I Looked Into Hotel Mount Fuji

This blog has mainly focused on researching campsites, but every now and then I also look into detours where I think, "let's skip camping today and go for a hotel staycation instead."

This time, as one of those detours, I looked into Hotel Mount Fuji, located on the shore of Lake Yamanaka. It's apparently a hotel known for its Mount Fuji views, and since I'm more of an indoor type, I was curious about how good the hot springs and saunas were, so I decided to look into the details.

The Hotel's Origins: Built to See Mount Fuji

Hotel Mount Fuji apparently stands atop a peak called Oideyama in Yamanakako Village, at an elevation of 1,104 meters. What stood out to me while researching was that I found several sources describing it as "a hotel built to see Mount Fuji." I haven't actually been there myself, so I can't speak from experience, but given the location, it's easy to believe the claim that it offers unobstructed panoramic views.

The hotel has 150 guest rooms in total, with about 11 room types ranging from standard twins to suites and Japanese-style rooms. All rooms are apparently non-smoking, so that might be worth keeping in mind beforehand. There's also mention that the men's large communal bath offers views of Mount Fuji from its open-air section, while the women's large communal bath offers views from its indoor section — a design that lets you enjoy the scenery while soaking, which seems like one good reason to choose this place for a hotel staycation.

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Just knowing you can see Mount Fuji from the bath is enough to make me feel like I've already been there. As someone who technically has a driver's license but basically never drives, I was worried about access, but I felt relieved to learn there's a shuttle bus.

Hot Springs and Saunas: Checking Out the Facilities That Catch an Indoor Type's Eye

There are two hot springs, called Manten-boshi no Yu and Hanare no Yu, and both are apparently alkaline simple hot springs using water from the Yamanakako hot spring source. Hanare no Yu is a semi-open-air bath with large windows that can be fully opened, allowing views of both Lake Yamanaka and Mount Fuji at the same time. Manten-boshi no Yu apparently has an attached loyly sauna.

There was a lot of interesting information around the saunas as well, and I found the following facilities:

• Loyly sauna: a Finnish-style sauna kept at 90-92°C, apparently with an automatic loyly (steam) function that activates once every 30 minutes
• Fugaku Jokei: a glass-walled cube sauna newly built in December 2024, apparently installed only in the men's bath area. It also seems to feature original sauna music playing inside
• Lava mist sauna "SHIGURE": kept at 40°C, apparently using seats made of lava rock
• There are two types of cold plunge baths, and one of them, a flow-through bath using natural water from Mount Fuji, is apparently even drinkable
• The outdoor relaxation area apparently has lounge chairs and deck chairs available

There's also a day-use hot spring plan available; the standard bathing plan is apparently 2,500 yen (tax included) for adults, including a towel. There's also a plan that includes lunch, which might be worth remembering as a slightly indulgent detour for days when I'm tired of camping. There's also apparently an indoor pool that operates during summer only, so it seems worth noting that it's not open year-round.

The hotel also seems to have facilities like a table tennis corner, a karaoke room, and a panorama deck at 1,104 meters elevation — plenty to keep you occupied just staying inside. As an indoor type, I'm intrigued by the idea that you could spend a whole day here without going outside much.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

When I checked the location of this facility (Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture) using the official My Area Network Simulation tool, the overall rating came out as "C."

Since this is a hotel built on a hill over 1,100 meters above sea level, this rating might reflect the kind of connectivity typical of mountainous areas. If you're a Rakuten Mobile subscriber considering staying at this hotel, it might be worth checking in advance as a reference. Since Wi-Fi is apparently free in all guest rooms, it might be a good idea to factor that into your connectivity plans as well.

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As a Rakuten Mobile user myself, seeing a "C" rating gave me a little jolt. But since in-room Wi-Fi is apparently free, I think I'll just plan to rely on that instead.

Access and How to Spend Time Nearby

For those using public transportation, the guidance suggests taking a bus from Fujisan Station and getting off at the "Hotel Mount Fuji Entrance" bus stop, then transferring to the hotel's shuttle bus. It also seems possible to reach the same bus stop directly from Shinjuku via highway bus. Starting in 2026, a new reservation-based shuttle bus connecting the hotel and the "Fujisan-Yamanakako" bus stop is apparently set to begin operating, which is welcome news for someone like me who doesn't drive.

Nearby, classic sightseeing spots such as Oshino Hakkai, Hana no Miyako Park, and Fuji-Q Highland are apparently scattered within a 15-to-30-minute drive. There's also said to be a trailhead for Mount Ohira about a 10-minute walk from the hotel parking lot, so it seems like there are options for people who want to get a bit of exercise alongside their hotel staycation.

Wrapping Up

To sum up, my impression of Hotel Mount Fuji is of a hotel where you can relax with extensive hot spring and sauna facilities while taking in views of Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka from an elevation of 1,104 meters. With 150 guest rooms and as many as 11 different room types, it seems like the kind of place that could accommodate a wide range of travel styles.

On the other hand, the Rakuten Mobile signal came out rated "C," so if connectivity is a priority for you, it might be reassuring to check in advance. You can check this yourself using the official Rakuten Mobile tool, so it's worth doing before finalizing your stay or staycation plans.

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