Ryokan Togawaso
401-0302 Yamanashi, Fujikawaguchiko, Kodachi 939, Japan – Great location - show map
Very nice location and facilities. The breakfast is excellent too!
JapanExcellent ryokan. The staff were amazing. The owner of the ryokan did pick-ups and drop offs from Kawaguchiko Station. There are instructions and signs in English inside the ryokan. The ryokan was a little old but charming and very comfortable and the tatami room were so relaxing. We were able to book the onsen for private use which was wonderful too. There were plenty of bicycles to use free of charge too.
JapanThe bath was great, the common room was lovely, and the whole property was very quiet.
JapanThe hotel staff was so nice offering pick up from station. Breakfast was also so delicious! (Japanese food)
JapanBeautiful, traditional Japanese guesthouse in an exceptional location. Hosts are very welcoming and attentive. Our go-to location in Kawaguchiko.
JapanRoom got a really nice lake view. December stay was comfortable since heater was quite good. They have 2 different onsen and you can book it for private use. The host dropped me to the station on my request and gave me many suggestions on the way.
JapanAs promised, there was a wonderful view of Fuji when I woke up in the morning. There were bicycles that we could use to get around. The private onsen was the icing on the cake.
United States of AmericaThe view of Mt. Fuji from our room was stunning. View of the lake at breakfast was also enjoyable. The private onsen was a nice and the host was very kind. Best part was having the bicycles to cycle around the lake!
JapanNice breakfast. The ryokan's location is beautiful.
JapanTogawaso backs up to a really nice park from where you can get a great view of Fuji when the weather cooperates. The hotel itself felt like staying at my great aunt’s house, it’s an older place but comfortable with little modern conveniences here and there. The breakfast was amazing and I even got the recipe for one of the dishes! There were bicycles to use, which we borrowed for a short while to cycle around.
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Located right next to picturesque Lake Kawaguchi, Togawaso is Japanese-style accommodations boasting great views of Mount Fuji. Guests can relax in hot spring baths with large windows. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the public area.
It is a 10-minute drive from Kawaguchi Station, and free shuttles are available from the station with advance reservation. Yagizaki Park that looks out to the lake is a 1-minute walk away. Popular Fujikyu Highland Amusement Park is a 17-minute drive from the property.
Guests at Togawaso sleep in traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Rooms feature views of either Mount Fuji or the Lake. An LCD TV and a low table are provided, while bathroom and toilet are shared.
The property offers free luggage storage services. The common lounge area comes with free drinks, while vending machines are also available on site.
Hearty homemade Japanese meals are offered for breakfast at the spacious dining room.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse 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 travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. 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 level at your ankles. 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's 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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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing 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 should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Marie-luce
Japan“Very nice location and facilities. The breakfast is excellent too! ”
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Lee
Japan
“Excellent ryokan. The staff were amazing. The owner of the ryokan did pick-ups and drop offs from Kawaguchiko Station. There are instructions and signs in English inside the ryokan. The ryokan was a little old but charming and very comfortable and the tatami room were so relaxing. We were able to book the onsen for private use which was wonderful too. There were plenty of bicycles to use free of charge too. ” Read more
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Phil1231
Japan
“The bath was great, the common room was lovely, and the whole property was very quiet. ”
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Jevin
Japan
“The hotel staff was so nice offering pick up from station. Breakfast was also so delicious! (Japanese food)”
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Hans
Japan
“Beautiful, traditional Japanese guesthouse in an exceptional location. Hosts are very welcoming and attentive. Our go-to location in Kawaguchiko.”
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Aman
Japan
“Room got a really nice lake view. December stay was comfortable since heater was quite good. They have 2 different onsen and you can book it for private use. The host dropped me to the station on my request and gave me many suggestions on the way.”
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Celiah
United States of America“As promised, there was a wonderful view of Fuji when I woke up in the morning. There were bicycles that we could use to get around. The private onsen was the icing on the cake.”
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Kelsey
Japan
“The view of Mt. Fuji from our room was stunning. View of the lake at breakfast was also enjoyable. The private onsen was a nice and the host was very kind. Best part was having the bicycles to cycle around the lake!”
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Sinthori
Japan
“Nice breakfast. The ryokan's location is beautiful. ”
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Colleen
Japan
“Togawaso backs up to a really nice park from where you can get a great view of Fuji when the weather cooperates. The hotel itself felt like staying at my great aunt’s house, it’s an older place but comfortable with little modern conveniences here and there. The breakfast was amazing and I even got the recipe for one of the dishes! There were bicycles to use, which we borrowed for a short while to cycle around. ” Read more
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Kawaguchiko Muse Museum0.1 miles
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Yagizaki Park0.1 miles
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Lake Kawaguchi0.4 miles
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Fujiomuro Sengen Shrine0.4 miles
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Yamanashi Gem Museum0.5 miles
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Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge0.6 miles
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Ide Sake Brewery0.8 miles
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Nagasaki Park0.9 miles
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Kawaguchiko Natural Living Centre0.9 miles
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Oishi Park0.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar CISCO Coffee0 miles
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Cafe/Bar MILKY Way0 miles
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Restaurant Marusige0 miles
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Restaurant Dino DINER0.5 miles
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Cafe/Bar 居酒屋High Spirits0.5 miles
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Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway1.1 miles
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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine1.8 miles
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Fuji-Q Highland2.1 miles
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Oshijuutaku Togawa and Osano’s House3.2 miles
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Lake Saiko3.9 miles
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Oshinohakkai5.8 miles
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Mount Fuji10.3 miles
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Mountain fujisyama2.5 miles
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Lake kawaguchiko0 miles
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Tokyo International Airport57.3 miles
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Shizuoka Airport59.1 miles
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Sustainability initiatives
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- Bicycle rental
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 5:30 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Togawaso of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
