4020-2 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Japan | (888) 710-7049
The upscale Konansou is a traditional boutique hotel set against Lake Kawaguchi, not far from Mount Fuji. The 51 rooms here have a traditional Japanese look and feel with tatami mats on the floors, though a few have Western features such as permanent beds (rather than roll-up floor beds common in traditional Japanese hotels). Many have balconies with lake or Mount Fuji views, and six of the rooms feature hot tubs on their balconies. Facilities include a free breakfast buffet, a tea room, and two banquet halls for rent, as well as a lovely onsen (hot springs facility) with private baths available. Travelers shopping around for something slightly cheaper in the area may also want to consider Shuhokaku Kogetsu, which also has beautiful onsen baths on-site.
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What's the Scene Like at Konansou?
Upscale onsen hotel popular with tourists visiting nearby Mount Fuji, which is visible from several areas.
Konansou is a traditional Japanese onsen (hot springs) hotel housed in an eight-story building with dark roofs and a beautiful entrance with a mix of wood and black screen-style windows. Inside, the lobby features glass chandeliers and a big patterned carpet, with a long reception desk off to one side and a few simple seating areas housing plush olive-hued chairs. The design and layout of the building make the most of the hotel's scenic location -- common areas have floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the lake and towards Mount Fuji, and there is a lovely rooftop deck with a traditional foot bath area and a telescope, both of which can be used free of charge. The hotel attracts international and Japanese guests, and is particularly attractive for those looking to stay somewhere near Mount Fuji. The common areas and rooms here are non-smoking, though there is a smoking room for those who need it.
Where is Konansou Located?
Overlooking Lake Kawaguchi, just over an hour by car from the base of Mount Fuji.
Konansou is located in Fujikawaguchiko in the Yamanashi Prefecture, overlooking the banks of Lake Kawaguchi, with Mount Fuji in the distance. Fuji Museum is a three-minute walk from the hotel, and there are several shrines and temples, along with a handful of shops and restaurants, within a five-minute walk of the hotel. It's about a 10-minute walk to the Kawaguchi Station, and the hotel offers a free shuttle service starting late afternoon. The base of Mount Fuji takes just over an hour to reach by car. Tokyo is about an hour and a half by train from the hotel (or two and a half hours by road), while getting to Kyoto takes about five hours by train or road.
What are Rooms Like at Konansou?
Minimalist, Japanese-style rooms, many with hot tubs on the balconies.
Rooms at this property range from 38 to 102 square meters (409 to 1,098 square feet). All are traditionally Japanese, with tatami mats on the floors and low furniture, and some come with balconies and/or lovely views over Mount Fuji or the lake. Six of the rooms also come with bathtubs on their balconies. Most rooms are Japanese-style, with beds that fold up during the day and are laid out again at night, though there are 6 rooms that have Western-style beds. One room is wheelchair accessible.
What Features are Available at Konansou?
Onsen with private baths, free buffet breakfast, rooftop terrace with foot bath, and laundry facilities.
This hotel offers great amenities for a property of its size. The star attraction is the beautiful on-site onsen (hot springs bath) with indoor and outdoor facilities, including private baths and a larger main bath with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the lake and Mount Fuji in the distance. There's also a salon and spa, Mitsuki, offering massages and other body treatments.
