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Hotel Panorama Inn Yamanakako
forumWhat families say
Guests praise the staff's friendliness toward families, the well-equipped kids' spaces and the children's meals, such as the Hamburg steak for kids. They also enjoy the marshmallow roasting, the pizza service, tennis, table tennis and cycling, and note that draft beer is inexpensive during happy hour (based on Rakuten Travel guest reviews and property information).
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Kids Facilities
Playroom
Playroom
A playroom inside the hotel, stocked with playing cards, board games and similar items, which may also be taken back to your room.
- •Open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Comic corner (about 800 volumes)
Comic corner (about 800 volumes)
A comic corner inside the hotel with about 800 volumes, from popular new releases to classics, ready to be read in one sitting.
Communal bath Mineraru no Yu (with a bath for children)
Communal bath Mineraru no Yu (with a bath for children)
A communal bath fed by an artificial onsen made with bikosei minerals derived from natural stone. The women's bathing area has a bath for children where the water temperature can be adjusted, and the changing room is equipped with a baby bed.
- •Bathing hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning
- •An artificial onsen using heated water; there is no open-air bath and no private-hire bath
- •Whether children who are not yet out of diapers (not yet toilet-trained) may bathe is not stated, so please check directly with the hotel before using the bath
Kids' menus (dinner)
Kids' menus (dinner)
Elementary school children choose from two kids' menus, one for upper grades and one for lower grades, while children under school age are served the same plate menu as the lower grades. At breakfast, younger elementary school children and children under school age are also served a plate meal.
- •Accommodation for the 8 specified allergenic ingredients can be requested in advance by submitting the allergy request form by fax or email at least 3 days before the date of use
Campfire marshmallow experience and barbecue space
Campfire marshmallow experience and barbecue space
A free marshmallow-roasting experience over a campfire is offered year-round, giving families the feel of a casual camping trip; indoor grills are used in rainy weather. There is also a barbecue space for staying guests only.
- •The barbecue is limited to one group per day, costs 3,000 yen and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A grill set, chairs, charcoal and firelighter are included; guests bring their own food and drinks
- •The barbecue is suspended in winter, from December to March
On-site activities and electric-assist bicycles
On-site activities and electric-assist bicycles
Tennis, badminton, basketball and table tennis can be enjoyed year-round, and rackets and balls are available to borrow. Five electric-assist bicycles are available for 500 yen for 3 hours, and ordinary bicycles can be borrowed free of charge.
Overview
Hotel Panorama Inn Yamanakako is a 16-room family resort at an elevation of 1,000 m, on high ground about 5 minutes by car from the Yamanakako IC. Family-friendly features include the communal bath Mineraru no Yu, which has a baby bed in the changing room and a bath for children in the women's bathing area. There are also a playroom, a comic corner with about 800 volumes, a free campfire marshmallow-roasting experience, table tennis, tennis, badminton and basketball, and year-round barbecues except in winter. The Japanese-Western fusion kaiseki dinner comes with kids' menus for upper and lower elementary grades.
Hotel Panorama Inn Yamanakako is a 16-room family resort hotel set at an elevation of 1,000 m on high ground looking down over Lake Yamanaka. It is just 5 minutes by car from the Yamanakako IC, and the drive in, with views of majestic Mount Fuji and the lake, sets the tone for the whole stay.
Rooms
■Guest rooms (16 in total) The hotel has Western-style twin rooms of 27 sq m (6 rooms, plus 1 barrier-free room), special Japanese-style tatami rooms of 12 mats and 43 sq m (2 rooms, with a bath), and Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 mats and 37 sq m (6 rooms). Every room is non-smoking. With an extra bed, the Western-style rooms sleep up to 3, the special Japanese-style tatami rooms up to 6, and the Japanese-style tatami rooms up to 4. One Western-style room on the first floor has a barrier-free bathroom and toilet.
Baths and Onsen
■Communal bath Mineraru no Yu (artificial onsen) This is an artificial onsen made with bikosei minerals derived from natural stone, whose mineral content is said to have an antibacterial effect and to help the body flush out waste. Bathing hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning. The changing room has hair dryers and a baby bed, and the women's bathing area has a bath for children where the water temperature can be adjusted.
Play Areas and Kids' Spaces
■Playroom and comic corner The playroom can be used from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Playing cards and board games may be taken back to your room. There is also a comic corner stocked with about 800 volumes, so rainy days and evenings pass comfortably.
Activities and Experiences
■Activities and barbecue A marshmallow-roasting experience over a campfire is offered free of charge year-round; indoor grills are used in rainy weather. Guests can enjoy table tennis, tennis, badminton and basketball, and rackets and balls are available to borrow. Electric-assist bicycles are available for 500 yen for 3 hours, and ordinary bicycles can be borrowed free of charge. A barbecue space for staying guests only can also be booked for 3,000 yen, one group per day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; it is suspended in winter, from December to March.
Dining
■Meals Dinner is a Japanese-Western fusion kaiseki course, offered as the premium Fugaku Hyakkei Sai Kaiseki, the standard Fujisan Yogan Ishiyaki Kaiseki (lava-stone grill) or the casual Fuji Goko Yamanakako Sho-Kaiseki. Elementary school children have kids' menus for upper and lower grades, and children who have not yet started elementary school are served the same menu as the lower grades. Breakfast is mainly Japanese-style and served individually, with a plate meal for younger elementary school children and children under school age. Accommodation for the 8 specified allergenic ingredients is possible if requested by fax or email at least 3 days in advance.
■Access and parking The hotel is 5 minutes from the Yamanakako IC on ordinary roads, and about 1 hour 20 minutes from Shinjuku via the Shuto Expressway, the Chuo Expressway and the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road. It can also be reached by bus from Fujisan Station, Mishima Station and Gotemba Station. Parking for 20 cars is free, with no advance reservation required. Check-in is at 3 p.m. and checkout at 10 a.m. The entire building, including every room, is non-smoking. There is no elevator, and the restaurant and communal bath are on the second floor, so stairs are involved. Pets are not allowed.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 366-1 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0501 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5-10 minutes from the Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road, via Route 138 toward Gotemba. By train, take a JR limited express from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station, then the Fujikyuko Line to Fujisan Station, then a bus about 50 minutes to the Ichinohashi stop, followed by about a 5-minute walk. |
| trainNearest station | Fujiyoshida Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 20 cars, free of charge, with no advance reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-555-62-2000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, UC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.panorama-inn-yamanakako.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to state whether our child needs meals and bedding when we book?
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For children under school age, the booking form has separate fields to indicate whether meals and whether bedding are required.
Is there a bath for small children in the women's bath?
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The women's bathing area has a bath for children, where the water temperature can be adjusted so that children who dislike hot water can still bathe comfortably. The changing room also has a baby bed.
Can the toys in the playroom be taken to our room?
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Items in the playroom that the whole family can use, such as playing cards and board games, may be taken to your room. The playroom itself is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Are there kids' meals at dinner, and can allergies be accommodated?
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Dinner offers kids' menus in two versions, for upper and lower elementary grades, and children under school age are served the same menu as the lower grades. Some accommodation is possible for the 8 specified allergenic ingredients if you submit the allergy request form by fax or email at least 3 days before your stay, but complete removal of allergens cannot be provided.
How do we get to the hotel, and is there parking?
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It is about 5-10 minutes from the Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road, via Route 138 toward Gotemba. By train, take a JR limited express from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station, then the Fujikyuko Line to Fujisan Station, then a bus about 50 minutes to the Ichinohashi stop, followed by about a 5-minute walk. Parking for 20 cars is free, with no advance reservation required.
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