Kounso

Location: Yamanaka 235-3, Yamanakako, jp

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Fax/photocopying
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Public Bath
• Badminton equipment
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property

Rooms Available

• Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

  2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

  Overlooking the garden

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)

  Practical - Sofa bed and desk

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Sofa bed
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Bedsheets provided

• Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

  This family room has a seating area and an en suite toilet.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Room with Shared Bathroom

  This air-conditioned family room has a shared bathroom, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Hagen (10/5): -
• Stéphane (9/5): -
• Midel (10/5): It’s nice and simple. Very clean. Not a far walk to restaurants. - The private onsen is reversed for an hour
• joanna (9/5): -
• Aude (10/5): - L’ambiance de l’hôtel et la gentillesse des hotes
• オオヤ (7/5): -
• おうたろう (10/5): - 高齢のご夫婦がホストをされています。余計なサービスはありませんが、暖かみのあるホストさんでした。 前日にBBQのお願いをしたところ快くお受けいただきました。溶岩プレートのBBQで、食材、お皿、調味料のみ自分で用意します。1000円×人数分のお支払い(現金のみ)です。溶岩プレートのBBQは初めてでしたが、脂が減り焦げ付きにくく、中までしっかり火が通り、おいしく頂けました！ お部屋は和室で自分達で布団をひく昔ながらのスタイルです。部屋の洗面所、トイレもきれいにリフォームされており使いやすかったです。 お風呂は檜風呂と大浴場で選べますが、檜風呂に入りました。こちらも手入れがしっかりされておりゆっくりお風呂に入れました。 最近は家族で貸別荘に滞在することが多かったのですが、他の滞在者と顔を合わせても程よい距離感です。 また機会があればお伺いしたいです。 湖畔沿いの大通りから細い道を入った先に宿と駐車場があります。曲がり角は分かりにくいのですが事前にメールで詳細に教えて頂いたので迷いませんでした。細い道と駐車スペースがあまり広くはない(5台止められる)ので注意が必要です。
• Alexandre (9/5): Hotel avec onsen reservable offert. Un must - Onsen reservable offert
• LE BELLEGO (9/5): -
• Guest (9/5): -
• Cornelia (10/5): Great stay would always come back - This is a very cute little guest house. The room was super cozy with a view on the lake. The host was very friendly. free bike rental was perfect. The showers were only available in the morning from 730 to 9. An evening shower would have been great
• KAIRUI (10/5): -
• Jesus (10/5): The owner was pleasant and very sweet. I want to come back. She made us feel super welcomed and at home. She went above - It’s beautiful. Along the lake. We walked and a got a clear view of Mt Fuji. I like the bath tub. It is shared. You can reserve a time a lot for a bath with your partner. You have to just sign up in the morning. She has 5 bikes up for grabs. Just politely ask her. She’s more than happy to loan them out to you. The bath tub are was HOOOTTT and it would melt any ache or pain you have. For those that haven’t been to a ryokan or onsen. It’s an experience. 10/10 recommend. If you are next to some stranger showering. It’s no big deal. There’s a sense of a meditative state. I stayed somewhere else it was very public. And it was my first time experience public showering. But it wasn’t bad once you take care of business. This location allows a reservation of time slot. If you’re shy. Highly recommend. Overall. I love this place. There is nothing to complain about. The experience was phenomenal.
• Ashish (9/5): Comfortable and good for big group. Close to lake and nearby restaurants. - Exactly opposite to Lake Yamanaka, big rooms. Can use the dining area up to midnight. Entering parking for big car is very difficult.
• Ramdial (10/5): -
• Julie (10/5): -
• Julie (10/5): - Accueillie par une dame adorable, à deux pas du mont Fuji, ryokan très agréable, bain privatisé, vélo a disposition Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas de petit déjeuner mais il y a des restaurants a proximité
• Samara (8/5): Fantastic home away from home - The lady and her husband went above and beyond to support me with finding a bus to Kyoto. Even with language barrier they did more than they had to to help me and this was fantastic for a solo traveller. I like that they lend the bike for free and that it’s really helpful as there’s a lot of traffic and not easy to walk at some parts of the road. The bath was nice. Very clean and quiet place. I felt I was at my grandparents house and wanted to stay longer. All was great and exceeded expectations
• Jozina (9/5): Welcoming place on amazing location - The older couple was very welcoming and communicative. The rooms are traditional Japanese, and in winter there is the kotatsu to keep you warm. A nice experience. Amazing location on the lake near mount Fuji. We were lucky with clear sunny skies and we loved to bike around the lake on the free bikes. Good public bath for your private use, on reservation. Highly recommended.
• AKANE (9/5): 👍 - とても広くて綺麗で対応も丁寧 お風呂が家族で１グループなので普段男女別れて入る人達にとってはマイナスの点
• HAO (5/5): - good service Wi-Fi aren't able to access at all
• Cheewachon (9/5): - Good
• Shingo (6/5): -
• Akira (8/5): 快適でした。 - 温かい飲み物 石油ファンヒーターが3時間おきに止まる事
• RYOTA (10/5): -
• Gouri (7/5): -
• mannaig (7/5): Bien pour un court séjour - La gérante nous a fait un très bon accueil. Jolie chambre, on a pas du tout eu froid. L' emplacement est idéal pour profiter du lac. Il y a un billard en bas. . Les futons sont un peu fins. Le onsen était hors service lors de notre séjour et la vue depuis la chambre donnait sur le terrain d'à côté qui sert à entreposer.
• Jun An Lau (7/5): - The room rate is affordable , very spacious , owner couple were very nice and helpful. Public bath have to book in advance for certain timing slot but you get to enjoy with your own people alone so it somehow become private bath. Location is also quite good , near to the lake and plenty of eateries ard like danny's. Room can be quite cold at night , owner gives is kerosine base heater so the room might smelled of kerosine after a while so I advice anyone stay there to leave the window opened up a bit for safety reason. First night owner let us use the big bathroom with big pool but second night they only allowed us to use another bathroom with smaller pool which we don't like it.
• Pasquale (8/5): - The owner were lovely and very helpfull, the private onsen is an amazing way to finish the day! Authenticn japanese experience!
• 森 (10/5): お得 - 親切でした
• Kishi (8/5): -
• Ryogo (9/5): -
• Fabrice (10/5): -
• Jamesy (9/5): -
• Catherine (10/5): -
• LUO (8/5): 整体来说入住体验很不错。 - 1.工作人员服务态度很不错。2.入住的和式房间面积比较大而且安静。3.浴场虽然不是温泉，但每个房间有近一小时专属的泡汤时间，对于不习惯大浴场裸泡的外国游客非常友好。4.可以免费借用自行车游湖。 1.由于该住宿设施背靠富士山，和山中湖之间有几步距离，所以从房间看不到湖景。此外，如果不搭乘游船或绕到湖对面也无法同时看到富士山和山中湖。2.不提供餐食，附近的餐厅有远有近，而便利店会比较远（步行至少15分钟）。3.自行车台数不多，需要提前预约。
• Anaëlle (10/5): Séjour parfait ! Le logement était magnifique, propre et très confortable. La chambre était superbe - Nous avons passé un séjour absolument parfait ! Le logement est magnifique, propre et très bien pensé, avec une ambiance chaleureuse et apaisante. La chambre est spacieuse et confortable, décorée avec beaucoup de goût. Le onsen a été un vrai coup de cœur : un moment de détente incroyable, parfait pour se ressourcer à deux. Tout était parfaitement entretenu et conforme aux photos (voire mieux !). L’accueil a également été irréprochable — tout était simple, fluide et attentionné. Nous recommandons ce lieu sans la moindre hésitation, et nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir ! 💛
• Diana (9/5): Es entspricht den Angaben und und unseren Erwartungen. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.  - Die Vermieterin war super nett und hilfsbereit, hat uns bei der Buchung des weiteren Weges sehr unterstützt – ohne sie wäre es deutlich komplizierter gewesen. Das Onsen zu zweit besuchen zu können, war auch ganz toll. Das kostenlose leihen der Räder hat für uns den Aufenthalt perfekt gemacht. Die Gemeinschaftstoilette könnte mal renoviert werden.
• Garel (9/5): - Accueil très sympathique, nous étions dans une chambre typique avec des futons. Nous avons pu profiter du bain onsen (attention c'est uniquement en soirée, le matin seule la douche est accessible). C'était une très belle expérience d'immersion japonaise. Nous avons également pu laisser nos bagages après le check out pour profiter d'une balade avant notre départ.
• 反町 (7/5): とても便利で良い宿泊施設です。 - 家族5人での宿泊ではかなりお得な料金でした、食事は無いですが、飲食店も近くにある為困らず、湖も近いので散歩するのには最高の場所でした、オーナーさんも気さくな方で良い宿泊施設でした。 宿泊施設に入る道が狭いのは仕方が無いのですが、轍がひどく、車の下や、フロントバンパーを擦ってしまいます、車を大事にしている方や、レンタカーの方は、狭い入口に入らずに道路反対側にある湖脇の無料駐車場に止めるのが無難だと思います、また無料駐車場も未舗装・街頭無しで注意が必要です。
• Naomi (8/5): -
• 悠香 (10/5): -
• Takashi (10/5): - チェックインが遅くなりご迷惑かけましたが、とても良い滞在ができました。
• Mark (10/5): -
• Lucas Ezequiel (10/5): Excelente hospedaje! - Un lugar muy tranquilo para hospedarse. La dueña nos ayudó en todas nuestras dudas, incluso llamó a la empresa de buses para guiarnos en nuestros paseos. El servicio de bicicletas que ofrecen es excepcional, podes recorrer todo el lago. También podes reservar el onsen por la noche para usarlo tranquilo. Sin dudas volvería a ir.
• Brogen (10/5): -
• トキハラ (5/5): -
• Haibin (10/5): - It’s a cozy, causal, friendly place. Mostly self serve. The free rental bike is very convenient to get around. The bike condition is excellent.
• Daniel (10/5): -
• HIDENORI (8/5): -
• Mariko (7/5): -
• Masahiro (8/5): -
• Verified traveler (8/5): - 利便性が高く、オーナーが親切に対応。次回も宜しくお願いします。
• Charlotte (9/5): A peaceful and wonderful spa retreat - Our family loved this guest house. The owners are very lovely and accommodating. The location is perfect, with Yamanaka Lake right on the door stop. This is a peaceful place and was a great retreat after we had climbed mount Fuji. The Onsen after this was perfect. There are many facilities at the guest house including a lovely snooker table and break out area. Massage chairs too which were great after our climb. Nothing. Possibly the road into the guest house has a little bump which you had to be careful not to scrape the bottom of your car on.
• Jamaica (9/5): - Tranquility No breakfast available but there are a lot of restaurants nearby
• Donna (8/5): No frills accommodation in Convenient location - Location close to lake and walking distance to town; fantastic cedar onsen by reservation A bit dated interior
• Heung (9/5): Superb - The owner was very nice, location was also good with quite some restaurants nearby. There's only one bathroom available with onsen
• Thienan (10/5): Kind and accommodating staff - The lady who worked there was very kind and accommodating. Despite language barriers, she went above and beyond to help us. Plenty of bikes that could be borrowed for free and were very well kept and in excellent condition.
• Tomasz (10/5): Unique - The owner's lady is extremely charming Everything was fine
• Anonymous (9/5): Superb - Extremely nice and helpful owners
• にっしょう (10/5): - お風呂は各部屋と時間指定ですので、家族で楽しく過ごしました。
• Tim (10/5): - Sehr nette Gastgeberin
• Chrizzle (10/5): Exceptional - I’d stay here again if I’m ever back in the area. The reserved onsen is wonderful and if you’re not comfortable going in public ones, this is a good way to try it. The place is just beautiful and close to Yamanakako Lake. It is also close to Mt Fuji that we were able to see it up close early in the morning. My friends had fun exploring using the bike. Don’t stay overnight, stay for at least 2 nights to enjoy and explore the area. A little far from convenience store but that’s okay.
• Daoduan (9/5): Superb - Great location, walkable to everything. There are plenty of activities and restaurants around Yamanaka lake. The staff are very responsive.
• Virginia (10/5): A lovely ryokan with wonderful baths! - The woman who greeted us was very polite and thorough in explaining the facilities and rules when we arrived, and immediately helped us schedule our time in the two different baths they had. Although my Japanese is not very good, she knew a bit of English and we used a translation app and there were no issues understanding beyond that. Both baths were absolutely wonderful. My spouse and I stayed in the traditional Japanese style room and I loved drinking my tea while sitting under the kotatsu! I only wish I had booked a longer stay!
• Nikki (10/5): Cozy stay in a traditional style Ryokan, with great staff and located right on Lake Yamanaka, with stunning views of Mt. - It was clean, comfortable and spacious, rooms get lots of natural sunlight too. The bath was so nice after a long day of hiking, and the property is conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and a convenience store. The owners are also so incredibly kind and helpful. They saved me when I booked the wrong bus home, and called the station for me and got it fixed. Literally nothing I’d rate it 1000/10 if I could, I will definitely come back and tell my friends to visit.
• Alexis (8/5): Very good -
• Mar (8/5): Authentic and friendly - The owner made a great effort to help us send our luggage to Hakone. She was super nice although she didn't speak much English. Location not very well connected. Cold building but nice onsens (you need to book your time slot when you check in since both are small and private).
• Jonas (8/5): Very good - We had a lovely time at Kounso. The host is really friendly and even though she doesn't speak a lot of English we were able to communicate well. The rooms are lovely and comfortable. The onsen areas were nice and warm. Everything was really good. The only downsides were that we didn't know that we have to reserve our bus seats back to Shinjuku. But that was our fault. And I recommend to arrive with a rental car because when there is bad weather it's a bit difficult to get around by foot.
• Olga (9/5): Superb -
• Jan (10/5): Peaceful and lovely - I love my stay here! The female owner is very friendly and helpful despite the language barrier. The futon is very comfortable, I was able to sleep comfortably. The room is Japanese style with tatami floor. I would definitely come back here just to relax. The location is pretty much convenient, however, it was snowing and raining when I was here so dragging my carry on luggage was not that easy. It’s perfect for backpackers, solo traveler, or couples. It’s few minutes walk from the bus station going to Tokyo station or Shinjuku. The lady owner, can help you book for reservation for bus for Tokyo/Shinjuku. (Tokyo station has only two timings, Shinjuku is every hour). It’s near the lake but due to the weather, I didn’t get to see Mount Fuji. There’s restaurants around the area. There’s a restaurant just down the hill of Kouso. The rest are around 500-700m far. The nearest 711 is 30 minutes walk. It’s super clean!! You can only shower in the morning between 7:30-9:00pm. You can reserved a bath tho in the evening between 6pm-10pm. There’s no water heater outside of those timings. You will have your own private toilet tho. Also, there’s no centralized heater (even in Tokyo and Kyoto I noticed they don’t use it). They use gas and kotatsu. It wasn’t a big deal for me because I just wanted the traditional experience. These are the only cons you might wanna consider, however, my entire experience was lovely.
• Scott (8/5): Lovely - Great location, overseeing tranquil and beautiful surroundings. The facility has five bicycles that can be utilised by asking the host. Overall the lady who overseas the place is an utter delight and is extremely helpful. Thank you
• Karley (10/5): Been travelling for 3 months and this place felt warm and like home -
• Choubey (9/5): Superb -
• Bonnie (7/5): Good - Spacious rooms, great location near lake (if you have a car), amazing onsen bath. Heaters iare unflued gas which is not good to breathe in.
• Nicolas (10/5): Exceptional - The owner is adorable and really available to make your trip as awesome as possible.
• Nino (10/5): Excellent stay for families - Everything was on top, thank you!
• Emily (5/5): Passable -
• Tommi (9/5): Great stay to experience Fuji by bike. - Excellent stay if you want to experience the lakes and Fuji and like biking. Also very flexible and friendly staff, own onsen when you need it, bikes for free to use, big rooms. No meal or breakfast service possibilities
• Galit (9/5): Superb -
• Joanthan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dalton (10/5): An amazing value ryokan that is worth going out of the way for. - Firstly the host. She is so friendly and welcoming despite not knowing much English. When you get settled into your room, she sits down with you to go over the amenities and things to do in the area. Love that. The Japanese style room with the tatami floors is a must at least once for your stay in Japan. It was actually more comfortable than expected. The bath was unbelievable. It was also an amazing value. 2 nights felt like the perfect amount. It was the perfect break after dealing with the chaos of Tokyo. If you’re booking this, then you should already know the Lake Yamanaka area is not the same as the Lake Kawaguchi area. Yamanaka is not as touristy and thus is bit harder to get to and has less to do. Renting a car to us was mandatory but cost was offset by how affordable our stay was. Why stay in some cramped hotel when you can have this experience? In closing, there really wasn’t anything we disliked but I understand some people may not like the remoteness.
• Tennebaum (6/5): Pleasant -
• Lukas (10/5): Exceptional - The lady who runs the place is very nice and accommodating, and both baths are lovely. The free rental bicycles are very convenient for getting around Yamanakako, especially to see the sunrise!
• David (9/5): the loveliest host (: - very welcoming, friendly host! she helped me make a reservation at 笑月, a great kaiseki restaurant close by. spacious room, nice japanese bath and perfect starting point for a bike ride around the lake. rental bikes could be in better shape and i would have preferred a private toilet and shower, but it still was a really nice stay!
• Danor (9/5): Superb - The reception was very helpful. Basic facilities
• Jue (9/5): Superb -
• Matjaž (10/5): Exceptional - Location. Onsen. Bikes. Nice hosts. Above expectations.
• Gemini (5/5): Passable -
• Stephane (8/5): Great location and value - Great location and value. Privately available bath is really appreciated. Great place to visit the surrounding area, especially with a car. Room is spacious, clean and comfortable. Common areas have been neglected in recent years with a smell of humidity and would benefit from a refresh. It was not a deal breaker for us as room was clean however, and location is great.
• Keyvan (8/5): Very good -
• Ifat (9/5): The place is wonderful for a family, clean and comfortable. We all enjoyed the Onsen as well. - The host is wonderful and welcoming, the place is beautiful and clean
• Michal (10/5): Traditional Japanese accommodation - A real traditional accommodation with an onsen bath and futon beds. Great Japanese experience. Many restaurants in a walking distance. The owner is charming and helpful although she doesn’t speak English. I really recommend to anyone one who wants a traditional experience
• Emmanuelle (9/5): Superb -
• Donna (10/5): I will return & bring friends! …and a thermarest! - The staff is friendly and attentive to our needs. Very kind and welcoming! CLEAN ONSEN. Reservations for family Onsen times - tattoo friendly. Refrig and hot water kettle in room. Great location near the lake! Parking onsite. Free bikes available! I found a futon to be adequate but I truly wish I were carrying my thermarest for added thickness under the futon. I am in Japan, so It’s not fair that I would make negative comment regarding sleeping mats. Stains on chairs need attention.
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
• Elisa (6/5): Pleasant -
• Juan (8/5): Very good -
• ?? (10/5): - ご主人も親切で、部屋も広く気持ちよく過ごせました
• Patrik (10/5): Exceptional - The room was very comfortable and also very clean. I appreciated that there was some little booklet with recommendations about where to get a nice view of Mt. Fuji, restaurants, etc. I also checked out one of the both spots and got a very nice view. Bicycles are also provided, which are very convenient to get around here. I usually don't ride bicycles, but I loved doing it here in this area. Being able to book the onsen for yourself, so you get about 1 hour to relax is also a very nice experience. I had some insect in my bed and one on the table right after checking in. Of course there are lot in the countryside, but maybe a fly screen would be nice to use for the rooms.

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