someone was on the balcony, they would immediately come over. There was fish food available at the hotel entrance; it was self-service. We were very touched. We had a five-year-old child traveling with us, and the hotel staff always made sure to include the child's utensils when preparing cutlery in the restaurant, even though we hadn't ordered dinner for him. We will definitely come again. Thank you.

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.

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!

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.