Hatago Tsubakiya

This place is very close to Lake Yamanaka, and its off-street location makes it very quiet. If you're driving, you'll need to set your GPS to Yamanakako Post Office. The staff, especially the younger woman, was very polite and could communicate in both English and Mandarin. The whole place is a traditional Japanese ryokan with a bit of history. Don't expect it to be brand new, but it's clean and tidy, making for a comfortable stay. We booked room 102 with a garden, and we were so lucky to see a clear view of Mount Fuji on our first day! It was truly amazing to see it from our room. The only minor inconvenience was that you have to reserve a time slot for bathing. There are two private onsen rooms outside the guest rooms. When you reserve a slot, it becomes your private bath, complete with a shower area and a small indoor tub. They also provide a full range of amenities, including cleansing oil and facial wash. Overall, it's still a great choice! Highly recommended.

The accommodation is in a very beautiful and quiet location, a calmer area than Kawaguchiko. We were unlucky, as the weather was bad for both days, so we didn't get to see Mount Fuji. That gives us a reason to come back again!

This hotel is incredibly authentic. The value for money is exceptional. Unfortunately, we had bad weather and couldn't see Mount Fuji from our room, but of course, that's not the hotel's fault. The rooms are clean and cozy; you feel like you've stepped into the Shogun series. The only downside was that the lobby was extremely cold. The hotel shouldn't skimp on heating the common areas.

Overall, a great experience with friendly and helpful staff. We stayed in a quad room on the first floor with a beautiful mountain view and a large garden. We could even see Mount Fuji from our room! The only minor drawback was that the shared bathhouse required reservations and each slot was only 40 minutes, which felt a bit rushed. However, the staff were very accommodating and flexible if no one else was using it, which we really appreciated.

The room was clean and tidy, and the staff provided excellent service. The hotel's hot spring was also great. It's very close to Lake Yamanaka, and on a clear day, you can see both Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka very clearly.