Hotels Near Mount Fuji with Private Onsen
In the shadow of the majestic Mount Fuji, a collection of ryokans beckons travelers seeking the epitome of serenity and indulgence. These hotels offer the ultimate Japan experience, with private hot springs in the guestrooms and suites.
Picture yourself soaking in steaming, mineral-rich waters as you gaze upon the silhouette of Fuji majestically framed in the distance. These accommodations range from contemporary and elegant to traditionally Japanese, but they unite in one promise: to be a haven for relaxation and a connection to Japan’s most iconic sight.
1. A moment of Zen: Fufu Kawaguchiko
Alongside the forested shore of Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes, Fufu Kawaguchiko is a Zen-like hotel with elegant rooms. Featuring extraordinary up-close mountain views and private hot spring baths made using volcanic Fuji rock, this is one hotel you’ll want to hunker down in.
Spaces are set up to linger and appreciate the views, with comfortable seating angled toward floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies with fire pits that keep guests warm long after the sun has set. Breakfast and dinner at Restaurant Yamanoha emphasize local, seasonal ingredients that immerse guests deeper into the region.
2. A bayside escape: Futaritowani En
Futaritowani En is set a little further back from Mount Fuji along the coastline of the Izu Peninsula, looking out across Suruga Bay and the mountain peak beyond. Each of its 10 rooms has a cozy, six-foot-wide private outdoor hot spring bath with Mount Fuji views. Its spring water flows from Toi Onsen, which was first discovered in the Edo period (1603–1867) and has long been purported to soothe muscle pain, promote fatigue recovery, and boost overall health.
The hotel’s restaurant is a treat for seafood lovers. Plucked straight from Suruga Bay, the menu includes Japanese spiny lobster and other dishes made using Izu-grown specialties.
3. Superb location: Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel Konanso
About a 10-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station, Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel Konanso is located along the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, offering great views of both the lake and mountain. It's also close to popular attractions such as the Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, and just a 15-minute drive away is Arakura Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine (a common stop on Mount Fuji bus tours) known for its photogenic opportunities, five-storied pagoda, and cherry blossoms.
There are different room types to choose from, including a Japanese-western style room with a private open-air bath for viewing Mount Fuji. Another place to check out is the rooftop, where you can get a fantastic sight of the mountain while soaking your soles in the rooftop footbath.
4. People-friendly hotel: Kawaguchiko Onsen Fuji Lake Hotel
Located on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, Fuji Lake Hotel opened its doors in the 1930s and has since been providing great care and services to all its guests, including families with small children and elderly members.
You can spend your time relaxing in the public bath at the hotel, which includes an open-air bath, jet bath, and sauna, or go to the observatory for a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. There's even a workcation lounge to get some work done.
The hotel offers Japanese tatami-mat rooms, rooms with open-air baths facing Fuji, other rooms with views of the lake, and barrier-free rooms that can accommodate the needs of various guests.
5. Local immersion: Fujisan Onsen Bessho Sasa
At the northern base of Mount Fuji, this traditional Japanese ryokan is a great bet for epic views. Bessho Sasa is the name for the special suites on the fourth and fifth floors of Hotel Kaneyamaen, which are equipped with private open-air baths offering spectacular views of Mount Fuji. Guests in these special suites can avail themselves of the coffee, soft drinks, sweets, and local Yamanashi wine offered in the lounge area. The emphasis on local flavors is continued in the breakfast and dinners that are included in the stay, the evening taiko drum performances in the lobby, and the sake served at the ryokan’s bar lounge overlooking the Japanese garden.
6. Unobstructed views: Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen The Kukuna Resort & Spa
This chic hot spring hotel at Lake Kawaguchi is perfectly positioned to provide spectacular views of Mount Fuji beyond the lake. The Kukuna Resort & Spa has three towers, and 14 of its recently renovated rooms in the Terrace Tower have open-air hot spring baths from which guests can have views of the lake and mountain all to themselves. There are also numerous gender-separated and privately reservable baths that all guests can take advantage of. The hotel’s restaurants offer flat-iron grill, buffet assortments, and more.