HANZ OUTDOOR RESORT (formerly GLAMPING VILLA HANZ KAWAGUCHIKO）

The kids wanted to go camping, so I brought them here. The first night we stayed in a tent, and there were a lot of small bugs. Luckily, the second night we moved to a villa, which was much better. There were some dead bug stains on the walls, but it's understandable given it's a camping area. The service was decent. Although the front desk staff rarely spoke English, they were very friendly and used a translation app to communicate. We had BBQ on the second night, which was pretty good – worth trying if you're already here. The portions were very generous; enough for two adults and two children. Squeezing your own orange juice and frying your own eggs for breakfast was a fun activity worth experiencing. The lambs were very friendly, and there was an activity where you could check-in and get a gift. The kids also had a great time and loved the climbing wall. They also tried out the hot spring and the large public bath.

Our trip to Lake Kawaguchiko with Mount Fuji was a fresh and exciting experience! We got to see Mount Fuji and also enjoy a campfire and camping. It's perfect for families, couples too, and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 The location isn't super close to Kawaguchiko Station; it's about an 11-minute taxi ride, so it's more suitable for those with their own car. Along the way, you'll see a pretty big daily necessities shopping area worth exploring. At the hotel's entrance, there's a burger joint, a pizza place, and a steak restaurant, all of which are quite good. The hotel has its own shuttle bus 🚌. To get picked up from Kawaguchiko Station to the campsite, you need a Japanese phone number to call and book in advance. There's no shuttle service on weekends. For the return trip to Kawaguchiko, you can book with the front desk beforehand, and they'll drop off both people! We didn't know this and only found out by chance when we met other guests taking the shuttle! An 11-minute ride saved us over a hundred yen in taxi fares, sniff sniff~ PAO is the tent area ⛺, and Villa is the small villa area 🏡. For first-timers, I'd recommend the small villas. The tools and facilities explanations there are more comprehensive and complete, plus they have a private hot tub! For those in the tent area, the restrooms are outside the tent, which is a bit inconvenient. Both areas can use the large public bath in the lobby, which is separated by gender. The email mentioned that outside food is not allowed, and breakfast and dinner require ordering the hotel's set meals to cook yourself. However, the room comes with a bundle of firewood and a portable stove. In the PAO area, you can experience chopping wood, and we were given a glass bottle to remind us to try fetching water from Mount Fuji. There's also an 'Easter egg hunt' activity where you can exchange a certain number of finds for small gifts. This camping spot encourages building a fire for warmth 🔥, but remember to operate it correctly and safely in designated areas. On a clear night, sitting outdoors by the fire with a blanket, gazing at the stars, creates an incredibly atmospheric experience 🌌. Even though it was my first time and I didn't do extensive research, I already think it's unbeatable. Coming here as a family was much more interesting and fun than just seeing the lake, cherry blossoms, and shopping in Kawaguchiko. We had a blast! 🥰🥰🥰

Loved it! We booked the glamping. Had no expectations before going, just wanted to spend a night at the foot of Mount Fuji, and once we got there, we found the services and facilities to be excellent. There's also BBQ! You can buy marshmallows to roast! The bed was super comfortable. Each tent has its own private bathroom, which was very clean! Wish we had booked another night! There's a forest nearby, perfect for hiking!

A very unique experience, and the facilities were excellent.