MH T.
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Stayed at FuFu Kawaguchiko for two nights, and it felt far too short. Time really flies when the stay is this enjoyable. We arrived after 4pm, just as the sun was setting behind Mt Fuji. Check-in was quick and efficient, but we unfortunately missed the sunset.
To make up for it, we woke up early to catch the sunrise on both mornings. The sky was slightly bright just before 6am, although every app we used informed us that it was a quarter past 6am, a point to note for those chasing the sunrise. The frontal view of Mt. Fuji from our room was magnificent, striking yet not overwhelming. I had stayed across the lake before where Fuji appears much larger, but that proximity came with an almost deafening silence from being too close to the mountain.
Service was top-notch, professional, efficient, and thoughtful. Most of our interactions were with Southeast Asian staff who spoke excellent English, a smart approach on the hotel’s part. The Japanese staff also spoke English, though we had fewer conversations with them because they were constantly bowing and thanking us, even when entering the lift. Their consistency was truly impressive.
We were fortunate to try breakfast, lunch, and dinner, sampling both Japanese and Western menus during our stay. We felt the chef particularly excelled with beef dishes, which we looked forward to every time. We were less confident about the seafood, especially the sashimi. Almost every dish had a small bone, scale, or connective tissue. We chose not to make a fuss since the rest of the meal was otherwise excellent.
Overall, we sincerely enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend FuFu Kawaguchiko to anyone seeking a luxurious getaway.