[Yamanashi] A trip to enjoy delicious breakfasts and the great outdoors ♡ 6 recommended hotels and ryokan

Yamanashi is easily accessible from Tokyo, about an hour and a half by train, or about two hours by express bus. It is located almost in the center of Japan, and is surrounded by high mountains such as Mt. Fuji, Yatsugatake, and the Southern Alps. There are many spots where you can enjoy nature, such as Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka, and it is also a fruit-producing region, producing grapes, peaches, and other fruits. At Fuefukigawa Fruit Park, you can enjoy fruit picking and flowers all year round. It is also said to be the birthplace of wine in Japan, with about 80 wineries in the prefecture. It is also recommended to visit the wineries and compare wines.

Speaking of enjoying a stay at a hotel, you can't miss out on the breakfast the next morning! If you choose a hotel or ryokan that serves delicious breakfast, your trip to Yamanashi will be elevated to the next level and you'll have a blissful time. This time, we've collected hotels and ryokan that boast breakfast menus. You can also enjoy seasonal fruit parfaits and stargazing from the rooftop observation deck. Here are some points where you can enjoy the richness of Yamanashi's nature.

Take a local bus from Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line and get off at Yamanakako Asahigaoka Station. The Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka-style rooms are equipped with Simmons beds, allowing you to enjoy a quality sleep and thoroughly relieve the fatigue of your travels. The "Premier Room with onsen" is a particularly private space where you can enjoy Lake Yamanakako onsen in your room. You can enjoy your time to your heart's content.

The breakfast served at Grill & Dining G on the first floor is a Japanese and Western buffet that boasts a wide variety of egg dishes. The fluffy local omelette, baked with minced chicken, is a dish that can only be eaten here. They also prepare fried eggs, scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, and other egg dishes with endless variations in the open kitchen. You can also enjoy the flavors of Yamanashi to your heart's content with local foods such as Yoshida udon, a B-class gourmet dish from Fujiyoshida City, and honey and jam from Yamanashi.

Another attraction is that you can enjoy more than 10 kinds of bread, including croissants, Danishes, and muffins. Be sure to try them with jams from Yamanashi. They also offer waffles and pancakes on a daily basis. Girls who love sweets are sure to be excited!

Yamanakako onsen is also known as the "beauty bath" and "beautiful skin bath," and is characterized by its alkaline water. The soft, body-enveloping water gently relieves the fatigue of everyday life. The open-air bath surrounded by lush nature is sure to have a healing effect. Enjoy the high-quality water and the nature at the foot of the majestic Mount Fuji to your heart's content.

About 7 minutes by car from Yamanashi Station on the JR Chuo Line. Fruits Park Fujiya Hotel is a resort hotel built on the hill of Fuefukigawa Fruit Park. The guest rooms are a mix of Japanese and Western-style, and the spacious layout creates a relaxing space. All rooms have large windows overlooking Mt. Fuji and the Kofu Basin. When the sun sets, you can see the glittering night view created by the illuminations of Fruit Park. All guest rooms are quickly transformed into night view spots. The gorgeous night view from the rooms will make your stay even more exciting.

You can choose from three types of breakfast: Japanese or Western. There is a Japanese breakfast with small dishes and grilled fish, and an American breakfast with egg dishes as the main course. And there is the hotel's signature salad breakfast. The chef's whimsical salad, heaped with seasonal vegetables, is healthy and filling! It comes with a fruit platter and juice, which will wake up your sleeping body invigorated. Eating your fill of fresh vegetables will leave you feeling happy from the morning.

During your stay, be sure to try a fruit parfait topped with plenty of seasonal fruits at the in-house fruit cafe, Bella Vista. Depending on the season, you can enjoy strawberry, peach, grape, chestnut, and other parfaits. In addition to parfaits, there are a variety of other tempting menu items, such as puddings, waffles, and tart plates, garnished with an abundance of seasonal fruits. They are colorful and beautiful, and you'll want to take a photo of them. Enjoy a wonderful tea time savoring the fresh seasonal fruits.

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The guest lounge "Il Camino" is equipped with a self-service wine server. You can purchase a special prepaid wine card at the front counter and use it. Enjoy the recommended wines selected by the hotel's sommelier whenever and wherever you like, as much as you like. Another way to enjoy the "Fruits Park Fujiya Hotel" is to enjoy wine tasting and comparing while looking at the sparkling night view from your room.

Located about a 3-minute walk from JR Isawa onsen Station, Isawa Meitokan Itoyanagi is a long-established ryokan that was established over 140 years ago and started out as a restaurant and lodging facility. There are seven types of rooms to choose from, ranging from standard Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms to those with open-air baths. Choose a room that suits your travel style.

The fun breakfast is the "Impressive Breakfast Buffet" that focuses on seasonal, homemade, and variety of items. You can enjoy a total of 126 items, including fruit cuttings unique to Fruit Kingdom, freshly made tamagoyaki (eggs) made by a chef, and handmade side dishes. There are also plenty of other special dishes, such as French toast that is baked to order, so you might have trouble deciding where to start ♡ Forget about dieting for a moment and enjoy a full stomach ♪

The private hot spring water that gushes out from within the grounds is said to make your skin smooth and silky, making it a "beauty and skin-beautifying water." In addition to the large public bath, you can also enjoy this elegant private bath, so please relax and unwind in the spacious bath. There is also a complimentary drink after your bath, which is a delight! You can enjoy draft beer, local wine, grape juice, and more. (Available only from 4pm to 7pm)

There is a facility in the building where you can have a "new onsen experience." At "Arashi no Yu," you can enjoy a medicinal stone bath in a space filled with 15 types of medicinal stones and onsen minerals. It is said to warm you from the core of your body and have an effect on cold sensitivity and stiff shoulders. Sweat thoroughly and detoxify your body from the inside.

About 3 minutes by car from Kai-Oizumi Station on the JR Koumi Line. Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa is located in an area where you can enjoy the majestic Yatsugatake mountains and the starry sky. Surrounded by the magnificent nature of the Yatsugatake foothills, you can immerse yourself in a vacation mood to your heart's content. The Superior Twin Mountain View rooms are over 36 m2, so you can relax and unwind.

For breakfast, we have a Japanese and Western buffet. We have a wide variety of menu items, including freshly baked classic pancakes, petit hot dogs that you can make with your own toppings, and fresh seafood purchased from the market. In addition to our special smoothies, we also have free-flowing champagne from the morning! Enjoy the food and drinks to your heart's content♪

From 3pm to 6pm, you can enjoy coffee, tea, wine, beer and other drinks at the lounge "Ragu/Evening Social," so we recommend stopping by after checking in. In addition, "Chotto/Nightcap" offers alcohol during bar time from 9pm to 11pm. It's a great place to talk about your travel memories with friends over a drink♪

Located about a 7-minute drive from JR Isawa onsen Station, Bettei Hanakusui is an inn based on the concept of "a place where you can stay in your own style." All guest rooms are Japanese-style. The rooms are named after flowers and wild plants that bloom in the fields and mountains of Yamanashi, and you will be greeted by handmade motifs that are related to the theme of each room. Some rooms even have an open-air bath! You can enjoy a luxurious private time to the fullest.

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Enjoy a Japanese set meal for breakfast. A wide selection of delicious accompaniments to go with your rice. Cold pork loin marinated in Koshu miso, filleted horse mackerel, steamed eggs in dashi broth, mentaiko, and other dishes that bring out the flavors of Yamanashi and a sense of nostalgia are sure to warm your heart and soul. Freshly cooked rice and miso soup will also help wake you up.

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The hotel has a pillow bar, yukata bar, amenity bar, and more, so you can choose your favorite style and spend your time there. At the incense bar, you can choose your favorite scent and enjoy it in your room. The time you spend choosing is sure to become a fun memory of your trip!

About 6 minutes by car from Kobuchisawa Station. HOTEL KEYFOREST HOKUTO is a hotel surrounded by the vast nature of Yatsugatake. Yatsugatake is said to have been the center of Japan during the Jomon period, and offers a unique space where nature and modern art are fused together. The large sofa in the hotel lobby is made of Italian nubuck. The soft, moist, and elegant feel will gently soothe your tiredness from your journey to the hotel. Works by Keith Haring, a representative American artist of the 1980s, are also on display, creating a space that will excite art lovers.

Breakfast is served at the Nakamura Whiskey Saloon, a cafe and bar on the first floor. Enjoy an American breakfast made with plenty of local ingredients while gazing out at the green forest. Charge up for the day with a delicious breakfast.

There are only six guest rooms, all named after words from the Jomon period that represent nature. Each room has a different interior, so choosing the right room is fun.

The hotel's rooftop terrace is open 24 hours a day. On clear days, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent mountains. Sitting on the sofa and looking up, you can see an unobstructed blue sky. At dusk, you can enjoy the view of the setting sun painting the sky with a sunset all to yourself. At night, the sky is filled with stars that look like jewels. The breathtaking beauty of nature will soothe your soul.

When you have a satisfying breakfast, doesn't it make you feel like your day is going to be special? Spending a luxurious morning with a delicious breakfast that fills both your heart and your stomach is one of the joys of traveling. If you're not sure where to stay, we recommend choosing a hotel or ryokan that serves delicious breakfasts. Recharge your energy with a breakfast and enjoy your trip to Yamanashi to the fullest.