A well-established Isawa Onsen ryokan roughly five minutes from JR Isawa Onsen Station, with expansive indoor and outdoor bathing facilities.
Meiseki no Yado Kagetsu sits about a five-minute drive from JR Isawa Onsen Station and operates as one of the larger, more established ryokan in the district, with bathing facilities scaled to a larger overnight guest base than the town's more intimate boutique properties. Its indoor and outdoor bath areas draw on the same alkaline spring water found throughout Isawa Onsen, with the outdoor sections offering views across the surrounding Kofu Basin toward the distant mountain ridgelines. Dinner service follows a seasonal kaiseki program that rotates ingredients through the year, often highlighting Yamanashi grapes and peaches in season alongside standard kaiseki courses. The property's scale makes it a practical choice for groups or families traveling together who want onsen bathing without the more limited room availability of smaller boutique ryokan in the same town, while still delivering the traditional multi-course dinner and breakfast service expected of a full-service ryokan stay.
Treatments
- Large-format indoor and outdoor onsen bathing facilities
- Seasonal kaiseki dining program using regional ingredients
- Guest lounge and relaxation area overlooking the surrounding Kofu Basin
Good to know
- Signature
- Kaiseki dinners highlighting seasonal Yamanashi grapes and peaches
- Hours
- Overnight guests only; check-in from 3:00pm
- Facilities
- Indoor and outdoor onsen baths, kaiseki dining hall, guest lounge
Location
1308 Isawa-cho, Fuefuki, Yamanashi 406-0032
35.6441, 138.6497 View on map
Highlights
- Expansive indoor and outdoor bathing facilities scaled for larger guest groups
- Outdoor bath views across the Kofu Basin
- Seasonal kaiseki dining highlighting Yamanashi grapes and peaches
- About five minutes from JR Isawa Onsen Station
Tips for visiting
- Book well ahead during grape and peach harvest season (August–September) for the fullest seasonal menu
- Request an outdoor-bath-facing room if a Kofu Basin view is a priority
- Arrange a taxi or hotel shuttle from Isawa Onsen Station rather than walking the full distance
- Ask about tattoo accommodation policy in advance if relevant
When to visit
August–September for peak grape and peach season on the kaiseki dinner menu.
Accessibility
Public areas and larger guest rooms are generally accessible; traditional bath entries involve a step down and are not designed for wheelchair users.
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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.
Is it worth it for kids?
The property's larger scale and family-oriented dining options make it more accommodating for families than some smaller boutique ryokan in the district.
Is photography allowed?
Photography is generally permitted in guest rooms and public areas; communal bath areas restrict photography for guest privacy.