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September 2024, 11
Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture is registered as a component part of the Mount Fuji World Heritage Site. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons along the lakeside, and there are plenty of tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park, and Fuji-Q Highland. If you visit Lake Kawaguchi, many people will want to enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Fuji and hot springs that are unique to Japan. In this article, we will introduce 9 recommended accommodations in Lake Kawaguchi where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Fuji and hot springs. These are new accommodations that are a little different from traditional ryokans, so you are sure to enjoy them with a fresh feeling! Please use this as reference for your wonderful trip.
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Lake Kawaguchi, famous as one of the Fuji Five Lakes, is the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and is an especially popular area among tourists.
Being a resort close to the city center, it has traditionally been popular with Japanese tourists, but in recent years the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has also increased sharply.
There are 5 charms of Lake Kawaguchi!
In particular, the "upside-down Fuji" reflected on the surface of Lake Kawaguchi is a spectacular sight that is worth seeing at least once in your lifetime.
Lake Kawaguchi offers a wealth of things to eat, see, stay, shop, and experience.
Another reason for its popularity is that there are many accommodations with hot springs where you can relax while taking in the view of Mount Fuji.
If you are having trouble deciding on a travel destination, we recommend that you consider Lake Kawaguchi, which is packed with the best of Japan.
Even if you think, "I'd love to go to Lake Kawaguchi!", there are so many accommodations that it can be difficult to decide where to stay.
When you think of Japan, you think of hot springs! We also recommend choosing accommodation where you can enjoy hot springs.
Here we will introduce recommended accommodations where you can also enjoy hot springs, divided into three areas, ranging from those located very close to Lake Kawaguchi to those within a 30-minute drive.
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First, let's look at the areas closest to Lake Kawaguchi, which are within a 15-minute drive.
"AWAUMI" is a private villa-style accommodation located in the Kawaguchiko area at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji.
There are resort villas and glamping style accommodations, both of which are equipped with natural hot spring baths and saunas.
At night, you can enjoy a luxurious time in the natural hot springs and sauna while gazing at Mt. Fuji and under the beautiful starry sky.
It also has excellent access to some of Japan's most popular tourist spots, such as Fuji-Q Highland, Oshino Hakkai, and Narusawa Ice Cave, so it is recommended for those who want to visit a variety of famous places.
Grand Dome Fuji Oshino is a luxurious glamping accommodation facility located about a 10-minute drive from Lake Kawaguchi, with all buildings equipped with hot spring baths.
Oshino Hakkai, one of the famous spots for viewing upside-down Mt. Fuji, is also within walking distance, so if you're lucky, you might be able to see it as well.
You can enjoy activities unique to Oshino, such as tent saunas, bonfires, and fishing.
You can also enjoy a BBQ using local Yamanashi ingredients, and there is also a wide selection of wine and snacks available.
Why not try spending some elegant time away from your everyday life in the clear blue stream, hot springs, sauna and fine wine?
Fuji Fumoto no Mori Onsen is a glamping accommodation facility located in Kawaguchiko Town facing Lake Kawaguchi, where all guest rooms come with hot spring baths and saunas.
You can enjoy a luxurious time surrounded by nature, soaking in hot springs and relaxing in the sauna.
Another attraction of this facility, which also has a private garden, is the opportunity to experience relaxation through self-louvering.
"Sky Hot Spring Villa Tsumugi Kawaguchiko" is a villa-type and glamping-type accommodation facility located so close to Mt. Fuji that it seems like you can almost touch it, overlooking Lake Kawaguchiko.
The best thing about this place is that you can spend a blissful time having the hot spring all to yourself while looking out at Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.
In addition to the open-air natural hot spring bath, the shower room is also equipped with a private sauna, a cold bath, and an open-air bathing corner, allowing you to relax to your heart's content while enjoying the spectacular views of the four seasons.
Next, we will introduce recommended accommodations within a 30-minute drive from Lake Kawaguchi.
Shakushiyama Gateway Camp is a glamping-style accommodation facility where you can experience nature up close and personal, with all of the dome tents offering panoramic views of Mt. Fuji.
Lake Kawaguchi is about a 15-minute drive away, so you can enjoy sightseeing there.
A BBQ using Yamanashi Prefecture's specialties and various other activities are available, so you can enjoy the spectacular views, delicious food, and fun all at once.
Although it is not a hot spring, there is a private open-air bath available exclusively to guests, where you can relax and unwind from the stresses of everyday life while taking in the view of Mt. Fuji.
"THE FOREST" is a glamping accommodation facility surrounded by a forest, as its name suggests, and is about 30 minutes by car from Lake Kawaguchi.
The unique charm of "THE FOREST" is that you can either simply relax in the great outdoors or enjoy activities that are unique to this place.
In addition, there is a natural hot spring called "Basho Tsukimachi no Yu" just a two-minute walk away. Guests can receive a free bathing ticket, so you can relax both body and mind while listening to the tranquil murmuring of the river.
Lake Yamanaka is as popular as Lake Kawaguchi, but did you know that they are actually close to each other?
So, next we will introduce some recommended accommodations in the Lake Yamanaka area.
Kanoa Fuji Lake Yamanaka Glamping Resort is a glamping resort-style accommodation that combines exquisite Yamanashi gourmet food, stunning views, and open-air hot spring baths with high-quality spring water in the guest rooms.
This inn is located very close to Lake Yamanaka, but is also just a 30-minute drive from Lake Kawaguchi, making it an easy location to visit both.
There are few buildings nearby, so enjoying the shining starry sky while soaking in the hot springs is a magnificent moment that you can't experience in the city.
There is also a wide range of food-related activities unique to this place, such as smoking, pizza making, and a vegetable market.
"Private Villa Glamping Fuji Yamanakako" is one of the largest glamping accommodation facilities in the area, with all buildings exceeding 500 mXNUMX.
It is easily accessible, about a 20-minute drive from Lake Kawaguchi, making it a recommended accommodation for those who want to visit both Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi.
The private pool comes equipped with in-room hot springs, a barrel sauna, and a fire pit, creating an unprecedented, supreme space.
The attraction is that you can relax in the baths and sauna while getting up close and personal with the majestic Mount Fuji, which changes its appearance with each season.
"VISION GLAMPING Resort & Spa Lake Yamanaka" is a completely private glamping accommodation facility where all rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, sauna, bonfire, and more.
Although this hotel is located near Lake Yamanaka, it is not too far from Lake Kawaguchi.
Mount Fuji can be seen from every guest room, and the best thing about this hotel is being able to soak in the open-air bath while enjoying this magnificent view.
You can also enjoy a romantic time in an extraordinary space while sitting around a bonfire and enjoying conversation.
This time we introduced 9 recommended accommodations around Lake Kawaguchi where you can enjoy Mt. Fuji and hot springs. What did you think?
Lake Kawaguchi is the best place to enjoy Japan's symbol, Mt. Fuji!
To enjoy the best of it, accommodation is very important.
When you hear the word "hot spring," you may imagine a traditional inn or traditional Japanese inn, or an old-fashioned building.
However, the accommodations introduced here are all new and completely different from the norm.
Please use this article as a reference for planning a wonderful trip with your loved ones.
*This column was created based on information as of June 2024.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
He is an editor at Resort Glamping.com, a glamping-focused media outlet visited by approximately 100 million people a month. He has written over 150 articles introducing glamping facilities and experience reports, and is involved in a wide range of glamping facility services, from planning and development to operation and customer acquisition consulting.
