Kuranoyado Matsuya Kawaguchiko

Five Kura Storehouse-Style Rental Villas in Funatsu, Lake Kawaguchi

Kuranoyado Matsuya Kawaguchiko is a group of cottages and rental villas designed in the style of traditional kura storehouses, in the Funatsu area by Lake Kawaguchi. Each of the 5 buildings has its own distinctive kura design, and the property makes a point of the surprise on first entering: the exteriors look solid and closed, but the interiors are unexpectedly open. The concept is aimed at first-timers and seasoned cottage travelers alike.

Shigaraki-Ware Open-Air Baths and Room Types

Every building has a Shigaraki-ware open-air bath for private use, available from late March to late December (it cannot be used in winter). Room types include rental villas with a Shigaraki-ware open-air bath and a living room under a high open ceiling, arranged as Japanese-Western style rooms for anywhere from 2 to 10 guests, suiting both families and groups. Each building also has a separate en-suite bathroom.

All-Weather BBQ Building and Self-Catering Kitchens

An all-weather BBQ building stands on the grounds, and BBQ grills are available to borrow; guests bring their own ingredients, seasonings and drinks. The BBQ building is closed from December through March. Each building's kitchen comes with an induction cooktop, rice cooker, microwave, toaster, pots, frying pans and tableware, so you can bring ingredients and cook for yourselves. A convenience store and a supermarket are within walking distance, and delivery from a butcher shop can also be arranged.

Staying Here with Children

Summer plans include one that comes with a welcome ice cream for children and one with games available to borrow, so the property is run with families in mind. All children are charged the same rate as adults, and co-sleeping is limited to one child under school age per 2 adults. Children's yukata are not provided, so please bring your own. All buildings are non-smoking, with a smoking area in front of each building's entrance.

The Care Behind the Kura Design

The 5 buildings, with names such as Ichi-no-Kura, Ni-no-Kura and San-no-Kura, each have their own distinctive kura storehouse design, and Mount Fuji can be seen from every one of them. What defines a stay here is the spaciousness inside, far beyond what you would expect of a storehouse, and the living rooms and bedrooms that blend Japanese and Western styles.

Access

It is about a 15-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, or right in front of the Oki bus stop on the Lake Kawaguchi Sightseeing Retro Bus loop. It is also close to the Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway, making it a good base for Fuji-Q Highland and sightseeing around Lake Kawaguchi.

Things to Note

• Pets are not allowed
• The open-air baths can be used only from late March to late December (not available in winter)
• The BBQ building is closed from December through March
• Bring your own ingredients, seasonings, drinks and children's yukata
• Let the property know the number of cars in advance if you will be using the parking