Mt Fuji View and Private Sauna Ryokan Shizuku(No accommodation for 12 years old and below)

The hotel is right in Yamanakako Village, with a bus stop conveniently located at the entrance, making it easy to get around. They also offer bicycle rentals, and Lake Yamanakako is perfect for a scenic bike ride. The room was very spacious, featuring a hot tub with direct views of Mount Fuji – soaking while gazing at the snow-capped mountain was absolutely amazing. Our special room even came with a sauna, making for a perfect sauna-then-soak experience. The hotel breakfast was excellent, and for dinner, we could choose from an 8-course menu delivered right to our room. The staff were also very warm and attentive. This is definitely my top choice for accommodation in Yamanakakao.

I wouldn't recommend this place. The hygiene was pretty bad; for a hotel of this caliber, the coffee cup I received still had lipstick stains on it. The in-room smart devices were practically useless, and the translation system didn't work. The air conditioning was also broken. Overall, a terrible experience!

Hotel Room: Features a built-in sauna, and offers stunning views of Mount Fuji directly from the room. Fuji appears incredibly large and close to the naked eye. The room decor is very tasteful. Hotel Location: Situated on the lower-left side of Lake Yamanakako on the map. There's a bus stop right outside (though buses are infrequent). Within a 2-minute walk, there's a delicious hamburg steak restaurant. A 7-Eleven is about 5-10 minutes away, and you can rent bicycles near the 7-Eleven (the hotel also offers bike rentals, but they are mountain bikes, not electric, costing 2000 yen per hour or 4000 yen per day). If you walk another 10-15 minutes, you can feed swans in a designated area managed by locals (a family of three needs to buy one portion of swan food for 200 yen). Cycling: From the hotel, it takes about 30-50 minutes to cycle to Hirano no Hama (there are many great photo spots along the way, so you don't necessarily have to go all the way to Hirano no Hama, where the wind is incredibly strong). I recommend cycling clockwise on the map and then returning the same way.

Our room had a private onsen bath with a view of Mount Fuji! I was drawn in by the promotional photos of the private onsen suite, and it certainly didn't disappoint. While waiting to check in, the front desk arranged for a butler to assist us. They brought us desserts and tea. Our butler was a Japanese gentleman with excellent English, probably because most guests at this hotel are Westerners. He patiently explained all the rules to me, how to use the private bathtub and sauna, and how to adjust the room's various lighting effects.