Name: Fuji Lake Hotel
Address: 1 Funatsu, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko, 401-0301, Japan
Rating: 8

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I see some reviews mentioning rude staff but we did not encounter any of that. The staff we did encounter were very pleasant and professional. They sent the shuttle to the station for our luggage because we wanted to have lunch and then go on a tour immediately. When we finally came to the hotel our bags had been moved to our room. The room as well as the public areas were very clean and tidy. Room was spacious enough for our family. Breakfast and dinner buffets were quite good as well. I at least had no problems finding things to eat.

My wife used the public ladies bath and my sons booked the private bath for themselves. All good from what I heard (I did not use any of the baths). There's a nice bit of walk along the lake shore and places to sit close to the water. Lake view from our room was excellent.

Beds nice and firm, pillows a little too soft though. The bathroom could do with a bit more ventilation.

This place is fairly expensive but I feel we got good value for our money. I would go back for another stay.

Very nice 2-night stay at this hotel

ROOM:  We had a suite on the top floor with views of both Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.  Beautiful room with a living area, foyer, bedroom and compact bathroom.  Beds are very comfortable.  Small balcony off living area.

BREAKFAST BUFFET:  Outstanding Asian food and Western food.  Dinning area provided scenic views of lake and Mt. Fuji.  Thai partner gave thumbs up.

LOCATION:  Within walking distance of train and bus station.  Bus stops located just outside of resort.  Easy walking in neighborhood area.

SHUTTLE:  Hotel provided transportation to & from train-bus station.

ENTERTAINMENT:  The hotels provides quest with kimonos to wear in the hotel.  An authentic Japanese Dinner (reservations required) available.  Also Spa and other pleasures.  Large Gift shop in hotel.

STAFF:  Friendly and helpful.  Spoke English very well.

OVERVIEW:  Outstanding resort, the very best, with nothing lacking!

Outstanding resort & suite

This hotel is on a beautiful location right on  the lake with stunning views over the water and trees. Traditional hotel with lovely attention to detail. The food was great and the staff friendly. We had a private Onsen with views over Mr Fuji, spectacular! 

Lovely hotel

We decided and booked our Tokyo travel a week before flying so we didn’t have the luxury of choices. Fuji Lake Hotel had a room available so we went for it. We spent 3 nights there. 
The hotel looks dated and we read its history as being one of the earliest built at Lake Kawaguchiko. Our room was spacious and faced the lake. After spending three days there we didn’t feel like we missed Mt Fuji view as we saw it throughout the day. I recommend going to the dining room early and get the counter seats facing Fuji San. The view of the lake is also great as the dining room is on 7th Fl and has panoramic window view. We walked around the lake and took in the view from various perspectives. There are many hotels all around the lake and we reckon that the hotels located across  Fuji Lake hotel would offer a much more picturesque view of Mt Fuji, though a bit distant. Imagine a view with the lake in foreground and Mt Fuji in background. While our hotel has a closer view the buildings in the foreground somewhat spoiled the overall view. Well one can’t have everything!
We enjoyed our stay and will revisit Kawaguchiko but will choose a different hotel for a change. In terms of location Fuji Lake has little to offer compared to the Momiji Corridor area where there are more touristy attractions and restaurants. The nice part of Fuji Lake is the hotel is built right on the lake unlike others which are separated from the lake by the main road.

Enjoyed Lake view but less of Fuji San

Location of the hotel was fabulous with an easy walk to shops, restaurants & the Ropeway. Beds were a bit too firm. Breakfast was great! Our room had Mt Fuji view and was a good size - but was expensive.

Room had views of Fuji & the Lake

Some have commented that this hotel needs an update - yes, our room (the combined Japanese/ Western style) did need an update for sure - but the public areas are fine on the whole, and comfortable. Breakfast was fabulous in the 7th floor restaurant overlooking either Fuji on one side or Lake Kawaguchiko on the other. Excellent service, great coffee and enormous choice of breakfast options. Nice location and handy for the Red Line Sightseeing Bus. 

Great location 

We splurged for 1 nite to stay in Mt Fuji area.  It was a beautiful clear, cold, windy when we arrived at 8:30am by bus from Shinjuku.  It was 10min walk from bus station.  Room wasn't ready until 3pm.  Carpet is worn, furnishing are old, bathroom was clean.  Bath/shower is separate from toilet.  No free water.  Heater was blasting when we went to our room on the 7th floor.  We had a great view of Mt Fuji.  They had a great variety of breakfast food.  However, when we checked out to pay both of my US credit cards that I've been using thru my years of travel didn't work.  I had US $$ but they don't exchange at the front desk.  They were kind enough to drive me to Lawson to use the ATM or a bank if needed.  Overall, it was a splurge but for it was too old of an hotel for me.  The red line tour bus stops in front.

It nice but old

Fuji lakes was the highlight of my Japan trip. We took a family trip in April last year.... this is a very late post. 

The hotel provides either lake view or mountain view. Our room was mountain facing with private Onsen. Overall,  the weather was nice and hence, we could capture glimpse of MT. fuji from our Onsen.  View from the hotel, at least for our room was little obstructed due to building. You can see it in the pictures. Which I did not like, but nevertheless we had nice family time. May be at higher floor view might be better. 

The staff is very helpful, very polite. The property is little old though but quite maintained. 

Convenience store is at walking distance. We could not find very many eating places / restaurant near this hotel. But there is one Mediterranean restaurant near the convenience store. However, there are many other hotels around, you may go to their restaurants as well. 

Very close to cable car/ train  which takes to the top of a mountain where you can capture Mount Fuji clearly. If weather allows!! 

One night Traditional dinner was included in our stay, I didn’t find it impressive. The food was ok. But if you have not done it even once then maybe you can try. Don’t remember whether we paid extra for the dinner or it was included in the room charges. If you need to pay extra then I would suggest find some good authentic restaurants that would be better option.

The hotel provides traditional attire and footwear, which was placed in the room’s cupboard. We wore it for traditional dinner. It was fun! 

Overall, the stay was memorable...Private Onsen was worth it!!

Private Onsen!! Totally worth it!!

Room design was good. I was not expecting separate bath and toilet in a 23 sq.m room. However the carpet needs a facelift which is pulling down the level otherwise. Everything starting from skin toner to hair tonic was included in the amenities. We were literally sleeping, waking up and taking bath with Mt. Fuji in front of us. Private onsen was also very good, packed with amenities and of course the Mt. Fuji view. They even arranged for a gift as it was our anniversary trip. Good food and coffee at the Cafe. Breakfast buffet is more than good.
 
11 a.m. is a good time for check-out. 10 a.m. is too early and I did not understand the logic behind check-out time being different for East and West wings. For guests who choose the Dinner included package, it would be better if one more option is provided other than Japanese. However, good care was taken in replacing things we don't eat [on-spot changes are not possible, staff takes all the notes during check-in]. I found the rate little expensive.

Comfortable but expensive

We had an amazing stay. It’s so Japanese, it is nothing you’ll have experienced ever! To enjoy, you really have to suspend your Western mindset. The Japanese are perfectionists and want to make you happy. We were the only Americans there except one other couple. There is a bit of a language barrier but they try really hard and had an English language supervisor while we were checking in to help the front desk. We went to the public Onsen and the attendant fussed over my mom’s yukata and helped her tie it properly. 

The room has complimentary water, and they give you little gifts, plum wine, and shisedo skincare. There are yukatas also.

We had a lake view room with the private Onsen and the dinner in the room. Over the top! Buffet breakfast is delicious and the grounds were beautiful (fall foliage). You can see Mt. Fuji in the breakfast room. They also have an observation room to view Mt. Fuji on the 7th floor. 

It’s very conveniently located and we walked to the cable car and also around the lake. Recommend walking to Fuseon, a sweet shop on the Lake for green tea ice cream. We also had a fun lunch at HANA. Take as many baths as possible while you are there!!!