Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko

Wonderful oversized rooms with 2 twin sized, in reality they were standard sized, beds. Larger balcony with an unobstructed view off Mt Fuji. Breakfast was the same everyday with buffet style Japanese standard fare. The onsens were all included with bathing materials including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and hair dryers. The small store in the main lobby stocked cookies, candies, trinkets and ramen. Restaurants are within 15 minutes of the hotel. The hotel does have a Japanese style restaurant with a fixed menu for 7700 yen per person. We walked to a pancake place about 10 minutes away. It was fantastic. There's a shopping center across the street and a grocery store although we didn't go. The hotel provided a shuttle to and from the main train station every hour on the hour beginning at 9 and ending at 4. At the train station you can purchase tickets for the buses to Mt Fuji 5th station, the Ropeway and other tourist attractions. Most staff do not speak English so translator is essential. The staff is friendly but doesn't offer to help even when they observe guests needing it. Example, elder couple struggling with luggage. Other hotels we stayed in throughout Japan water over the top in being helpful, making suggestions for places to eat or shop.

We had a wonderful view of Mount Fuji from our balcony! It was awesome to wake up to. The room was very spacious for two people. We were able to easily open our two suitcases without stepping over one another. We loved the yukatas that were provided for us. It was fun to dress up and they were very comfortable. You could even wear them around the hotel, including dinner. As for dinner, we opted to dine in at the hotel on both nights we were there, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Don't forget to make reservations. We ordered the grilled beef and tempura. Definitely get the Mount Fuji float drink! The food service was impeccable, as well as the front desk staff. Always so polite and helpful! There's a shuttle bus from the hotel to the nearby station and vice versa - a really short jaunt. Very convenient service! There was also laundry service that we used. Be prepared to have coins with you. We brought our own laundry sheets, but you could also purchase detergent on the premise. On the premise, you'll also find vending machines and a charming souvenir shop. Around the hotel, there are restaurants, jogging paths, and nature trails that you can explore. There's even a nearby supermarket and shopping center with a great view of Mount Fuji! Overall, we had an excellent 2-night stay and would whole heartedly recommend Hotel Regina Kawaguchiko!

Nothing could prepare me for the view. Watching the sunrise on Mt Fuji from the comfort of my duvet was magical. The free shuttle bus from dedicated hotel shuttle stand at the train station (to the right hand side of the station entrance) was so handy. I stayed in 2 rooms (thank you to the staff that kindly helped me extend my stay). The first (1009) was essentially a suite and the largest room I’ve had so far in Japan, with substantial balcony, private foyer, fridge freezer, sofa/seating area, walk in wardrobe and very large bathroom. Everything was spotless and the room decor gave a tasteful retro vibe. The second room was a smaller twin but still large compared to the average in Japan, a balcony and decent sized bathroom. There was a large seating area in reception to await the shuttle. I’ll have to return to try out the tennis courts and the traditional baths.

The Regina Kawaguchiko is the best property located around the beautiful mountain forests and away from the hustle bustle . The view from the balcony was fabulous. You can see the beautiful Mount Fuji from the comfort of your room. Being a photographer made it thrilling as I could get beautiful day and night shots of Fujisan. The hotel offers free trips to the main town Kawaguchiko regularly. This made my stay comfortable as I could get to the main town and the other sightseeing locations without much hassle. The breakfast was decent and sumptuous. I recommend trying the Onsen. The hotel has the best Onsen facility of natural spring water and the temperature is maintained at 42C. After a whole day of walking a dip in Onsen is very refreshing.

The staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean. The breakfast buffet also had a good variety of food. We loved the fact that we saw Mount Fuji from our room balcony.