Togawaso

The room was very big and was a traditional tatami room. Lovely breakfast and onsen was a bonus. The owner picks you up at the station and runs a shuttle back to the station in the morning.

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Togawaso is a traditional ryokan where you can experience Japanese hospitality, onsen and facility. It is located very close to the stops of the Green sightseeing bus. All the sightseeing buses can bring you around the lakes to enjoy the beautiful scenery near Mount Fuji. It is also right near the Yagizaki Park. My room is very comfortable with a window open to Mt. Fuji, so beautiful! The onsen has long open hours that I could enjoy 2 baths during my one night stay.

It is aged.

It was a great property next door to an amazing coffee shop, lake in the back, not t Fuji in the front. We were able to use their bicycles and ride in the neighbourhood, by the lake. It felt very safe.

It may be a bit difficult getting around if you don’t have a car, since buses aren’t very frequent

This hotel was near the end of our stay in Japan, and the main intent was to experience a true ryokan and to simply see Mt. Fuji, and for these purposes, it certainly met our expectations! The building was structured like a true ryokan, with tatami floors, Japanese furniture and bedding, and an onsen. The rules were strict about how to act and what to wear, which really gave some interesting insights into Japanese culture. The view from our room was absolutely incredible, as you could see the entire mountain easily. There was a common room to enjoy tea and coffee that also had a lovely view of the gardens around the home. The staff was so kind and made a delicious breakfast for us in the morning. We were given a map at the beginning of our stay to show us where the nearby restaurants were. The one we tried was absolutely delicious! At the end of the stay, we were driven to the bus station for free. For the purpose of relaxing and getting to live Japanese culture a little more, this ryokan was the perfect choice!

For those who want to be in a more central location for the purpose of busier tourism, this place would not be as suitable, as it was located in a more residential area. The hallways and bathrooms were a little cold, but your room could be adjusted to the temperature you prefer. The onsen was not the best one I've used, but was clean and relaxing. Payment can only be made in cash, so be prepared!