Fuji View Hotel

This hotel is such a gem! The view, gardens, onsite onsen, and breakfast buffet are all fabulous. My kids are still talking about the breakfast buffet. Just be aware that this is not a new, flashy decor hotel. It felt a bit like stepping back into a very quiet time, which we loved about it. My kids also really loved staying in a Japanese family suite (on tatami mats), but realize that might not be the case for every family if you are used to Western style hotels.

Situated in a forested area right next to the shore of lake Kawaguchi, the hotel features very spacious rooms with great views of the surrounding nature. Top floor has an observation area featuring direct unobstructed views of Mt.Fuji, weather permitting. Great breakfast in the morning, while the hotel's restaurant offered excellent dinner options in the evening - I particularly liked the Japanese style menus made up of nine dishes. Shuttle bus every hour to Kawaguchiko station, making it easy to catch the bus to Subaru 5th station where the climb up Fuji begins. Staff was very friendly, helpful, and overall very professional.

Very quiet, peaceful, tranquil accommodation in a forest setting next to the lake with great views of Mount Fuji. Observation rooms on the top floor with great views of the mountain, lake and forested hills. It is a distance from the town which bustles with tourist activity during the day. There is a free shuttle to take you in to join the activities, tours, gondola, or to catch a train or coach. There are traditional Japanese rooms with foutons and Western style rooms with beds.

Fuji View Hotel is a huge hotel with breathtaking views of the lake and Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see Mt. Fuji from the hotel as we were out on a tour when we finally caught a glimpse, if you will be staying in a Fuji View room would definitely be an incredible experience. It was fully booked during our visit so we chose a twin room with lake view. The hotel is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, which weren’t blooming yet during our stay, but I can only imagine how beautiful it would be in full bloom. The hotel’s ambience is wonderful, especially the downstairs area overlooking the garden—it’s so peaceful and relaxing. Breakfast was great, offering a wide variety of Western and Japanese options. The staff were all very kind and helpful. Our twin room with a lake view was spacious and absolutely stunning. Waking up to foggy mountains and the serene lake every morning was a breathtaking experience. Because the hotel is large, it is a bit farther from restaurants and convenience stores. There is one about a 5–10 minute walk away, but we usually took a taxi to the center, where supermarkets and restaurants are, which costs around 1,600 yen one way. The staff were happy to call a taxi for us whenever needed. The hotel also offers a shuttle bus from Kawaguchiko Station, which was very convenient. Just be sure to arrive at the pickup location on time, as the shuttle arrives on schedule and leaves almost immediately. Overall, our stay was amazing, and I would highly recommend this hotel for a peaceful and scenic getaway! PS~ They also have a viewing deck at level 6 where you can see unobstructed views of Mt Fuji if you’re lucky ;)

Everything really. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, taking our bags from our car upon arrival and made sure to make us feel at home.