A luxury lakefront ryokan on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, where the open-air onsen bath looks directly out toward Mount Fuji across the water.
Kozantei Ubuya sits directly on the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, and its open-air onsen bath area is positioned to look out across the water toward Mount Fuji, giving bathers one of the more striking lakefront mountain views of any ryokan in the Fuji Five Lakes region. Many of the property's guest rooms share the same lake-facing orientation, and select higher-category rooms include private in-room baths for guests preferring a soak away from the communal bath schedule. Dinner is served as a multi-course kaiseki meal drawing on Yamanashi's seasonal produce, often featuring Koshu wine pairings given the property's proximity to the prefecture's wine country, and breakfast is included in the standard nightly rate. As an overnight-only luxury property, Kozantei Ubuya suits travelers prioritizing a combined lake, mountain, and onsen experience over a budget stay, with rates reflecting both the lakefront position and the reliability of its Mount Fuji sightline compared to inland onsen towns.
Treatments
- Lakefront open-air onsen baths with direct Mount Fuji views from many rooms and the bath area
- In-room private bath options in select room categories
- Kaiseki dining featuring Yamanashi seasonal ingredients
Good to know
- Signature
- Open-air bath positioned for a direct Mount Fuji view across Lake Kawaguchiko
- Hours
- Overnight guests only; check-in from 3:00pm
- Facilities
- Open-air lakefront onsen, select private in-room baths, kaiseki dining room
Location
2549 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi 401-0301
35.5058, 138.7642 View on map
Highlights
- Open-air onsen bath with a direct Mount Fuji view across Lake Kawaguchiko
- Select rooms with private in-room baths
- Kaiseki dining with Koshu wine pairing options
- Direct lakefront position on Kawaguchiko's shore
Tips for visiting
- Book a lake-facing room well in advance for the fullest Mount Fuji view from your own accommodation
- Visit the open-air bath at sunset for the most dramatic lighting on the mountain across the water
- Ask about Koshu wine pairing options when reserving the kaiseki dinner
- Confirm current tattoo policy in advance if relevant, as some onsen facilities in Japan restrict visible tattoos
When to visit
Sunset for the best lighting on Mount Fuji from the lakefront open-air bath.
Accessibility
Public and dining areas are generally accessible; traditional bath entries involve a step down not designed for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit take?
As an overnight-only property, a stay typically runs from mid-afternoon check-in through the following morning after breakfast.
Is it worth it for kids?
The property accommodates families, though its upscale kaiseki dining and quiet lakefront atmosphere lean toward couples and adult travelers.
Is photography allowed?
Photography is not permitted inside the bathing areas; the lakefront grounds and guest rooms are fine to photograph.