“Hotel avec onsen reservable offert. Un must”

Onsen reservable offert

“Comfortable and good for big group. Close to lake and nearby restaurants.”

Exactly opposite to Lake Yamanaka, big rooms. Can use the dining area up to midnight.

“Welcoming place on amazing location”

The older couple was very welcoming and communicative. The rooms are traditional Japanese, and in winter there is the kotatsu to keep you warm. A nice experience. Amazing location on the lake near mount Fuji. We were lucky with clear sunny skies and we loved to bike around the lake on the free bikes. Good public bath for your private use, on reservation. Highly recommended.

good service

Extremely nice and helpful owners

The room rate is affordable , very spacious , owner couple were very nice and helpful. Public bath have to book in advance for certain timing slot but you get to enjoy with your own people alone so it somehow become private bath. Location is also quite good , near to the lake and plenty of eateries ard like danny's.

The owner were lovely and very helpfull, the private onsen is an amazing way to finish the day! Authenticn japanese experience!

“A peaceful and wonderful spa retreat”

Our family loved this guest house. The owners are very lovely and accommodating. The location is perfect, with Yamanaka Lake right on the door stop. This is a peaceful place and was a great retreat after we had climbed mount Fuji. The Onsen after this was perfect. There are many facilities at the guest house including a lovely snooker table and break out area. Massage chairs too which were great after our climb.

Tranquility

“Unique”

The owner's lady is extremely charming

Extremely nice and helpful owners

“A lovely ryokan with wonderful baths!”

The woman who greeted us was very polite and thorough in explaining the facilities and rules when we arrived, and immediately helped us schedule our time in the two different baths they had. Although my Japanese is not very good, she knew a bit of English and we used a translation app and there were no issues understanding beyond that. Both baths were absolutely wonderful. My spouse and I stayed in the traditional Japanese style room and I loved drinking my tea while sitting under the kotatsu!

“Authentic and friendly”

The owner made a great effort to help us send our luggage to Hakone. She was super nice although she didn't speak much English. Location not very well connected. Cold building but nice onsens (you need to book your time slot when you check in since both are small and private).

We had a lovely time at Kounso. The host is really friendly and even though she doesn't speak a lot of English we were able to communicate well. The rooms are lovely and comfortable. The onsen areas were nice and warm. Everything was really good. The only downsides were that we didn't know that we have to reserve our bus seats back to Shinjuku. But that was our fault. And I recommend to arrive with a rental car because when there is bad weather it's a bit difficult to get around by foot.

“Been travelling for 3 months and this place felt warm and like home”

“Lovely”

Great location, overseeing tranquil and beautiful surroundings. The facility has five bicycles that can be utilised by asking the host. Overall the lady who overseas the place is an utter delight and is extremely helpful. Thank you

“Nice and clean Japanese style hotel in beautiful location.”

The hotel is in a beautiful location right by Lake Yamanake. Walking distance to several restaurants and shops. There were free bikes to borrow which we did one morning, to cycle around the lake. The bikes are very small though so if you are over 1,70 m it may be better to rent a larger bike which they had at a rental location about 1 km down the road, for a small fee. There is free coffee and tea downstairs and a small terrace to sit in front, for self-brought food. The couple owning the hotel are lovely and very helpful. The rooms have private toilets and sinks, but the shower and bath are available to book per the hour and are out in the corridor. The showers and bath were clean and very nice.

Spacious rooms, great location near lake (if you have a car), amazing onsen bath.

The owner is adorable and really available to make your trip as awesome as possible.

“Great stay to experience Fuji by bike.”

Excellent stay if you want to experience the lakes and Fuji and like biking. Also very flexible and friendly staff, own onsen when you need it, bikes for free to use, big rooms.