Boasting a view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, Maruei feature warmly decorated Japanese-style rooms and is located a 15-minute bus ride from Kawaguchiko Train Station. The ryokan offers a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal for dinner. Free WiFi and free shuttle service from the nearby train station is available. Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Maruei offers luggage storage space and gift shop at the property. Mount Fuji can be seen from the observatory, public open-air bath Fuji-no-yu and private bath Fuyo-no-yu. Free parking is also available. Japanese-style meals are served for breakfast and dinner. Dinner is served in the guest room or a private dining room. Breakfast is served in a hall where other guest will dine as well. The Kawaguchiko Muse Museum and Itchiku Kubota Art Museum are both a 5-minute walk away. Shimobe Hot Spring is 16 mi from Maruei, while Fujiomuro Sengen Shrine is 1312 feet away.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacques
    United States United States
    Calm location on lake Kawaguchi. Japanese dinner was served in our room. The hotel is across the street from a trail longing the lake. Beautiful view of the lake from our room. Parking was plentiful
  • Laurence
    Canada Canada
    Excellent Ryokan! Very beautiful, very clean, the staff is helpful and speaks well English. The diner and breakfast, Japanese style, were sumptuous. We took the room with the open-air bath withe te view of Mount Fuji and it was perfect. I would...
  • Onstott
    United States United States
    We loved everything. The experience is like no other. The staff was so incredibly respectful and accommodating.
  • Jillian
    United States United States
    A truly authentic ryokan experience. The staff here was so polite and welcoming. The kaiseki dinner served in our room was amazing and definitely felt like a fine dining experience. Would highly recommend!
  • Noel
    United States United States
    The service at the hotel was exceptional. The staff are super attentive and friendly. The observation deck and onsen were our favorite features. The food provided for breakfast and dinner was also exceptional. Even if you don't have a clear view...
  • Amy
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    I like the rooftop view. Restaurant serving the breakfast is good and spacious
  • Timothy
    Canada Canada
    Traditional ryokan with multiple onsens and a quiet view
  • Emmanuel
    United States United States
    Serene and tranquil location. Amazing views of Mt. Fuji from the public rooftop space. Many rooms either lake or mountainside views. Onsen facilities were very clean. Staff were very solicitous and the presentation of meals was spectacular.
  • Vickie
    United States United States
    We enjoyed our stay at Maruei very much. The service was excellent. The view from the rooftop with Mt Fuji in the background was amazing. The lake view from the room was beautiful as well. The dinner and breakfast were nice as well. We were simply...
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Great, quiet location. Walking distance from great coffee shop. Staff very friendly. Food was great. Fuji observation deck on the roof

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 470 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Important notice. Please read carefully. Wakakusa no Yado Maruei is unable to make any changes or adjustments to meals. Wakakusa no Yado Maruei is unable to provide meals that cater to allergies, religious or cultural restrictions or foodstuffs that you do not like. Please understand this in advance. Check-in at Wakakusa no Yado Maruei is from 14:00 to 17:00. Please make sure to arrive by 17:00. Dinner times will be advised at check-in. The last dinner starts at 19:00. At Wakakusa no Yado Maruei, if dinner has not started by 19:00, all crockery will be disposed of. Wakakusa no Yado Maruei will not offer a discount on the room rate or refund the price of the dishes if dinner does not start by 7:00 pm, regardless of the reason. A free shuttle bus runs between Kawaguchiko Station and Wakakusa no Yado Maruei from 2pm until the last bus at 5pm. Please call Wakakusa no Yado Maruei after arriving at Kawaguchiko Station. If you do not have a mobile phone, please tell the Kawaguchiko Station Information Centre (closes at 17:00) that you are a guest of Wakakusa no Yado Maruei. Usually it takes about 10 minutes to pick you up. Outside free shuttle bus service hours, please take a taxi.

Language Spoken

Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Maruei
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Hot spring bath

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Media & Technology

  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Spa

  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:30 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property may request your credit card CVC code to secure your reservation. If you do not provide your code, the property may cancel your booking.

Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Free shuttle service from Kawaguchiko Station is available between 14:00-17:00. Please contact the property after arriving at Kawaguchiko Station.

Dinner is served in either the guest room or a private dining room. Please note, guest preferences cannot be accommodated.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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