Hotel Kohokaku Kuwarubi
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 5.00 out of 5 (34 reviews). Families write that both dinner and breakfast are delicious, that the communal bath and open-air bath are clean, that the rooms are spacious and their children were delighted with the onsen, and that meals are served buffet-style.
Kids Facilities
Communal bath and open-air bath fed by the hotel's own Fugaku Se-no-Umi Onsen source
Communal bath and open-air bath fed by the hotel's own Fugaku Se-no-Umi Onsen source
A communal bath and open-air bath filled with natural hot spring water drawn from the hotel's own source. This hypotonic alkaline onsen is said to be beneficial for cuts, burns and chronic skin conditions, and it is a relatively gentle type of spring water for children's skin. With a changing room and washing area, the whole family can enjoy bathing in true onsen-ryokan style.
- •Spring source name: Fugaku Se-no-Umi Onsen
- •Types of spring water: hypotonic alkaline onsen
Family bath
Family bath
A family bath is provided inside the hotel. Families with young children who would rather not deal with busy hours or gender-separated bathhouses can bathe together as a family without any awkwardness.
Japanese-Western room (35 sq m, up to 7 guests)
Japanese-Western room (35 sq m, up to 7 guests)
A 35 sq m Japanese-Western room with 2 semi-double beds and a 7-tatami-mat area by the window. It sleeps up to 7, and the layout suits three-generation trips and families of 3 to 5: babies at the crawling stage can be put down on the tatami while elementary school children sleep on futon bedding. With 59 rooms, this is the hotel's central room type.
- •35 sq m, 2 beds plus 7 tatami mats, up to 7 guests
- •Every room faces Lake Saiko and Mount Fuji
HAMAYOU RESORT outdoor experiences
HAMAYOU RESORT outdoor experiences
A varied lineup of outdoor experiences is run on the grounds and on nearby Lake Saiko: SUP rentals (single, tandem and mega), kayak rentals and tours, private guided tours of the Aokigahara forest, and the light-truck sauna Saiko Saiko-go. It is all set up for enjoying the lake and forest together with children.
- •Age requirements and prices differ by activity, so please confirm when booking your stay
Meals for allergies and vegetarian diets
Meals for allergies and vegetarian diets
For breakfast and dinner at the restaurant, the hotel states that it accommodates allergies and vegetarian diets. You can also switch to a BBQ menu, and menus are available for school trips and group retreats. Whether baby food is served is not stated, so please confirm with the hotel; the hotel does take a broad approach to dietary restrictions for families.
- •Allergy accommodation requires advance notice
Overview
Hotel Kohokaku Kuwarubi is the hotel wing of HAMAYOU RESORT, standing on the shore of Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. It has a communal bath, an open-air bath and a family bath fed by its own Fugaku Se-no-Umi Onsen spring source, and the grounds offer a wide range of outdoor experiences, from SUP and kayaking to guided tours of the Aokigahara forest, BBQ and even a sauna. Japanese-Western rooms and connecting rooms make it a good fit for three-generation family trips and for school trips.
This is the hotel wing of HAMAYOU RESORT, standing on the north shore of Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. The resort as a whole also includes the day-use hot spring Izumi no Yu, the Camp Village GNOME and BBQ & Activity Kokko on its grounds.
Rooms
There are 73 rooms in total. The mainstay is the Japanese-Western room (35 sq m, up to 7 guests, 59 rooms), which adds a 7-tatami-mat area by the window; with 2 semi-double beds plus the tatami, a family of 3 to 7 can spread out comfortably. Other options are Western-style rooms (35 sq m, 3 guests, 4 rooms), barrier-free Western-style rooms (35 sq m, 3 guests, 4 rooms), 10-tatami-mat Japanese-style tatami rooms (35 sq m, up to 8 guests, 4 rooms) and connecting rooms (35 sq m + 35 sq m, 6 guests, 2 rooms). Every room faces Lake Saiko and Mount Fuji and comes with a bath, toilet, Wi-Fi, refrigerator, television, safe and electric kettle.
Onsen and Baths
The communal bath, open-air bath and family bath are all fed by the hotel's own Fugaku Se-no-Umi Onsen spring source, a hypotonic alkaline onsen. The water is said to be beneficial for cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, neuralgia and joint pain, and it is a relatively gentle type of spring water for children's skin. The neighboring day-use hot spring Izumi no Yu sits on the same grounds, with tattoo-friendly hours set from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., so staying guests can easily combine the two.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurant, with dishes built around the natural surroundings of Lake Saiko. The hotel states that it accommodates allergies and vegetarian diets, which gives it flexibility for families as well as for school and group travel. Some plans let you switch to a BBQ menu, so you can have a meal with an outdoor feel without leaving the hotel wing.
Facilities and Activities
Inside the hotel there is a gymnasium (1 volleyball court, 3 badminton courts), a BBQ house, a multipurpose field and a conference hall. On the grounds, families can enjoy a varied lineup of outdoor activities, including SUP rentals, kayak tours, guided tours of the Aokigahara forest and the light-truck sauna Saiko Saiko-go.
Parking
Free parking for 30 cars, with no reservation required.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1023 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0332 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes by car from the Kawaguchiko IC or Fujiyoshida IC on the Chuo Expressway. A free shuttle bus runs from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, for Kuwarubi guests only and by advance reservation. |
| trainNearest station | Kawaguchiko Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 30 cars, free of charge and with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-555-82-2922 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, UC, DC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hamayouresort.com/kuwarubi/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hotel Kohokaku Kuwarubi best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Hotel Kohokaku Kuwarubi?
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Parking: Parking for 30 cars, free of charge and with no reservation required.
How do you get to Hotel Kohokaku Kuwarubi?
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About 20 minutes by car from the Kawaguchiko IC or Fujiyoshida IC on the Chuo Expressway. A free shuttle bus runs from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, for Kuwarubi guests only and by advance reservation.
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