Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Konansou

This hot spring ryokan sits right on the lakeshore in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi. Its location—where you can see Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and Lake Kawaguchi below—makes it a favorite.

The highlight here is the baths: enjoy the views from the large public bath with an open-air bath, three private reservable baths, and a rooftop footbath—all while gazing at Mount Fuji. The private bath “Nagomi-no-Yu” offers a more personal soak, while the rooftop footbath “Foot Spa Wakuwaku” can be enjoyed in your everyday clothes. From up there, you can take in a panoramic scene unique to this inn—Lake Kawaguchi stretching below, lush mountain ranges, and Mount Fuji—along with the soothing waters.

The facilities are designed to help you appreciate the scenery from every angle. Rooms range from Japanese-modern spaces with private open-air view baths to Japanese-Western rooms and traditional Japanese-style rooms. One thoughtful touch: when guests are shown to their room, the staff may raise an electric roll screen for a curated “reveal” of the view.