【Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotels】15 Top Picks with Private Baths and Dinner+Breakfast Plans
Looking beyond Hakone for a hot-spring escape? Kawaguchiko is a dreamy, easy getaway from Tokyo—around 2 hours by road—with front-row views of Mt. Fuji, soothing onsen time, theme-park fun, and outlet shopping. Many travelers add a one-night retreat at a Kawaguchiko Onsen hotel to their Tokyo itinerary. Below, we’ve handpicked 15 stays near Lake Kawaguchi—with plenty of private bath options and value-packed half-board (dinner + breakfast) deals.
Getting to Kawaguchiko from Tokyo
From Tokyo, reaching Kawaguchiko takes about two hours and is very straightforward. Two easy options:
- Highway bus direct to Kawaguchiko Station. From Shinjuku, the ride is about 105 minutes (approx. ¥2,000). Buses also depart Tokyo Station, Shibuya, and Haneda Airport. Note that weekends and Japanese holidays can mean traffic.
- JR Limited Express FUJI EXCURSION from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko Station in about 112 minutes (from ~HK$218 one way). The earliest departures often sell out—book in advance. You can secure tickets up to one month ahead on Klook: Booking link: https://www.klook.com/zh-TW/rails-32/1012-japan/route-1365/shinjuku-to-kawaguchiko-trains/?aid=16&aff_ext=kawaguchiko
A great Kawaguchiko trip isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s about sinking into an onsen with Mt. Fuji right in front of you. Most stays here face the mountain, and many offer private baths. Here are 15 favorites to help you choose.
Where to Stay in Kawaguchiko: Area Guide
When choosing a base, balance view, budget, and convenience. The area can be grouped into three zones, plus budget-friendly picks near the station:
- Value picks with either Fuji view or lake view: Rooms here won’t capture both the lake and Mt. Fuji together, but many still frame Fuji beautifully—or you can choose a lake-view room instead. Prices are friendlier.
- Onsen-street surrounds: In the main hot-spring area you can enjoy both lake and Fuji, though some angles have minor hillside obstruction. Views are still great and prices are mid-range.
- “Sakasa-Fuji” luxury panorama: The premium zone for uninterrupted Fuji reflected in the lake—those iconic mirror-views. Expect higher-end ryokan and hotels with rates to match.
Kawaguchiko Onsen｜1) Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA Hotel
Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA Hotel has long been a Kawaguchiko favorite. Wherever there’s a window, you’ll likely catch Mt. Fuji—this is also one of the best spots to witness the famed mirror image on the lake. Every room features a terrace; some add a private open-air bath for pure indulgence.
Men’s and women’s baths include a top-floor rotenburo overlooking Fuji—spectacular day or night. Many guests choose half-board to savor classic kaiseki dinners. There’s a complimentary shuttle to Kawaguchiko Station/ropeway and to the Music Forest Museum/Monkey Performance Theater. Upon arrival at JR Kawaguchiko Station, visit the tourist desk with your booking name—staff will call the hotel shuttle for you.
Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA Hotel
Address: 70 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; by bus take the Red Line to Stop 13 “Asakawa Onsen Street”
Rates: From ~$4,565 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service; breakfast & dinner included
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜2) Tominoko Hotel
On a budget but still want Fuji views? Tominoko Hotel delivers big value—every room looks towards both Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, and some add a balcony with sofa bed. Enjoy indoor and open-air communal baths; note that rooms do not have private onsen.
From JR Kawaguchiko Station, the tourist desk can arrange the free hotel shuttle—just give your booking name. With rates around a thousand HKD per night, this is one of the best bargains in town.
Tominoko Hotel
Address: 55 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; by bus take the Red Line (near KUKUNA)
Rates: From ~$937.1 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜3) Shuhokaku Kogetsu
Set on the lake’s north side, Shuhokaku Kogetsu is about 15 minutes from the station, with a complimentary shuttle in the afternoon/early evening. It’s beloved for unobstructed Fuji and lake views from rooms, garden, baths, and restaurant—on clear days, the scenery is jaw-dropping.
There are 45 rooms; 2F rooms are newly refreshed and all feature foot baths, with some adding open-air tubs. (Rooms on 3–5F don’t have in-room onsen.) Dinner is classic kaiseki; parties of 2–4 may dine in-room for both dinner and breakfast.
Shuhokaku Kogetsu
Address: 2312 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Kubota Itchiku Art Museum”
Rates: From ~$1,527 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜4) Fuji Ginkei
In Asakawa Onsen Street—closer to the station than #3—Fuji Ginkei sits among eateries, souvenir stores and convenience shops. Rooms don’t have private onsen, but the rooftop open-air bath frames a sweeping Fuji panorama. The main building plus annex total 31 compact rooms; all face the lake and Fuji (with slight foreground obstruction). Annex rooms are the newer option.
Fuji Ginkei
Address: 132 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA Mae”
Rates: From ~$2,209 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜5) Villa Resort Yumefuji
No onsen here—but this rare villa-style stay is perfect for families. Opened in July 2018, it’s about a 5-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station (great for hopping on the sightseeing buses). The 16 villas offer a roomy ~48m² layout with a small front garden and full-frontal Fuji views. Each unit has a private bath (non-onsen); day-use hot springs nearby can fill the gap. Rates are notably friendly compared with many lakefront hotels.
Villa Resort Yumefuji
Address: 3538-1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: ~6 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station
Rates: From ~$1,385 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜6) Komaya Ryokan
A classic 7-room ryokan with a loyal following. Four Japanese-style rooms face the lake and Fuji. Bathrooms are shared; staff assign private bath times at check-in and the on-site bath uses onsen water. The lakeside location is superb for sunrise and reflection shots right outside. Best of all, value is excellent—consider adding dinner and breakfast for a hearty traditional spread.
Komaya Ryokan
Address: 2988 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Bus stop “Music Forest Museum (オルゴールの森)”
Rates: From ~$984 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜7) Fufu Kawaguchiko
Opened in October 2018, Fufu Kawaguchiko brings refined design and polished service. Set on a hillside for sweeping views, the property favors taxi access over walking (there’s a slope). Think Scandinavian-Japanese minimalism with natural wood and stone; the lobby’s floor-to-ceiling glass frames a majestic Fuji.
All 32 suites are spacious (from ~60m²) with private open-air baths and Fuji/lake views. The hotel also curates paid activities—canoeing, nature walks, craft classes—for slow-travel days.
Fufu Kawaguchiko
Address: 2211-1 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Bus stop “Kubota Itchiku Art Museum”; taxi recommended
Rates: From ~$7,771 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Yes
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜8) HOSHINOYA Fuji
From Japan’s famed Hoshino brand, HOSHINOYA Fuji reimagines glamping in luxury style. About 16 minutes from the station (nearest bus stop “Kitahamaso-mae”), taxis are easiest. At check-in, pick up a canvas kit stocked with snacks, bottle, and binoculars—your cue to embrace the outdoors.
All 40 rooms feature terraces facing Fuji, complete with heated tables for chilly evenings. Choose indoor or al-fresco dining; guests can even cook with chef guidance. The forest-set Library Café serves a complimentary light tea in the afternoon. Note: there’s no onsen facility here.
HOSHINOYA Fuji
Address: 1408 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Bus stop “Kitahamaso-mae”; taxi recommended
Rates: From ~$5,335 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜9) Fuji Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan
A Runhotel favorite: this intimate luxury ryokan is 5 minutes from the station with free pick-up. Unlike lakefront properties, it doesn’t face Fuji—its charm lies in refined, traditional architecture wrapped around serene gardens.
With just 6 rooms and 3 suites—each with a private garden open-air bath and indoor bath—you’ll enjoy serious privacy. Water temperature is adjustable in-room. We recommend adding half-board: beautifully prepared kaiseki dinners and breakfast are served in your room by attentive staff. Full review: https://www.runhotel.hk/fuji-onsenji-yumedono-ryokan
Fuji Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan
Address: 6677 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Ogi”
Rates: From ~$3,795 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Yes
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜10) Fuji Lake Hotel
On the lake’s south shore, Fuji Lake Hotel is a 10-minute stroll from the station and also offers free pick-up. Communal baths are joined by rentable private baths—soak with Fuji in full view! Head to the free rooftop observatory for a 360° lake-and-mountain panorama with telescopes.
Room types span lake-view and Fuji-view; some add compact private onsen tubs. Being first-row on the waterfront, lake rooms are unobstructed.
Full review: https://www.runhotel.hk/fuji-lake-hotel-review
Fuji Lake Hotel
Address: 1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Fuji Lake Hotel”; ~10 minutes’ walk from the station
Rates: From ~$2,233 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜11) Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan
A classic ryokan set away from the busiest strip—calm and restful, yet just ~7 minutes by car with shuttle service 14:00–19:00 daily. The top-floor open-air baths face both Fuji and the lake; there’s also a private bath for rent with Fuji views.
There are 50 rooms (mostly Japanese style); some have private onsen. Rates include refined breakfast and dinner—guests rave about the quality.
Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan
Address: 498 Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Wakakusa no Yado Maruei”
Rates: From ~$2,749 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜12) Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Konansou
Konansou is wonderfully convenient—bus stop at the door, ~8 minutes’ walk from the station, plus free pick-ups. Expect bright, elegant interiors, gender-segregated baths, rentable private baths, and a fabulous rooftop footbath with Fuji views (great for travelers shy about full onsen).
Room types vary widely—lake vs. mountain view, with/without private onsen, Japanese or Western style—so double-check when booking. We strongly suggest opting for dinner-included plans: it’s not much extra, and parties of up to 4 can dine in-room.
Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Konansou
Address: 4020-2 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Free shuttle; bus stop “Funatsuhama Onsen Street”
Rates: From ~$2,900 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service (around HK$5,300 for half-board)
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜13) La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko
“La Vista” means “the view”—and every room leans into sweeping Fuji scenes with dreamy lake vistas below.
Décor channels romantic French charm—elegant yet cozy. Unwind in indoor/outdoor communal baths; select rooms include private open-air tubs. Breakfast is a generous Western buffet; dinner is refined kaiseki using seasonal local produce.
La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko
Address: 2395 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: Shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station
Rates: From ~$2,900 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜14) Fuji Lake Hotel
A long-standing favorite at the water’s edge—minutes from the station—this property blends warm service with classic comforts. Select rooms add private open-air tubs framing Fuji.
Large communal baths draw natural hot spring water from 1,500m beneath Mt. Fuji. Expect soothing saunas and whirlpools. Dining spans refined Japanese courses and French dinners—best enjoyed with lake views.
Fuji Lake Hotel
Address: 1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Yamanashi
Access: 5-minute shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station
Rates: From ~$2,494 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: Some rooms
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Kawaguchiko Onsen｜15) Mizno Hotel
Perched on the hillside with commanding Fuji and lake views, Mizno Hotel dates back to 1963 and was stylishly refreshed in 2017. Free shuttles whisk you from the station in 5–10 minutes, with morning runs every 30 minutes (08:00–11:00).
Rooms are airy and some include private balconies angled straight at Fuji—even from bed. Communal baths operate 15:00–10:00 the next morning, perfect for sunrise soaks. Since 2023, the restaurant serves French cuisine by a French-trained chef; window seats pair beautifully with the view. Borrow a free bike, then cap the evening at the rooftop SKYBAR for 180-degree Fuji photos.
Mizno Hotel
Address: 187 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 401-0303
Access: 5 minutes by shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station
Rates: From ~$2,020 per night (2-person rate), incl. tax/service
Triple rooms: Yes
In-room private onsen: No
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