Hotel Fuji

We stayed here for a three-generation family trip. It has the look of a classic, old-style “Ryokan.” I felt the age of the building overall, so I deducted one star, but overall it was OK!First, the Onsen. Considering the size of the Ryokan it may be appropriate, but in any case it’s huge. They switch between men’s and women’s baths at night and in the morning, so we tried both, and both were spacious—there was never a time when all the washing stations were taken.Next, the meals. Since we had our grandchild with us, we chose the buffet Plan, and the variety, quantity, and quality were excellent. The live kitchen was especially satisfying: made-to-order nigiri sushi served fresh from the chef’s hands; filet steak grilled to order; and tempura fried to order with around 10 different ingredients. You can also cook individual hot pots at your table, but we didn’t even get around to trying everything—there was even a kamameshi station where you choose your ingredients and have rice cooked for you. There were plenty of desserts too, and our grandchild was all smiles.One small disappointment: during breakfast buffet hours one coffee machine was out of order. Luckily I managed to get some coffee, but it seemed many guests couldn’t.They also had Facilities and attractions to keep kids entertained, so the children were very happy as well. Given its location in an Onsen town area, it seems they’ve successfully shifted from being more of a Ryokan aimed at older men on group tours.

The buffet meals were all delicious, including steak, tempura, and sushi, some of which were freshly prepared right in front of us—very satisfying! Although the facility is old, it was well-maintained and clean. We enjoyed playing table tennis but wished we could continue after check-out. The parking lot was far and difficult to locate; we had to get out of the car at the entrance and wait in line at the front desk to ask for directions. If there are no staff available for guidance, a signboard would be helpful. The large public bath was spacious, but the number of hairdryers felt insufficient for its size.