Kawaguchiko
Modern ryokan meets design hotel. Quiet, eco-conscious, and nature-forward. Guests wear spa PJs to dinner and nobody blinks. The public spaces — lobby lounge, firepit terrace, zelkova-timber bar counter — are all beautifully composed without feeling fussy.
Request a Hollywood twin configuration (280cm × 200cm) at reservation time if you want one large bed instead of two doubles
Why It Matters
Every one of its 32 suites faces Mt. Fuji with private open-air hot spring baths lined in volcanic stone from the mountain itself. The Spa by Sisley — a high-end global brand — is a genuine rarity in this region. And the kaiseki dinners are cooked over wood fire and lava rock, with menus that rotate daily by season. The Michelin Guide picked it up as a standout property for exactly these reasons.
FUFU Kawaguchiko is a 32-suite modern ryokan where every single room faces Mt. Fuji directly. Opened in October 2018, it sits in the forested hillside above Lake Kawaguchi — about 20 minutes by taxi from Kawaguchiko Station. The design is sharp and considered: natural timbers, private open-air hot spring baths lined with volcanic stone from the mountain itself, and bioethanol fireplaces that fill the room with a low amber glow. The whole place operates on a forest-resort logic — slow, intentional, nature-forward — that makes switching off remarkably easy.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
FUFU Luxury Premium Suite
The flagship. Corner position on the 4th floor (rooms like #408) with approximately 136 sqm of space. A separate bedroom that feels like sleeping inside the forest, a living room that opens entirely onto a spacious balcony, and a hammock for watching clouds drift over the mountain. The bioethanol fireplace is there too. Private open-air volcanic-stone hot spring and bedrock bath round it out. This is the one to book for anniversaries or anything that warrants the splurge.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm) in separate bedroom; convertible to Hollywood twin; up to 2 extra beds · 136 sqmFUFU Luxury Suite
Steps up to a genuinely spacious living room with a large sofa facing a panoramic window — Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji fill the frame. Sliding doors divide the living room from the sleeping area when you want the separation. The bathroom adds an in-room indoor bath alongside the outdoor volcanic-stone hot spring and bedrock bath. A strong option for families or small groups of four.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm), convertible to Hollywood twin; up to 2 extra beds available
Komorebi Stylish Suite
Ground-floor rooms where the interior balcony brings the forest right inside. The word 'komorebi' means dappled light through leaves — and that's exactly what you get here. Views face the forest and Mt. Fuji, and there's a private open-air hot spring bath and a bioethanol fireplace. Comes in open-plan or separate-room configurations.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm), convertible to Hollywood twin (280cm × 200cm)
Konohana Comfort Suite
The most numerous room category, spread across the 2nd and 3rd floors. 'Konohana' means flower of the trees. Mt. Fuji looms over the forest canopy from these rooms — you see the peak and the lake framed through branches, which gives it a more layered, painterly quality than the top-floor panoramas. Same volcanic-stone bath and fireplace setup as all rooms. Up to 4 guests with extra beds.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm), convertible to Hollywood twin; up to 2 extra beds (140cm × 180cm) available
Kozue Precious Suite
Top-floor rooms with the most commanding sightlines in the hotel. 'Kozue' means treetop. Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji fill the view without obstruction. These rooms also add a bedrock bath (岩盤浴) to the standard open-air volcanic-stone hot spring. Comes in open-plan or separate-bedroom configurations, accommodates up to 4.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm), convertible to Hollywood twin; up to 2 extra beds availableTokiwagi Premium Suite
A corner suite that places you right at the intersection of lake, forest, and mountain. 'Tokiwagi' means evergreen. The corner position means wider angles on both Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Balcony is private and generous. Has the full trio: open-air bath, in-room bath, and bedrock bath. Sleeps up to 4.
Two SIMMONS × SLEEPLEASURE double beds (140cm × 200cm), convertible to Hollywood twin; up to 2 extra beds availableThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided walk through the primeval Aokigahara forest — created by a Mt. Fuji eruption 1,200 years ago — including Ryugu Cave (a power spot) and the Fugaku Wind Cave (a national natural monument). Ends with lakeside tea time.
Make your own 200ml bottle of aroma water using seasonal herbs (lavender and others) and scents inspired by the Lake Kawaguchi environment. Drinks and refreshments included. About 60 minutes.
Artist-led workshop creating Swarovski-bead crystal suncatchers — interior ornaments that scatter rainbow light. Takes home a piece imbued with the light of Mt. Fuji.
A 4-hour long-course canoe with a bonfire lunch served on Unoshima island in a private outdoor setting. Guide always on board.
Early-morning canoe on Lake Kawaguchi — the lake surface turns mirror-flat at dawn and often gives you an upside-down reflection of Mt. Fuji. Includes tea time and birdwatching on the water. Beginner-friendly with a guide on board. Multiple time slots from 6am–10am.
A 2-hour guided canoe to Unoshima — the only island in Yamanashi Prefecture — with a lakeside tea break and option to visit the on-island shrine. Runs March–October at dawn and year-round at 9am.
Paddle to Unoshima while Mt. Fuji turns pink in the setting sun. Guide prepares fresh coffee and tea on the island. Available April–November, with winter rates from November.
Electric-assist mountain bike tour to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine — a UNESCO Mt. Fuji World Heritage component with 1,200-year-old cedar trees. Private tour, one group per day. E-bikes provided, helmets and rain gear included.
A guided 4-hour trek to the sacred 'Oniwa' and 'Okuniwa' sites at approximately 2,300m altitude on Mt. Fuji's slopes — the so-called 'boundary of heaven and earth.' Seasonal alpine flowers, volcanic craters, and potential views of the Southern Alps and sea of clouds. Available mid-April to mid-November (excluding the peak climbing season surcharge window in July–September).
A guided visit to Okunota Winery in Koshu City, Yamanashi — one of Japan's leading wine regions. Full vineyard and cellar tour, plus a complimentary bottle of wine (sparkling, red, or white) to bring back and enjoy with dinner. Available mid-April to late November.
A private 3-hour garden session from 18:00–25:00 with a 100-inch projector screen, telescope, drinks, finger food, heaters, and blankets. Ideal for stargazing on clear nights. Book your preferred start time when reserving.
A private yoga class with an experienced instructor, offered three times daily (6:30am, 11:30am, 4pm). Max 3 people per group. Mats, towels, and beverages provided.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
WiFi available throughout all areas, complimentary.
Public hot spring baths open 3pm–midnight and 6am–11am. Men's bath features a Finnish-style dry sauna; women's bath has a mist sauna. Tattoos not permitted in the public baths.
Every suite has its own private open-air hot spring bath lined with volcanic stone from Mt. Fuji. The source is Nishikawa Hot Spring – Reiho no Yu, a sodium-calcium sulfate spring (hypotonic alkaline).
Tree-enclosed lobby lounge available from check-in to check-out. Candles are lit at sunset. Features a terrace patio with a wood-burning firepit.
Four distinct garden seating areas, each with its own character. Guests can order drinks and snacks from the bar and find a spot in the forest garden.
There is no swimming pool on site.
Organic shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body gel, hand and face wash, face lotion, emulsion, cleanser. Plus bathrobes, haori coats, roomwear, pajamas, and slippers.
Eco-friendly bioethanol fireplaces in every suite.
All rooms come with Dyson hairdryer, Bluetooth speaker, TV, portable TV, Blu-ray player, portable charger, humidifier, and a guest smartphone (handy).
On-site shop selling FUFU Kawaguchiko original merchandise, amenities (Sisley products), coffee cups, tumblers, and the hotel's signature forest fragrance.
Free on-site private parking — no reservation required.
Bicycles available for exploring the Lake Kawaguchi area at no extra charge. E-bikes available for cycling activity tours (separately priced).
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