Village Kagetsuen Yamanakako

A large cottage village on a 42,000 sq m site by Lake Yamanaka

Village Kagetsuen Yamanakako is a cottage and rental-villa resort in the Hirano area of Yamanakako village, with 43 cottages on a 42,000 sq m site. Alongside the cottage area, the grounds include the main building (check-in and the restaurant), a tennis court, an outdoor barbecue area, a dog run and a multipurpose hall, welcoming families, groups and travelers with pets. Check-in takes place at the main building between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

43 cottages, with pet-friendly options

Guests stay in 43 cottages, some of which allow pets and some of which do not. Private cottages where you can stay with a large dog are also available, making it a good fit for family trips with a dog. If you arrive with more than one car, the parking space may be some distance from your cottage. The loop road around the cottages is one-way and has sharp curves, so please drive with care.

Self-catering with a kitchen and terrace barbecue

Each cottage has a kitchen with a two-burner gas cooktop, along with dishes, a rice cooker, a kettle, a microwave, pots, frying pans and other basic cooking equipment, so you can cook for yourself if you bring ingredients and seasonings. You can also barbecue on the terrace: a barbecue stand for 4 to 5 people (with charcoal, firelighter, grill and tongs) can be rented for 2,700 yen including tax and must be reserved by the day before. You are also free to warm baby food or prepare family meals as you like.

Tennis, a dog run and board games

The tennis court on the grounds has sand-filled artificial turf (an omni court) that is easy on the knees and lower back, so everyone from beginners to serious players can use it. The tennis court and the dog run both cost extra and require advance reservation. Tennis balls and rackets are available to borrow in limited quantities, and board and card games including UNO, Go, shogi and Othello can also be borrowed while supplies last.

The restaurant building and meal plans

Breakfast and dinner plans are available at the restaurant in the main building on the grounds. Barbecue sets are also offered, so you can choose whatever suits the style of your cottage stay.

Access

By car: 10 minutes from Yamanakako IC on the Higashi-Fuji Goko Road, 20 minutes from Shin-Gotemba IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway, and 30 minutes from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway. By bus: get off at the Asahigaoka Bus Terminal and walk about 10 minutes.

Things to note

• Neither the cottages nor the main building has air conditioning (please check before a summer stay)
• Because of the natural setting, insects and wild deer may appear
• As a rule, one car per cottage; a second or further car may have to park farther away
• For stays of 2 nights or more, staff generally do not come in to clean the room
• The front desk is open until 9 p.m., and even without dinner, check-in is possible until around 8 p.m.
• Pajamas, bath towels and amenities are not provided, so please bring your own