See Mount Fuji and soak in hot springs — stay at top 10 scenic hotels to fulfill your dream

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Chen Wenlin
 
Climbing Mount Fuji and staying at a hotel with a view of it is a dream for many. From October each year, you can capture the distinctive "autumn foliage curtain" view of Mount Fuji. Then, in November and December, you can see the snow-capped peak forming the “Diamond Fuji,” now is the time when Mount Fuji enters its most beautiful season of the year. To fulfill your wish of soaking in hot springs while admiring Mount Fuji, don’t miss these top 10 scenic hotels near Mount Fuji.

1st Place — New Century Kawaguchi Lake Hotel

Ranked first, the “New Century Kawaguchi Lake Hotel” boasts front-row views of both mountain and lake scenery, offering a prime location directly facing Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s “all-cypress bathtub” while taking in the beautiful mountain and lake views.

2nd Place — Fuji Highland Shizukuishi

Dining at the “Sky Restaurant” on the eighth floor of “Fuji Highland Shizukuishi” allows you to savor delicious food while admiring the dusk scenery of Mount Fuji. At night, you can enjoy the magical and romantic mountain night view, leaving a deep impression. The hotel offers a variety of room types, hot springs, and multiple restaurants, with some rooms and hot spring baths providing direct views of Mount Fuji.

3rd Place — Kawaguchi Lake Onsen Lake Resort Fujinyukyo

“Kawaguchi Lake Onsen Lake Resort Fujinyukyo” features elegant traditional Japanese-style and modern Western-style rooms, with its biggest attraction being the rooftop open-air bath “Fuji-no-yu.” The restaurant prepares delicious meals using seasonal ingredients. Some guests have even shared that while soaking in the open-air bath, they could relax in front of Mount Fuji, and during meals, they could enjoy the sunset view of Mount Fuji — the ultimate indulgence.

4th Place — La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko

With a South of France Provence-style ambiance, “La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko” offers rooms where you can gaze at the vast, breathtaking view of Mount Fuji across Lake Kawaguchi. The hotel’s area closest to Mount Fuji features a large bathing pool, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful mountain view while comfortably soaking in the hot springs for the perfect relaxing holiday. There’s also an observation bath where you can enjoy Mount Fuji while taking a half-body bath, offering a luxurious feeling as if you have the mountain all to yourself.