8/10 Good
Micaela
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Amenities
This is a lovely old place. I loved the traditional Japanese-style room, complete with futon & tatami mat! The staff are very kind, and the hotel has a lot of amenities & locations to explore within, all with a unique, authentic retro style. The size of the room felt palatial compared to the ones I had in Tokyo and Kyoto. I like the location - you can easily walk to good restaurants, e-bike/boat rentals, Lawson’s & the Scenic Ropeway, yet it still feels remote enough to be relaxing.
My only big disappointment was the privacy/modesty window cling in the ladies’ onsen. I understand why it has to be there, as that side faces a neighborhood, but it ruins the view. If you are actually sitting down in the bath, you can’t see anything. I strongly suggest this hotel to look into window treatments that will stop people from looking in but not stop your guests from looking out. “Bathing while enjoying a view of Mt.Fuji” was a major reason I booked this property, so this was frustrating for me. If it can’t be replaced, why not alternate the baths? I noticed from the street that the lakeside men’s bath has no such block.
Additionally… a sign with onsen etiquette might go a long way. I witnessed many of my fellow travelers hopping right into the bath without showering properly, not understanding what to do with their towels, etc. This is obviously not the hotel’s fault, but they might be able to help it a bit~
Micaela
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
