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Reviews of Lake Villa Kawaguchiko

3 out of 5
Lake Villa Kawaguchiko
Kawaguchi 1799, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 170 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great area with great view of Mt Fugi. Staff provided a lot of information on places to go and places to eat. Will definitely come back and spend more time. Only here one night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nalut

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet area near Lake Kawaguchi. Semi-detached villas. Living room area has heated floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay at lovely villa by the lake!
Awesome host - friendly, responsive and very resourceful. Gave us great guidance. Wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming, River Edge

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my visit to Japan, Lake Villa Kawaguchiko emerged as a standout experience. Hiro, the host, was exceptional. Hiro's fluency in English made communication effortless, and he ensured constant connectivity through channels like WeChat, WhatsApp, and FaceTime. The villa itself is a haven—well-maintained, fully equipped, and boasting a mesmerizing direct view of Mount Fuji. Hiro’s thoughtfulness was evident throughout. He provided coupons for local attractions, free shuttle rides to the Panoramaview Ropeway and even arranged a sunset bicycle rental when most places were closed, graciously waiving off the rental fee. Another convenience was their service of ordering and delivering meals from top local restaurants right to my room. Upon departure, Hiro’s team stored my luggage, later meeting me at Kawaguchiko Station for a hassle-free handoff. The villa's proximity to the serene Kawaguchi Asama Shrine added a peaceful dimension to my stay. A delightful surprise was the villa’s self-planted corn, incredibly sweet and juicy – a must-try. And for feline lovers, the adorable cats at the front desk add a cozy touch. In essence, Lake Villa Kawaguchiko offers a blend of luxury, convenience, and genuine warmth. It's more than just accommodation; it's an experience I wholeheartedly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful the cottage was very clean the view of Mt.Fuji was amazing everything is nearby walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

NURIT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was a complex of a few cottages surounded by greenery and flowers. Very nice place, close to the lake kawaguchiko. The house was spacious and suited us in size. The house had a fully equipped kitchen and we could prepare a meal. There was a dining room with a large table and very comfortable chairs. The shower and bath were also comfortable. The bedrooms were on the top floor of the cottage which was led up by quite steep stairs. One room had two beds, and the other room was traditional Japanese style, sleeping on tatami mats. The owner was very nice, explaining about the house and the area, giving us some ideas for our day trip. This place was the highlight of our trip because we woke up in the morning to see the beautiful mount Fuji, very clear with its snow cap on top. By the lake it was even more impressive. We loved the house and the whole area of lake kawaguchiko.

10/10 Excellent

Tarinee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

bessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very helpful. Cat lover. Wish could stay one more night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaturong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very good, and friendly. They can communicate with me in English, and suggest many sightseeing places. The place is walkable to Kawaguchi Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at Lake Villa Kawaguchiko. It was around a 6min walk from the bus stop (check bus times as they often stop running quite early in the evening). The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful during the check-in process. They provided us with pamphlets and tips about local sightseeing destinations, how to travel to each place, and food recommendations. It's also only a ~5min walk to the lakefront, where it is popular to see the sunrise over Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt Fuji in the background (highly recommend). And there's often a food truck that stops outside the villas for breakfast in the mornings. The area itself is a small group of villas (super cute layout). Our villa was very clean, warm, spacious, and homey. There were only 2 of us, so we had the choice of staying in either the normal beds or their futon beds. The villas also had a shuttle service for our luggage after we checked out which was incredibly helpful (they transported it to Kawaguchiko station for us - need to liaise the timing of this with the reception staff). Highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Li

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a place to catch the perfect view of Mt Fuji, look no further. This is the place. Hiro and his team made sure the entire stay was enjoyable and comfortable - reaching out to me before my arrival and taking note of my queries to address them. I will definitely come back here. ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa is exactly as described and what we were looking for. The view is perfect, the service excellent and the accommodation very good. with choice between Japanese style and western style the bedroom fits everyone. The location is 5 min walk from the shoreline, but the view of mt Fuji is from the house itself. special attention to the reception, where the assistance was great. You really feel extra welcome Even though it is self service, there are food trucks in the morning as well as lunch/dinner so very easy if you just want to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pandian Suppiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic, marvellous and wonderful stay.
The hospitality we received was remarkable. We contacted via WhatsApp and they gave us instructions clearly how to come to the villa. They also provide free shuttle service from Kawaguchiko Station. On the day of arrival, they even whatsapp to ask if everything is alright and coordinated the time to pick us out of the shuttle bus service timings. On the way to the villa, we wanted to drop the grocery shop to buy things. He drove us there and waited for us while we bought the food stuffs for 30min. Upon arrival, we were greeted by 3 of them. They were so friendly and explained all the things for checking in, travelling within Kawaguchio, where to see Mt Fuji and even ask for our plans returning to Tokyo 2 days later. We were also blown away with the view of Mt Fuji from the villa. It was unbelievable. The red line of the tour bus station 16 was just 3-5min walk. The lake where u can see the sun rising to see the reflection of the mt Fuji was just 5 mins walk. There is also common Onsen in the villa. It was awesome. The villa had all the facilities you can ask for. We prepared our breakfast and dinner during our stay in the villa. They even came to our villa to explain all the amenities and how to use clearly. The villa we stayed had spring water mini osen too. Most importantly the view of mt Fuji was beyond words and we were mesmerised the 2 days we were there. We love the place so much and we will defiantly go back because we love the hospitality and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and location. Owner is the best impressed for me. I will go again fo sure and i will recommend my friend and family to go there too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

WEI LING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Uk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb place in the beautiful Fuji area. Inspiring views of Mt Fuji. With lovely hot onsen and great facilities this place has it all. The owners are friendly, knowledgeable and will do anything to help. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Charlotte, NC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem! Just a few steps away from the lake. The staff was wonderful! My only regret was not staying longer. This is definitely the place I will stay at next time and of course for a longer stay! Thanks guys!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great private apartments. Public bath on site. They also offered free porter service to the bus station which was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect local flavor
Great place, on the rustic side but perfect for the area so you get the flavor! Super friendly staff and great English. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Lake Villa Kawaguchiko was amazing! The check in was easy. They explained the property and room in detail. They recommended nearby food and attractions and made us feel very welcomed. All the staff were so polite. I spent 2 weeks in Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Tokyo) and only one night was in Kawaguchiko but it was the highlight of my trip, no exaggeration. The kindness that the staff showed me and my wife left such a heartfelt feeling of kindness, they really made us feel welcomed. The room we stayed in was so huge! The best part for us was trying out the onsen, then grabbing a few beers from the vending machine right outside and relaxing in the Japanese style dining area. The lake shore to view Mt Fuji is really just a 3-4 minute walk from the site. I hauled my camera backpack and full size tripod to take night photos without any problems. Finding the location wasn't too much trouble at all from the nearby bus stop (5 minute walk maybe?) and after we checked in the staff asked if we'd like to arrange be dropped off at the main bus station in the morning. I highly recommend this property, and I will absolutely stay here again next time I visit Japan!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect and we had an awesome stay at the villa. Great location for overlooking Mt. Fuji and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Perfect Mt.Fuji view from the front of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply the BEST!!!!!!!!! Before we arrived, the host/owner of the villa, Hiro-San gave us plenty of tips, ideas, advice and recommendations regarding Mount Fuji. Hiro-San’s brother picked us up from Kawaguchiko station which helped us a lot especially when we had heavy luggages. When we arrived at the Villa, they hosted us at their warm and cozy reception and went the extra mile to help us book our tickets for our bus ride to Mishima station the next day and even helped us with directions to Kyoto. Hiro-San then brought us to our cottage which was simply amazing! It was cozy, clean, had really almost everything you can think of, even the carpet flooring had heating. He orientated us on the apartment and we were pleasantly surprised that he upgraded our cottage to one which had a private Onsen. The private Onsen experience with a cold beer in freezing temperatures is really an experience not to be missed. I would also recommend you trying the takeout food they offer. The rice dish and sushi is the best takeout food I have eaten. Hiro-San also played an extremely pivotal role in helping me with my proposal at 7 in the morning in a freezing cold weather and even managed to get a rose. He even brought us to Asama shrine despite a busy schedule. After we checked out, he even took time out of his busy schedule to bring us to hike up Chureito Pagoda for picturesque photos. Thank you Hiro-San and team for your warm hospitality. This experience will be forever be etched in my memory.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ka Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kaye, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staffs are very nice and helpful. The staff at front desk is good in English. The environment is so great no matter outside or inside the house. My family felt awesome and enjoyed so much staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended for family and driving tourists
All services are generously provided with comprehensive explanation of in-house facilities and advice for local excursions. The owner can communicate in fluent English. It would be better to stay more than one night as you have to check out by 10am presumably to allow sufficient time for thorough cleaning. The only comment is that normal beds are located not in doored room and thus less privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lydia, Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, super host.
The cottage is very specious and comfort, very clean and will organized. It is surrounded by beautiful flowers and nicely collected items of a cat theme. The host is super nice, knowledgeable and very helpful, he kept providing me with useful travel information and services, even we have checked out! So friendly! He makes my trip feels at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake Villa Kawaguchiko stay
A beautiful and quiet place where you can see the full size of Mt Fuji unblocked just few minutes walk to the lake Kawaguchiko. If I have a chance to go back to Japan, I will not give it a miss. Thanks to Mr. Hiro.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience. Nice host. Love secret onsen. Nice Fuji view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing villa at Mt. Fuji
I've been travelling to quite some places around the world, especially in Euro-Asia. Lake Villa Kawaguchiko is so far the best place I've stayed at. The host, and all the crew members, were all very warm-hearted and always ready to offer you a helping hand. The villa is so well priced, so well located, so spacious, so clean, so tidy, so stylish yet also traditional, so warm even in the coldest winter days that I travelled. I will come back to Mt. Fuji area, and I will definitely stay at this villa again! You won't waste a single penny you spend on this lovely villa!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

WAI Kwong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent services
The staffs are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Gem in Mt Fuji
Top notch in every department! Thank you to the wonderful hosts who never say no to anything. Their hospitality together with the beautiful cottages and the majestic Mt Fuji fronting the villa made our stay truly memorable. Clearly the hosts took pride in their property as the cottage was impeccable! It was spotless and the bedsheets for the futons were crisp and smelled fresh. Even their pet cats seemed well adjusted there as they were a delight with the guests! Will definitely return and stay longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shirley, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for viewing Mount Fuji
The owner Hiro-san was very helpful by providing information on how to get to his property prior to arrival. Upon arrival, he gave us wonerful suggestions on itinerary when and where to view the Mount Fuji. You can tell he is really proud of his hometown! The cottage has a very cozy feeling and a full kitchen for us to do our own cooking. Because of last minute cancellation from another guest, we got upgraded to a cottage with private onsen for up to 2 ppl. I would give this property 6 Stars if I can. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, staff always went the extra mile. Great recommendations from the staff too. Place was equally amazing, with great views from the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chia Hwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish we stayed longer!
Amazing experience! Loved everything... Charming villa, warm hosts and a gorgeous view of Mt Fuji. Be sure to book your free shuttle bus service! It is a distance from the main station but not to worry, there is a restaurant just 3 min walk away. They can even drop you off at a supermarket or convenience store to get some takeaway food before sending you from the station to the hotel. Food order delivery service from a few eateries is available through the hotel until 7.30pm. Enjoyed the public onsen too (there is an indoor one as well as an outdoor one). Cannot recommend it enough!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent service, great view, very very friendly owner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding personalized service
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. They gave personalized service, and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. They even picked us up at the market when we got stranded because the buses weren't running. They made suggestions on what to do and where to eat. I would highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

CK, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt like home in a foreign land
Hiro San epitomized the highest peak on Mount Fuji when it came to hosting our family at his cottage. From the pre arrival help via email to the meticulous attention paid to our well being during our stay from 31 May till 2 June, to the after check out follow up. You can feel his passionate wish to ensure your stay was impeccable and beyond excellence. We were very pleased with the entire property in terms of the location, cleanliness, spaciousness, comfort, amenities and warm feeling. We were at a loss for words with the hosts' friendliness and helpfulness. The entire ambience of the stay was very warm. We will definitely stay at Lake Villa Kawaguchiko again if we should holiday in Fujikawaguchiko again. Top notch, excellent, ichiban are the three words to describe our stay with Lake Villa Kawaguchiko!.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

poochinbee, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay at Lake Villa Kawaguchi
A fantastic and amazingly beautiful family hotel. Even have you own hot spring in your unit. The hotel owner Hiro is very friendly. He will recommend you where to visit and which restaurant is good. They have a lovely cat and you can play with it. It's just 3 minutes away from the lake and Mt Fuji view. Highly recommended if you want to have a super relax holiday. We just wished we could stay few more nights. Definitely will come back during autumn time..

10/10 Excellent

tanya, thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel Staff are friendly
We are stay 1 night at this hotel . We love this hotel so much .