Pensions, lodging facilities

All of Yamanashi Prefecture

Wake up with the rising sun; enjoy star-filled skies at night.

Mountains such as Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps stretch majestically through the prefecture; Yamanashi also offers beautiful plateau meadowlands such as Kiyosato and Kobuchisawa. If you’re looking for a place to stay, we recommend somewhere which lets you feel close to nature, such as a pension or campground. The view in such places in particular is truly a treat. Wake to the songs of birds and spend relaxing evenings gazing at star-filled skies. You’ll be surprised to find that such lush nature can be found just one to two hours away from Tokyo.

A historic plateau meadowland resort originally established as a wilderness camp for young men.

Kiyosato is a plateau located 1,200 meters above sea level. In this idyllic area, one can enjoy a European atmosphere at Seisen-Ryo, a pension distinguished by its triangular red roof. Originally built in 1938 as a wilderness training camp for youths in commemoration of James L. Houghteling, founder of a Christian young men’s organization, the tranquil pension is surrounded by farms. The interior is decorated in the classic country style; visitors can also enjoy baths supplied by the pension’s own hot spring. Accommodating up to 300 guests, the pensions is visited by many throughout the year looking to spend a rewarding time in the great outdoors, from individual visitors to tourist parties.

A resort cottage commanding views of magnificent Mt. Fuji.

Located on an elevated plateau near Lake Kawaguchi, Kawaguchiko Country Cottage Ban commands views of magnificent Mt. Fuji from the windows of its guest rooms. The cottage is equipped with a suite of facilities, including open-air baths surrounded by beautiful scenery, a barbecue house, and café where visitors can enjoy a cocktail or two. Villa-style cottages paneled in soothing and warm wood are available for groups of 2 to 30 people, making Ban perfect for even large groups looking to celebrate. Even just walking the wooded grounds is refreshing.

For reference

Kawaguchiko Country Cottage Ban

Address

2092 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi-ken
Telephone

0555-76-8088
Website

http://www.c-ban.com/english/index.htm
Access

JR Shinjuku Station is 30 minutes by shuttle bus from Haneda Airport. Kawaguchiko Station is about 105 minutes by highway bus from JR Shinjuku Station. Kawaguchiko Country Cottage Ban is about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kawaguchiko Station.

Kiyosato Seisen-Ryo

Address

3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi-ken
Telephone

0551-48-2111
Website

http://www.seisenryo.jp/en/index.html
Access

JR Shinjuku Station is 30 minutes by shuttle bus from Haneda Airport. Kobuchisawa Station is about a 2 hour limited express train from JR Shinjuku Station. Kiyosato Station is about a 25 minute train from Kobuchisawa Station. Kiyosato Seisen-Ryo is about 5 minutes by taxi from Kiyosato Station.