[2025 Yamanakako Stay] Travel Guide for Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka (Updated Mar)

Family, this is the fifth hotel I’ve changed on this trip! Originally booked for two nights, temporarily changed to one night, the next day to run to Tokyo to stay, mainly because this hotel is not very convenient transportation. We took the highwaybus from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Lake Yamanaka Asahi Hill. We were able to catch the hotel shuttle according to the ticket time, but it was 11:42 when we arrived at the station. The hotel shuttle just left at 11:40. I asked the hotel, there is no bus at noon, it will be available after 2pm at the earliest. There is a call at the station for a cab, a taxi to the hotel, it cost 3100 yen from Asahi Hill to Marriott. When we arrived at the hotel, a guy immediately came over to help with our luggage and took us to the front desk to check in. He was a Chinese guy who was super patient and explained to us the various facilities and usage of the hotel. I had a private hot spring bath in Hakone before, so I chose the Mount Fuji view room. The hotel is a bit old, very Japanese old hotel feel, the hardware is well maintained, the waiter service is superb, enthusiastic and simple. The hotel has a public hot spring, the first floor is a men's bath, the second floor is a women's bath, every day at 0 pm will be interchanged once, I do not know what the principle, I feel many people will get it wrong. There is a yukata in the room. It is very ceremonial to change and go to the bath. The hotel has only one restaurant and no executive lounge. We arrived at noon and had a casual meal at the western restaurant. In the evening, the area to the right of the front desk offers happy hour, but to pack back to the room to eat, the dishes were okay, the beef that night was super tender and delicious! The next day's breakfast was quite satisfactory. It would be good to have enough to eat in this wilderness. Speaking of transportation, the hotel has shuttle buses to and from Lake Yamanaka Rising Hill Station and Lake Yamanaka Entrance Station. The front desk can get the shuttle timetable. If you want to go to a place like the park that is not within the station confines, it is best to discuss with the driver in advance, in most cases the driver will cooperate to stop. If you are in a hurry, I really don't recommend staying here. The transportation is really not very convenient. But if you want to experience the slow life, coming here to feel the relaxation is simply perfect. #Marriott Lake Yamanaka #Mount Fuji View Hotel #Japan Travel Accommodation #Tokyo Hotel

When Tokyo is still immersed in the cold winter, the Kawazu cherry blossoms in Izu have quietly bloomed, becoming the prelude to the cherry blossom season in Japan. Cherry blossoms in Tokyo usually bloom at the end of March, while Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in early February. Best time to view cherry blossoms: February 1 to February 28, when the Kawazu cherry blossoms are breathtakingly beautiful. Transportation guide: • Take the Izu Kyuko Line from Atami to Kawazu Station, and you will reach the cherry blossom viewing area as soon as you leave the station. • From Tokyo, you can take the Odoriko Limited Express train directly to JR Kawazu Station; or take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Atami Station, and then transfer to the JR Ito Line to Kawazu Station. Check-in spots: • Kawazu River: A popular cherry blossom viewing spot, where cherry blossoms reflect on the water, creating a picturesque scene. The train shuttles between them, making it an ideal place to shoot beautiful scenes like Japanese dramas. • Kawazu Cherry Blossom Original Tree: Located in the Iida Family Garden, it is the first Kawazu cherry blossom tree in the world and has great historical significance. Visitors can take photos with this legendary tree. Itinerary suggestions: • D1: Pick up at Tokyo Airport and visit Tokyo Tower. • D2: Stroll around Tokyo city. • D3: Go to Atami from Tokyo to enjoy cherry blossoms, visit Izu Cactus Park, and experience seaside cycling. • D4: Stay at Atagawa Hotel, enjoy Izu Kawazu cherry blossoms, and visit Izu Panorama Park. • D5: Go to Shiratori Beach at Lake Yamanaka to watch swans, visit Oshino Hakkai, Oishi Park at Lake Kawaguchi, and take a break at Lawson convenience store at Lake Kawaguchi. • D6: Return to Tokyo, go shopping in Ginza, and return. Immersive experience: • Izu Panorama Park: Enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Fuji. • Atami City: Look for early cherry blossoms. • Izu Seaside Cycling: Encounter the seaside scenery. • Tokyo City Walk: Feel the charm of the city. • Mount Fuji: Enjoy the snow-capped mountains. • Sensoji Temple: Experience Zen in the sun. • Tokyo Tower: Overlook the city. • Ginza Shopping: Enjoy shopping. Accommodation recommendations: • InterContinental Tokyo Bay: Located on the coastline of Tokyo Bay, the rooms offer views of Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Tower. • Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka: With a magnificent view of Mount Fuji, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the room.

#fallishere I had booked the pure wellness room king and this room far exceeded my expectations. The room was very big in Japan standards and and was very clean. At certain parts of the hotel or room, you could even get a fantastic view of Mt fuji. The room toilet had a separate area for both wet and dry bathroom. Room design was modern and pleasing. Hotel had service with a smile and staff is always helpful and efficient. I will definitely be back here again at Fuji marriott Hotel lake yamanaka!