7 Stunning Hotels with Mount Fuji Views in Fujikawaguchiko

View of Mount Fuji from the Mizno Hotel

After nine days of hoping to see Mount Fuji, it had only just peeked out from behind the clouds, and we started to accept that it might not be visible during our trip to Japan.

But on last few final days, we visited Fujikawaguchiko. This area is one of the best places in Japan to stay if you want to see Mount Fuji, as most hotels are around Lake Kawaguchi at the base of the mountain. One morning, everything was suddenly clear and we caught a perfect reflection of the mountain from our balcony at the Mizno Hotel.

Booking accommodation with a view of Mount Fuji gives you a much better chance of seeing it, even if it’s only visible for part of the year. Early mornings usually have the clearest skies, so waking up to the mountain from your room or terrace can make the trip truly unforgettable.

We’ve put together this post with the most stunning hotels with Mount Fuji views and everything you need to know to plan your stay in Fujikawaguchiko.

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Compare the best Hotels with Mount Fuji views

We’ve included details for 7 of the best hotels with Mount Fuji views in Fujikawaguchiko below, but here is a quick overview. The prices per night really depend on the season, but we’ve included a range for easy comparison:

  • Mizno Hotel: Panoramic views of Mount Fuji from all rooms, onsens, restaurant and rooftop. Some rooms also have a large balcony with a view over Lake Kawaguchi.

    • Prices from AUD $350

  • Fuji View and Spa Resort TSUMUGI Kawaguchiko: A luxury stay option. Villas have private open-air baths and terraces facing Mount Fuji.

    • Prices from AUD $870

  • The Garden: One of the closest to hotels to Kawaguchiko Station (within walking distance). Every room is a modern, minimalist condo with views of Mount Fuji.

    • Prices from AUD $429

  • Hotel Kaneyamaen: A ryokan with an impressive garden and rooftop baths with views of Mount Fuji.

    • Prices from AUD $620

  • Bessho Sasa Hotel: A luxury stay, especially for private onsen experiences. Every guest room has it’s own open-air bath with views of Mount Fuji.

    • Prices from AUD $1,100

  • Fuji Ginkei: A more spacious ryokan which is perfect for larger groups, especially if you want to see Mount Fuji reflected in Lake Kawaguchi.

    • Prices from AUD $500

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel New Century: A mid-range choice located on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, with rooms and baths looking out to Mount Fuji.

    • Prices from AUD $300

How to book the best hotel in Fujikawaguchiko

We’ve narrowed down the best hotels with Mount Fuji views in Fujikawaguchiko and only chosen the ones with the highest ratings and reviews.

Fujikawaguchiko is a very popular destination in Japan and the hotels with views of Mount Fuji can be fully booked out quite far in advance. We’d recommend comparing the hotels in this post and checking your travel dates as early as possible. If you book through Agoda, most hotels will also offer free cancellation for a certain period in case you need to change plans.

We’d also recommend using Agoda’s search filters if you’re looking for specific things in your stay, like private balconies or onsens.

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Why Fujikawaguchiko is the best place to see Mount Fuji

Fujikawaguchiko is a scenic town at the base of Mount Fuji. Most hotels in the area are on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi and on a clear day, the mountain is perfectly reflected in the water.

Lake Kawaguchi is one of the famous Fuji Five Lakes and is especially beautiful in spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom, and in autumn, when the maple leaves turn red.

How to get to Fujikawaguchiko

Kawaguchiko Station is the closest public transport option, which can be reached in around 2.5 to 3 hours by train from Tokyo. To get there from Tokyo, take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station, then change to the Fujikyu Railway for trains to Kawaguchiko station.

Express busses also run from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and take around 2 hours.

We drove to Fujikawaguchiko on a road trip around Japan. If you’re also planning to drive, we’d recommend booking a car in Japan through Rentalcars.com because it compares prices across all of the major hire companies. You can check for available hire cars here:

The best time of year to see Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is only clearly visible for around one third of the year, with the best chance between October and February. The highest chances of seeing it are in the winter months from December onwards, when the skies are clear and there is less humidity. In summer, it’s much more likely to be hidden by clouds.

No matter the season, your best chance of seeing Mount Fuji is early in the morning or very late in the afternoon. If you’re travelling outside of the clear months, it’s worth booking a few extra days to increase your chances. For example, when we visited in early May, we were able to see Mount Fuji on just two days out of our trip.

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Tours to Fujikawaguchiko

If you can’t stay in Fujikawaguchiko for any reason, we’d still recommend organising a day trip from Tokyo if possible as it’s one of the most beautiful places to see Mount Fuji.

For group tours, we’d recommend this highly rated option on GetYourGuide which includes Lake Kawaguchi. This is a private tour option from Tokyo which is fully customisable for couples, families or small groups.

Fuji Go Q Tours also runs iconic Japanese mini electric car tours around Lake Kawaguchiko, which you can find on GetYourGuide here.

THE BEST HOTELS TO SEE MOUNT FUJI

Mizno Hotel

The Mizno Hotel is one of the best accomodation options for seeing Mount Fuji in Fujikawaguchiko because every room faces the mountain, and some rooms also have large, private balconies. There is a panoramic view of Lake Kawaguchi from the restaurant and rooftop, as well as from the indoor onsens, which were the most beautiful place to unwind.

The Mizno Hotel is also a good option for art lovers because there is a huge collection of painting and books in the common areas. The hotel frequently hosts live music and tea ceremonies in the bar and lounge, which are available for guests to book during a stay.

This hotel is rated as the top stay in Fujikawaguchiko and is usually fully booked out quite far in advance, so we’d recommend checking your travel dates on Agoda early to avoid missing out on the best rooms:

Fuji View and Spa Resort TSUMUGI Kawaguchiko

Fuji View and Spa Resort TSUMUGI Kawaguchiko is an incredible luxury accommodation option in Fujikawaguchiko. It opened in 2024 and aims to provide a home-like atmosphere, with very spacious villas that have private, open-air hot springs and saunas and terraces facing Mount Fuji.

The Fuji View and Spa Resort TSUMUGI Kawaguchiko is located further away from Lake Kawaguchi (around 7km), but it’s best for a more quiet, private retreat.

THE GARDEN

The Garden is a striking, minimalist hotel designed by architect Shinichi Ogawa. We’d recommend checking out the room photos on Agoda if you’re interested in modern interiors with a very clean aesthetic. It has 17 condos with views of Mount Fuji and each room is a mix between a hotel and apartment with a kitchen or kitchenette and private, furnished balconies. Some rooms also have private baths.

The Garden is a great accommodation option if you’re travelling to Fujikawaguchiko by public transport as it is only around 8 minutes’ walk from Kawaguchiko Station.

Hotel Kaneyamaen

Hotel Kaneyamaen is a high-end modern ryokan, with rooftop baths that have views of Mount Fuji. It has a very impressive garden setting with views of the mountain, indoor and outdoor onsens and seasonal kaiseki meals. Some guest rooms opening out onto Japanese gardens and others facing Mount Fuji.

Bessho Sasa Hotel

Bessho Sasa Hotel is the luxury section of Hotel Kaneyamaen (listed on Agoda Luxe). The rooms in this hotel are premium suits, and are all located on the fourth and fifth floors with private, open-air baths with views of Mount Fuji. This part of the hotel also has exclusive lounges and in-room kaiseki dining.

Accommodation at the Bessho Sasa Hotel is best option if you’re looking for a premium stay in Fujikawaguchiko.

Fuji Ginkei

Fuji Ginkei is a traditional ryokan on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Most of the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows or private baths with a view of Mount Fuji. is sometimes described as a family-friendly accommodation option in Fujikawaguchiko because many of rooms are spacious and can comfortable fit multiple guests with tatami mats.

It also has an open-air onsen with a view of Mount Fuji and offers kaiseki dinners.

Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel New Century

Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel New Century is located on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi and has direct views of Mount Fuji from many rooms. It also has a lot of recreational amenities like spa and massage services, karaoke rooms and a games room.

It is a good mid-range choice within walking distance or a short shuttle trip from Kawaguchiko Station and has a scenic top-floor onsen.

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