The 4 Best Hotels in Mt Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 4 picks

The best hotels near Mt Fuji in 2026 are Hoshinoya Fuji, a hillside glamping resort above Lake Kawaguchiko, the ryokan Kozantei Ubuya with Fuji-view baths, the classic Fuji View Hotel and the lakeside Fuji Lake Hotel with open-air baths. All face the mountain across the lake.

Staying overnight near Kawaguchiko gives you the best chance of seeing Mt Fuji, which is often clearest at dawn. Ask for a Fuji-view room; it is worth the extra cost.

1. HOSHINOYA Fuji — Kawaguchiko

Glamping cabins on a forested hillside.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples · Outdoor lovers

Hoshinoya Fuji is a glamping resort of concrete cabins overlooking Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji, with campfires and outdoor activities.

It is luxurious but outdoorsy.

Good to know: Book a lake-view cabin.

1408 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0305

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2. Kozantei Ubuya — Kawaguchiko

A ryokan with Fuji-view baths over the lake.

¥¥¥¥Best for Couples

Kozantei Ubuya is a lakeside ryokan where many rooms and baths face Mt Fuji across Lake Kawaguchiko.

It is one of the area's most popular inns.

Good to know: Book a room with a private open-air bath.

10 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303

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3. Fuji View Hotel — Kawaguchiko

A classic resort hotel with gardens and Fuji views.

¥¥¥Best for Families

Fuji View Hotel is a long-established resort hotel on Lake Kawaguchiko with gardens and rooms facing the mountain.

It is good for families.

Good to know: Ask for a Fuji-view room.

511 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0310

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4. Fuji Lake Hotel — Kawaguchiko

A lakeside hotel with open-air baths.

¥¥¥Best for Couples · Families

Fuji Lake Hotel sits on the lakeshore near Kawaguchiko Station, with rooms and open-air baths facing Mt Fuji.

It is convenient for buses.

Good to know: Book a room with a private bath.

1 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay to see Mt Fuji?

On the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, where many hotels face the mountain across the water.

Is it worth staying overnight?

Yes. Fuji is often clearest early in the morning before clouds build.

What is Hoshinoya Fuji?

A glamping-style resort from Hoshino Resorts with cabins overlooking Lake Kawaguchiko.

Do these hotels have onsen?

Ubuya and Fuji Lake Hotel have hot-spring baths with Fuji views.

How do I get to Kawaguchiko?

Highway buses from Shinjuku take about two hours.