Overlooking picturesque Kawaguchi Lake in the serene Mount Fuji area, Rakuyu boasts comfortable guest rooms and natural hot spring baths. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. Rakuyu is located a 5-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, and a free pick-up shuttle is provided. Popular Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 10-minute drive away. Rooms are fitted with chic furnishings and large windows, which offer plenty of sunlight and great lake views. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are provided in the room. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries. The panoramic lake views and a cosy fireplace await guests in the lobby. Guests can rewind in the spacious hot spring bath, or reserve a smaller private bath at an extra charge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Onsen was striking hot! The views from hotel windows stunning! Staff very helpful and free snacks, meals at certain times till 7pm.
  • Estelle
    France France
    Beautiful room. The beds were very comfortable. It was clean. The common bath was very nice, with a beautiful view. The breakfast and light dinner were amazing as it's a buffet style. We could try many different food and it was very good.
  • Ivan
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything, the view... I can't still get over the view, the public onsen, the staff.
  • Deb
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous!! We loved it. A great place to return to after a busy day out seeing the sites. Bedding was comfortable, very clean, staff were very polite and helpful, a bit pricey but well worth it.
  • Amreen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spotless, comfortable, and the staff were really helpful! I booked a 45 minute slot in the private onsen and it was lovely.
  • Belle
    Australia Australia
    Great location, offered free shuttle bus to Kawaguchiko station, as well as buffet breakfast and dinner included (and drinks!) It was a lovely place to be, and in all honesty you could have a wonderful time here without setting foot outside the...
  • Knyazev
    Russia Russia
    The staff at the hotel is friendly, There are private onsen for ¥3,300. Although it says there are no lunches and dinners, but there is such a sumptuous table that you can eat all day and not go to town
  • Peter
    Singapore Singapore
    Food provided in there lounge. View of the Kawaguchiko.
  • J
    Juris
    Australia Australia
    There was enough variety of foods to satisfy both western and Japanese tastes. Location was easy to find and if you were a little early there was a lounge area where you could enjoy a view of the lake while waiting.
  • Arpita
    India India
    The hotel is on a hill overlooking the kawaguchiko Lake. It does not have a direct view of Mt. Fuji, but there is a short hike you can take to see the peak. The place is also right next to the cable car gate. Making it very convenient for...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rakuyu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Rakuyu takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more details.

    The free shuttle is available from Kawaguchiko Station between 15:00-19:00.

    To use the property's free shuttle, call upon arrival at Kawaguchiko Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Rakuyu

    • Room options at Rakuyu include:

      • Twin
      • Quadruple
      • Suite

    • Check-in at Rakuyu is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Rakuyu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • Rakuyu is 1.4 miles from the centre of Fujikawaguchiko. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Rakuyu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Rakuyu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet