Tenku no Onsen Villa Tsumugi Kawaguchiko

Because it’s a private whole-house rental, we were able to use the space comfortably and spaciously. Everything you need is provided—from knives to glasses to plates—so it’s convenient that you can travel light and just bring food and ingredients. Check-in was easy at the unmanned reception building, and check-out can be done from your smartphone.The open-air Onsen and sauna were also easy to use, and we used them many times during our stay. There is also a standing ashtray on the terrace, which smokers will appreciate; I enjoyed having a beer while looking at Mt. Fuji and taking a relaxing smoke break.Since the building faces Lake Kawaguchi directly, it was disappointing that Mt. Fuji cannot be seen from the open-air bath or the sauna. However, you can see Mt. Fuji from the terrace and from the bed by the window in the second-floor bedroom.If you want an unobstructed view of Mt. Fuji, the dome-shaped tents at Gran Farm next door might be a better choice. Also, while the sauna room is spacious enough for two people comfortably, the entrance is narrow with a step at your feet, so please take care when entering and exiting.I felt this Facility is perfect for relaxing without thinking about anything and simply enjoying time passing by. Although we stayed in a Sweet Villa, nearby houses are fairly visible; if you close both sets of privacy curtains (vertical and horizontal) around the open-air bath area, you won’t need to worry about being seen.

This is my second visit. Last year, there were more sets available, but this time it was limited to one set per person. There is a sauna and an outdoor Onsen, and since it's winter, it would have been nice to have extra sets as they can get wet and cold. The view was amazing! Although it was self-service, we had a relaxing time as a family.