Admire the stunning mountain views！Top 10富士山View Hotels in Japan to Capture the Unique "Maple Curtain"

The "New Century Lake Kawaguchi Hotel" boasts the best viewing location, directly facing Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, earning top praise from travelers. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

When traveling in Japan in autumn, you can't miss the joy of viewing the maple leaves. Japan’s most iconic and highest peak, Mount Fuji, offers a unique "maple curtain" view starting in October, followed by the "Diamond Fuji" spectacle with the snow-capped peak in November and December. The Japanese travel booking site has selected the "Top 10富士山View Hotels in Japan", where you can enjoy an exclusive resort feel with views of Mount Fuji, soak in open-air baths on the rooftop, and take in the breathtaking mountain scenery.

The "Gourmet Court Fujikawaguchiko" offers a variety of facilities where guests can enjoy delicious meals while taking in the sunset view of Mount Fuji. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

At the "La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko", you can gaze at the expansive, magnificent view of Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi right from your room. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

Mount Fuji is about to enter the most beautiful time of the year！Rakuten Travel’s booking site has announced the "Top 10富士山View Hotels in Japan", ranked based on the number of guest nights (number of people × number of days) stayed between July last year and June this year, for bookings of two or more people. These spots offer travelers and photographers the "most stunning" viewpoints:

%No.1 – "New Century Lake Kawaguchi Hotel"

Ranked No. 1, the "New Century Lake Kawaguchi Hotel" enjoys front-row seats to both mountain and lake views, with a prime location directly facing Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Guests can take in the beautiful mountain and lake scenery while enjoying the hotel’s "all-cypress bath". With the exception of a few rooms, almost all offer views of Mount Fuji, earning top praise from guests. One guest commented: "The room on the 6th floor offers an excellent angle to view Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. It’s the most beautiful sight in the world."

%No.2 – "Gourmet Court Fujikawaguchiko"

At the eighth-floor restaurant "Sky Restaurant" of the No. 2-ranked "Gourmet Court Fujikawaguchiko", you can enjoy delicious food while taking in the sunset view of Mount Fuji. At night, the magical and romantic mountain night scenery leaves a deep impression. The hotel offers a variety of room types, hot springs, and multiple restaurants. Some rooms and hot spring areas offer full views of Mount Fuji. A visiting guest commented: "While having breakfast, I could clearly see Mount Fuji through the large windows, which brightened my mood right from the start of the day."

%No.3 – "Lake Kawaguchi Onsen Fureai Fuji no Yume"

The "Lake Kawaguchi Onsen Fureai Fuji no Yume" secures third place this time, featuring elegant traditional Japanese-style and modern Western-style rooms, with its top highlight being the rooftop open-air bath "Fuji no Yu". The restaurant serves delicious meals made with seasonal ingredients. A guest shared: "While soaking in the open-air bath, I could relax in front of Mount Fuji, and during meals, I enjoyed the sunset view of the mountain, having a perfect day with my wife."

Soaking in the large bath at the "Resort Fuji" allows you to enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Fuji through the large windows. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

The "Lake Kawaguchi Onsen Fureai Fuji no Yume" features elegant rooms and a rooftop open-air bath, which are major highlights for visitors. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)

%No.4 – "La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko"

With a Provence-style charm from southern France, "La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko" ranks fourth on this list. From your room, you can admire the expansive, magnificent view of Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi. The hotel features a large bath located closest to Mount Fuji, allowing you to enjoy the mountain view while relaxing in the hot spring, providing the ultimate vacation relaxation. There is also a scenic half-body bath where you can enjoy Mount Fuji while soaking, offering guests a luxurious experience as if they have Mount Fuji all to themselves.

%No.5 – "Resort Fuji"

Ranked fifth, the "Resort Fuji" is located by Lake Tanuki on the western foothills of Mount Fuji. Every room and the café offer views of Mount Fuji. On sunny days, you can not only bathe while gazing at Mount Fuji in the large bath but also dine with the mountain in view. A visitor commented: "I was deeply moved by the spectacular view outside the large windows as soon as I entered the room — it felt like having Mount Fuji all to myself. I could also see Mount Fuji from the large bath."