Hotels near Hayakawa

Actually booked this place by accident. I thought i had booked Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. When i showed up to the hotel I thought i had booked, it was more elegant, and honestly more uppity than i was expecting. I sensed they were put off by my excited kids, and knew we'd be walking on eggshells the whole time. So i wasnt super upset when we learned I had accidentally booked another place 18 km away! I had been corresponding with the hotel operator by email, who seemed pleasant enough, but I hadn't the first clue what kind of place i had actually booked. So we were beyond excited when we arrived to find, what to my foreign eyes seemed like an absolutely authentic traditional japanese home. It looked like a movie set. The owner showed us around the property, then he went home. The kids and I high-fived! We got the traditional setting we had wanted, but we could relax alone on a mountainside. The setting is a tad rustic. I loved that about the place. Heating is by woodburning stove that you feed yourself (electric space heaters there as well). There is a full kitchen there, and what we didnt know ahead of time, is that there is primitive outdoor grilling/cooking facilities. That made a few confusing exchanges with the property operator suddenly make sense. Although it sounded in other reviews that possibly the property owner provided meat to be grilled, we had been asked to bring our own food. We didnt understand that that meant grillable items. But anyway, we loved the place. It would be perfect for a large group of 7, possibly more, to stay for more than one day and get big preplanned meals going on the woodfired grill.

Wonderful stay at this temple, outside of time. My room was spacious and very beautiful, right next to the prayer room of the temple. The futon was comfortable and the food really good both at dinner and breakfast. The priest welcomed me and walked me to the tomb of the master of Minobu, and also helped me to explain how to participate in the morning prayers at the main hall. I wish I could have stayed there for a few days.

My wife is allergic to soy, and so couldn't eat any of the predominately soy-based menu choices. They were quick to respond, creating some alternative options that she enjoyed greatly.

Beautiful, unique, unforgettable stay. Leaving energized, grateful and impressed. This was one of our best stays in Japan. Chief monk Ken’s hospitality is outstanding! Thank you 🙏🏻

Amazing hosts (husband & wife) who saw that our every need was met (including little details like heating our room and the bathroom at the right times). Exceptional cooking (evening meal and breakfast were wonderful). Sato-san gave us an insider’s view of the wonderful Kyonji temple. This hotel and the temple are worth going out of your way to visit. Beautiful garden.

Great experience of Japanese onsen, delicious dinner and breakasft buffet, great outdoor onsen, traditional rooms, not crowded. Ice cresm for free, mochi making and happy hour with footbath included. Lots to enjoy!

Fantastic views from the room, able to see Mt Fuji and Lake Shoji through the room. However, note that buses from Kawaguchiko to Lake Shoji only run 4 times a day and may be very crowded during peak periods. If travelling with many luggages, taking a taxi (~8000yen) may be more worth the time and effort. Otherwise, the views and lesser crowds are worth it. Room was very spacious as well.

Mt Fuji view right at the entrance, amazing location! 5 mins walk to the lake. Staffs are helpful and friendly. Room is spacious and clean, bed is comfortable. Good price which included breakfast and dinner. It is more a travel tour hotel, majority are tour groups there.