Ryokan Kounso
401-0501 Yamanashi, Yamanakako, Yamanaka 235-3, Japan – Great location - show map
Very nice people. Good management. We enjoyed gathering in the commons outside our rooms.
Hong KongEverything!! Hosts were amazing, free bikes to cycle around the place a massive bonus and the breakfast was lovely. Would 100% recommend :)
Isle of ManThis traditional Japanese ryokan was ideally located for Mount Fuji and the 5 Lakes areas. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and the accommodation was spacious and spotless. The optional breakfast was well worth paying for. An ideal place to stay.
United KingdomThe host's were great, they went out of their way to help us find out about and even drove us to catch the bus that goes around the lake and back to FujiQ. Lovely people.
AustraliaLovely owners who go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. In our situation organising a birthday cake for our daughter! Bicycles free for use to go around town. Nice breakfast. Nice onsen (one who has a time table for men and women).
NetherlandsThe guest house was very nice, clean and quiet. There is a pool table which you can use for free and free tea and coffe as well. Mrs Tamamura were very kind and helpful and she prepared very good breakfast! The dat we had to check-out there was a snow storm and Mr. Tamamura was so kind to bring us to the bust stop with his car. The room was warm and cozy and the position is perfect if you want to see the lake and mount Fuji.
NetherlandsThis is a very cozy Ryokan next to Lake Yamanako and very close to some good Hōtō noodle restaurants nearby. Bicycles are for hire. You can get some very good views of Fuji from the lake. The hospitality of the family was pleasant.
United StatesThe landlady did really leap an extra mile to help us, eventho she does not speak english, she articulated herself well with the use of google translate 5 min walk from bus stop (need to bring flashlight if ul arrive late) 2 min walk from the lake, bring food to feed the swans Mt fuji was clearly visible in the morning (7am) from the house terrace
United Arab EmiratesThe house is very clean and the owner is very kind. Free coffee is great.
JapanThe hostess did an excellent job of looking after us. We were 5 men in an isolated part of Japan playing golf and Yukion looked after us like a mother. A cute ryokan and an authentic Japanese experience.
Australia
Kounso
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Kwong
Hong Kong
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Amy
Isle of Man
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Gordon
United Kingdom
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Samantha
Australia
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Allard
Netherlands
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Salvasalva84
Netherlands
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Colinmc
United States
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Lorren
United Arab Emirates
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Rujarek
Japan
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Richard
Australia
One of our top picks in Yamanakako. Located just a few minutes' walk from Lake Yamanaka, Kounso offers cosy accommodation. Property staff will assist guests with finding nearby restaurants, tourist attractions, making transportation reservations and accommodations.
Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. Yukata robes are provided during the summer season and Japanese-style happi jackets are provided for both children and adults during the winter.
There is a shared lounge with a free massage chair at the property. Guests can play billiards at the ryokan. The property offers a shoe drying service. A washing machine and dryer are available for guests to use freely.
Yamanakako Teddy Bear World Museum and Asahiokakohan Ryokuchi Park are a 5-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 52.2 miles from Kounso.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Breakfast info
Continental
Free private parking available on-site
Public Bath
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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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See what guests loved the most:
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Kwong
Hong Kong“Very nice people. Good management. We enjoyed gathering in the commons outside our rooms.”
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Amy
Isle of Man“Everything!! Hosts were amazing, free bikes to cycle around the place a massive bonus and the breakfast was lovely. Would 100% recommend :) ”
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Gordon
United Kingdom“This traditional Japanese ryokan was ideally located for Mount Fuji and the 5 Lakes areas. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful and the accommodation was spacious and spotless. The optional breakfast was well worth paying for. An ideal place to stay.” Read more
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Samantha
Australia“The host's were great, they went out of their way to help us find out about and even drove us to catch the bus that goes around the lake and back to FujiQ. Lovely people.”
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Allard
Netherlands“Lovely owners who go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. In our situation organising a birthday cake for our daughter! Bicycles free for use to go around town. Nice breakfast. Nice onsen (one who has a time table for men and women). ”
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Salvasalva84
Netherlands
“The guest house was very nice, clean and quiet. There is a pool table which you can use for free and free tea and coffe as well. Mrs Tamamura were very kind and helpful and she prepared very good breakfast! The dat we had to check-out there was a snow storm and Mr. Tamamura was so kind to bring us to the bust stop with his car. The room was warm and cozy and the position is perfect if you want to see the lake and mount Fuji.” Read more
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Colinmc
United States“This is a very cozy Ryokan next to Lake Yamanako and very close to some good Hōtō noodle restaurants nearby. Bicycles are for hire. You can get some very good views of Fuji from the lake. The hospitality of the family was pleasant.”
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Lorren
United Arab Emirates“The landlady did really leap an extra mile to help us, eventho she does not speak english, she articulated herself well with the use of google translate 5 min walk from bus stop (need to bring flashlight if ul arrive late) 2 min walk from the lake, bring food to feed the swans Mt fuji was clearly visible in the morning (7am) from the house terrace” Read more
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Rujarek
Japan“The house is very clean and the owner is very kind. Free coffee is great. ”
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Richard
Australia
“The hostess did an excellent job of looking after us. We were 5 men in an isolated part of Japan playing golf and Yukion looked after us like a mother. A cute ryokan and an authentic Japanese experience. ”
Hosted by Fumito Takamura
Fumito Takamura
富士山の麓の自然がいっぱいの山中湖湖畔近くで、布団を５組まで敷ける広い和室が７部屋と洋室1部屋のアットホームな旅館です。 ご家族や友人等の小人数の連泊で、湖雲荘を拠点にゆったりした滞在型の旅行をお楽しみになるには最適なお宿です。 旅行で溜まった汚れ物の洗濯を無料で提供しています（ランドリーサービス）。ご家族での数日間の滞在型のご宿泊に最適です。
富士五湖地域での観光、歴史、お食事処、遊ぶ、ハイキング、美術館等のあらゆるご質問やご要望の殆どにご回答できる「旅行案内人」を自負しています。
山中湖村役場のすぐ近くで山中湖湖畔まで50m程の好立地、近くには東京大学農学部演習林「癒しの森研究所」があり、自然が一杯で滞在するだけで癒されます。 山中湖の標高は約1,000mで、その気圧0.9気圧は母の胎内の羊水の環境とほぼ同じと言われています。ユックリと眠りに来てください。
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Lake Yamanaka0.6 miles
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Subasiri Onsen Tenkei3 miles
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Oshinohakkai3.6 miles
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Fuji Yusui no Sato Aquarium3.7 miles
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Fuji International Speedway4.6 miles
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Ararayama Shrine5.2 miles
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Kewpie Fujiyoshida Factory5.3 miles
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Kitaguchiihongu Fuji Sengen Shrine5.6 miles
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Oshijuutaku Togawa and Osano’s House5.9 miles
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Fuji Omuro Asama Shrine6.1 miles
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Restaurant ほうとう「小作」0.1 miles
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Cafe/bar 居酒屋「北海」0.2 miles
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Restaurant イタリアンレストラン 「Lake Said Cabin」0.2 miles
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Cafe/bar ステーキ酒場0.2 miles
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Restaurant イタリアンレストラン 「キャンテキ・コモ」0.3 miles
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Fuji-Q Highland7 miles
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Mount Fuji8 miles
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Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway8.1 miles
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Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge8.8 miles
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Gotemba Premium Outlet9.2 miles
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Lake Kawaguchi9.5 miles
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Lake 山中湖0 miles
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Mountain 富士山3.1 miles
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Tokyo Haneda International Airport52.2 miles
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Shizuoka Airport57.4 miles
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speak English
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One of our top picks in Yamanakako
Facilities of Kounso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
Outdoors
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Massage chair
- Badminton equipment
- Public Bath
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Billiards
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Laundry
Entertainment and family services
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Bicycle rental
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Kounso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note hallway lights will be turned off at 23:00.
Legal information
Private hosts
Hosts who have registered with Booking.com as a private host are parties that rent out their property or properties for purposes which are outside their trade, business, or profession. They are not officially traders (like a global hotel chain) and therefore may not fall under the same consumer protection rules under EU law, but don’t worry, Booking.com provides you with the same customer service as we do with any stay. This doesn’t mean that your stay or experience will be any different than booking with a professional host.
FAQs about Kounso
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kounso (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
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Guests staying at Kounso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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Kounso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Public Bath
- Bikes available (free)
- Massage chair
- Badminton equipment
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Room options at Kounso include:
- Family
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Kounso by:
- Bus 3h
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Check-in at Kounso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Kounso is 950 yards from the centre of Yamanakako.
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The prices at Kounso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
