Lakeland Hotel Mizunosato

Facilities: A bit old but perfectly functional. Environment: Very typical Japanese decor, giving you that authentic feel from Japanese dramas and anime. Cleanliness: Very clean. The view opposite the hotel is unbeatable; you can see Mount Fuji from your room and even while relaxing in the bath.

The rooms are beautiful, and the front desk staff are really helpful and provide great service. The hotel's mini-mart has a lot of local specialties that are both cheap and tasty. I found the hotel's own food to be just average, but many of the hotel services are time-limited, so definitely pay attention to the emails the hotel sends out! The scenery is stunning, and I'd definitely stay here again next time!

Fantastic experience! The dining, accommodation, and hot springs were all top-notch. I definitely made the right choice picking this hotel. It's very Japanese in style, incredibly clean, and perfect for couples or families. The room partitioning is excellent too. While you're at dinner, they even prepare your futon for you, making it super convenient to go to sleep – such thoughtful service! The hotel also offers several shuttle bus trips daily.

The hotel offers a shuttle service to Kawaguchiko Station. You can call them for pickup, and there's a scheduled morning shuttle for drop-off. The private onsen with a Mt. Fuji view is absolutely amazing. You can soak in your private bath in a semi-outdoor mini-courtyard, and directly see the tip of Mt. Fuji right out the window. Definitely check in and take a dip in the afternoon while it's still bright. In the public grand bath, the men's evening session has an open-air onsen on the observation deck where you can also enjoy Mt. Fuji while soaking. In the morning, this spot is rotated to the women's bath. Dinner was a multi-course meal, similar to kaiseki, with many exquisite small dishes. Breakfast was Western-style, which I found to be just average; I wonder why they don't offer Japanese breakfast instead.