What kind of large onsen ryokan is Shuhokaku Kogetsu near Mt. Fuji? This time, my grandmother, who is in a wheelchair, requested to stay at this ryokan for a quiet stay with a view of Mt.Fuji. We stayed at the nearby Ubuya the day before and moved to Shuhokaku Kogetsu by car, where we would…
Kaze no Terrace Kukuna Hotel
What kind of resort onsen hotel is Kaze no Terrace Kukuna Hotel? In early April, I finished work a little after noon and headed for Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom and Mt. Fuji. I boarded an express bus bound for Kawaguchiko Station and arrived there around 3:00 pm….
La Vista Fujikawaguchiko
What kind of boutique resort hotel is La Vista Fujikawaguchiko near Mt.Fuji? I had a sudden day off on a weekday and decided to stay here, hoping to relax alone in the bitter cold of February while enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji. Yesterday I was hit by heavy snowfall, but luckily the day was…
Mars Garden Wood Gotemba Hotel
What kind of resort hotel is Mars Garden Wood Gotemba Hotel near Mt.Fuji? In early May, when the cherry blossoms were over and the weather was refreshing, we decided to stay at this nearby hotel because we were going to Gotemba Premium Outlets and wanted to enjoy a hot spring while we were there. We…
Fufu Kawaguchiko
What kind of luxury boutique resort is Fufu Kawaguchiko near Mt.Fuji ? In the cold winter season of late January, we took an express bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, got off at Kawaguchiko Station, and took a 15-minute cab ride from there. The resort was located on high ground a short distance from the…
Wyndham Grand Awashima
What kind of resort hotel is Wyndham Grand Awashima? In early October, after a hot summer and cooler weather, we took JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station and got off at Mishima Station. The trip from Tokyo Station took 50 minutes. From there, we took the resort hotel’s free shuttle bus to a small landing…
Mizno Hotel
What kind of boutique onsen resort hotel is Mizno Hotel near Mt.Fuji? In early April, when it was still a little chilly, we stayed at this resort hotel to see the collaboration of cherry blossoms in full bloom and Mt. Fuji. In the morning, we took an express bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and…
Fuji Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan
What kind of luxury onsen ryokan is Fuji Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan near Mt.Fuji? In early July, during the hot and humid rainy season, We decided to stay at this luxury onsen ryokan in order to enjoy the lavender fields of Oishi Park, and hot springs. Unfortunately, it was also raining lightly, but we took an…
Ubuya
What kind of luxury boutique onsen ryokan is Ubuya near Mt.Fuji? In early March, when spring was just around the corner but still cold enough to snow, my grandmother, who is in a wheelchair, wanted to see Mt. Fuji, so we decided to stay here to celebrate her birthday as well. Ubuya’s concept is “an…
Bessho SASA Hotel
What kind of luxury onsen hotel is Bessho SASA Hotel near Mt. Fuji? In early November, we wanted to see the Japanese garden with beautiful autumn leaves and Mt. Fuji, so we took an express bus from Shinjuku bus terminal, got off at Mt. Fuji station, and took a free shuttle bus to the onsen…
Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Konansou
What kind of onsen ryokan is Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Konansou near Mt.Fuji? On a snowy day in early March, we wanted to relax in a hot spring with a view of Mt. Fuji, so we decided to take a bus from the Shinjuku bus terminal, get off at Kawaguchiko Station, and then take a free…
Maruei
What kind of boutique onsen ryokan is Maruei near Mt.Fuji? My grandmother, who is in a wheelchair, wanted to visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum for its beautiful fall foliage, so we decided to stay at Maruei on the shore of nearby Lake Kawaguchi. This onsen ryokan has a wonderful accessible room and is one…
HOSHINOYA Fuji
What kind of glamping resort is HOSHINOYA Fuji near Mt.Fuji? In January, a cold, snowy winter month, I was suddenly able to take a weekday off, and after checking the weather forecast, it was expected to be sunny, so I decided to stay alone at Hoshinoya Fuji, where I could see Mt. Fuji. As usual,…