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Welcome to Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan, your Fujikawaguchiko-machi “home away from home.” Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
While staying at Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan, visitors can check out Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge (0.2 mi) and Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine (0.9 mi), some of Fujikawaguchiko-machi's top attractions.
The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan features room service, a concierge, and express check-in and check-out. In addition, as a valued Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan guest, you can enjoy breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
While in Fujikawaguchiko-machi be sure to experience local crab favourites at Fuji Tempura Idaten.
Best of all, Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan makes it easy to experience some great Fujikawaguchiko-machi attractions like Yamanashi Gem Museum, which is a popular natural history museum.
Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan puts the best of Fujikawaguchiko-machi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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This was a great treat! While expensive, a perfect end to an amazing trip. After tracking through Japan and non stop walking for 3 weeks our journey ended at Lake Kawaguchiko staying at Yumedono. This place is spectacular, serene and chic! It is a little over the top with personal escorts to bring you to the your room or pick you up to take you to breakfast or if you book dinner which by the way is a massive 8 course meal, one which you need to have an open mind and pallet to try new things. We did request a western style breakfast which was accommodated to a certain degree but was excellent. We had the Shion room and it was amazing and breathtaking. The private hot springs were just what we needed to take away all the walking done over the previous weeks and find complete peace for our journey home. We stayed 3 nights and it was heavenly! Just beside the Onsen is a restaurant Houtou (separate review) but has amazing food reasonably priced. We walked into town and took about 15 minutes. The lake was 5 minute walk away and we did the whole round of the smaller end which is about 3 km . It is a beautiful area to explore and the Onsen is in a great location. Upon arrival at the bus station, you simply ask at the Tourist office to call them and they will pick you up. They also dropped us back at station. Very classy place and we loved it! We saved the best for last!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful beyond words! This property is one a kind that appreciates Japanese culture and has kept its ways of behaviour and being intact. Soul soothing & visually beautiful, this property will truly win your heart. As soon as you enter you see lush zones of zen gardens and zen elements. The little details of patterns on the pebbles won my heart. Spacious & luxurious bedrooms with grand bathrooms and an outdoor hot spring pool to enjoy with nature! Every room opens up to a zen space, what they call as zen gardens, again a unique part of Japanese culture. Minimalistic & modern interiors with a touch of Japanese style & designs. They even offer a complimentary kimono set ( for both male & female ) for you to try on & experience their traditional couture. Communicating with the staff might be a challenge if you do not know Japanese language, Google translate app was a saviour for us. Otherwise staff is extremely humble & helpful.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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This Ryokan was recently renovated when we went. It is definitely more towards the modern side instead of a traditional ryokan. The rooms were very nice and modern, the amenities were top notch (dyson hair dryer, smart TV, heated floors etc.) It felt very private and quiet, the staff are very respectful and leave you to enjoy the space on your own. The thing that impressed me the most was the huge quantity and quality of food for the kaiseki dinner and breakfast. (The most food i've had for any ryokan i've been to). I think all in all this place definitely justifies the price paid for their facilities and the food they provide. It was an experience to remember!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Classic upscale ryokan near Mt Fuji. Our large suite had lovely garden view and private outdoor hot spring tub. Breakfast was a beautifully presented array of delicious Japanese dishes. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Quiet and relaxing.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A most wonderful stay with private onsen. Rooms are spacious with practical amenities and you are completely pampered in this luxurious resort. Wonderfully private, you hardly meet neighbours as staff escort you to your private dining area. Easy to drive around to visit other areas in Kawaguchi.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were a little disappointed when we arrived as we thought that the Ryokan would be lakeside with a view of Mount Fuji. It isn’t, it’s by a busy road BUT once you get past the entrance you forget that. The place is so authentic. The rooms are incredibly comfortable. We had a beautiful garden and our own onsenji. It only took about 5 mins to walk to the lake.
Food was also authentic and well prepared and there is a lot of it,
The staff are very helpful. This was our first really taste of outstanding service and quality in Japan.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and I debated about whether or not to do the half-board and decided not to; however, on our second night, we were curious about dinner and decided to add after the fact (for 17,600/person). Reviews were good and we had high expectations considering the price. The food was underwhelming. We were given a small glass of sake and were never offered other drinks. I have a food allergy (clams, oysters, and scallops) and I informed them. They made no accommodation and served several dishes that I could not eat. For the price, I expected beverages and some accommodation for food allergies. We were very disappointed with the meal.
The property is beautiful and service was very nice.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We had the most wonderful time staying here. We stayed in a super room with a private Onsen. During difficult times the staff did everything possible to help us enjoy an amazing experience. We highly recommend this wonderful hideaway with views of Mt Fuji. The staff are wonderful and showed us complete respect and courtesy during our stay.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Let's start with the positives: upon arriving at Kawaguchiko station we were able to call the ryokan for a car and were promptly picked up. Upon arriving we were pleasantly greeted and shown to our room, where we were served tea and a snack. The room itself was a good size and the private onsen and garden courtyard are as beautiful as the pictures convey (although a bit weathered from time). Unfortunately for us, that concludes the positives.
After checking in we elected to explore the area and have some dinner. However, the ryokan is in a fairly isolated area when it comes to amenities so be prepared to walk for some time or catch a bus to get to anything interesting. There are two convenience stores within 10 minutes walk at least (see later), but the ryokan is situated on a busy road with audible traffic noise.
After enjoying a fantastic dinner at a local restaurant (see our review for Sanrouken) we returned to our room where we gave it a closer inspection, and by which I mean pulling back the covers of the bed to get in, only to notice an overabundance of hair (clearly not ours) and even a squashed bug on the sheets. Under the sheets the matress cover was also stained from use. As it was after 8:30 our calls to the front desk were answered by the security guard and after going through the challenges of communicating our request for clean sheets, the security guard was able to fetch an attendant to change the sheets. At this point we did give the room a legitimate closer inspection only to find the bathroom quite dirty with grime in corners of the counter top.
The next day we were served breakfast in our "room". Please do not let this gimmick positively influence your decision to stay here. It is disruptive to your rest and relaxation, plus there is zero flexibility in the timing (they start setting up at 7:45 a.m.). The breakfast itself was passable, but nothing special.
At this point we elected to stay in our room to rest as we had done a lot of travelling the day before. Before 10:30 we were walked in on twice, without notice, by housekeeping. This situation was frankly unforgivable and embarrassing, not to mention there was no way we could've avoided it on our part as there are no signs to hang asking for privacy. At this point we left the room for approximately 3 hours only to return and find housekeeping still in the process of cleaning and tidying. This was incredibly frustrating given how our room and privacy was invaded earlier. On top of that the sink was still not cleaned to our satisfaction and had to point out the grime to staff.
This brings me to the biggest disappointment of our stay, probably of our entire trip: the "kaseki" dinner. Firstly, I am genuinely sorry for those who have written reviews and believed this ryokan provided an authentic dining and culinary experience, as our dinner could not have been any further from that. The courses were poorly executed and timed both in presentation, quality and flavour. One course consisted of about 150ml of chicken soup that tasted like it was from a can. Practically every piece of fish served, whether sashimi or grilled, tasted bland or not fresh (odd flavours, bad texture, extremely fishy). The tempura was bland,very heavy and greasy. Then a chicken (again) hot pot was served as one course, then rice and egg were added to our leftovers and called a different course. Dessert was ice cream (probably from the nearby family mart) and a strawberry sliced in half. I feel like we basically set 32,400 yen (16,200 per person) on fire to eat here - and we could've cooked something tastier over the flames of the nearby Sanrouken anyway.
Also, remember the convenience store I mentioned earlier? Use it for your beverages as there is a hefty premium on all drinks here - not unsurprising these days but disappointing for a ryokan in this price range. Especially considering our last ryokan stay included beverage costs.
Immediately after dinner we were presented with the bill for our two night stay as we were leaving early the next morning (as mentioned earlier, zero flexibility in the breakfast time, so we had elected to forgo it). This was the straw that broke the camel's back. We expressed our displeasure at the dinner quality to our host who was very apologetic and polite. She returned shortly and explained that there was nothing she could do as it was her bosses decision. At this point we asked to speak to her boss directly and when he was available to speak to us he apologized profusely and offered a partial discount on the dinner. Given our immense displeasure at the meal and the other issues we faced during our brief stay we thought no less than comping the dinner would be acceptable, which he did acquiesce to.
For agreeing to compensate us for the dinner I will offer an extra star for this review. With that said, it is still very hard to recommend this ryokan. If you find yourself in the area I recommend that you weigh your options when it comes to price, amenities and location as there almost certainly are other accommodations which offer better value for your money than Onsenji.
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our experience in this Ryokan was completely spoilt by the lack of skills of the team there. We paid a fortune for a presidential suite for 2 adults+2children. They made us pay for the 2 children on top of the price of the room. So beware of that. We decided to try the "authentic "dinner which costs 16 000 yen per person. At that price we expected to have a scrumptious meal. Instead of that, we got bad food. The beef of the japanese Sukiyaki was greasy, all the dishes were tasteless. 2 unexperienced ladies took care of the service which was very approximative. Breakfast was not good either and they come to your room to wake you up 15 min before breakfast. If you re willing to rest and sleep it s impossible as the latest to get breakfast is 8:30. I came with my family there and we felt trapped: rigid schedules, a lot of money wasted. No family space in the ryokan other than your room and the dining room. They pretend they don t understand English when you have a request but they suddenly can speak when it s about making you pay the bill. Never again
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Hi, I was told that they used to have a public onsen, but decided to close that down and instead ensure that every room there has their own private onsen. Some of the suites (on clear days) will also have a view of Mt. Fuji from your room.
The concierge and front desk is very helpful with transportation, so if you decide to do a Mt. Fuji hike and have booked Yumedono, they can help you with your questions.
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