While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a spring water bathtub and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a billiards table. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and an electric kettle.
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Additional fees may apply to children age 3 and under for extra bedding. cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards and cash
Reviews
Aaron
May 6, 2024 06:56:00 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. Each room gets to reserve a time for the large bathrooms. Absolutely loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. Chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table was plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even towards my limited Japanese speaking. Will definitely return.
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Reviews
Aaron
May 6, 2024 06:56:00 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. Each room gets to reserve a time for the large bathrooms. Absolutely loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. Chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table was plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even towards my limited Japanese speaking. Will definitely return.
Aaron
May 6, 2024 07:43:19 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. I was not sure about the shared bath, but each room reserves time slots, so you do not bath with strangers. I loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. I chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table kept me plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even though I only knew a few words in Japanese. I visited alone, but I hope to bring my whole family for our next visit.
Thomas
Aug 24, 2023 04:08:29 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Host was just the sweetest,
TAT KI
Jul 21, 2023 04:23:12 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Enjoy quiet and lake front view
Claudia
Apr 23, 2023 10:29:31 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Such a great place to stay, genuinely Japanese with an onsen, a very good breakfast, with bikes to lend, in a very quiet neighbourhood.
The owner is extremely friendly and made us feel at home.
We were very happy with the bikes and made short tours in the neighbourhood. You get there great views of Fuji.
Alastair
Nov 4, 2020 02:47:16 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Great location, very near Lake Yamanaka.
We had the hotel all to ourselves, but the owners made sure we were looked after very well, making great efforts to get the bath ready for us.
The garden autumn colours were radiant and playing pool in the lobby with my son and wife was priceless!
Adam
Oct 4, 2020 05:12:33 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: Very nice little tucked away guesthouse. The couple that run it are very friendly and helpful. They literally contacted me five minutes after booking to explain how to find them and check in. It's very clean and up kept. Will definitely book again in the future!
Jan 21, 2020 08:55:50 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: It was an excellent choice to experience a Japanese ryokan. Specially considering the price. Very traditional and an amazing service.
We really hope to come back.
Sep 24, 2019 04:07:10 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: The Onsen bath was an unexpected bonus, as was the pool table and the traditional Japanese furnishings.
Alastair
Sep 12, 2019 03:54:58 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: This is a very pleasant and spotlessly clean guesthouse set back from the lake (and the main road around it) along an alley. My room backed onto a forest and was very pleasant.
A good western style cooked breakfast is available; order the day before. There are several good restaurants back on the lakeside within easy walking distance.