SUPER HOTEL Fujikawaguchiko Natural Hot Spring

Excellent! Made my trip so enjoyable!!! The hotel facilities are quite comprehensive. I was pleasantly surprised to find amenities like hair curlers for women. The room was a bit small but very well-designed. It rained on my second day, and it was so relaxing to sit on the bed by the window and listen to the rain. There are gogo share-bikes available for rent right outside the hotel. They're a bit pricey, but the convenience of being able to return them right at the hotel entrance beats having to go to a rental spot at the scenic area. The hotel is just a stone's throw from a shopping mall and close to other restaurants, making dining very convenient. The hotel also offers a complimentary and very rich breakfast. Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is also nearby, about a 10-minute walk away. I absolutely must commend one of the ladies at the front desk – she was so lovely and friendly!!! She seemed like a happy, sunny person! She had such a cute smile! I really liked her! (I'm a girl, this is a compliment, not harassment! 🫶🏻) The only downside is that the hotel is a bit of a walk from Kawaguchiko Station, about 20 minutes on foot, and there isn't a very convenient bus service. However, walking through the nearby residential area, with its quiet and clean streets, is quite pleasant. And walking back to the hotel with Mount Fuji directly in front of you is a lovely experience too. 🥰

Facilities: Though a 'Super Hotel' is on the smaller side, it's quite new. We were assigned a room randomly; it was compact but had everything we needed, especially the Refa hairdryer, which was excellent – highly recommend! Every evening from 6-8 pm, there's a complimentary self-service welcome drink in the lobby. While the selection isn't huge, it's a very thoughtful touch! Cleanliness: As always, Japanese hotels are impeccably clean and hygienic. For a hot spring hotel, they've done an outstanding job in this regard. 👍 Environment: The hotel is conveniently located, with a convenience store just a 5-minute walk away. There are also several restaurants nearby, including the incredibly popular Sushiro (easy to get a table!) as well as Sukiya and yakiniku places. Service: The hotel does not offer shuttle service. Even though it's near Kawaguchiko Station, it's not exactly close. The walk involves going through rural paths and fields, and while the views of Mount Fuji are stunning, watching your step on the road can be quite challenging. (See photo) Having experienced the difficult walk, I decided to take a ride-sharing service for my return trip after check-out (1.2km, about 80 RMB). Friendly tip: If you're traveling independently with large luggage (which is common for Japan trips) and don't plan on taking a taxi, you might want to seriously reconsider this hotel. Just looking out for my fellow travelers! 🤣🤣 One small complaint about the price: I booked a twin room with breakfast included fairly early. Later, I saw that a room without breakfast was 500 RMB cheaper per night. Given the breakfast provided by the hotel, paying that much extra for two people's breakfast really wasn't worth it.