Wakakusa No Yado Maruei

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Sally

The Rupkan was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff was wonderful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Wendy Woon Ting

amazing rooms

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Wendy Woon Ting

spacious room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Nikki

The staff were all wonderful, welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. We felt very comfortable and happy at this ryokan.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Ka Kit

The view is wonderful. Staff are nice and helpful, he suggested us a secret

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Jane M

Great place to stay ! We loved how peaceful it was there! Food was amazing! Easy walk around the lake.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Alexander

Great service from the staff and amazing meals that were prepared by the hotel.

Also recommend booking the private onsen (with clear Mt Fuji views) makes the stay unforgettable!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

ishizaki

全てにおいて、最高でした。

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Haoxu

I enjoyed my stay, the staffs were so warm and kind. The food was really a presentation of delicacy. Onsen was also very refreshing, really worthy of a try to ease your tiredness from long trips. Would come again!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Craig

The room was extremely clean and the staff was so helpful and friendly.
The food for dinner and breakfast was incredible.
Thank you so much.
I will definitely want to stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

chor chiu

服務一流。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Ewa

Fantastic hotel with Japanese culture, high standards, very well maintained, beautiful view at Mt Fuji, hotel provided shuttle bus from and to kawaguchiko station. Breakfast and privet dinners were amazing experience. Staff very efficient. Highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Ross

Beautiful food and customer service, welcomed us and had lovely views

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Damon

The staff here were incredible, I’ve never experienced a stay like this where everyone was so helpful and made we sure we had everything prepared and organised.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

James

The tatami room was generLly clean and welcoming. The open air hot tub was great with view of the Kawaguchi Lake. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Our server who brought our kaiseki dinner was terrific!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

XY

View and good staff service. Very courteous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Qian

Such a great experience! We’ll be back. Warm welcome and excellent services! Room is clean with great view! Food is good. You can wear traditional Japanese clothes provided in the hotel which is a plus. There is a Mt Fuji observation deck on top of the building. We took really nice pictures there wearing traditional clothes. Public hot springs are clean with lake or Mt Fuji. There is a private one available for rent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Joy

This is a must place to visit. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. The staff prepared bento breakfast for us to eat on our way to the next destination. They called Taxi for is too. The Ryokan hotel is highly recommended. The girls sauna has the view of mount fuji which makes it even better. Top deck with mount adda

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Given

Very amazing time we had. The food was delicious, the rooms were beautiful, and the staff was so kind and welcoming.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Vivian

We had a very pleasant and wonderful stay at Ryokan. The excellent service, especially the kaiseki-style breakfast and dinner, provided us with an unforgettable experience full of Japanese culture. The Japanese-style hot spring bath is nice to have. Also the surrounding areas are beautiful with the view of Mt Fuji.

We do have two small suggestions: First, the strong tatami smell in the room might be improved with some light incense. Second, the large key for the room door was a bit inconvenient to use.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Stephen

This is a special place and a special experience. First rate in every area. But i especially appreciated the staff. So friendly, attentive and efficient!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Aniruddha

Would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Renee

From the moment I was picked up by their private shuttle, I felt very taken care of! I’m a solo traveler & this location & ryokan experience was exactly what I was looking for! The Japanese style room was clean, comfortable & quiet, & I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the lake view! The traditional ryokan breakfast & dinner were delicious & plentiful! They do remind you several times before arrival that this is a set menu, & there are no substitutions, so if you have any food allergies or certain dietary requirements, this may not be the proper place for you. Also, if you have a tattoo, you will need to book a private onsen time. I appreciated that the staff are wonderfully courteous & welcoming, & I do appreciate their policy of keeping track of every guest when one leaves the premises for an outing by turning in room key, then picking it back up when returning. The location is wonderful if you would like to be away from much of the tourist traffic. My dream of a clear day & view Mt.Fuji from atop their premises was magical! Thank you Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Ada

Great area and views and bath. The ryokan is a little older but service, views from outdoor onsen, and great food variety make it a 5 star experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Michael

Everything was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Tiao hui

第一次入住這個飯店，裡裡外外來來回回走了半個多小時一直找不到上樓的地方，很累，但是看到房間很滿意，寬敞舒適，乾淨又溫暖。

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Victor

Great onsen and service

Full cultural immersion in the Japanese culture, this hotel offered great service, food and onsen. Staff were polite and helpful, the lake and Fuji view were amazing! On the other hand, access was not easy given it was done through the green line Omni bus, that offers a worse service than the red one

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

sally

Fantastic accommodation. Food unbelievable. Amazing staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Camille

We had the best time at the Wakakusa-no-yado, staff were amazing and the dinner and breakfast were exceptional. Thank you so much to the staff! We hope to come back in the future!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Hongjun

The breakfast and dinner are all wonderful. The staff members are very nice and helpful. We look forward to coming back.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

yifan

The hotel is so nice. Dinner and breakfast ere fantastic. Food looks small but very filling. Staff are so polite and friendly. Hotel has free shuttle bus to take guests to the major interchanges. I could stay there for a week just to explore the surroundings and enjoy the hotel services.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Karen

Unforgettable Ryokan Culinary Experience

Staying at Wakakusa no Yado Maruei was a memorable way to experience a traditional ryokan. The absolute highlight was the food—both dinners and breakfasts were outstanding, with each meal beautifully presented, creative, and completely different across our three days. Every bite felt like a special occasion, and the attentive, gracious service made the dining experience truly exceptional.

The overall service throughout our stay was excellent as well—warm, thoughtful, and seamless in a way that made us feel truly cared for.

The room itself was interesting and authentic, but less about comfort and more about tradition. As a side sleeper, I found the futons a bit too firm, and during the day, with the beds put away, there wasn’t really a cozy spot to relax. That said, the setting and atmosphere make up for it if you’re looking for a cultural experience rather than a plush stay.

The complimentary shuttle to and from the train station was also a helpful touch. Overall, this ryokan is perfect for those wanting to immerse themselves in Japanese tradition and enjoy some of the best meals you’ll ever have.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Tim

The hotel is situated in the shadow of Mt. Fuji and on the shores of a lake on the other side.The baths were amazing with views of both. The traditional royokan rooms were an immersion in the traditional Japanese experience. However the absolute highlights were the authentic Japanese meals served by the most friendly and helpful staff. This stay could be the highlight of your trip.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Raine

My husband and I had a most wonderful stay and are already planning our trip back for next year! Amazing food, presentation and all, private onsen and accommodating staff! We were so happy we chose to stay in this hotel. We will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2025

SHAOKAO

The Indian / Bangladeshi guy managing the front desk was not hospitable. Plus the they wanted to charge 600 yen for a bucket of ice.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Jemmy

This was a 5-star core memory stay. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Brenda

We enjoyed our view of Mt. Fuji from our room. The Japanese dinners were delicious! It was a great time to relax and unwind.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Sheila

Loved having free shuttle from train station. Staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Traditional ryokan and kaiseki dinner in room was amazing! Breakfast was very good. Our room overlooked mt Fuji but lake view would be just as beautiful I am sure.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Tyson

The whole experience was nice and the property was beautiful. The views of Mount Fuji from the property were amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Mun Cheong

10/10 Ryokan!

First time visiting a Ryokan and I will definitely return! Everybody was friendly, the service from all the staff was above and beyond and the rooms were all super clean, even if it wasn't a modern hotel. All the onsens were well maintained and they switch up the male/ female onsens daily so everyone gets to try them. My favourite was the 5th floor outdoor onsen, while we also booked a room with a view of Mt Fuji and a personal onsen which was super handy as we only saw Mt Fuji at sunrise during our trip so we did not have to leave our rooms at dawn. Overall 10/10!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Hui

Great service. Everyone is so polite and helpful. Food is delicious. And room is super clean with great view. I just wish I can stay there longer.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Paul

Great services

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Thomas

This was an amazing experience! My friend and I are currently backpacking Japan and this was an amazing break from our budget stays.

The hospitality and quality of service offered at this hotel are simply incredible! If I am ever back in Japan, I will come back here:)

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

HanCheng

Kaiseki meals were great! It is a must try if you stay here. I would suggest to contact the property to request an upgrade (with not too expensive extra pay) before your stay. It is well worthy it.

Hot spring experience is also good but for outsider with bigger body build, the XL size yukata is kind of small. They should prepare a few 2XL or 3XL for foreign visitors

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Dia

Absolutely wonderful. The view. The staff. The onsen. The food. Everything was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Sachiko

The view of the lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji were stunning! The breakfast and the dinner were amazingly beautiful and tasty. The staff were well trained, very polite, and friendly. The hot spring bath was breathtaking. I highly recommend Walakusanoyu.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Mitch

Amazing staff- made us feel welcome.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Aaron

Very nice property with friendly staff and great service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Jimmie

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The property is a bit old but well kept. Worth a try if you are in the Kawaguchiko area.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Christopher

Beautiful ryokan, 4 lovely public(residents) baths, split between men & women, one bookable bath.

The food is chosen by the chef and every day is different, a great way to try what kind of food the japanese like to eat on holiday.

Convenient bus stop, Convenient shuttle bus to the atation.

Staff were amazing, most pleasent and attentive i saw in japan

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Jeanne

We had an amazing time at Wakakusa-no-Yado Maruei! We experienced the best traditional Japanese hospitality and cuisine. The views from the hotel are stunning and lake Kawaguchi is beautiful to see. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Alexander

Great dinner ceremony!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Dino

It’s our second visit to this Ryokan already. Everything was wonderful, the staff, the food and the hot spring facilities. We also enjoyed the nice and relaxing walk along the lake.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

TOMOYASU

伝統的な旅館の体験

非常に良い体験をさせて頂きました。特に驚いた点として、朝風呂を考慮されており、タオルセットが宿泊者数x2用意されていました。部屋内外含めトイレも清潔でした。

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

HUY

Excellent service for traditional Japanese experience! The greatest is the staff. Everyone is so polite and attentive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Roger

Amazing Ryokan Hotel

A wonderful authentic Ryokan establishment. The attention to every detail to ensure a great experience was present in every aspect of the stay. Truly a special experience and amazing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Erina

Very nice place, we were so grateful we got to this ryokan. The open public bath has amazing mt fuji view. The dinner and the breakfast were so delicious, we finished all the food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

brayan

This was an amazing experience!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Au

Great place to stay

Great service with nice Onsen on both floors, one outdoor and one indoor. Enjoy the in room dinner service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2025

ANTHONY

We stayed 3 nights. What i didn't like was that the hotel only provide Kawaguchiko Station pick-up between 2pm & 5pm. Beside, the mattress was thin & you're sleeping on the hard flooring ...not used to it as it causes backache when you wake up in the morning. Moreover, there's no AC during our stay and they provided a fan for the room air circulation. On the good rating, the staff are conscientious & diligent. The half board breakfast & dinner menu are different on each day.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Gustavo

Experiência Inesquecível

Experiência incrível e inesquecível. Valeu cada segundo no Hotel. Tudo perfeito.. Super recomendado!!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Brandon

We loved the view of Lake Kawaguchiko, the outside soaking tub and the room. The suppers were not only huge, but delicious as well. They don't cater to food allergies, so both my daughter and I were limited on a lot that was served, but what we each were able to eat, was delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room showed signs of 'wear', but otherwise, everything was great! We chose this location because it wasn't near all the tourists and we used a taxi to get to and from the Kawaguchiko station. It's wasn't an easy walk, but we chose quiet over conveince.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Priya

This was an exceptional stay. The Ryokan is in a beautiful location. The best thing was the staff. Extremely kind and warm people. We loved it! 💕

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Mary Roselie Pancho

Excellent 👍👍👍

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Easy to walk across lake. Shuttle bus available

Great traditional inn experience. Tons of staff who were very nice. Difficult to learn all the rules haha. The shuttle to the train station every 30 minutes in the morning was very convenient, though I wished it started earlier than 8am and that breakfast could start earlier than 0730, since beating other tourists to tourist hotspots is a huge thing in Japan. Plus, we were already up from watching the sunrise each morning on Mt Fuji. I was worried how to get across the lake to watch the sunrise, but this place was walkable! Maybe took 20-30 minutes brisk walking pace to get from hotel and across the bridge. I would recommend pre scheduling a taxi pickup at the hotel early in the morning if you want to visit the popular pagoda view—long line later in the morning.

Warning with the food, my husband and I are adventurous eaters, and there were some very exotic or not exactly tasty things in the hotel meals BUT there were so many dishes that you definitely could have a nice meal and get full. The meal experiences were beyond fun.
Also did not know swimsuits in the onsen were “not allowed.” Had no problem making a private onsen reservation upon arrival to hotel—I think there’s only one private one and it looks directly at mt Fuji. The gender segregated public baths switch lake/mt views morning/evening. There is a rooftop for viewing mt Fuji as well.
Sleeping on the floor was no issue! We had an extra mattress pad in our room that I used though. My husband had no issue with 1 pad

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Tammy

Maurei experience

Staff are friendly and polite, the food and the view of Mt. Fuji was amazing as well. The room and hot springs are clean and comfy. And the free shuttle bus services provided are a massive help to our journey.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Brayden

We had a wonderful, relaxing, traditional stay here! The staff were incredibly nice and the meals they prepared for us were amazing. The room and views were calming and beautiful!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Caroline

This property is on the Mt. Fuji lake , the staff’s are very friendly. They will make you and your family “feel like home “ .

It’s an excellent hotel for the family . The staff is amazing and welcoming. Thanks to Nagese for taking our care

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Steven

Excellent view of Fuji from rooftop. Wonderful service. Great half board (breakfast and dinner). Hotel has free shuttle service to and from train station. In room onsen is definitely a plus.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Trang

Have a view of the Fuji mountain

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Zuhaib

Great place to have authentic feel of Japan

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Timothy

Staff was incredibly hospitable, treated me well and the place was very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Chun

A fantastic place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

yasuhiro

スタッフの丁寧な応対と挨拶、とても心地よい。部屋も清潔でくつろげる、懐石料理は絶品ですばらしい思いでになりました。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

DAN

Hot spring with my Fuji view

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Randy

Absolutely amazing. I’ve never been more relaxed in my life.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Tieulam

This property is right next to the late, very serene and quiet. There are 4 different bath options that are in rotation so you get a chance to experience them all with just one night stay. If you’re lucky, might even get to see Mt. Fuji in one of them. We were and it was life changing.

The food was scrumptious. A variety of different tastes and textures for dinner and breakfast. Loved that there were various vegetables and fruits included in the meals.

The futons were so fluffy and warm, also so comfortable. We slept like babies the second our heads hit the pillows.

The staff were sweet and genuine. A special thank you to the staff at the reception who helped my mom with the medicine for her stomachache, it worked immediately and saved our trip tremendously.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Jacinta

This property is a bit out of the way but the view of mount fuji was amazing!
Onsens where not tattoo friendly (we expected this)
You can get a shuttle bus for the closes station to get you there between 2 and 5 for check in and then a free shuttle bus back to the train station that moring.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Mark

Really great Ryokan with impeccable service. This included dinner and breakfast and both were amazing.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Ho Yan

We were lucky to see the mt Fuji on our next morning. It looks the same as the picture shown on the website. Amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

peta

Our stay here was immersive and amazing. Every detail was thought of to create and easy and wonderful stay. Loved the pick up from the train station, welcome drink on arrival, dinner and the view from our room!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Meranda

Excellent service and food! Property with a great view of Mt Fuji.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Billy

Great ryokan to experience a traditional Japanese vacation

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Charmaine

The place to go to if you want to experience amazing traditional Japanese meals. The staff were very helpful and lovely and the view from our room was gorgeous.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

Steven

Great staff and food! Made for a great first experience for us in a Ryokan. We booked a private hot bath overlooking Mt. Fuji twice!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Yasong

Great hotel! Saw the Fuji mt in room is wonderful! Great food and services. We did not go out though so can’t comment on the nearby activities. The view at 5th floor is fantastic.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Rebecca

We had the best time on our 1 night stay here. We booked a room with a private onsen and half board. It was very easy for us to call for the hotel shuttle when we arrived at Kawaguchiko Station. There is an area for hotel shuttle pick up where we waited for only 10 min or so. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable. The heater in the room worked well. The private bathroom, shower, and onsen all worked well. I loved that we had a view of Mt Fuji from our private onsen bath when the clouds were clear. Our kaiseki dinner was served in our room and it was delicious. The chef even had an extra seasonal dish included with our meal. It was such a wonderful new experience for us. Breakfast also very delicious and set up in the common eating area which had a great view of the the late and mountains. The hotel has a great rooftop Mt. Fuji view of the whole area and I recommend venturing up there. We did not have time to visit the public onsen but I would love to visit here again in the future and try it out. The staff was kind and helpful, everything was clean, quiet, and relaxing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

JOSE

Excellent experience in a Japanese style Hotel.
Worth the visit

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Ringo

Outstanding staff and unique experience!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Sik Lam Silas

good service and delicious food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Alice

Beautiful view on roof top.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Amal

A beautiful experience. I recommend that you choose the kaiseki dinner in the room and breakfast in the restaurant. Genuine traditional Japanese stay. Loved every second

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2024

TianShi

Great service during the dinner time. Amazing hospitality!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Great hotel with Japanese experience

Staff are very nice and Japanese style

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Jessica

The staff was friendly and attentive. The hotel is very safe and the baths had amazing views

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Phukij

A bit too expensive from service we got, overall stay is good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

A.

This was a great Ryokan experience for us. The public baths had an outdoor section that has Mount Fuji right infront of it, breathtaking view! The dinner and the breakfast provided was an amazing experience as well, it was so tasty and the staff was so friendly and accommodating to our toddler! They brought her rice porridge and there was so much food! The only two downsides for our stay was first the cleanliness of our room and the location of the ryokan. Our bathroom was very dirty! The location is pretty much isolated, we would’ve liked to have some sort of trail or cafe or something close by to visit as we did get a little bored. Otherwise it’s a wonderful experience!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2024

Dave

Staying at this ryokan was a highlight of our trip. The baths have the best views I’ve ever experienced in Japan. The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. We stayed three nights and they never served us a dish twice. This is a splurge but well worth it to experience the Fuji area in the best way possible!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Stephen

Amazing hospitality and facilities!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Daniel

Friendly and accommodating staff. They treated me better than anywhere I have been. Everyone is so nice. The food is delicious and it was a perfect ryokan experience! ありがとうございます

Leisure Partner