See Mount Fuji and Soak in Hot Springs: Stay at 10 Scenic Hotels to Fulfill Your Dream

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin | Compiled & Reported
 
Climbing Mount Fuji and staying at a hotel with a view of the mountain is a dream for many. From October every year, you can capture the distinctive "autumn foliage curtain" landscape around Mount Fuji, and then in November and December, you can even see the snow-capped peak forming the "Diamond Fuji." Now is the time when Mount Fuji enters the most beautiful period 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, with an optimal vantage point directly facing Mount Fuji and Kawaguchi Lake. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s "all-cypress wooden bath" while taking in the beautiful mountain and lake views.

2nd Place: Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika

Dining at the eighth-floor restaurant "Sky Restaurant" at "Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika" allows you to savor delicious food while admiring the dusk scenery of Mount Fuji. At night, the magical and romantic mountain night view leaves a deep impression. The hotel not only provides guests with a variety of room types, hot springs, and multiple dining options, but also offers views of Mount Fuji from some rooms and hot spring baths.

3rd Place: Kawaguchi Lake Onsen Raku Yado Fujinogami

"Kawaguchi Lake Onsen Raku Yado Fujinogami" features elegant traditional Japanese-style and modern Western-style rooms, with the rooftop open-air bath "Fujimi no Yu" as its main attraction for visitors. The restaurant serves delicious meals made with seasonal ingredients, and some guests have shared that while soaking in the open-air bath, they could relax in front of Mount Fuji, and during meals, enjoy the sunset over the mountain—described as the greatest enjoyment in life.

4th Place: La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko

With a Provence-style charm reminiscent of southern France, "La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko" offers views of the vast Mount Fuji scenery across Kawaguchi Lake from the rooms. The hotel features a large public bath located closest to Mount Fuji, allowing guests to enjoy both the mountain views and a relaxing hot spring soak for the perfect vacation escape. There is also a scenic half-immersion bath where you can admire Mount Fuji while bathing, providing a luxurious experience akin to having Mount Fuji all to yourself.