There is a variety of accommodation in the Koshu Valley, from temples and onsen ryokan to Western-style hotels. Here we list those that can be booked in English. Browse by price range or see highlights for our recommendations.
Lodging
There is a variety of accommodation in the Koshu Valley, from temples and onsen ryokan to Western-style hotels. Here we list those that can be booked in English. Browse by price range or see highlights for our recommendations.
Boutique luxury hot spring resort by the Fuefuki River, run by the Maruki Winery. Features of the landscaped grounds include a Japanese garden with a koi pond and a Japanese kaiseki restaurant in a converted 140-year-old wooden farmhouse. The 18 rooms are a mixture of Japanese-style and Western-style, over half with private onsen baths.
Website (including online booking): www.fuefukigawaonsen.com (Japanese only)
Grand Western-style hotel high on the hillside, with Japanese and Western restaurants, a cafe and an onsen hot spring with fabulous views of Mt. Fuji. Sits just above the ‘Fruit Park’ gardens - nice for a stroll and great for children.
Website & Online booking: fhc.fruitpark.jp
Tel: +81 (0)553 22 8811
Zen experience, staying in traditional accommodation next to the Erinji Temple. Zazen meditation, tea ceremony and vegetarian shojin cuisine are all on the menu - confirm activities upon booking. Minimalist accommodation with private rooms but shared toilets and shower facilities.
Website: zenandbed.com (Japanese only)
Online booking: Available in English via Booking.com
Email: reserve@zenandbed.com
Traditional Japanese rooms furnished with antiques sit around a courtyard in this converted 19th Century Meiji Period building. Great location for exploring Katsunuma on foot. Simple breakfast but no lunch or dinner. Note that online booking is only available in Japanese - call the B&B directly to speak to someone in English.
Website: ameblo.jp/suzuki-en (Japanese only)
Online booking: www.jalan.net/yad374324 (Japanese only)
Tel: +81 (0)553 39 8522