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Kounso
2.5 star property

Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking
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Kounso

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Spring water bathtub, free toiletries, slippers, towels
Garden
Front of property
Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

Overview of Kounso

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is AU$177
Price available on 20/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
235-3 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0501
  • Popular Location甲州ほうとう 小作山中湖店3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLa2cafe Yamanakako3 min walk
  • Popular Location郷土料理和十郎4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTenshinomori Angel Museum11 min walk
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Room options

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Bidet
2 bathrooms
Spring-water bath
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Spring-water bath
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Yamanakako

Located in Yamanakako, Kounso is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara, while Oshino Hakkai and Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater are cultural highlights. Fuji-Q Highland and Fuji Safari Park are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Mishima Yukio Museum - 18 min walk
  • Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park - 4 min drive
  • Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara - 4 min drive
  • Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu - 4 min drive
  • Lake Yamanaka - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Fujiyoshida Gekkoji Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • 甲州ほうとう 小作山中湖店 - 3 min walk
  • cafe ノア - 7 min drive
  • 庄ヤ - 19 min walk
  • CHIANTI CoMo - 9 min walk
  • 郷土料理和十郎 - 4 min walk

About this property

Kounso

Guest house by the lake
Near Lake Yamanaka, Kounso provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Kounso feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with spring water baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children age 3 and under for extra bedding.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kounso Inn Yamanakako
Kounso Inn
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso
Kounso Japan/Yamanakako-Mura
Kounso Guesthouse
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso Guesthouse Yamanakako

Frequently asked questions

Is Kounso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kounso?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kounso on 21 Apr 2024 start from AU$186.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kounso?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kounso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kounso?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kounso located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tenshinomori Angel Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Yamanaka. Mishima Yukio Museum and Yamanakako Lake Teddy Bear World Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Kounso Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was just the sweetest,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small Place with Big Heart
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Little Experience
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Onsen bath was an unexpected bonus, as was the pool table and the traditional Japanese furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant guesthouse near lake and restaurants
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Review
Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019