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Mount Fuji-view open-air bath and highly alkaline communal bath Akafuji
Mount Fuji-view open-air bath and highly alkaline communal bath Akafuji
The 10th-floor rooftop open-air bath Fujisan is a spectacular bath with a panoramic view of Mount Fuji from its three tiers, with the highest tier designed as a reclining bath. The indoor communal bath Akafuji has a reclining bath, bubble bath, jet bath, sauna and a cold-water bath filled with underground water from Mount Fuji. Enjoy the highly alkaline natural onsen with a pH of 10.3.
- •Communal bath Akafuji hours: 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to midnight; every Friday, 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight
- •Open-air bath Fujisan hours: 5:10 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; during winter, the morning hours are 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The baths alternate between men and women monthly
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) are asked not to bathe; this applies to the communal bath, open-air bath and private-hire bath
- •Guests with tattoos are not permitted to bathe
- •The open-air bath Fujisan has no washing area; wash your body first at communal bath Akafuji
- •The private-hire bath (60 minutes, 3,300 yen) is currently suspended for the time being
Open kitchen at Shikisai Dining Mikuri and breakfast buffet
Open kitchen at Shikisai Dining Mikuri and breakfast buffet
Families can choose from the open-kitchen Shikisai Dining Mikuri, where chefs cook in front of guests, Sansan Dining Sakuya, Shunsai Dining Musubi, private dining rooms and in-room dining. The breakfast buffet offers omelets made with local Oshino eggs, along with a tasting selection of Yamanashi noodles including Yoshida udon, Oshino soba and Koshu hoto noodles.
- •Allergy requests can be accommodated within the hotel's capabilities with advance consultation; severe symptoms cannot be accommodated
- •Ingredient substitutions for foods guests do not like can be considered within the hotel's capabilities with advance consultation
- •Certified by the Japan Food Hygiene Association as a five-star restaurant for food safety and security
20,000-tsubo Japanese garden and Garden Foot Bath
20,000-tsubo Japanese garden and Garden Foot Bath
The large garden of about 20,000 tsubo changes with the seasons, from spring cherry blossoms and summer azaleas and hydrangeas to autumn foliage and winter snow. Spots for family walks include the Garden Foot Bath, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed during winter, the garden teahouse Seiryuan for a cup of matcha, and Komorebian, which has a caricature corner.
Nightly Reihou Taiko Show
Nightly Reihou Taiko Show
The hotel's employees present a powerful Reihou Taiko Show every night from 8:30 p.m. after dinner. Admission is free of charge, and guests can enjoy the lively performance in person, presented with wishes for a rich harvest and household safety. A firefly festival is also held in June.
- •The Reihou Taiko Show is held every night from 8:30 p.m.; admission is free of charge
Overview
Hotel Kaneyamaen is a long-established onsen ryokan embraced by Mount Fuji and a 20,000-tsubo (about 66,000 sq m) Japanese garden. Families can enjoy the open-air bath and communal bath supplied by Fujisan Onsen, with its highly alkaline pH of 10.3, along with several dining styles and the nightly Reihou Taiko Show.
Hotel Kaneyamaen is a large onsen ryokan in Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, with a Japanese garden spanning more than 20,000 tsubo. It is about 10 minutes by free shuttle from Fujisan Station and about 15 minutes by car from the Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC. Parking for 500 vehicles is available free of charge, with 2 EV charging stations.
Baths
The rooftop 10th-floor open-air bath Fujisan has three tiers of baths with a spectacular view of Mount Fuji, and the highest tier is designed as a reclining bath. The indoor communal bath Akafuji has an open-air bath, reclining bath, bubble bath, jet bath and sauna, while its cold-water bath is filled with underground water from Mount Fuji. The spring is a highly alkaline (pH 10.3) calcium and sodium sulfate spring. The private-hire bath is currently suspended for the time being (60 minutes, 3,300 yen). The garden also has the Garden Foot Bath, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed during winter.
Rooms
A wide variety of room types is available, from purely Japanese-style rooms to Japanese-Western rooms, including a VIP suite, the new open-air-bath rooms in Seseragi-tei Sanri, Yuraku Yamabikotei, Miyama-tei and Katsuratei. Guests can choose rooms with open-air baths or larger Japanese-style rooms suited to families.
Dining
Families can choose from several dining styles, including the open-kitchen Shikisai Dining Mikuri, Sansan Dining Sakuya, Shunsai Dining Musubi, private dining rooms and in-room dining. Breakfast buffets and kaiseki meals feature local Yamanashi specialties such as Koshu beef, Fujinosuke, Yoshida udon, Oshino soba and Koshu hoto noodles. Allergy requests can be accommodated within the hotel's capabilities when discussed in advance.
Hotel and Garden
The 20,000-tsubo Japanese garden offers seasonal scenery for walks, with a firefly festival in June and matcha service at the garden teahouse Seiryuan. The Reihou Taiko Show is held every night from 8:30 p.m. and admission is free of charge. The hotel also has a beauty salon and a souvenir shop.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 9-1-18 Kamiyoshida-higashi, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0032 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by free hotel shuttle from Fujisan Station on the Fujikyu Line. The shuttle operates from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; telephone reservation is required. About 15 minutes by car from the Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC via National Route 138, or about 45 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Gotemba IC via the Higashifuji-Goko Road and Yamanakako IC. |
| trainNearest station | Fujisan Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 500 vehicles is available free of charge. Two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are installed. |
| callPhone | +81-555-22-3168 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kaneyamaen.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 26, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the bathing hours, and can children use the baths?
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Communal bath Akafuji is open from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to midnight; every Friday, it is open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to midnight. Open-air bath Fujisan is open from 5:10 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; during winter, its morning hours are 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) are asked not to bathe in the communal bath, open-air bath or private-hire bath.
Does the hotel have an onsen or a private-hire bath?
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There is an onsen: Fujisan Onsen, highly alkaline with a pH of 10.3. The private-hire bath is currently suspended for the time being; its listed price is 3,300 yen for 60 minutes.
What dining options are available for families?
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You can choose from the open-kitchen Shikisai Dining Mikuri, Sansan Dining Sakuya, Shunsai Dining Musubi, private dining rooms and in-room dining. Breakfast buffets and kaiseki meals include Yamanashi specialties such as Koshu beef, Fujinosuke, Yoshida udon, Oshino soba and Koshu hoto noodles. Allergy requests can be discussed in advance within the hotel's capabilities.
Are there activities for children?
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With advance reservations, children can receive taiko instruction from the hotel's taiko performers and experience presenting their performance on stage in the evening. The Reihou Taiko Show is held every night from 8:30 p.m., with free admission. A children's pool is available for ages 6 and over; it measures 20 m by 8 m and is 90 cm to 140 cm deep. Note that this facility is described inconsistently on the official website, so please confirm with the hotel before booking.
How can we get to Hotel Kaneyamaen?
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The hotel is about 10 minutes by free shuttle from Fujisan Station on the Fujikyu Line; the shuttle runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and requires telephone reservation. It is about 15 minutes by car from the Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC or about 45 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Gotemba IC via the Higashifuji-Goko Road and Yamanakako IC.
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