Lovely Ryokan about 10m by bus & 5m walk from Kawaguchico. Very rustic, but clean and well presented. Not luxury, so don't expect lots of frills, but authentic and fitting for the lovely location near the lake and with a view of Mount Fuji from the balcony. The hosts are lovely, you are effectively sharing their home, but it's not awkward. Do note, the bathroom(s) are shared. Private when in use, but it's not exclusively for your use. Futons were comfy, and the AC worked a treat. A few restaurants and convenience stores within walking (10m) distance, and highly recommend 'High Spirits' Izakaya 5 minutes walk away for the best kara-age and beers we enjoyed the whole trip.

The hotel stuff was the nicest ever. They had a bunch of brochures and discount codes for us to use as well as directions to good restaurants nearby. The night before we had to leave they came and asked us when so they could drive us to the station. We told them 10 am but later found out we had to leave at 8. We told them this at 7.40 AM, fully prepared to get us selves to the station but the host got up and got his car so he could drive us. Super nice people. Super nice amenities. We could see Mt. Fuji from our room as well which was super nice.

The only bad thing i have to say is that the pillow was a bit hard, and it was difficult to sleep on. Every thing else was top notch.

The owner is absolutely gorgeous & so helpful! He went out his way to offer us a lift to the station once for our Fuji climb and once for our train to Kyoto, he printed out the bus instructions for us, He let us in slightly early after our climb for check in too! We loved how authentic and cosy it was - additionally he let us leave our bags with him whilst we slept overnight on the mountain. Views of Fuji from our balcony too! Aircon works lovely & he offered a free drink to everyone per night in the fridge. He goes out of his way which was just spectacular. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

There is only one toilet which could be tricky at times & the station is 30 mins away (things I know he can’t change but just so you’re aware before you arrive)

Great stay in Fujikawaguchiko! The staff are very responsive both online and in person (you can call staff using a button within the accommodation). Our room was spacious and the futons were comfortable. I liked the shared bath (you can lock the doors for privacy), which has 2 showers, faucets in the middle that you can fill a bucket with (very hot and cold water), and a big bath with hot water. The price was also excellent given that we went in mid-November when the foliage was beautiful. We especially liked that we could rent bikes from the property- 2 regular (500 yen each) and 2 electric (2,000 yen each) for the whole day. The owner personally informed us about each of the features on the property and was kind enough to give us a ride back to Kawaguchico station before our bus left. The location is good, in a residential area not too far from a pretty area of the lake, 7 min walk from 7/11 and some of the most local restaurants I've been to (the owner will inform you about them when you get there). Overall, the attention to detail and making us feel welcome was fantastic- I'd stay here again!

Nothing, all around great experience!

Accessible from the bus line (Green line). Owners are very nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Ac worked great and loved all the windows in the room I had. There are screens on all the windows! Mt Fuji is visible and great to see and admire. It’s not a full view. Other homes are in the way but you see the peak. Shared fridge and shared bathrooms. Showers are Not separate for men and women. Close to the park which has wonderful views of Mt Fuji during breaks in the weather. Some restaurants near by but most are 10-15mins walk away. Bus lines do stop running early (4ish depending on the bus stop). Very quiet neighborhood. Do your research if you’re climbing the mountain, the rules and climbing visitation has changed in 2024.

The distance from everything and that most places closed fairly early. Out of their control. No kettle for tea or coffee. I did get locked in the home on my last day. The owners were quick to come and unlock the door for me to leave but it was a quick thought of safety if it was an emergency. Maybe an electric button lock for the door would be best for securing overnight? Especially if someone wants to be out late or need to leave early. Just a thought. Overall, I had a great stay and had no issues or concerns. Would recommend.

This place is pretty typical of a ryokan, but the hosts are incredible people that make it extra special. They unexpectedly upgraded my room to a bigger one with a Fuji view, invited me to join them for dinner at a sushi place, and drove me to the bus station for my departure. Phenomenal service. It's easy to access from the Green Line (Saiko Sightseeing Bus), but is not close to all the shops, restaurants, etc. I love to walk, and the hosts rent bikes and e-bikes, so for me the location was not an issue, but something to consider if you'd rather be closer to the action.

Had a wonderful stay here. Lovely, friendly and helpful couple run this traditional Japanese style house. I arrived early but they switched rooms around so I could check in early. The onsen style bath is such a bonus to relax in after a long day exploring. Perfect location to explore the area, especially useful to be able to rent a bicycle from here directly and ride around the entire lake. Some amazing views of Mount Fuji. Special mention for Yagizaki park which is just a few minutes away, very peaceful place to relax. Shops/cafes nearby and the station itself is walkable. Like others I also got a lift to the station when checking out which was a special touch and way to end the stay. Highly recommend.

We loved this experience of staying in a traditional Japanese house with a view of Mount Fuji. The owner was friendly and helpful. Accommodation is quite basic but very clean and comfortable and the hot bath was great. We hired electric bikes from the host to cycle around the lakes which I highly recommend. The nearby Yagizaki Park is beautiful and we really enjoyed Suzukiya restaurant in the evening.

One of the best stays you could find in Lake Kawaguchiko. Overall, the place is reachable by bus (if you know which line to take), other than you could just walk from Kawaguchiko Station. It was a traditional Japanese house. The room and facilities were exactly same as the pictures. The room was spacious and clean, the WiFi connection was good, overall I was very satisfied. The host was friendly and helpful, he even offered to take me to Kawaguchiko Station too!

Everything about this stay was amazing! The owner is very friendly and helpful, the room is spacious and awesome with good facilities like a heater which we definitely needed! Such a beautiful area which is very local, but still pretty easy to get around from here! Renting bikes was the highlight for us as we saw all of lake kawaguchiko so so easily and had an awesome day, when we got back we were treated by the large onsen style bath to enjoy and warm up! We had large suitcase and the owner happily took us to the station when we checked out which is so kind. Amazing place to stay!!

Only hard thing is finding places to food if you are just walking everywhere, although the owner recommends two great restaurants so try them!! Would be so easy if you had a car!