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Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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235-3 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0501
  • Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Yamanaka
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About this property

Kounso

Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking
This guesthouse features laundry facilities, a fireplace at reception and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared.
Kounso offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and spring water baths. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Kounso, you'll be within walking distance of Mishima Yukio Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara and 15 minutes from Fuji-Q Highland
As a guest of Kounso, you'll find a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Yamanakako guest house.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Additional fees may apply to children age 3 and under for extra bedding.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kounso Inn Yamanakako
Kounso Inn
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso
Kounso Japan/Yamanakako-Mura
Kounso Guesthouse
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso Guesthouse Yamanakako

Kounso Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. I was not sure about the shared bath, but each room reserves time slots, so you do not bath with strangers. I loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. I chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table kept me plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even though I only knew a few words in Japanese. I visited alone, but I hope to bring my whole family for our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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Host was just the sweetest,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small Place with Big Heart

Great location, very near Lake Yamanaka. We had the hotel all to ourselves, but the owners made sure we were looked after very well, making great efforts to get the bath ready for us. The garden autumn colours were radiant and playing pool in the lobby with my son and wife was priceless!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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Wonderful Little Experience

Very nice little tucked away guesthouse. The couple that run it are very friendly and helpful. They literally contacted me five minutes after booking to explain how to find them and check in. It's very clean and up kept. Will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent choice to experience a Japanese ryokan. Specially considering the price. Very traditional and an amazing service. We really hope to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Onsen bath was an unexpected bonus, as was the pool table and the traditional Japanese furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

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Pleasant guesthouse near lake and restaurants

This is a very pleasant and spotlessly clean guesthouse set back from the lake (and the main road around it) along an alley. My room backed onto a forest and was very pleasant. A good western style cooked breakfast is available; order the day before. There are several good restaurants back on the lakeside within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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Review

Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Brisbane, Australia

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Traditional Japanese Experience

If you would like to experience true Japanese sleeping, this is the place. As Westerners we felt the bedding was hard but it was great to experience it. Lovely staff and beautiful location to view Mt Fuji. Approx. 10 minutes walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Little Place

This is quite a little gem if you are looking for a traditional Japanese style hotel, run by a very friendly and welcoming lady. The building itself is a little older, but they have kept it clean and bright and the rooms are plain but comfortable. The service is amazing; the lady went out and got beer for us! The breakfast was fine, with fruit, salad, toast, eggs, yoghurt and juice, tea and coffee. Wifi worked well. Overall value is very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

YUEN LAN

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

david@paradigmventures.com P.

Very traditional Japanese house conveniently located in town

We really enjoyed this place the host was amazing and very gracious. He spent time telling us where to go and also showwd us the closer way to Mt. FUJI and no need to pay the 2,000 yen. There was plenty of parking and the building was very quiet. The breakfast was quite a spread. Initially a bit difficult to locate but if you see the Dog Cafe you are close just down the road a bit. Look for small sign on the right.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Genuine escape.

Really enjoyable out of the way experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Place

The owner of the hotel was very kind in providing information about how to get to tourist attractions around the area. Kounso is literally a minutes walk from Lake Yamanakako. It is also very close to a bus stop which is good for those who do not have a car. The room was very clean and the sleeping mats very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Eitan, Israel

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Very nice hotel for a short Japanese experience

The hospitality was very nice, they have waited for us, explained about the rooms and facility. The room was very clean Japanese style. Breakfast was minimal but good enough for us. They have shared bathroom with private restroom in the room. Washing machine and dryer and basically all that you need for a short stay in the area. Their is a nice pool table in the reception. They also had parking close bye which was very handy. Unfortunately the onsen (Japanese bath is not working). There was no view on mount Fuji or the lake (at least from our room) Still the service was excelent and the kids enjoyed sleeping with us in the Japanese way.

10/10 Excellent

xiaojian, Cincinnati

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Best hotel to stay for Fuji Mt and 5 lakes

It was wonderful experience. Hotel manager Hasegawa-san and his wife are great!!! They really made us feel like at home. The location was great, it is by the larger lake and you can see Fuji Mt. just outside the hotel. Easy bus access and to other popular sites. Breakfast was not fancy at all; but I had to ask for more miso soup - it was the best I ever had!

10/10 Excellent

joanne, Hawaii

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Lovely Traditional Japanese Lodging

I love the traditional lodgings and beautiful surroundings. It is a short walk to Lake Yamanakako with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji! The owners were so accommodating and the room was very clean.

8/10 Good

Jesus

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The location was great for a closer view of Mt. Fuji. Walking distance for a beautiful sunrise by lake Yamanaka. Also great for big family trip. The room is big enough for family of 4, no bed, just a traditional Japanese bedroom with tatami and futon and comforter to sleep on. My kids enjoyed their first Japanese style room experience.

10/10 Excellent

JUNCHANG

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024