Kappo Ryokan Yoshino

A hideaway at Lake Yamanaka for just 4 groups a day

Kappo Ryokan Yoshino is a very small ryokan of just 4 rooms on the shore of Lake Yamanaka, and it takes no more than 4 groups a day. It is a kappo ryokan, proud of its cooking: the signature dish is wild eel from Lake Yamanaka grilled by the third-generation owner, and the house motto is "inexpensive food that tastes absolutely wonderful." Far from the bustle of a large hotel, its appeal is a quiet, homey atmosphere.

Japanese-style tatami rooms throughout, with room to roam

Every guest room is a Japanese-style tatami room. Sakura no Ma, for example, is a single 8-tatami room where the family can lay futons side by side and all sleep together. Unlike a hotel with wooden floors, a tatami room lets you set a crawling baby down with peace of mind, one of the real advantages of tatami. On the other hand, because every room is a tatami room and the ryokan is small, soundproofing is not particularly good. Noises and voices from the next room carry easily, so if your baby is at the stage of crying at night, you may sometimes need to be considerate of other guests. Whether children's yukata and bath towels are provided has not been confirmed, so bringing what you need is the safer bet.

An alkaline simple onsen you can book privately

The bath uses alkaline simple onsen water (pH 9.7) drawn from the nearby Beni-Fuji no Yu, flowing straight from the source. A simple onsen has mild mineral content and feels soft on the skin, and it is said to be a good choice for a small child's first onsen experience. The bathroom is big enough for about 4 to 5 adults, and in the time slot before dinner your family can book it privately. The whole family can soak together without worrying about other guests, and it is fine if the children get excited and noisy. Whether baby items for the bath, such as a baby bath chair or a baby bath, are available has not been confirmed, so if you need them, it is a good idea to ask when you book.

Wild eel from Lake Yamanaka is the signature

The star of the menu is eel dishes made with wild eel from Lake Yamanaka. Seasonal ingredients are also prepared with time and care by the owner. Whether there is a children's menu or toddler meals has not been confirmed, so if you need baby food or toddler meals, discussing it when you book will give you peace of mind.

Access and the surrounding area

By car, the ryokan is a few minutes from the Yamanakako Interchange on the Higashi-Fuji Goko Road, and about 15 minutes from the Gotemba area via the Tomei Expressway. The nearest station, Fujisan Station, is about 8.6 km away, and pickup is available from the Hotel Mount Fuji Iriguchi bus stop on the Fujikyu Bus line. Parking is free for 5 cars, with no reservation needed. Oshino Hakkai is about 9 minutes away by car, making this a convenient base for sightseeing around Mount Fuji.

Which families it suits

There are no children's facilities such as play equipment or a playroom. What you do get is Japanese-style tatami rooms, an onsen with gentle water that you can book privately, and the eel dishes the ryokan is known for. If you want to bring a small child and spend unhurried time with just your family in quiet surroundings, this is a ryokan well suited to that kind of trip.