Day trip visitors have the option to visit public bath houses as well as the baths of a few ryokan and hotels which open their baths to non-staying visitors during daytime. Below is a list of some of the better public baths and ryokan baths that are open to daytime visitors:
Near Lake Kawaguchiko
Fujiyama Onsen•
Hours: 6:30-9:00 and 10:00-23:00 Closed: Infrequent irregular closing days Admission: 800 yen (mornings), 1600 yen (weekdays), 2000 yen (weekends)
This new facility is run by and located next to Fuji Q Highland. Its baths are a modern take on traditional wooden bathhouses with both indoor and outdoor baths for each gender. Unfortunately the baths do not face Mount Fuji, but there is a good view of the mountain from the restaurant.
Hotel Mifujien
Daytime Hours: 13:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:00) Closed: No closing days Daytime admission: 1200 yen
This aging hotel is the only one of the ryokan and hotels along Lake Kawaguchiko's northeastern shore which opens its baths to non-staying guests during the day. Its gender separated bathing facilities have seen better days, but the views of Mount Fuji are quite nice.
Kaiun no Yu
Daytime Hours: Inquire with the operator Closed: Irregular closures for maintenance Daytime admission: 1000 yen for 2 hours
Kaiun no Yu is part of the Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko along the lake's southern shore. The baths are open to non staying guests, however, they are rather average and do not have views of Mount Fuji.
Near Lake Saiko
Yurari•
Hours: 10:00 to 21:00 (until 22:00 on weekends and national holidays) Admission ends 60 minutes before closing Closed: No closing days Admission: 1400 yen (weekdays), 1700 yen (weekends)
Yurari is a modern, beautifully designed public hot spring facility with a variety of gender segregated indoor and outdoor baths. The baths on the second floor have nice views of Mount Fuji. Private baths with views of the mountain are also available (60 minutes, 2500 yen).
Near Lake Yamanakako
Benifuji no Yu•
Hours: 11:00 to 19:00 (until 20:00 on weekends and national holidays) Admission ends 45 minutes before closing Closed: Tuesdays Admission: 900 yen
Benifuji no Yu, while unassuming from the outside, offers its bathers some of the best views of Mount Fuji among the public baths in the area. Each side of the gender segregated facility has multiple indoor baths and two large, roof covered outdoor baths surrounded by trees and gardens.
Ishiwari no Yu
Hours: 11:00 to 19:00 (until 20:00 on weekends and national holidays) Admission ends 45 minutes before closing Closed: Thursdays Admission: 900 yen
Ishiwari no Yu is the sister bath of Benifuji no Yu and stands on the opposite side of Lake Yamanakako. The baths are built in a similar, albeit more compact style, however Ishiwari no Yu's location does not offer views of Mount Fuji.
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Getting there and around
Fujiyama Onsen
Fujiyama Onsen is located just to the south of the Fuji Q Highland amusement park and can be accessed by the Omni Bus Red Line (Kawaguchiko Line) from Kawaguchiko Station.
Hotel Mifujien
The Omni Bus Red Line (Kawaguchiko Line) connects Kawaguchiko Station and the Asakawa Onsengai bus stop (20 minutes), just a few steps away from the hotel. You could also walk there from Kawaguchiko Station in about 30-40 minutes.
Tensui Kawaguchiko
The Omni Bus Red Line (Kawaguchiko Line) connects Kawaguchiko Station and the Kubota Itchiku Bijutsukan bus stop (25 minutes) from where it is a ten minute walk uphill past the Kubota Itchiku Museum to the bath house.
Kaiun no Yu
Omni buses along the red and green lines operate between Kawaguchiko Station and the Kawaguchiko Herbkan bus stop (15 minutes) just a few steps away from the Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko where the baths are located.
Yurari
The Omni Bus Blue Line stops near Yurari (25 minutes from Kawaguchiko). Alternatively, regular buses from Kawaguchiko Station bound for Shin-Fuji, Shimobe Onsen and Motosuko stop near Yurari. Get off at the Fuji Midorino Kyukamura bus stop (20 minutes, 530 yen from Kawaguchiko, one bus every hour), from where the bath house can be reached in a short walk off the main road.
Benifuji no Yu
Benifuji is located a few hundred meters west of the western tip of Lake Yamanakako, a short walk off the main road. Fujikko buses from Fujisan Station stop right in front of the bath house, while other buses stop at the Hananomiyako-Koen bus stop along the main road, a five minute walk away. Highway buses from Tokyo serve only the Hotel Mount Fuji Iriguchi bus stop, a 15 minute walk away.
Ishiwari no Yu
Ishiwari no Yu is located one kilometer east of Hirano at the eastern tip of Lake Yamanakako. Hirano can be reached by Fujikko Bus and regular buses from Fujisan Station (45 minutes, 810 yen one way by regular bus) and by highway buses directly from Tokyo. The bath house is a 15 minute walk from the Hirano bus stop.
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A 7-minute walk from Lake Kawaguchi, the 2-person cottages at Ururun have a quaint European charm and offer a spa bath with Mount Fuji views. Sleeping arrangements are Japanese-style, with futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Parking is free. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a living area with a sofa, a TV and a DVD player. Each cottage comes with a spa bath with Mount Fuji views. Free Wi-Fi is available. Kawaguchiko Train Station is a 15-minute drive or a taxi ride and Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 15-minute drive away. Kawaguchi Asama shrine is a 10-minute walk from the property, and Nishikawa Bus Stop is a 3-minute walk. In warm weather, guests can unwind out on the patio. BBQ cost (4 person; 2500 Yen, 5 person ;3000Yen,6 person 3500 Yen )
Offering free WiFi and a garden, Kawaguchiko Cottage Minami is located in Fujikawaguchiko. Lake Kawaguchi is 300 metres from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available. Towels are provided. Mount Fuji is 18 km from Kawaguchiko Cottage Minami.
Boasting mountain views, Private Hotel Rei features accommodation with terrace, around 7.1 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has lake views, and guests can enjoy access to free bikes and to a garden. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, walk-in shower, hot tub and bidet. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Fuji-Q Highland is 10 km from the ryokan, while Mount Fuji is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 123 km from Private Hotel Rei.
Set in Fujikawaguchiko, 4.8 km from Lake Kawaguchi, Fufu Kawaguchiko offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the sauna and the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Fufu Kawaguchiko features certain units with lake views, and rooms include a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Fufu Kawaguchiko will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fujikawaguchiko, like cycling. Fuji-Q Highland is 7.1 km from the hotel, while Mount Fuji is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 124 km from Fufu Kawaguchiko.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, •xŽmƒtƒ@ƒuƒŠƒbƒN ƒXƒeƒC is situated in Fujikawaguchiko. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bath and slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Lake Kawaguchi is 5.1 km from the holiday home, while Mount Fuji is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Shizuoka Airport, 121 km from •xŽmƒtƒ@ƒuƒŠƒbƒN ƒXƒeƒC.
Boasting views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi for all rooms and hot-spring baths, Hotel Asafuji provides air-conditioned Japanese-style rooms with a green tea set. Free WiFi available throughout the hotel and free on-site parking is available. Free pick-up service is available from Kawaguchiko Station upon request. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Asafuji have Shoji paper screens and a low table with floor chairs and cushions. Each room includes a fridge, private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths. Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor is provided. Yukata robes are offered for guests. Massages are available, and the reception can store luggage. The public hot-spring baths are open from 06:00-09:30 and from 15:00-23:30 daily. A Japanese set breakfast and kaiseki multi-course dinner are available at the on-site restaurant for an extra fee with an advance reservation. Kawaguchiko Station is a 10-minute drive, while Kawaguchiko Ropeway and Lake Kawaguchi's boat dock is a 3-minute drive away from the hotel. Kawaguchiko Music Forest and Kawaguchiko Museum Of Art is a 7-minute drive. Oishi Parkand is a 10-minute drive away, while Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 15-minute drive away.
Set in Fujikawaguchiko, less than 1 km from Lake Kawaguchi, HOSTEL MICHIKUSA-YA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free shuttle service. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.6 km from Fuji-Q Highland. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a mountain view. Mount Fuji is 25 km from HOSTEL MICHIKUSA-YA, while Fujiomuro Sengen Shrine is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Shizuoka Airport, 121 km from the accommodation.
Renovated in September 2018, Guesthouse‚Ù‚Ì‚Ú‚Ì offers an accommodation with free WiFi in Fujikawaguchiko, 1.3 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Free private parking is available on site on a first-come, first-serve basis as well as prior reservation. Free shuttle service is available upon prior request from the property to Kawaguchiko Station. There is a shared kitchen and lounge at the property. Guests can make some coffee and tea free of charge. Bath amenities including towels, toiletries and toothbrushes are available at the front desk for a fee. Mount Fuji is 16 km from Guesthouse‚Ù‚Ì‚Ú‚Ì, while Shimobe Hot Spring is 26 km away.
Just a 5-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station, JINYA Fujikawaguchiko is located in Fujikawaguchiko. Free WiFi, private parking, a washing and drying machine are provided. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and an electric kettle. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, a private bathroom and a toilet. Bed linen, towels and a hairdryer are provided. Selected rooms feature a dining table and a sofa. Mount Fuji is 16 km away from the hotel, while Mount Fuji 5th Station is a 65-minute bus ride away.
Situated in Fujikawaguchiko, 2.9 km from Lake Kawaguchi, Hananoyado Yumefuji features each room with a private garden with a terrace. Kawaguchiko Station is just a 5-minute walk away from the villa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel, all air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom including free amenities. All rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge. Breakfast is served as morning basket (bento) daily at the property. A variety of popular activities are available in the area around the property, including skiing, cycling and hiking. Free public parking is available, while bicycle rentals are available upon additional charge. On-site concierge service is available. Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge is 1.8 km from the accommodation. Fujikyu Highland is 1.17 km away.
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