Kawaguchiko Hotel

The hotel has a really cute "throwback" feel, and is right on the lake. Our room was spacious, larger than most of what we experienced elsewhere in Japan. The staff was extremely helpful and they shuttled us to the station. Easy walk to nearby restaurants, though we didn't get out a ton.

This hotel has the old Japanese charm. You can tell that there is history in the architecture. The staff are very nice and the pickup service provided from the station is good for bringing larger luggage. We especially enjoyed the indoor onsen which wasn’t very busy and had a view of Mt Fuji. The traditional breakfast provided is also amazing and the ladies who served us had amazing attitudes.

The hotel was very well situated along the shores of the lake and in walking distance to the railway station and the center of town. Plenty of places to eat nearby and lovel to stroll around the lake itself. Staff were wonderful and very, very helpful. A joy! We booked a traditional Japanese room and loved it, but not recommended if you cannot get up from a mattress on the floor! The room was spacious and clean, but it was dated and could use some refurbishment as the wooden shutters struggled in their tracks and the varnish had disappeared from most of the wooden items. Although not a crisis, we also struggled for power points near the bed and had to leave phones charging away from the bed - an extension cord would help. Bathroom was a decent size and had lots of hot water. We did not use the onsen located on the top floor and did not book hotel breakfasts. We ate breakfast 150m down the road at Le Pain de Daniel, a wonderful bakery run by a French chef. Highly recommended All in all, would I stay there again. Yes! Good value with a great location.

The staff were so friendly and kind- very welcoming and always ready to help with any questions. The breakfast was traditional Japanese and delicious! The onsen was to die for- we had a view of Mt Fuji from the onsen. My room window also looked out into Mt Fuji so I was very lucky. The location was perfect- right on the lake. It was a lovely old fashioned guesthouse type hotel- emphasis on the staff . It has been modernised in the public areas- the bedroom was a little shabby but I didn’t mind that because of the view. They also had Japanese style tatami mat rooms overlooking the lake.

Fantastic lakeside location, just steps from the Red Line bus stop and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The top-floor hot spring is a must-try, offering a truly relaxing experience. This historic hotel exudes old-world charm, complemented by exceptional service from the staff. The breakfast experience is nothing short of amazing.