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Facing Mt. Fuji, this place of noble beauty remains still and serene. Repose in the forest of Kawaguchiko. Trees grown here have returned, their timber crafted for beauty and shelter. The lake laps at the shore, keeping time like a heartbeat. The forest breathes. Stars twinkle and the moon glows calmly. Leave scheduled time to regain nature’s time. Welcome to the forest of Kawaguchiko. All rooms are suites with a view of Mount Fuji and allow guests to admire the mountain scenery which transforms from one season to the next. Guest rooms feature open-air natural hot spring baths lined with volcanic stone from Mount Fuji and eco-friendly bioethanol fireplaces. Bask in the light of the dancing flames as the fragrance of the trees drifts in on the breeze at this forest getaway. We use local ingredients to prepare meals that vary from season to season. Please enjoy Japanese cuisine that can only be enjoyed here alongside Mt. Fuji’s volcanic stone and the aroma of the firewood.
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Stayed here for 4 nights in Early December. We had front row seats to Mt Fuji each morning. Rooms were very modern, comfortable, and each component in the room had a thoughtful purpose
The highlight of our stay would definitely have to be the meals that we had in the dining area every breakfast and dinner. Food was of Michelin Star quality - and every meal we had was different , and better than the one before that. Service standards were impeccable - and we were always assigned an English speaking staff to ensure that our needs were communicated easily. The language barrier was not an issue during our stay at all.
Was amazed at how well run service was. We could communicate our requests via our waiters to the front desk, and the front desk would also communicate updates via the waiters to us during meals. I’ve not seen anything like this during my travels, and I’m thoroughly impressed with this
We drove there during our stay, with the parking lot being private and easily accessible to the hotel. Parking was Free for guests staying in hotel.
If ever I visit Kawaguchigo again, I will definitely stay in FuFu
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 24 Dec 2024
Thank you for enjoying your stay. I'm very happy to hear your kind words. Please come again when you come to Kawaguchiko. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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Lake Kawaguchiko was extremely crowded as we arrived on a clear day on a Sunday. Fufu here acted as a perfect sanctuary from that. We got a warm welcome from the staff, and it feels that the service here is friendly, maybe a bit more informal compared to Nikko, but in a good way. The view was superb, while it won’t match that of Ubuya’s, the rest of the stay will be much better. The room we were in showed signs of wear and tear, but was still in a good shape and was tastefully designed and comfortable. F&B was great, they offered an extensive list of premier champagnes, bordeaux wines and premium sake - they even had 3 different versions of Junyodai! If you visit here, you must also pay Morita-san at the bar a visit. He is extremely friendly, funny and makes world class cocktails. The fruit cocktails he made were hands down at least on par with the best Japanese bars in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. The GM also came to greet us during our meal to check on us. The only reason why we didn’t give a 5-star is that the restaurant could be very noisy at dinner, especially at around 7. It’s partly because of the design of the open-kitchen and the closely placed-together tables, partly because there are more rooms here, and partly because of some unruly guests. We could hear guests speaking Mandarin 3 tables to our left the whole meal, guests speaking Cantonese behind us, and an eastern European guest to our right speaking on the phone at his seat, and some guests to my left watching Mandarin speaking videos with speaker on to my left. I guess that kind of sums up Mt Fuji and the five lakes area in peak autumn foliage season. Room: We stayed in the comfort suite as the better ones got booked out. We were luckily placed on the 3rd floor which gave us a view of both the lake and mt Fuji. I think it won’t be possible to see the lake from the 2nd floor and rooms on the 1st floor won’t have any views to speak of. Please correct me if I’m wrong here.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 31 Jan 2025
Thank you for your stay. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You gave me the most wonderful experience, especially at the bar. Your words are very encouraging. There are many areas we need to improve, so I hope that the next time you come, your trip will be even happier. I look forward to seeing you again. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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My wife and I stayed three nights. An outstanding, upscale hotel with an amazing 1/2 board Japanese dining experience. Our spacious, private onsen equipped room, offered sensational views of Mt Fuji. We were fortunate to see it during most days we were there. I’m told, all rooms at Fufu offer Mt Fuji views; however, the higher level rooms offer an even better view. We were on the 4th floor and it was exciting to wake up and see Fuji. Please be aware that Mt Fuji is notorious for not appearing at all or suddenly disappearing behind clouds. Even though I gave the hotel an overall 5 star rating there were a few shortcomings: 1) Although all the staff are extremely friendly and polite, English was somewhat of a problem. If Fufu wants to cater for the English speaking market then they must invest in having staff that are more proficient with the English language. 2) I’m vegan and it took several email exchanges to convince staff that fish or dairy cannot be used. A hotel of this calibre should know . Moreover, even though some of the vegan dishes they served contained soy milk, I requested soy milk to use for coffee- they charged me to purchase it. This was very annoying as a top end hotel should also offer milk alternatives to cow milk.
Now, I must point out two strong positives regarding our dining experiences. The property has master chef Ryuichi IDE, whom we were fortunate to meet during our stay. This man is an incredibly talented chef and most likely of Michelin Star standard. For me, he created the most unbelievable vegan food that was simply top notch and wonderful. My wife ( non-vegan) found his food creations and menu variations for each day, absolutely superb. Fufu isn’t cheap, in fact quite pricey, but well worth it if you want to indulge!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 3 June 2024
Hello, welcome to our FUFU Kawaguchiko. Thank you for your high evaluation. Thank you for giving us important suggestions. We will discuss the questions you raised. In addition, thank you for liking our chef Ryuichi IDE's cooking. We will tell him that you know. Thank you for your feedback. We will look forward to seeing you next time. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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For a luxurious stay with a modern touch, FuFu was a great option. It was spotless, felt brand new, and embellished with the finest furnishings. It doesn't have amenities like a gym, but I appreciated being able to borrow electric bicycles from the hotel, which was also very well maintained. We also had multi-course breakfasts and kaiseki dinners in the hotel, which were good.
Not sure I'd spend the 3k/nights again at this place seeing that there were few amenities, but that was perhaps the price to pay for close proximity to the lake along with top-of-the-line furnishing.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 29 Dec 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Thank you for your kind message. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay by cycling and other activities. Please come again. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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Set in tranquil wooded gardens just above lake Kawaguchiko this is quietly luxurious with a natural feel enhanced by the plants and wood throughout the hotel Rooms are very comfortable and can have a private spring fed onsen with a balcony - go for it for the privacy and comfort Every room overlooks Mount Fuji with uninterrupted views framed by trees around the hotel . At night fire pits are lit and candles are everywhere There are good English speaking staff although the clientele is predominantly discerning Japanese . Service is friendly and informal but very attentive The food that comes as part of the package is of the highest quality , full of flavour and visually stunning . Some dishes are perhaps more challenging and a whole kaiseki dinner brings a lot of food - but they are very flexible to offer alternative choices and dodge food that you’d prefer to avoid On tii hi is basis B I’d want to sample can other Fufu properties
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Over 2 day stays they serve one Japanese and one Western breakfast - presumably unless notified...
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 7 Dec 2023
Thank you for your description of FUFU Kawaguchiko , a luxurious modern ryokan that blends comfort and nature. The room is a must have private onsen hot springs and stunning views of Mount Fuji. The attentive staff, delicious cuisine and overall atmosphere create an unforgettable experience, which is what we expect most from our guests. We hope to serve you again and look forward to your visit. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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My wife and I are spending our honeymoon in Japan and one of the places we wanted to visit was Mt. Fuji. After extensive research (lol my wife loves doing this), we decided on Fufu Kawaguchiko and it went beyond our expectations! I honestly cannot believe that this place was a "4-star" hotel because everything felt top-class.
- it was very easy to reserve for the chosen room via the hotel's official site. The layout of the page was easy to understand and provided adequate views of the modern and aesthetic design of the hotel. - Overall, each and everyone in Fufu Kawaguchiko made our stay a truly memorable one. They made us feel comfortable and at home, and the Japanese culture of respect and service exuded from their every movement. - The front desk were very helpful (Mako and Yusaku; Kimiko was also a treat to talk with despite the language difference) - The breakfast and dinner staff were very attentive and knowledgable about the food being served (shoutout to May, Shizuka and Rei! Arigato gozaimasu!) - The facilities were amazing! The onsen was my wife's favorite! We also enjoyed the free bicycle rental that they had! - will definitely recommend this place in the future!!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Aside from taking a taxi, take the Red line sightseeing bus and get off at stop #17! There's a...
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 11 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your kind words to our staff. They also said they were very proud to meet you. Please come visit us again when you come to Japan. We wish you all the best. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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Modern ryokan style accommodation that has wonderful views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting). At night in the spring they set up a bonfire outdoors which is a perfect setting for the scenery. All the rooms come with an attached outdoor hot spring, and those on the higher floors get a view of Mount Fuji as well. Breakfast and dinner are modern japanese style and showcase the wonderful flavors of Japanese cuisine. English is minimally spoken but we did not have any issues regardless.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Pick a higher floor room for views of Mt Fuji.
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 27 Aug 2023
It sounds like you had a wonderful experience at FUFU Kawaguchiko,glad you thought FUFU Kawaguchiko is a modern ryokan style inn,one of our prouderful view of Mount Fuji directly from the room. Weare also glad that the open-air hot spring,bonfire and Japanese cuisine leave you with unforgettable memories. Glad the language barrier didn't cause you any problems. We will also conduct more language improvement training and hope to serve you again. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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Could be the best hotel to stay in KawaguchiKo. The view of Mount Fuji from the Lobby and the room on the 4th floor (top floor) is spectacular. The service is very meticulous executed with Japanese perfection. The food both breakfast and dinner by master chef Ryuichi is at the Michelin star level, well presented and tastes very good.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Best rooms are on the top floor level 4
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 5 Jan 2024
Thank you for your high evaluation of Fufu Kawaguchiko. we are very happy. Also, we rate our meals very highly. We are also glad that you are satisfied. We will also tell the chef and look forward to your visit again. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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It was our first time in Kawaguchiko and we were glad to have chosen Fufu.
The hotel is surrounded by gorgeous views - from Mt Fuji to lots of greeneries. Check in was completed in the room, where you also get to decide on your meals and activities.
Our room on the 2nd floor was really spacious, clean and so comfortable. Of course, the view of Mt Fuji was the best part.
We were always greeted by the staff we encountered and they were generally helpful although language was sometimes a barrier.
Truly one of the best hotels we have ever stayed, definitely worth the splurge!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from 泰之 渡邊, General Manager at FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO
Responded 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for comming to our FUFU Kawaguchiko Luxury Hotel. Thank you for choosing our FUFU Kawaguchiko Hotel for the first time in Kawaguchiko. It's an honor to be loved by you. The rooms on the fourth floor of our hotel have more luxurious rooms, such as rooms with a batter view and large space. Next time you have a chance to visit our hotel again, you can consider other room types. FUFU Kawaguchiko Manager
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5 star luxury plus a private onsen in your room. Staff members are enthusiastic and super helpful.
This ryokan is thoroughly modern and keeps in mind the requirements of a more modern and international clientele. They do not take your shoes as you check in, do not require payment of room rates upfront, etc. It is run more like a modern hotel.
The bar is a cozy corner where we enjoyed drinks before dinner. I only wish that they had more choices of cocktails.
Food here is fantastic. Innovative and very tasty.
Good sleep quality - beds are comfortable and pillows adequate.
All in all, a great stay. The Fufu ryokan chain will be opening new properties in the Nara and Nikko areas. Looking forward to seeing those.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Choose a higher category room, it is worth the splurge.
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Thanks for your inquiry. We recommend taking highway bus and taxi to FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO.
【1st Step】Tokyo Station→Kawaguchiko Station :
Take Highway bus form Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit(the nearest highway bus station from Ginza) to Kawagucghiko Station (about 140min)
【2nd Step】Kawaguchiko Station→FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO:Recommend taking a taxi to FUFU KAWAGUCHIKO (about 15min)
"Aside from taking a taxi, take the Red line sightseeing bus and get off at stop #17! There's a bit of an incline going up to the hotel so get ready for some exercise.
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