The 15 Best Onsen Ryokan & Hotels at Lake Kawaguchi with In-Room Open-Air Baths for Couples
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Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi is a lake resort that can be reached in about 1 hour and 45 minutes by expressway from Tokyo. It has also been selected as one of the highly well-known ``New Japan Top 100 Tourist Destinations''. Lake Kawaguchi is attractive for its seasonal nature, including Mt. Fuji, which shows various expressions throughout the year. Why not forget about your busy daily life in the city and go out to refresh yourself with your loved ones? In this article, we will introduce onsen inns with rooms with open-air baths that are recommended for couples in the Kawaguchiko area.
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Have you been spending your days feeling like you haven't been able to spend time with your loved ones lately? In such a case, let's go to Lake Kawaguchi, a scenic spot where you can see Mt. Fuji, which is about 1 hour and 45 minutes by express bus from Tokyo. The accommodations we will introduce are located in locations where you can see Mt. Fuji, and we will focus on onsen inns where you can relax in rooms with open-air baths. Please forget about the busyness of everyday life and recharge your batteries together.
The observation hall is a building with the theme of a higher-grade stay, and all guest rooms have hot onsen observation open-air baths with spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. There is also a minibar called KUKUNA CLUB on the 7th floor that is only available to guests staying at the observation hall. The rooms in the observation hall are spacious and have a luxurious atmosphere.
For dinner, you can choose from ``Gekkou,'' where you can enjoy teppan cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, or ``MOONBOW,'' where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients in a buffet or course style. Drinks include Yamanashi wine, California wine, and rare brands. Please enjoy the marriage with the food.
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Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen The Kukuna Resort & Spa
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 70 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line (Contact the hotel upon arrival at the station, about 5 minutes by courtesy car) / Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC (about 5 km, about 10 minutes)
The 32 guest rooms are luxurious, with balconies connected to the forest and bioethanol fireplaces. Each guest room also has an open-air bath lined with lava from Mt. Fuji, and the in-house hot spring water is poured into it. It's great to be able to enjoy a natural onsen for two people in your room. There is plenty of greenery ahead of you, and looking at it will surely put your mind at ease.
Dinner is a simple dish of local ingredients grilled on Mt. Fuji lava plates heated over a wood fire. Our special feature is that you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from every seat in our semi-private and fully private rooms where you can enjoy a leisurely meal. The ``Yamanashi Beef Lava-grilled'' served on a plate carved out of lava rock is a must-try dish. You might be able to cheer as you hear the meat sizzling right in front of you.
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Fufu Kawaguchiko
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes, Lake Kawaguchi/ ryokan
- address
- 2211-1 Minakuchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun Yamanashi Prefecture
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Fujikyu Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko onsen Ubuya is a onsen inn where you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from all guest rooms, lounges, and public baths. You can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi while drinking Japanese tea in the lounge. The inn is approximately 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC, and we can arrange a shuttle to and from Kawaguchiko Station with advance notice.
There are several types of rooms with open-air baths, including standard special rooms, so you can choose one that suits your taste and budget. The special room has a living room with a nice view, a tatami room and a separate bedroom, so you can relax like you're in a villa. You will never get tired of looking at the picturesque scenery that changes its appearance depending on the time of day and season.
The open-air bath in the guest room is not onsen, but the location is such that you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi for private use! Relaxing in the bathtub and looking at the scenery will help you forget about the busyness of everyday life and relax your mind. It's also nice to be able to take a bath as often as you like, whenever you like. We also recommend taking a half-body bath or foot bath while feeling the natural air.
``Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Hotel Konanso'' is an inn located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, overlooking the majestic Mt. Fuji. When you enter the entrance, there is a tea lounge on the mezzanine floor on the left, where you can relax and enjoy the view of Lake Kawaguchi. If you use Kawaguchiko Station, you can receive a free shuttle if you contact us upon arrival.
We recommend rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji or Lake Kawaguchi. Guest rooms facing Mt. Fuji offer views of nature that change depending on the season and time of day, while rooms facing Lake Kawaguchi create a magical atmosphere at night with neon lights from the opposite shore reflected on the lake.
There are also rooms with an open-air bath where you can enjoy a bath that makes you feel like you are one with the majestic nature. Soaking in the bathtub while looking at the magnificent sky will soothe your soul. Each room also has an indoor bath, so you can take a warm bath even when the weather is inclement.
There is a large public bath with a spacious open-air bath inside the hotel, and there is also a ``Foot Spa Wakuwaku'' on the rooftop where you can enjoy a footbath while looking out at the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. The women's public bath ``Tokimeki no Yu'' has an indoor bath with an air blower and a jet bath, making it perfect for when you want to blow away your daily fatigue.
Dinner will be served in your room meal. From aperitifs to desserts, let's have a lively conversation at the Japanese Kaiseki that focuses on seasonal ingredients! Bespoke dishes include the inn's special karasumi, beef shabu, and Koshu's famous horse sashimi. Yamanashi wine, limited local sake, shochu, etc. are also available, so let's enjoy it with the food.
Detailed information
Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Hotel Konanso
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 4020 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Kawaguchiko IC" (about 4 km) / About 10 minutes on foot from Fujikyuko Line "Kawaguchiko Station"
``Kawaguchiko onsen Steam Fuji Oike Hotel'' is a modern Japanese hotel that incorporates Japanese traditions such as bonsai and latticework. There is a spacious welcome lounge and conversation lounge within the hotel, perfect for when you want to relax inside the hotel. Free shuttle service to and from Kawaguchiko Station is available with advance notice.
Although the bathroom in the annex is not onsen, it has an atmosphere that makes you feel like you can take a bath full of emotion. We recommend not only relaxing in the bathtub while looking at the scenery outside the window, but also using it as a footbath. It looks like you can spend a relaxing time enjoying the breeze coming in from outside.
The hotel has a ``Mt. Fuji Observation Public Bath'' with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, and a ``Garden Open-air Bath'' that is fused with a beautiful garden. The ``garden open-air bath'' includes an indoor bath that is open 24 hours a day, and a variety of open-air baths that are arranged so that you can stroll through the indoor bath and the garden, so you can enjoy onsen to your heart's content.
For dinner, there are two plans: one that uses the restaurant, and one that allows you to meal in a private room without worrying about other people around you. Both dishes are Japanese dishes using seasonal ingredients from Yamanashi and seafood from Numazu. We also have a selection of Yamanashi wines that go well with the dishes.
Official details
Fujikawaguchiko onsen onsen ryokan with a view of Mt.FujiOike Hotel
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 15,825
- address
- 6713-103 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun Yamanashi Prefecture
- access
- Free pick-up from station Free parking 4 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station 7 minutes by car from Fujikyu 12 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC About 120 minutes by bus from Shinjuku Station
"Kawaguchiko onsen View Fujiya Hotel Kawaguchiko Annex" is a hotel located on the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. The approximately 30,000 tsubo site has a garden, an observation lounge, and onsen, making it a great choice if you want to enjoy a leisurely resort stay. Free shuttle service to and from Kawaguchiko Station is also available.
The bathtub in the junior suite with a view bath is designed so that when you soak in the bathtub, you can see Mt. Fuji right in front of you. Enjoy a relaxing bath while looking at the landscape of the garden that changes with the seasons and Mt. Fuji, whose appearance changes depending on the time of day.
Official details
Kawaguchiko onsen Fuji-View Hotel Fujiya Hotel Kawaguchi-Ko Annex
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,585
- address
- 511 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun Yamanashi
- access
- 10 minutes by taxi from Kawaguchiko Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"Fuji Lake Hotel" is a long-established hotel founded in 1930, located in a prime location on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. The interior of the hotel is decorated with classical interior design throughout, giving it an extraordinary feel. There is also a lounge with a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, so be sure to check it out.
For dinner, you can enjoy a ``Fuji Japanese Kaiseki Zen meal'' in a private room or in your in-room dining, or at the restaurant, where you can enjoy classic French cuisine made with ingredients from the foot of Mt. Fuji and seafood from Numazu Port. You might be wondering whether to enjoy your time together or have dinner while looking at the view of Lake Kawaguchi.
Detailed information
Kawaguchiko onsen Fuji Lake Hotel
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- Shuttle available from Kawaguchiko Station/About 7 minutes from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC, about 35 minutes from Ichinomiya Misaka IC/About 60 minutes from Tomei Expressway Fuji IC and Gotemba IC
La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko is located on a hill a little up the mountain from Lake Kawaguchi. This hotel was built after thorough research into the resort area of Provence in southern France, and its exterior is inspired by a Provence fortress, making it look like it's not in Japan ♡ It's sure to be an exciting stay.
The guest rooms are decorated in a Provence-style interior, creating a romantic mood. Of the two guest room buildings, "La Vista" and "Rose," "Rose" has an open-air bath in every room. Since you are going on a special trip with your boyfriend, let's stay in the ``Rose Suite'', the only room closest to Mt. Fuji♪
There is also a large communal bath for men and women in the area of the hotel closest to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. The women's bath is also equipped with a Jacuzzi. Be sure to try out the four private baths and the private bedrock bath with him. It's a bedrock bath with chairs that allow you to sit side by side, and you're sure to feel refreshed if you both work up a sweat♪
Detailed information
La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/Resort Hotel
- address
- Yamanashi 2395 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- [Train] Shuttle available from Kawaguchiko Station; [Car] Parking lot available (free; limited number of cars), about 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC.
``Kawaguchiko Onsenji Open-air Bath Inn Yume-dono'' is an inn made entirely of cypress and modeled after Kyoto's onsen. The building took 10 years to collect precious wood and 12 years to construct. Its dignified appearance will get you excited! All rooms have an open-air bath, and both meals are served in a completely private room. You can enjoy a stay with plenty of privacy.
Among the guest rooms, the special detached room ``Presidential Suite Hikari no Ma'' is a particularly luxurious room with an area of approximately 200 square meters. The interior is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, and the bedroom is at the top of the spiral staircase. You and your boyfriend will be able to sleep soundly on this fluffy futon from Maruhachi Mawata's highest quality series.
We source carefully selected ingredients from all over Japan, including Koshihikari rice from contracted farmers in Uonuma. You can enjoy kaiseki cuisine featuring ``Koshu Beef,'' which only A4 and A5 rank can claim. Koshu beef is so soft that it melts in your mouth, and it has a nice texture and rich flavor ♡ It also has a bright color, so take a picture before you eat ♡
Official details
Kawaguchiko Onsenji Yumedono
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 64,915
- address
- Yamanashi 6677 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
``Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Shuhoukaku Kogetsu'' is an inn where you can soak in ``Fuji onsen Onsen.'' From the lobby, where the sound of a self-playing piano gives you an elegant feel, you can see the impressive view of Mt. Fuji. You can see Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from all guest rooms and open-air baths.
A Japanese-style room with an open-air bath (onsen) is recommended for a sleepover with your boyfriend. In addition to the 12 tatami Japanese-style room, there is a balcony with a dirt floor. This balcony is equipped with a sofa set and footbath. Soak your feet in the footbath while looking at Mt. Fuji, or enjoy a drink on the sofa♪ Enjoy a luxurious moment just for the two of you.
The bath in the guest room is a semi-open-air bath type. If you open the window, you'll see Mt. Fuji rising right in front of you.You can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, cut out like a painting. The natural onsen that gushes out is a sulfate spring. The hot water has the effect of relieving fatigue, so let's soothe your daily fatigue.
You can soak in onsen in your room, but you can also enjoy the public bath! From the women's open-air bath, you can see ``Red Fuji,'' the mountain surface dyed red by the morning sun, and from the men's open-air bath, you can see ``Black Fuji,'' which stands out black in the moonlight. You'll be able to have a lively conversation with him about things like ``Did you see Black Fuji?'' and ``What about Red Fuji?''
The menu changes eight times a year, so you can enjoy plenty of seasonal local flavors. The main dish is "Wine pork shabu-shabu hotpot." This shabu-shabu is made with the rare Koshu pork, which is said to have been raised on wine Yamanashi. You might find yourself looking into his eyes due to its softness and deliciousness ♡
Detailed information
Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Shuhoukaku Kogetsu
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 2312 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line
``Tokiyu Yuurakuyu'', located on a hill on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, is an inn where you can enjoy a quiet stay without groups or banquets. The lobby has a warm atmosphere with a fireplace and a panoramic view of Lake Kawaguchi, creating a relaxing atmosphere. You and he will both relax in body and mind.
All guest rooms have a view of Lake Kawaguchi. Yuyuan, a guest room with an open-air bath, is a Japanese-Western style room with a low bed. The excitement is at its peak as you walk through a hallway lit by lanterns ♡ You'll forget the passage of time as you rock in the wide-edge rocking chair and look out at Lake Kawaguchi.
You can see Lake Kawaguchi from the semi-open-air bath in your room. It's a spacious stone bathtub, so you can soak alongside your boyfriend ♡ It's a semi-open-air bath that can accommodate two people during your stay, so be sure to watch Lake Kawaguchi in the setting sun and Lake Kawaguchi in the morning sun from the bathtub.
Of Kawaguchiko onsen 's four hot springs, the one you can soak in in the large public bath with an outstanding view is the famous ``Reisui no Yu.'' After taking a bath, your body will feel warm and your skin will be smooth! There is also a private bath that you and your boyfriend can use. Why not experience the feeling of touring the hot springs in your room's bath, the large observation bath, and the private bath?
Detailed information
Fujikawaguchiko onsen spring leisurely leisurely trip
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 1182 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- Transfer to Otsuki Chuo Line and get off at Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line/Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC
"Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Tei Ohya" is a long-established ryokan that was founded in 1923. The lounge, which overlooks the waterfall in the courtyard, has an elegant atmosphere. It has the atmosphere of a classic onsen inn, and will get you in the mood for a trip. The inn is located on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi and boasts a great view of Mt. Fuji.
There are two large public baths where you can soak in the hot water from Fujikawaguchiko onsen, which warms your body from the core. There is a large public bath on the basement floor with a variety of bathtubs, and a panoramic bath on the top floor with an outstanding view. If you soak in the open-air bath with a view, you'll feel like you're floating on Lake Kawaguchi♡
Detailed information
Fuji Kawaguchiko onsen Kasuitei Ohya
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 4025 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC / About 10 minutes on foot from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station
``Wakakusa no Yado Maruei'' is an inn that prides itself on its cuisine and is known as ``Maruei of Cooking.'' The lobby is inspired by Mt. Fuji and has a prestigious atmosphere. After checking in, go up to the rooftop. From the rooftop, which is open to the public as the "Mt. Fuji Observation Deck," you can see the impressive 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Fuji!
The special room ``Nonohanatei'', which is limited to 5 rooms, is a luxurious Japanese-style room with the concept of ``another small inn within an inn.'' This is the only room with a DVD player, so we recommend relaxing and watching your favorite DVD. Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00, so you have plenty of time.
The bath in the room is a semi-open-air type where you can feel like an open-air bath by opening the window. You can soak in the boiling natural water from Mt. Fuji, which is said to have beauty effects. They have all the amenities that women would like, such as cleansers and lotions, so even women who tend to carry a lot of luggage can stay light.
As this is an inn that prides itself on its cuisine, the "Taste Kaiseki" dishes are filled with seafood and local delicacies, and the plates are lined up right in front of you! There are also plenty of additional dishes, such as Koshu's specialty ``boiled abalone shellfish'' and ``handmade hamburger steak'' that weighs about 150g, so even two gourmets will be sure to be satisfied.
Detailed information
Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen onsen no Yado Maruei
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/ ryokan
- address
- Yamanashi 498 Kodate, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway "Kawaguchiko IC" / Approximately 40 minutes by car from Tomei Expressway "Gotenba IC" / Approximately 10 minutes by car from Fujikyuko "Kawaguchiko Station"
Kawaguchiko onsen Hotel Koryu is an inn on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi where you can see the beautiful sunset. The approximately 3,000 square meter herb and rose garden is filled with 100 types of roses, lavender, rosemary, and other herbs. The lobby also has a corner with manga, magazines, and picture books. This is an inn where you can enjoy the relaxing stay of your dreams.
The ``Japanese-style Kaiseki Gozen'', which is full of local specialties, is hearty, so come hungry. Since you are going on a special trip with your boyfriend, it would be nice to have an upgraded kaiseki meal. Although it is not well known, horse sashimi is actually a specialty of Koshu. Why not order it as an option?
Official details
Kawaguchiko onsen Hotel Koryu
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,425
- address
- 630-1 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun Yamanashi
- access
- Transfer to Otsuki Station on the Chuo Line and 5 minutes by car or bus from Kawaguchiko Station, the last stop on the Fujikyuko Line. 10 minutes from Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC.
"Sunny De Resort" is built on a vast site of approximately 20,000 tsubo. There are cottages, the main building, and Western-style buildings, but ``Kohan Bettei Senichikei,'' which has rooms with open-air baths, has the perfect atmosphere for a special sleepover with your boyfriend. A relaxing stay surrounded by nature is possible in this villa with only 9 rooms.
Official details
Sunnide Resort (Hotel & Lakeside Villa Senichikage)
Yamanashi /Fuji Five Lakes/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,900
- address
- Yamanashi 2549-1, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru-gun
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko Station
This time, we introduced an inn in the Kawaguchiko area that has rooms with open-air baths. There are many ways to enjoy your stay, such as admiring the graceful view of Mt. Fuji, relaxing in the large room, and refreshing yourself in the open-air bath whenever and however you like. Please take advantage of the large onsen bath within the facility and spend a relaxing time.