Hotel Mt. Fuji: A Scenic Hotel Only Two Hours from Tokyo

Hotel Mt. Fuji, a Resort by Lake Yamanaka

Picture courtesy of Hotel Mt. Fuji

Hotel Mt. Fuji sits atop a small hill near Lake Yamanaka, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Opened in 1963, the resort hotel is for visitors to enjoy the scenic view of the majestic mountain, lake, and sea of clouds.

It takes about an hour and 40 minutes by car to arrive at the hotel from Tokyo. There is even a direct bus service departing from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to a bus stop nearby Hotel Mt. Fuji.

Access to Hotel Mount Fuji

1. By Regular Bus

- From Fujikyu Railway Mt. Fuji Station, it's a 30-minute ride on the Fujikyuko Bus to Mt. Fuji/Lake Yamanaka bus stop. It will take another ten minutes to the hotel on the courtesy bus.
- From JR Gotemba Station, it's a 45-minute ride on the Fujikyuko Bus to Mt. Fuji/Lake Yamanaka bus stop, and another ten minutes to the hotel on the courtesy bus.
- From JR Mishima Station, it's a 70-minute ride on the Fujikyuko Bus to Mt. Fuji/Lake Yamanaka bus stop, plus another ten minutes to the hotel on the courtesy bus.

2. By Expressway Bus

- From the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, it's a two-hour and 20-minute ride on the Fujikyuko Bus to Mt. Fuji/Lake Yamanaka bus stop. It will take another ten minutes to the hotel on the courtesy bus.

There are also expressway buses departing from Tokyo, Ikebukuro, and Yokohama Station.

3. By Car

A 15-minute drive from the Yamanakako IC (Interchange) along Higashi Fujigoko Road.

Hotel Mount Fuji
Address: Yamanashi, Minamitsuru, Yamanakako Village, Yamanaka 1360-83

Two Open-Air Baths with Spectacular Views

Hotel Mt. Fuji boasts two large bathing areas with an open-air bath that is available to day trippers.

A Bath Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka

Picture courtesy of Hotel Mount Fuji

If you want to soak up the spectacular scenery at Hotel Mt. Fuji, we recommend heading to the open-air baths. You will be greeted by a grand vista of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka. The bathing space is located outside, so guests can enjoy the spacious atmosphere.

There's no need to worry about the weather since the outdoor baths are covered by a roof.

The Large Bath with a Sauna

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Die-hard sauna fans should visit Mantenboshi no Yu, complete with a steam and mist sauna, that sources bathwater from Yamanakako Onsen (hot spring).

Guests can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from deck chairs while cooling down or bathing leisurely indoors.

Please note that the open-air baths and Mantenboshi are located separately. Guests will have to put their clothes on when moving from one area to another.

While both areas have attractive features, our writer recommends taking in the view from the open-air bath and then heading to Mantenboshi. You'll be able to get the best of both areas.

The adult bathing fee for day-trippers, which includes a face and bath towel, is 2,200 yen per person. While it may seem on the pricey end, the view from both bathing areas will be well worth the cost.

The hotel also offers a bathing and dining package, so please check this out if you're interested.

A Perfect Destination for a Weekend Getaway

Our writer visited the hotel on February 23, recognized as Mt. Fuji Day in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture. The view on that particular day was exceptionally special.

Even more fortuitous was this trip coincided with the writer's birthday, who is a hot spring enthusiast.

This hotel is an ideal destination for a short trip to pamper yourself. It can also be easily accessed from Tokyo. Simply leave in the morning to visit Lake Yamanaka, then finish the day trip soaking in the onsen.

Hotel Mount Fuji