Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.6 out of 5 (1,114 reviews). Guests frequently mention the views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi from the open-air bath and the private-hire bath, and they rate the food highly, including the teppanyaki course. One guest called the plated meal served to their 4-year-old the best they had ever experienced. On the other hand, some guests report that service in the dining room at dinner and the guidance about the shuttle fell short.
Kids Facilities
The top-floor onsen spa Ozora no Yu (Hoshi / Tsuki) and its saunas
The top-floor onsen spa Ozora no Yu (Hoshi / Tsuki) and its saunas
Ozora no Yu, the sky-high onsen on the top floor, is made up of two bathhouses. Hoshi no Yu has a standing bath and a steam sauna, while Tsuki no Yu has a panoramic communal bath, an open-air bath high in the sky, a waist-deep bath and a dry sauna. There are also sauna rooms where you can cool off in the open air after a cold-water bath drawn from natural Mount Fuji spring water.
- •Sauna hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- •The men's and women's baths are swapped late at night
- •The hotel is scheduled to close for maintenance from June 1 to June 6 and from June 22 to June 27, 2026
The private-hire bath Lani Lanai (hospitality bath)
The private-hire bath Lani Lanai (hospitality bath)
Lani Lanai is a private-hire bath that gives priority to guests who find it difficult to bathe in the communal baths. It requires advance reservations, and anyone may use it if a slot is free on the day. It costs 3,300 yen including tax for 50 minutes.
- •Price: 3,300 yen including tax for 50 minutes
- •Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. (last reception 9:30 p.m.) and 7:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. the following morning (last reception 9:30 a.m.)
- •Advance reservations on 0555-83-3333; same-day reservations at the front desk (extension 9)
Rooms with a Water Terrace in the Tenku no Terrace observation wing
Rooms with a Water Terrace in the Tenku no Terrace observation wing
The Superior and Corner Terrace Rooms in the Tenku no Terrace observation wing each come with a Water Terrace that has an open-air onsen bath, a footbath and a reclining bath. At 50-57 sq m these are spacious rooms, and the views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi are yours alone from inside.
Teppanyaki GEKKO, Western dining MOONBOW and the sushi restaurant Tsukiyo no Niji
Teppanyaki GEKKO, Western dining MOONBOW and the sushi restaurant Tsukiyo no Niji
The hotel has several restaurants: the teppanyaki restaurant GEKKO, the Western-based MOONBOW (a course menu plus a half-buffet), the sushi restaurant Tsukiyo no Niji and the private dining room Niji. French toast is a favorite at breakfast in MOONBOW. You can also enjoy pairings with original wines from KUKUNA's own winery and with the sake IWA.
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Overview
THE KUKUNA is a resort hotel on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi where every room has a lake view. Every room in the Tenku no Terrace observation wing has a Water Terrace with an open-air onsen bath, and the top floor holds the onsen spa Ozora no Yu, made up of Hoshi no Yu and Tsuki no Yu. With the teppanyaki restaurant GEKKO and the main dining room MOONBOW, it is a refined Yamanashi retreat with sweeping views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi.
THE KUKUNA is a 65-room resort hotel on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. It is one of the few places from which you can take in the whole of Mount Fuji across the lake, and depending on the weather you may also catch the "upside-down Fuji" mirrored on the water. It is about 5 minutes by hotel shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station, with advance notice required, and about 10 minutes from the Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway.
Rooms
The range of room types is wide. The central Daichi no To wing has Superior Za-shitsu and Deluxe Za-shitsu Japanese-style tatami rooms and Deluxe Za-yoshitsu Japanese-Western rooms, all 35-40 sq m. The Kaze no Wing plaza wing has Executive Large Za-yoshitsu Japanese-Western rooms (50-55 sq m) and the VIP suite THE KUKUNA (100 sq m). The Tenku no Terrace observation wing has Superior Terrace Rooms and Corner Terrace Rooms, each with a Water Terrace that includes an open-air onsen bath, a footbath and a reclining bath. Every room has a terrace, so you can enjoy views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji.
Baths
Ozora no Yu, the onsen on the top floor, is made up of two bathhouses. Hoshi no Yu has a standing bath and a steam sauna in a communal bath with a view, plus an open-air bath. Tsuki no Yu has a panoramic communal bath and an open-air bath that seems to float in the sky, along with a waist-deep bath and a dry sauna. The men's and women's baths are swapped late at night, and the saunas can be used from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. The private-hire bath Lani Lanai (3,300 yen including tax for 50 minutes) requires advance reservations; priority goes to guests with physical disabilities, and anyone may use it if a slot is free. There are also cold-water baths using natural Mount Fuji spring water, alongside the saunas.
Dining
The hotel has the teppanyaki restaurant GEKKO, the main dining room MOONBOW (Western-based, serving a course menu with a half-buffet), the sushi restaurant Tsukiyo no Niji and the private dining room Niji. You can enjoy pairings with fine drinks, including original wines from The 997 katsunuma, KUKUNA's own winery in Katsunuma, and IWA, a sake created by the former cellar master of Dom Perignon.
Other
The wine dispenser in the first-floor lounge offers tastings for a fee. Quick massages (from 1,000 yen for 10 minutes) and full-body massages in your room are also available.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 70 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0303 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by hotel shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, with advance notice required. About 10 minutes by car from the Kawaguchiko IC or Fujiyoshida IC on the Chuo Expressway, or about 30 minutes from the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC. By the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing bus, get off at Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA-mae. |
| trainNearest station | Kawaguchiko Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge, uncovered and with no reservation needed. An EV charger is available for a fee; please inquire in advance. |
| callPhone | +81-555-83-3333 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://kukuna.jp/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 17, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is THE KUKUNA best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at THE KUKUNA?
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Parking: Parking is available free of charge, uncovered and with no reservation needed. An EV charger is available for a fee; please inquire in advance.
How do you get to THE KUKUNA?
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About 5 minutes by hotel shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, with advance notice required. About 10 minutes by car from the Kawaguchiko IC or Fujiyoshida IC on the Chuo Expressway, or about 30 minutes from the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC. By the Lake Kawaguchi sightseeing bus, get off at Kaze no Terrace KUKUNA-mae.
How much does it cost for a baby or toddler to stay?
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For babies and toddlers with meals and bedding, the rate is 50% of the adult rate; with meals but no bedding it is 8,250 yen; and with neither meals nor bedding it is 3,300 yen. Bedding without meals is not accepted.
Do we need to include a child under 2 in the number of guests?
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If your child is under 2 and no arrangements at all are needed, the hotel asks you to leave them out of the number of guests and to note this in the other comments field on the booking form.
If we arrive late, can dinner still be prepared for our children?
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No. If you arrive after 8 p.m., dinner cannot be prepared.
Can our child co-sleep with us?
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Co-sleeping applies to children from age 2. The eligible ages differ by plan, so please confirm the details with the hotel when you book.
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