Kounso

2/10

Poor

14 Dec 2025

Ying

hotel is old, but it should be okay. many old hotels are cozy. here don't have central heater, no heating conditions. they use old heating machine. once reach set temperature, it will shut down after a while. so 2 hours it can drop from 26 to 14 degree. frozen at night, you have to wake up to turn on again. and washing room is separated, even room temperature is 26, washing room is frozen. I catched cold next day, ruin the following trip with running nose and bad appetize. I don't know summer. but don't come at winner time. you will regret.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Aaron

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. Each room gets to reserve a time for the large bathrooms. Absolutely loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. Chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table was plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even towards my limited Japanese speaking. Will definitely return.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

Aaron

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. I was not sure about the shared bath, but each room reserves time slots, so you do not bath with strangers. I loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. I chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table kept me plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even though I only knew a few words in Japanese. I visited alone, but I hope to bring my whole family for our next visit.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2023

Thomas

Host was just the sweetest,

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2020

Alastair

Small Place with Big Heart

Great location, very near Lake Yamanaka.
We had the hotel all to ourselves, but the owners made sure we were looked after very well, making great efforts to get the bath ready for us.
The garden autumn colours were radiant and playing pool in the lobby with my son and wife was priceless!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2020

Adam

Wonderful Little Experience

Very nice little tucked away guesthouse. The couple that run it are very friendly and helpful. They literally contacted me five minutes after booking to explain how to find them and check in. It's very clean and up kept. Will definitely book again in the future!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

It was an excellent choice to experience a Japanese ryokan. Specially considering the price. Very traditional and an amazing service.
We really hope to come back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

The Onsen bath was an unexpected bonus, as was the pool table and the traditional Japanese furnishings.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2019

Alastair

Pleasant guesthouse near lake and restaurants

This is a very pleasant and spotlessly clean guesthouse set back from the lake (and the main road around it) along an alley. My room backed onto a forest and was very pleasant.

A good western style cooked breakfast is available; order the day before. There are several good restaurants back on the lakeside within easy walking distance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Thomas

Review

Very nice place!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2018

Melissa

Traditional Japanese Experience

If you would like to experience true Japanese sleeping, this is the place. As Westerners we felt the bedding was hard but it was great to experience it. Lovely staff and beautiful location to view Mt Fuji. Approx. 10 minutes walk to shops and restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2018

Simon

Great Little Place

This is quite a little gem if you are looking for a traditional Japanese style hotel, run by a very friendly and welcoming lady. The building itself is a little older, but they have kept it clean and bright and the rooms are plain but comfortable. The service is amazing; the lady went out and got beer for us! The breakfast was fine, with fruit, salad, toast, eggs, yoghurt and juice, tea and coffee. Wifi worked well. Overall value is very good.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Genuine escape.

Really enjoyable out of the way experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Nice Place

The owner of the hotel was very kind in providing information about how to get to tourist attractions around the area.

Kounso is literally a minutes walk from Lake Yamanakako. It is also very close to a bus stop which is good for those who do not have a car.

The room was very clean and the sleeping mats very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2016

Eitan

Very nice hotel for a short Japanese experience

The hospitality was very nice, they have waited for us, explained about the rooms and facility.
The room was very clean Japanese style.
Breakfast was minimal but good enough for us.
They have shared bathroom with private restroom in the room.
Washing machine and dryer and basically all that you need for a short stay in the area.
Their is a nice pool table in the reception.
They also had parking close bye which was very handy.
Unfortunately the onsen (Japanese bath is not working). There was no view on mount Fuji or the lake (at least from our room)
Still the service was excelent and the kids enjoyed sleeping with us in the Japanese way.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2016

xiaojian

Best hotel to stay for Fuji Mt and 5 lakes

It was wonderful experience. Hotel manager Hasegawa-san and his wife are great!!! They really made us feel like at home. The location was great, it is by the larger lake and you can see Fuji Mt. just outside the hotel. Easy bus access and to other popular sites.

Breakfast was not fancy at all; but I had to ask for more miso soup - it was the best I ever had!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2016

joanne

Lovely Traditional Japanese Lodging

I love the traditional lodgings and beautiful surroundings. It is a short walk to Lake Yamanakako with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji! The owners were so accommodating and the room was very clean.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2016

Jesus

The location was great for a closer view of Mt. Fuji. Walking distance for a beautiful sunrise by lake Yamanaka. Also great for big family trip. The room is big enough for family of 4, no bed, just a traditional Japanese bedroom with tatami and futon and comforter to sleep on. My kids enjoyed their first Japanese style room experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Takashi

チェックインが遅くなりご迷惑かけましたが、とても良い滞在ができました。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

利便性が高く、オーナーが親切に対応。次回も宜しくお願いします。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Tim

Sehr nette Gastgeberin

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

にっしょう

お風呂は各部屋と時間指定ですので、家族で楽しく過ごしました。

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

??

ご主人も親切で、部屋も広く気持ちよく過ごせました

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2024

YOHEI

スタッフの方のホスピタリティに感銘を受けました。お風呂のマットが汚れており少し気になりましたが、その他は概ね良好な環境です。

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2024

Dominik

Ruhige und idylisch gelegene Unterkunft mit einer sehr hilfsbereiten und freundlichen Gastgeberin.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2023

TAT KI

Enjoy quiet and lake front view

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Claudia

Such a great place to stay, genuinely Japanese with an onsen, a very good breakfast, with bikes to lend, in a very quiet neighbourhood.
The owner is extremely friendly and made us feel at home.
We were very happy with the bikes and made short tours in the neighbourhood. You get there great views of Fuji.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2023

ひろあき

優しく丁寧に接客してくださった。

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2022

hiroko

大人数での宿泊だったのですが和室に布団をひいて寝るスタイル！みんな大満足でした。
コタツがしてあったので心も癒されました。

お風呂も適度の大きさで気持ち良く入れました。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2021

junko

とてもいい宿でした！

気さくな方で、気兼ねなく施設を利用できました。

部屋にはこたつも暖房もあり、暖かく過ごせました。
お風呂もサービスなのか24時間使用可能で
とても快適でした。

写真よりも少し古い感じはしましたが、
ビリヤードも使えて子供達は初体験で楽しんでおりました。

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2021

Tomoyuki

何かと良心的。
息子も初めてビリヤードを体験できました。
ワカサギ釣船もご紹介頂けました。

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2020

タヌキイヌ

感じ良い接客でした。食事とお風呂は、近くで施設利用したので、わかりません。

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

部屋が広く快適だった。寒い時期でこたつが部屋で使えたのも良かった。唯一トイレが部屋に付いていなかったのが残念。ホテルの自転車を無料で使えたのも良かった。　ホストの方達がとても親切で気持ちの良い滞在だった。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

リーズナブルで清潔感があり良かったです

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

宿泊当日に急遽、予約をしました。
場所は若干、分かりずらかったですが接客も丁寧に頂き、部屋も清潔感があり満足です。有難うございます、

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2019

Camilla

A good place for a weekend in the countryside

Good service, spacious traditional room, a quiet area and a good break from Tokyo. Close to bus stop, restaurants and close to boardwalk by the lake.
A nice breakfast available (800 yen).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

対応が丁寧で満足です

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

民宿就在離湖畔約50米的地方，食肆也已是走約1KM就到，十分方便。 負責的太太很好人，她還準備了翻譯器解答我們的問題，她還推薦我們去看當晚的花火及附近出名的餐廳。 睡房整潔，有獨立廁所，沐浴則需用公眾浴室。房太太還教我們鋪榻榻米，很好的體驗。 唯一要留意的是，所有客房均在一樓，住客需自行搬運行李上房間，沒有地梯喎！

Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2018

Kinchu

入り口が狭く道の整備はされていない。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

TAKASHI

シンプルステイ

シンプルだけど、気配りを感じる施設でした。スタッフさんの温かみを感じます。
窓からの景色はそれ程でもないけど、一歩外に出れば、山中湖と富士山が見通せる環境。
通りから少し奥まった所にあるので、静かな環境。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2018

Po Yee

民宿好清潔， 房間有獨立厠所，方便。 民宿老闆好好人， 不但細心講解周邊旅遊景點，由於我們沒有自駕遊， 民宿老闆更身自駕車送我們看日出， 十份感謝 Mr. Hiroyoshi， 令我先生可影到紅富士山， 十分開心。

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

價錢合理, 具人情味,供車位自駕遊的好選擇\n

在山中湖中，旅館清靜。湖景美麗，週邊也有多間提供不同食物的餐廳可選擇。旅館員工服務好，包早晨 ,供車位,自駕遊的好選擇

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

價錢合理, 具人情味,供車位自駕遊的好選擇

在山中湖中，旅館清靜。湖景美麗，週邊也有多間提供不同食物的餐廳可選擇。旅館員工服務好，包早晨 ,供車位,自駕遊的好選擇

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2017

ban

價錢合理, 具人情味,供車位自駕遊的好選擇

在山中湖中，旅館清靜。湖景美麗，週邊也有多間提供不同食物的餐廳可選擇。旅館員工服務好，包早晨 ,供車位,自駕遊的好選擇

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2017

laurence

Very nice and cosy

Very good expérience ! Staff so nice ! Lovely place ! We have spent à great star!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2017

tsuyoshi

初めに期待せず それが当たり前と思う事の大切さ

元大手企業の保養所を改修したペンション。清潔感のある広い空間と、窓から見える緑の景色は、快適過ごさせてくれる。ただ、難点を言えば 以下の三つ。1.入り口がわかりにくい。もっと看板をわかりやすくすべき。高いところにはっきりと。2.設備面。トイレにスリッパが無い。お風呂は大きな浴槽が有るのにシャワーだけ。テレビは無い。冷蔵庫も無い。お茶セットも部屋にはついてない。もちろんお布団は自分で上げ下げする。3.管理人さんは とても人の良い方なのですが、あまりにもべったり張り付かれると ちょっと疲れてしまうかな・・・情報が多いのは有難いのですが、有る程度 距離をおいてもらうと 良いと思います。お値段がお値段なので 仕方ないとしても、客の7割が外人さん と言っていたので、ベッドの人は 多分布団の敷き方がわからないのでは？とよけいな心配までしてしまう。

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2017

Sus

面向山中湖，是一間不錯的酒店。

這間酒店位於山中湖，寧靜休閒，是一間傳統的日式民宿。民宿內擺放了很多山中湖旅遊的資料和景點，方便旅客取閱。民宿主人很友善，我們遇疑難時，他都樂意解答。民宿設施雖然有點舊，但整體潔淨，住得舒適。早餐時段，民宿主人細心招待，難得的是，有自助早餐提供，雖然款式不多，但總可吃過滿足。這是一間值得推薦的民宿

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2017

Selma Maria

Monte Fuji de perto em Yamanakako

O Sr Hasegawa e esposa são uns amores. No café da manhã eles cuidam da gente como se fosse nossos pais. Nos deixou muito a vontade. Me senti em casa. Ficamos dois dias hospedados lá e no segundo dia o sr Hasegawa nos disse que veríamos o monte Fuji mesmo amanhecendo com tempo chuvoso e neblina. Realmente conseguimos ver uma parte do monte Fuji . Yamanakako é o melhor lugar pra se visualizar de perto o monte Fuji. O lugar é muito tranquilo. No meu caso tive dificuldades de dormir no futon, pois era duro pra mim, e portanto senti dores no corpo, mas a acolhida do casal foi tão maravilhosa que compensou isso. Adoramos ter ficado lá. Muito obrigada sr e senhora Hasegawa.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2016

Yutaka

安い素泊まり朝食付き

観光地の素泊まりには便利です。夕食や風呂は外で済ませることが苦にならないならお勧めします。入り口がちょっとわかりにくい。支配人はこちらに移住されて、今は結構地元の有名人のようです。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2016

Kui Hung

價錢合理和有人情味的日式旅館

離山中湖很近，旅館附近很清靜。湖景很美麗，週邊也有多間提供不同食物的餐廳可選擇。旅館員工服務好好，早晨不錯。

Family