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Rakuten Travel rating: 5.00 out of 5 (1 review). One guest wrote that they stayed with three families and three dogs, and that although the rate was high over Golden Week, it was a lovely villa worth the price. The review praises the sense of openness that comes from having the whole place to yourselves, along with the pool and the range of facilities.
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Kids Facilities
Private pool
Private pool
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
An outdoor private pool 7 m long, 4 m wide and 1.2 m deep. Because the whole property is booked by one group, you can use it without worrying about other guests. It is heated to 28°C from the end of April (Golden Week) through the end of October. Large and small floats including arm rings, water pistols and air pumps are provided, along with swim diapers for children.
- •The water is a fairly deep 1.2 m, so an adult must always accompany small children.
- •Children who are not yet out of diapers can enter the pool using the swim diapers provided by the villa.
- •Out of consideration for the neighbors, the pool and sauna can be used until 9 p.m.
BBQ deck, fire pit and multipurpose space
BBQ deck, fire pit and multipurpose space
The covered BBQ deck has a gas grill, so if you bring your own ingredients you can barbecue even in the rain. At the fire pit you can build a fire and toast marshmallows or make s'mores. The multipurpose space has table tennis, billiards, air hockey and darts, and the Japanese-style tatami living room has karaoke, so there is plenty to do indoors on rainy days. There is also a 300-tsubo dog run of natural grass.
Sauna, jacuzzi and villa bathroom
Sauna, jacuzzi and villa bathroom
A fully glass-walled sauna looking straight out at Mount Fuji, with an electric stove and loyly, plus a jacuzzi that can be used year-round. The jacuzzi temperature can be set freely, so you can warm up in it as you would in an open-air bath or use it as a cold plunge after the sauna. The master bedroom has a spacious bathroom with a stone bathtub where the family can soak together at leisure. There is no onsen or communal bath on the property.
- •Out of consideration for the neighbors, the sauna and pool can be used until 9 p.m.
Fully equipped kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen
A fully equipped kitchen with an oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, hot plate and electric hot pot. Tableware, cooking utensils and basic seasonings are all provided, so you can bring your own ingredients and cook meals or party dishes. A convenience store is about a 3-minute walk away and a supermarket about 5-6 minutes by car.
Overview
Villa Saison Fuji is a private villa in Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko, where grounds of about 1,100 tsubo (a traditional Japanese unit of area) are given over entirely to a single group. It has a private pool 7 m long and 4 m wide (heated to 28°C from the end of April to the end of October), a fully glass-walled sauna and a jacuzzi with views of Mount Fuji, a BBQ deck and a 300-tsubo dog run, and it sleeps up to 24 guests. A fully equipped kitchen and a multipurpose space with table tennis, billiards and darts make it well suited to large family trips and group stays. Families are looked after too, with cribs and baby chairs available and swim diapers provided for the pool.
A private villa of about 1,100 tsubo, reserved for one group at a time
Villa Saison Fuji is a private villa in Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko, where grounds of about 1,100 tsubo (a traditional Japanese unit of area) are booked exclusively by one group at a time. Past the gate, a lawn garden and a pool deck open up, and no one outside the staying group can enter the property. The main villa building, at 178 sq m, has three bedrooms, and the annex has three more, sleeping up to 24 guests. The villa has been featured in Nihon no Akogare Hotel 100 (Japan's Most Coveted Hotels), Jalan Kazoku Ryoko (Jalan Family Travel) and elsewhere.
Pool, sauna and jacuzzi
The pool deck has a proper private pool, 7 m long, 4 m wide and 1.2 m deep. It is an outdoor pool, heated to 28°C from the end of April (Golden Week) through the end of October; from November to the end of April it holds unheated water and is used as a cold plunge for the sauna or simply enjoyed for the view. Alongside it are a fully glass-walled sauna looking straight out at Mount Fuji, with an electric stove and loyly (water poured over the hot stones), and a jacuzzi that can be used year-round with the temperature set as you like. Out of consideration for the neighbors, the pool and sauna can be used until 9 p.m. For the pool, the villa is said to provide large and small floats including arm rings, water pistols, and electric and manual air pumps, as well as swim diapers for children; checking availability and the conditions of use when you book will give you peace of mind.
Facilities for families and larger groups
Beside the pool is a covered BBQ deck with a Broil King gas grill, so a barbecue is possible even in the rain. At the fire pit you can build a fire and toast marshmallows or make s'mores. The multipurpose space has an amusement corner with table tennis, billiards, air hockey and darts, and the Japanese-style tatami living room has karaoke, so rainy days pass easily. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, dishwasher, microwave, rice cooker, hot plate and more, so you can bring your own ingredients and cook meals or party dishes. There is also a 300-tsubo dog run of natural grass, enclosed by a high fence so large dogs are welcome as well.
Bedrooms and baby facilities
The bedrooms offer a wide range of bedding, from king beds and single beds to bunk beds and futons, and can be arranged to suit the makeup of your group. Cribs and baby chairs are available with advance notice, and every bedroom has an air purifier and a humidifier. Rakuten Travel's listing also notes that the villa has facilities that make it easy for guests traveling with babies to stay.
Access and parking
About 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line (about 1,300 yen by taxi), or about a 5-minute walk from the Shikishima no Matsu bus stop. A shuttle to and from Kawaguchiko Station is available, in a 9-seat vehicle and with advance reservation required. Parking on the property is free for 6 cars, and one EV charging point can also be used free of charge. A convenience store is about a 3-minute walk away and a supermarket about 5-6 minutes by car, which makes stocking up on food easy.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 380 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0310 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line (about 1,300 yen by taxi), or about a 5-minute walk from the Shikishima no Matsu bus stop. A shuttle to and from Kawaguchiko Station is available, in a 9-seat vehicle and with advance reservation required. |
| trainNearest station | Kawaguchiko Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 6 cars, with one EV charging point also available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-555-75-2630 |
| languageOfficial site | https://villa-saison-fuji.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of July 11, 2026 (stay date 2026-08-01). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our own food and use the kitchen?
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Yes. You are free to bring in your own food, and you can use the kitchen and tableware in the villa as you like. The kitchen has an oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, hot plate and electric hot pot, along with tableware, cooking utensils and basic seasonings, and children's tableware is provided as well.
Is there a tatami room that works well with small children?
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Yes. There is a Japanese-style tatami room called SAKURA, which suits guests with small children. Up to 3 single-size futon sets can be laid out, and it can be used by up to 3 guests.
Will we share the villa with other guests during our stay?
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No. The entire property is booked by one group at a time, so you will not share either the villa or the annex with other guests. There are no shared facilities; everything on the property is yours alone.
Do we need to reserve a baby chair in advance?
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Baby chairs are available, but you need to let the villa know in advance how many you would like. Cribs are handled the same way.
Can small children use the pool?
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Yes, with care. The water is a fairly deep 1.2 m, so an adult must always accompany small children, and children who are not yet out of diapers can enter using the swim diapers provided by the villa. Out of consideration for the neighbors, the pool can be used until 9 p.m.
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