HOSHINOYA Fuji

Hotel · Fujikawaguchiko

HOSHINOYA Fuji

Hotel · Fujikawaguchiko

1408 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0305, Japan

Highlights

Minimalist concrete cabins with balconies face Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, pairing luxe comfort with serene forest escapes and gourmet dining.

1408 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0305, Japan Get directions

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"Glamping in Japan The woodblock prints from ukiyo-e artist Hokusai first introduced me to Japan’s most iconic volcano. Between 1826 and 1833, Hokusai traveled to many provinces in Japan to see Mount Fuji from different vantage points as represented in his works Great Wave off Kanagawa, Watermill at Onden, and Nihonbashi bridge in Edo in order to produce the famous “36 views of Mount Fuji” series. I have always loved these graphic prints and was determined to get at least one view of this magnetic mountain in my lifetime. During my stay at Hoshinoya Fuji, I was able to get the same view that Hokusai etched almost two centuries ago in print number #35 of the series: Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Kawaguchi. Set northeast of Lake Kawaguchi, Hoshino Fuji is the destination for those interested in “glamping” and exploring Japan’s natural side. Barely a year old, the resort rises like concrete tree houses among the red pine forest. Upon check-in you’ll be given a backpack with headlight, water bottle, snacks and portable blanket to urge you on for nearby adventures. Around the resort, camping elements are incorporated with hammocks between the pines, open camp-fires at the Cloud Terrace, and portable in-room coffee kit. Each cabin has a plush bed, minimal furniture and a balcony for panoramic views of the lake and Mount Fuji. You can “rough it” with nature outside, but I couldn’t resist pampering myself with the amenities provided by the resort. My perfect morning started with a bath scented with hinoki and flowers before a wholesome breakfast with fresh baked bread on my private balcony. During the day you can go out for a hike or kayak or learn how to smoke food from one of the members of staff. In the evening, learn how to cook over an open fire from the chefs before you enjoy the best dinner with local meat and vegetables. The staff at Hoshinoya Fuji thought of all the details that would create a great camping trip and combined it with the attentiveness of a luxury hotel to create a truly unforgettable experience. A work of art led me here and I can’t wait to return and experience this level of hospitality again."

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5 Best Day Trips from Tokyo | Condé Nast Traveler

"While Hoshinoya Fuji bills itself as a glamping experience, more particular types will be relieved to discover that although there's plenty of forest bathing to be had, rooms are decidedly indoors. Make sure you angle for a room with an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji and we guarantee you'll never leave your balcony; even in winter, you can light a small fire to keep warm as you enjoy how the setting sun changes the shape of Japan's most hallowed mountain." - Brandon Presser

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"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? While Hoshinoya Fuji bills itself as a glamping experience, more particular types will be relieved to discover that although there's plenty of forest bathing to be had, rooms are decidedly indoors. They also come with modern conveniences and sport unparalleled views of Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi. What's the backstory? Hoshinoya Fuji is part of the larger Hoshino collection of resorts and hotels—considered a top class of stay. Tell us all about the accommodations. Any tips on what to book? Spartan is the key word here. Make sure you angle for a room with an unobstructed view of Mount Fuji and we guarantee you'll never leave your balcony; even in winter, you can light a small fire to keep warm as you enjoy how the setting sun changes the shape of Japan's most hallowed mountain. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? There's free wifi in the rooms. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at? The glamping concept really comes alive with the property's food and beverage service. Expect coffee in canteens; little drinks stations throughout the hilly property allow you to sip warm cocoa on a hammock or in a pillow nook. While there is a main dining room, camp-style meals are worth the extra splurge, especially for larger groups. And the service? Staff escorts you by private vehicle to the forested enclave. Just go with the flow—the process is meant to whisk you from the real world into magical realm of Hoshino. What type of travelers will you find here? Trendy Tokyo types wanting an upmarket forest getaway—without roughing it. Is there anything you'd change? We'd love the rooms to be a little more woodsy to match the surroundings; they feel a bit too sterile. Any other hotel features worth noting? The house blend of proprietary Hoshino coffee is top grade. Bottom line: Worth it? Why? This unique stay blends strokes of modernity and rusticity." - Brandon Presser

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Best Tour of Japan with Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Andrew Sean Greer

"We arrive at the Hoshinoya Fuji at night, taxiing through village streets to stop at a small outpost in a parking lot where we are shown a wall of colored backpacks and invited to choose one. Then we are taken by shuttle, through the rain, up a hillside to a set of concrete cubes — a kind of James Bond villain’s lair — one of which belongs to us, and to us alone. There is blond wood, a sumptuous bed, a balcony with a gas fireplace, and a heated table with a quilt attached called a kotatsu. A woman from Hokkaido helps us cook a seasonal meal of venison and mushrooms. The next morning, we enjoy a backpack-delivered breakfast with a view that includes a lake and a red maple, though Mount Fuji remains hidden by fog." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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726Curtis

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Just returned from 2 nights at Hoshinoya Fuji at the end of a 9 day trip through Japan with three children aged 11, 12 and 14. Many many really lovely things about the resort - it is definitely a "concept" different to other experiences we had in Japan and we are really glad that we visited. ||Its proximity to Mount Fuji offers amazing views when the weather plays ball. We had unfortunate clouds and rain for the first 24 hours but then the skies cleared and we had the most wonderful views from our terrace (which had a great built in fireplace). The rooms are best described as 'pods" in the hillside and we liked the minimalist design - the three children were easily accommodated in a second pod next to ours. We loved the Cloud Terrace - a series of wooden platforms built into the woodland further up from the pods and main dining area. Lovely smell from the forest and the Cloud Terrace hosts a fire pit with marshmallow toasting and wood chopping each afternoon for the kids with complimentary desserts/sweets in the afternoon. We also attended two fabulous guitar concerts there after dinner in the evenings which were very atmospheric. ||We had dinner each night in the Grill restaurant - very impressed with the standard and presentation of the food. It is not a Japanese menu as such but made a nice change at the end of our stay. There is no choice and you are presented with a vast selection of canape style starters, a soup course, fish course and two grilled meat courses with sides. The children were happy to try different courses but not all of it was to their taste but there was definitely enough that was without this being a problem. We didn't try the in room dining options as we preferred to eat in the Grill. We also did the pizza making lunch experience which was inside due to the rain but the kids enjoyed this (only issue is there didn't appear to be any other options for ordering lunch for anyone not doing the pizza - no a la carte lunch menu). Breakfast in the dining room was also lovely - again, probably more courses than required for the kids but they really enjoyed the waffles. Maybe one suggestion would be to offer a fruit course option instead of the salad (which had various meats and fruit mixed together).||Our only negatives related to the activities experiences and timings. I think this depends on expectations and what you are looking for - we are an active family who had chosen the resort for this reason and had an early morning kayak trip booked and afternoon e-biking trip. I had read previous reviews about the activities being inflexible and easily cancelled so had been a bit nervous about this side of things. Unfortunately we had the same issue with the kayak trip being cancelled the previous evening even though the weather was showing dry for the duration of the early morning trip and drizzle thereafter. From the UK we are happy to do activities in the wet and had mentioned this to them at check-in! We were luckily able to do some late evening research and got in touch with an amazing company called Fujimanyu-sha who were able to confirm late that evening a brilliant tour through the lava forest nearby with a trip into the lava caves and pick-up from the resort despite the weather (they were also happy to do the early morning kayak trip too had we wanted to do this). We really enjoyed this trip and were happy that the kids had an activity as there is little to do at the resort in between mealtimes for families. I think the resort also offer a similar forest trip but perhaps not including the caves - but make sure to book ahead of time. Thankfully our afternoon trip e-biking went ahead despite the rain as we had asked to push through - we had an amazing afternoon and the Hoshinoya guide Shin-ji was lovely - we were really grateful for making it fun despite the ponchos and drizzle and we all enjoyed the Route 2 option through the forest and up to an observatory high on the hills. We were rewarded with amazing views of Mount Fuji as the clouds parted. Thank you Shin-ji for a great afternoon! So advice would be to plan carefully and if looking like bad weather maybe have some back-up options or speak to the staff in advance to make it clear if you would like to go ahead regardless.||Other slight negative - inflexibility on timings. Make sure you book every meal at a time that works for you in advance before you arrive as slots get booked up (including breakfast) and they are quite inflexible to move things even though it doesn't always look like the restaurant is full or busy. We had our final day transfer moved forward 15 minutes by the transfer company so we tried to then move breakfast forward by the same time and were told we couldn't! The problem is breakfast takes a long time as its not a buffet option so we were in a bit of a catch 22. In the end it worked out and they agreed to let us pre-order breakfast and had it ready for us so that it didn't take too long - but can't help feel that a bit more flexibility in situations like that would stop a few pieces of negative feedback on what was otherwise an amazing stay!|||Overall, would definitely recommend for a contrasting experience on a family tour through Japan - the staff were very welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed the check-in process down in the town with everyone receiving a nice canvas backpack for the stay before being taken up into the hillside.

Annie Chang

Google

Terrible experience to start with as our reservation got cancelled due to the window being broken two weeks before our trip. With multiple back and forths, we still got a room and were able to stay here. Fast forward to our stay, the staffs were all well-aware of the trouble we gone through with the reservation, so they provided extra amazing service during our stay. Most importantly, the view and experience with this hotel is truly unmatched. I was also being proposed here, so definitely an unforgettable experience.

Diana “Dee” Falvo

Google

What can I say? Amazing does not adequately describe how wonderful my stay was at the Hoshinoya Fuji. The location, the ambiance, the accommodations, staff, food were all incredible. For those with dietary restrictions, they are able to accommodate different needs. They were able to prepare gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan cuisines for me. I reserved the hotel room with breakfast and dinner since the location is a bit remote. The food did not disappoint. Even though I couldn't eat the main menu selections, the chef prepared a special, delicious, meal for me. Buckwheat pancakes (instead of waffles), rice bread, and gluten free noodles (not sure if they were rice or buckwheat based). Everything was cooked to perfection. The staff are the loveliest people. They go above and beyond to ensure you have a happy visit. There are also lots of activities at the hotel that you can book in advance. I had booked a tour guide separately so I did not participate in any of the hotel activities. Only two things that would have been nice to have but did not take away from the experience: a spa and laundry service at the hotel (there is a nearby laundromat).

Brian Chu

Google

A little slice of breathtaking heaven. We (sic. my wife) booked a 2 night stay for our family (2 adults, 2 young children - 5 and 2). We came ~two weeks after the main Tokyo cherry blossom season, and wasn't expecting blooms (at this point, the Tokyo trees were looking very green and with sparse pink flowers). To our surprise (and joy!), the relative higher altitude and colder climate of Kawaguchi meant the cherry blossoms were in full bloom when we arrived. My heart was overjoyed as our family got to experience a slice of storybook fantasy with the cherry blossom rain. The hotel is serene, the atmosphere was Japanese level calm. Super clean, food was phenomenal - I felt at peace here. The staff were surprisingly accomodating (by Japanese standards), and they were understanding of the children. All in all, I would come back in a heart beat. Small caveat, would not recommend for active and louder young children (less than 5 years old), as there are some hazards with low balconies and whatnot. But do yourself a favour - do this place adults only, and prepare for your zen.

Ema Nikolic

Google

Our room was beautiful and the view of Mt Fuji was unbeatable. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout our stay, ensuring we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the delicious food in the main restaurant, and the complimentary sweet treats at the Cloud Terrace were a delightful bonus. The pizza-making workshop was a fun and memorable experience. We would absolutely stay here again on our next visit.

ianw748

Google

We had 3 nights at this resrt at the end of our holiday to rest and unwind after a lot of walking and sightseeing. It is very peaceful but a word of warning there are a lot of steps, we stayed in cabin 303 and there 200 steps to the dining area. |This is a different type of resort that is immersed in nature. Each cabin (they are made from concrete) faces Mt Fuji which gives amazing views of the mountain when the clouds clear. |The food; there are 3 choices on site, in room dining, in the main dining room and a forest dinner which is based out in the forest, under canvas if it rains, which is called the game dinner. As we stayed for 3 nights we tried all 3. All the food was delicious, we had the in room curry, plenty of food but not the number of courses you got at the other locations or a dessert. The game dinner and the meal we had in the dining area were fantastic. You have to book and I would recommend the game dinner in the forest.|Rooms are a nice size, good location to explore lake Kawaguchi, though there bus loads of tourists at the lake side!

Fabia

Google

I just love Hoshinoya Fuji. My first stay was in 2019 and I came back in January 2025. The serenity and view of Mt Fuji is incomparable 🥰 Yuki was very attentive, coordinated our meals regarding food restrictions amazingly and was overall very pleasant. We rented a car for more flexibility and spent a wonderful week discovering Fujikawaguchiko, Hakone etc. We will be back for sure ❤️

ryu0803

Google

Staying at Hoshinoya Fuji is a truly relaxing experience. Located just minutes away from tourist attractions, once you arrive at the camp site, the outside world seems to fade away. For 3 days, we listened to the soothing sound of crickets and birds singing, while the smoky aroma of burning woods from the bonfire was incredibly therapeutic.||The cabin was simple yet comfortable, and the highlight was definitely the view of the majestic Mt. Fuji. We were fortunate to have clear view during our 2 night stay. Without it, the room would have felt rather ordinary. Overall, service was good even though some staff member used translator to communicate. ||To our surprise, the food was delicious. We did not dine in our cabin but enjoyed the grill dinner at the restaurant and the game meat dinner at the Forest Kitchen, which is an outdoor dining venue. We made our own pizza for lunch and we also participated in a smoking workshop and both are activities with extra charges. What we enjoyed the most was the complimentary bonfire coffee, brewing in a kettle at the Cloud Terrace every morning. I must also mention the nightly mini concert starting at 9:00pm, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The soothing music from the talented guitarist helped us drift into restful sleep. We had different performers for 2 nights.||Our only disappointment was the canoeing activity, which was run by an outside operator. The representative came to collect us and took us to his office which was less than 10 minutes away. Upon arrival, we were asked to fill out some forms, but then we learned that the activity had to be cancelled due to windy condition. While we appreciated the concern for safety, we felt the operator should have checked the weather before picking us up. It was a waste of our time, and collecting our personal information seemed unnecessary. We suspected that, since it was early in the morning, he came directly from home to the hotel, which was not professional. When we were taken back to the hotel, no one was waiting for us and we had to notify the front desk about the cancellation. We do not recommend this operator.

Debby Z.

Yelp

This is a glamping resort which means glamorous camping lol. You can see Mt. Fuji from every room, even from your bathroom!! The only flaw is when it is raining or snowing, you have to walk down from the front desk house to your room and it is no kidding freezing cold lol.