I Looked into Gran Farm Fuji Kawaguchiko

On this blog, I've been going through campsites and lodgings one by one, kind of like a series. Continuing that, I read through the official website and put together what I found.

This time I looked into "Gran Farm Fuji Kawaguchiko." What got me curious was wanting to see an option that isn't camping but a relaxed stay inside a dome tent, and the facilities looked like they'd be comfortable even for an indoor person like me.

What Is This Hilltop "Private Dome" with a View of Mt. Fuji Like?

It's a glamping facility in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, and apparently it opened in April 2023. As far as I could tell from the official website, I didn't see anything suggesting it's closed or out of business.

There are 5 units in total, and every one is a large dome tent that you book as a whole. Each has a diameter of 7 m, and the site says you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from the hilltop.

• Room types: There are 3 types: Suite Tent (1 unit), Earth Tent (1 unit), and Standard Tent (3 units), apparently
• Size and capacity: Each is about 38 sq m, sleeps 2 to 4 people, and has 4 double beds, according to the site
• Check-in/check-out: Check-in is 15:00 to 18:00 (arrivals after 18:00 are apparently possible), and check-out is 8:00 to 10:00 (early-morning check-out also seems possible)
• Booking: Reservations, changes, additions, and cancellations are all WEB only, it seems
• Pricing: It isn't listed on the official site, so it looks like you check the plan list on a booking site
• Cancellation fee: The official FAQ says "100% of the accommodation fee only for same-day cancellations and no-shows." The wording might differ on other listing sites, so it'd be wise to check again when you book

The official website is here.

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It's a tent, but it's a private space with heating and cooling, so my impression was that it's an easy place to picture staying at, even for someone like me who isn't into the outdoors.

Checking the Facilities That Matter to an Indoor Person

For me, what matters is how comfortable I can be inside the room. According to the official website, every unit comes with an air conditioner, free Wi-Fi, and a 50-inch LCD TV.

The bathroom, toilet, and dining space are private to each unit and located in an adjacent building, apparently. I couldn't find details about the bathroom specs or whether it's a hot spring on the official website, so I couldn't confirm that.

• Kitchen area: There's a BBQ gas grill, IH stove, microwave, toaster, refrigerator, rice cooker, and electric kettle, and it seems pots, frying pans, tableware, and seasonings are also provided
• Amenities: Towel sets, loungewear, slippers, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes, razors, and more are apparently available
• Drinks: Ice, drip coffee, green tea, and black tea are free, according to the site
• BBQ: There's a large gas grill in a private all-weather space, and bringing in any fire-related equipment is completely prohibited, it seems

My impression was that the everyday essentials look well covered. On the other hand, I couldn't confirm on the official website whether there's parking or how many spaces, or whether pets are allowed.

Bring Your Own Food, and Activities Through a Local Company

I couldn't find any mention of meals provided by the facility on the official website. It looks like the style is to buy ingredients at a roadside station or a nearby supermarket and bring them in, and bringing food in is apparently allowed.

For shopping, the official FAQ says there's a Yamazaki Shop Kawaguchiko Oishi branch about 4 minutes away by car.

For activities, it seems they work with a local company called "NaturaBase." Apparently you can try things like kayaking, bicycle rentals, and smelt fishing. However, I couldn't confirm the distance or travel time from the facility.

Getting There Without a Car Is Still "Unknown"

I have a license but don't drive, so access is an important point for me. On the access page of the official website, it says it's about 90 minutes from the Tokyo area by car, and about 30 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC.

For public transportation, it says to take a JR Kanto Bus from the Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station bound for "Kawaguchiko Shizen Seikatsukan," which takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, followed by a walk of about 20 minutes after getting off. The name of the bus stop to get off at wasn't clearly written.

I also couldn't find any mention on the official website of local buses or taxis from Kawaguchiko Station, or whether there's a shuttle. So for getting there without a car, I think the only option is to treat it as "unknown."

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I checked this facility's location (the Oishi area of Fujikawaguchiko Town) with the official "My Area Connectivity Simulation," and the overall rating was "C."

Judging from this result, there might be moments depending on where you are when you'll need to worry about your connection. If you're planning to use a Rakuten Mobile line during your stay, it seems like a good idea to check beforehand.

Since the rooms apparently have free Wi-Fi, it looks like you'd use that inside. That said, I couldn't confirm the Wi-Fi speed or stability. If you're planning to work or watch videos, it might be a good idea to prepare in advance.

If you're curious about the signal conditions, you can check them yourself with Rakuten Mobile's official tool. It might be worth trying once before you book.

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I'd have guessed that a hilltop with a great view would get good signal, but the result was C. If you're relying on the internet during your stay, I'm glad the Wi-Fi is there.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up, my impression of Gran Farm Fuji Kawaguchiko is that it's a facility where you can book a 7 m diameter, air-conditioned and heated dome tent all to yourself, on a hilltop overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. It seems to have a bathroom, toilet, and kitchen equipment too, so it looks well suited to bringing in your own food and relaxing in the room.

On the other hand, I couldn't confirm things like pricing, parking, access from Kawaguchiko Station, and bathroom details on the official website. Those are worth checking before booking. The Rakuten Mobile signal was rated C, so it might be safer to plan around using the free Wi-Fi as well.

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