WakakusanoYadoMaruei

A scenic inn where you can relax in a top-floor open-air bath overlooking Mt. Fuji and a cold plunge bath with natural Fuji water

Yamanashi Fujikawaguchiko Town

Wakakusa no Yado Maruei is a hot spring ryokan in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Its pride and joy are the two spectacular open-air baths on the top floor, where guests can look out over Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi right in front of them. The large public bath, Gousou Alps no Yu, is equipped with a high-temperature dry sauna, a herb-scented steam sauna, and a single-person jar-style cold plunge bath filled with natural Fuji water in a free-flowing style, making it possible to enjoy an excellent hot-and-cold alternating bath experience. It also offers a private panoramic bath made entirely of Japanese cypress and a Mt. Fuji observation deck, providing a special and soothing stay at this Japanese inn.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Public Bath Gousou Alps no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A grand indoor public bath designed to evoke the mountain ranges of the Southern Alps, lavishly decorated with famous stones from across Japan. The spacious tubs are filled with gently flowing hot spring water, and the excellent heat-retention effect of the sulfate and chloride spring warms the body from the core. Its appeal lies in the variety of baths, including a pleasantly scented hot spring herb bath and waterfall bath, where guests can fully enjoy this famous spring. It offers a leisurely therapeutic bathing experience that helps you forget the fatigue of travel.

Large Public Bath Wakakusa no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An indoor public bath characterized by its calm atmosphere and gentle design. You can take your time and fully enjoy the sulfate and chloride spring, which is also known as a beauty bath that leaves the skin smooth. The water feels very mild, and after bathing you are less likely to cool down, with a long-lasting sense of moisture and warmth on the skin. When used together with the mist sauna, it refreshes you from both inside and out, allowing you to spend a soothing and comfortable moment of relaxation.

Scenic Open-Air Bath Fuji no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An open-air panoramic bath on the top floor, where you can look out directly at the majestic Mt. Fuji right in front of you. In this unobstructed grand panorama, the time spent soaking in the hot spring while gazing at Fuji's ever-changing appearance is truly a moment of bliss unique to this place. Wrapped in clear air, the warm sulfate and chloride spring gently surrounds the body. This special bath lets you feel the power of Fuji and the healing qualities of a famous hot spring with your whole body.

Scenic Open-Air Bath Lake no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

An open-air panoramic bath on the top floor with an outstanding sense of openness, offering a full view of the beautiful expanse of Lake Kawaguchi below. You can enjoy the hot spring while feeling the pleasant breeze that ripples across the calm lake surface, creating a luxurious bathing experience as if you were looking at a beautiful painting of nature in every season. The gentle sulfate and chloride spring water softly eases travel fatigue and creates a peaceful, soothing time of silence that makes you want to stay in the bath forever.

Private Panoramic Bath Fuyou no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A private panoramic bath with an especially intimate feel, where you can lavishly take in the view of Mt. Fuji from a bathtub made entirely of Japanese cypress all to yourself. In this relaxed, worry-free space, you can enjoy the hot spring at your own pace and spend a truly special time surrounded by the beautiful scent of cypress and the warmth of a famous spring. Thanks to the benefits of the sulfate and chloride spring, the body is thoroughly warmed from the core. Its design is less affected by the weather, making it ideal for enjoying a special bath with family or loved ones.

Sauna

High-Temperature Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove Typeconvection

Capacity5people

Men'sWomen's

A high-temperature sauna located next to the large public bath, Gousou Alps no Yu. The interior has a calm atmosphere filled with the warmth of wood, and you can relax and sweat while watching TV. It is a dry space where the heat is firmly transferred to the body, offering an authentic sweating experience that warms you thoroughly from the core. Combined with the comfort of the hot spring, it helps ease everyday fatigue right from the roots. Because the bath is alternated between men and women, you can also enjoy the differences depending on the time of use.

Steam Sauna

45°C

Sauna TypeSteam Sauna

Stove Typeconvection

Men'sWomen's

A steam sauna in the large public bath, Gousou Alps no Yu. Pleasant warmth fills the room with steam, and the scent of herbs gently spreads through the space, creating a soothing atmosphere. It is easy to enter for people who do not like saunas that are too hot or who want to warm up slowly over time. The gentle steam moistens the skin and throat, bringing deep relaxation. When used together with the hot spring herb bath, it offers even greater refreshing effects.

Mist Sauna

0

Sauna TypeMist Sauna

Stove Typeconvection

Men'sWomen's

A mist sauna in the large public bath, Wakakusa no Yu. Fine, mist-like hot spring spray gently envelops the whole body, allowing you to warm up slowly without placing stress on the body. Because it does not feel overly stifling, it is popular with sauna beginners and women alike. The moist mist softens the skin and supports a pleasantly smooth feeling after bathing. In a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy a time of gentle release for both mind and body.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

17°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity1people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A jar-style cold plunge bath installed next to the sauna in Gousou Alps no Yu. It uses precious natural water springing from the foot of Mt. Fuji in a lavish free-flowing style. The water quality is astonishingly smooth and gentle on the skin, and although it is refreshingly cold, it has a comfort that makes you want to stay in forever. It cools and tightens the body after the sauna, offering an exceptional cooldown experience that lets you fully enjoy the bounty of Fuji's nature.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜00:30
05:00〜10:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] Bathing-only visits are not available. The large public bath and sauna can be used only with a day-use plan that includes a room break

Closed Days: None

Address

498 Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0302

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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