I Looked Into Shizuku, a Ryokan with Mt. Fuji Views and a Private Sauna in Every Room

This blog mainly focuses on researching accommodations and campgrounds around the Kanto area that are easy to get to even without a car, but this time I decided to switch things up a bit and look into a different category: ryokans with private in-room saunas.

What got me started was seeing something on social media about a ryokan in Yamanakako where every single room has its own private sauna. As someone who's pretty indoorsy, I thought, "If I don't have to run into other guests at the sauna, that's definitely worth looking into." So I went ahead and looked into Shizuku, a ryokan with Mt. Fuji views and a private sauna in every room, mainly based on information from the official website.

The Short Version

All 14 rooms come with their own private sauna, which felt like the biggest draw since you can enjoy the sauna without running into other guests.
That said, the Rakuten Mobile signal came back as a C rating, so if you want to rely on mobile data, I'd recommend checking in advance.

I've summarized the details below.

So What Does "Private Sauna in Every Room" Actually Mean?

Shizuku, the ryokan with Mt. Fuji views and a private sauna in every room, is apparently located in Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the official website, the property seems to have reopened in July 2024 after a renovation of a previous ryokan, which apparently operated under a different name before that.

The biggest feature really does seem to be that all 14 rooms come with their own Nordic-style private sauna. The cold water baths apparently use water drawn from underground near Mt. Fuji, which is described as having a notably gentle feel on the skin. As for outdoor relaxation after the sauna, the climate around Yamanakako is said to be similar to Helsinki, Finland, so it's described as comfortable even in summer. As someone who's indoorsy, just the idea of not having to wait in line for a sauna at a crowded facility already made this place pretty appealing to me.

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Being able to use a sauna entirely at your own pace felt like a pretty great perk for someone who's a bit shy around strangers like me.

The Room Types Seem to Have Pretty Different Vibes

The rooms seem to be divided into four main types.

Suite: About 75 to 85 square meters, apparently featuring a king-size bed along with a private sauna, an open-air bath (partially open-air in some rooms), and a relaxation space. Rooms seem to be split between Mt. Fuji-facing and Yamanakako-facing views.
Deluxe: About 45 square meters, apparently offering views toward Mt. Fuji. In addition to a private sauna, it seems to come with a bathtub and shower, a relaxation space, and even a dining table.
Standard: With 8 rooms total, this is the most common room type at the ryokan, apparently available with either Mt. Fuji or Yamanakako views. It seems to come with a private sauna, a bathtub, and a relaxation space.
Casual: A compact room of about 40 square meters with a Yamanakako-facing view. This one also seems to come with its own private sauna.

Every room seems to face either Mt. Fuji or Yamanakako, and I came across some reviews mentioning that you can see Mt. Fuji from the room depending on the weather. That said, this probably only applies on clear days, so it's probably best not to get your hopes up too much.

As for whether there's a shared large bath or open-air bath, I couldn't quite confirm that from the official website description alone. My impression is that the main way to enjoy bathing here is through the private sauna and bathroom in each individual room, but if that's something you're curious about, it might be worth checking directly before booking.

As for pricing, the official website doesn't list specific amounts, so it seems you'd need to check an external booking site. There appear to be a range of plans, from room-only to options that include two meals, so it's probably safest to confirm this when booking as well. Bookings themselves can apparently be made either through the booking button on the official website or by phone.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I checked the location of this facility (Yamanakako Village) using Rakuten's official "My Area Communication Simulation" tool, and the overall rating came back as "C."

That's the actual result the tool gave, so I'm leaving it here exactly as it came up. Given that this is in the Yamanakako area, signal strength might vary quite a bit depending on the exact spot. This seems like a place where you'd spend a lot of time relaxing in the sauna anyway, but if there are times you need to stay in touch, it might be worth checking in advance just in case.

Komorin

Seeing that C rating actually made me reconsider — maybe enjoying some deliberately offline time in the sauna isn't such a bad thing after all.

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Access and How to Spend Time Nearby

In terms of access, it apparently takes about 100 minutes by highway bus from Busta Shinjuku, and the facility seems to be right in front of the nearest bus stop. As someone who doesn't own a car and barely drives, this location sounds like it would be a huge help.

The area around the ryokan includes the shores of Lake Yamanakako, along with several hot spring facilities nearby, though I couldn't find specific details on distance or travel time. Since the ryokan itself has its own sauna and bathing facilities, it seems like a place where you could comfortably spend your whole stay without ever needing to step outside.

Wrapping Up

Looking back over everything, Shizuku, the ryokan with Mt. Fuji views and a private sauna in every room, left me with the impression of being a place where all 14 rooms come with their own private sauna, letting you enjoy sauna time without worrying about other guests.

The size and view seem to vary depending on the room type, and the overall vibe probably changes depending on whether you choose a Mt. Fuji-facing or Yamanakako-facing room. There were some details about pricing and shared facilities that I couldn't fully confirm from the official website alone, so it's probably worth double-checking before booking. As for Rakuten Mobile, the signal came back as a C rating, so if that matters to you, I'd recommend checking with Rakuten Mobile's official tool before making your decision.

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