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8.7

Excellent

202 reviews

202 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Minamitsuruchubu Chamber Of Commerce 1.2 km
YAMANAKAKO NO KABA 1.5 km
Fujiyama Bazaar Yamanakako Store 1.5 km
Asahigaoka Lakeside Greenspace Park 1.7 km
Lake Yamanaka 1.7 km
Nagaike Water Park 1.9 km
Bungakukan (Mishima Yukio Museum) 1.9 km
Yamanakasuwa Shrine 2.1 km
Yamanakako Teddy Bear World Museum 2.5 km
Christmas Woods Santa Clause Museum 2.7 km

Kounso Ryokan

235-3 Yamanaka Yamanako-mura Minamitsurugun, Yamanashi, Yamanakako, Yamanakako, Japan, 401-0501 - See map

This ryokan features free Wi-Fi in all rooms for easy connection, and car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Yamanakako part of Yamanakako, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Breakfast [free]

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Bicycle rental

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Game room

Front desk [24-hour]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Yamanakako every 33 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.4
Distance to city center0.8 km
Location rating8.0

Rooms available at Kounso Ryokan

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 5 futons
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 sofa beds and 2 single be...
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Japanese Style Room
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 3 futons
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Japanese Style Room for 4 People
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 4 futons
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Twin Room with Sofa Bed and Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 2 single beds and 1 sofa be...
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Japanese Style Room for 5 People
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 5 futons
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Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed and 2 single be...
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Standard Twin Room
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  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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Standard Room(Japanese Style)
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  • Shower
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Twin Room (Sofabed)
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    Frequently asked questions

    What time is check-in and check-out at Kounso Ryokan?

    Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The ryokan offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

    How do I get to Kounso Ryokan?

    For those who wish to drive their own cars, Kounso Ryokan has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

    Is breakfast offered at Kounso Ryokan?

    Wake up to a great continental breakfast at Kounso Ryokan. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 800 JPY if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the ryokan.

    What is the smoking policy at Kounso Ryokan?

    Kounso Ryokan does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

    What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Kounso Ryokan?

    YAMANAKAKO NO KABA is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 1.4 km away from Kounso Ryokan.

    What restaurants are nearby Kounso Ryokan?

    Restaurants including Drive-In Kikuya, Koshu Hoto Kosaku, Yamanakako and Support Inn Yamanakako Eank-Enak Dining Room are popular in Kounso Ryokan’s neighborhood which is known as Yamanakako.

    What popular shopping places are close to Kounso Ryokan?

    Shopping options in Kounso Ryokan’s Yamanakako neighborhood include Lake Yamanaka Photo Gallery.

    What are popular attractions near Kounso Ryokan?

    Kounso Ryokan’s location in the Yamanakako neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Nagaike Water Park, Bungakukan (Mishima Yukio Museum) and Yamanakasuwa Shrine.

    What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Kounso Ryokan?

    Kounso Ryokan’s nearby natural sights include Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Yamanakako Hirano Onsen Ishiwarinoyu located in the same Yamanakako area.

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    What people love about Kounso Ryokan

    • 10

      Exceptional
      Cleanliness

      "Clean and tidy, both interior and garden."

      tai-ju

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      January 22, 2020

    • 9.2

      Exceptional
      Location

      "Good lake shore location hotel room for your refreshments."

      Siu

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      December 26, 2019

    • 9.6

      Exceptional
      Spaciousness

      "Our quad room was spacious for our family with 2 adults and 2 young children."

      kok

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      December 2, 2019

    Property ranking|Compared to 166 Yamanakako properties
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    Cheapest price score
    Cleanliness score
    8.8/10
    Service score
    8.9/10
    Value for money score
    8.2/10
    Better than
    98
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    Better than
    94
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    Better than
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    Overall rating:

    8.7

    Excellent
    202 reviews
    Cleanliness
    8.8
    Facilities
    8.0
    Location
    8.0
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    More about Kounso Ryokan

    More about Kounso Ryokan

    Kounso Ryokan

    At Kounso Ryokan, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the ryokan's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the ryokan. Front desk service is provided at the ryokan including luggage storage.
    Get cozy and warm in the lobby with the ryokan's charming on-site fireplace. Packing light is possible at Kounso Ryokan thanks to the ryokan's laundry service keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. Forgot to pack something? All your last-minute needs can be fulfilled by the convenience stores, saving you time and hassle.
    Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by ryokan.
    All rooms at Kounso Ryokan are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the ryokan are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities including the television is provided in some rooms. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal.
    It's good to know that toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


    Dining and things to do

    Every morning you can wake up to a delicious free breakfast at Kounso Ryokan. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the ryokan, for whenever you get hungry. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities.
    Apart from amenities and services, Kounso Ryokan goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the ryokan's hiking trails.


    Reasons to stay here

    Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 97% cheaper than other options.
    Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 92% of the city's accommodation.
    Past guests love the cleanliness here, ranking it higher than 93% of the city's accommodation.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Excellent
    Facilities

    8

    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese
    Outdoor
    • Bicycles
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Internet services
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Things to do, ways to relax
    • Billiards
    • Game room
    • Garden
    • Hiking
    • Massage
    Cleanliness and safety
    • Anti-viral cleaning products
    • Body thermometer
    • Cashless payment service
    • Daily disinfection in all rooms
    • Daily disinfection in common areas
    • Doctor/nurse on call
    • Face coverings on staff
    • First aid kit
    • Free face masks
    • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Hot water linen and laundry washing
    • Hygiene certification
    • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
    • Protective screens in common areas
    • Room sanitization opt-out available
    • Rooms sanitized between stays
    • Safe dining setup
    • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
    • Staff trained in safety protocol
    • Temperature check for guests and staff
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • BBQ facilities
    • Breakfast [continental]
    • Breakfast [free]
    • Kitchen
    • Restaurants
    Services and conveniences
    • Air conditioning in public area
    • Chapel
    • Contactless check-in/out
    • Convenience store
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Fireplace
    • Food delivery
    • Heating in public area
    • Laundry service
    • Luggage storage
    • Shrine
    • Smoking area
    • Terrace
    • Xerox/fax in business center
    For the kids
    • Family room
    Access
    • Adult-only property
    • Allergy-free rooms
    • Cat-friendly
    • CCTV in common areas
    • CCTV outside property
    • Check-in/out [private]
    • Check-in [24-hour]
    • Couples only
    • Dog-friendly
    • Exterior corridor
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Front desk [24-hour]
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pet facilities
    • Pets allowed
    • Safety/security feature
    • Security [24-hour]
    • Smoke alarms
    • Soundproof rooms
    Getting around
    • Car park [free of charge]
    • Car park [on-site]
    Sports equipment rental
    • Bicycle rental
    Available in all rooms
    • Air conditioning
    • Free bottled water
    • Heating
    • Internet access – wireless
    • Non-smoking
    • Shared bathroom
    • TV
    • Wi-Fi [free]

    Food and dining

    Breakfast options
    • Continental

    Location

    235-3 Yamanaka Yamanako-mura Minamitsurugun, Yamanashi, Yamanakako, Yamanakako, Japan, 401-0501
    Excellent
    Location

    8

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Others
    • Guests are required to provide an estimated check-in time to the property at least 1 day prior to arrival.
    • Guests with food allergies or preferences are advised to notify the property in advance via the Special Request box.
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-in until22:00
    • Check-out from06:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    • Reception open until22:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center0.8 km
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)110
    Extras
    • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)800 JPY
    The property
    • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
    • Number of bars/lounges0
    • Number of floors2
    • Number of restaurants0
    • Number of rooms 8
    • Year property opened1985
    • Most recent renovation2015
    Parking
    • Daily parking fee0 JPY

    Reviews of Kounso Ryokan from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    8.4
    /
    10
    Cleanliness8.8
    Facilities8.0
    Location8.0
    Service8.9
    Value for money8.4
    High score for Yamanakako
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (13)
    8-9 Excellent (4)
    7-8 Very Good (3)
    6-7 Good (2)
    <6 Below Expectation (4)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (4)
    Jun - Aug (12)
    Sep - Nov (6)
    Dec - Feb (4)

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    kok from Malaysia
    Family with young children
    Japanese Style Room for 4 People
    Stayed 3 nights in November 2019

    Wonderful ryokan experience”

    Stayed for 3 nights. We rented a car but the ryokan was located just 1 min walk from the lake side. It has all basic amenities, bath with separate timing for male and female. It also offered free bicycle usage but the weather is too cold to use it. Our quad room was spacious for our family with 2 adults and 2 young children. It has 2 type of heating, undertake and a separate heater unit. But the heater is using gasoline, hence there will be occasional gasoline smell especially during starting, but it's transient. The staff was friendly, we mostly communicate using Google translate. It's overall a great experience there and it offered great value for money. Highly recommended place to stay in yamanakako lake.

    Reviewed December 02, 2019

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Dennis from Singapore
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in August 2019

    Great location with view of Mt Fuji! Value for money Ryokan experience.”

    Lovely elderly couple would own & operate the Ryokan! Easy commute for a relaxing holiday or trekking destination!

    Reviewed August 23, 2019

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Tuan from Vietnam
    Solo traveler
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in August 2016

    Very nice staff”

    Firstly I just one to stay for one day. Due to the storm. I can't come back to tokyo so that I must stay in the room. The man bring the instant noodle to me at noon. He also help me to book a bus ticket back to tokyo next day. The room is very traditional. Recommended to everyone

    Reviewed August 23, 2016

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    tai-ju from Taiwan
    Family with teens
    Japanese Style Room for 4 People
    Stayed 1 night in January 2020

    your best choice in Yamanakako area”

    Excellent location with useful bus stop nearby, helpful and kind host with excellent Jap bath (Furo). clean and tidy, both interior and garden. spacious room with Jap warmer table (kotasu). Very good performance/ cost ratio.

    Reviewed January 22, 2020

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    BINGKUN from Taiwan
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in December 2019

    Great experience at Kounso Ryokan”

    The hostess is enthusiastic and they provide fantastic bath room and spa. Also some facilities are free, such as billiards and bikes. In general, this is the best experience I had ever have, we will come again for next time!

    Reviewed December 28, 2019

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Siu from Hong Kong SAR, China
    Solo traveler
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in December 2019

    Comfortable and convenient”

    Good lake shore location hotel room for your refreshments.

    Reviewed December 26, 2019

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    3.2
    John from Japan
    Family with young children
    Japanese Style Room for 4 People
    Stayed 1 night in September 2017

    Breakfast included - Not True! Not so flexible reservation system”

    I booked this hotel because I thought that the location was good and because it offered breakfast as already included in the price. After payment was confirmed and my card was charged, I received booking details saying NO BREAKFAST was included. Truly disappointing and surprising! Before my scheduled check-in date, I saw a notification about a strong typhoon approaching Japan, passing through just the west of Yamanashi where the hotel is located. I called up Agoda agent who was kind enough to try to negotiate with the hotel if a refund could be considered OR even just at least a change of date. 800 flights (domestic and international) have already been cancelled and I thought this hotel could considered. However, another BIG DISAPPOINTMENT! This hotel did not even consider any type of compromise. I don't recommend this ryokan at all for lack of integrity by posting to include breakfast only to find out it's not. More, I don't recommend this hotel for lack of consideration in a force majeure situation such as the typhoon that ravaged Japan just a few days ago!

    Reviewed September 20, 2017

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    8.8
    Excellent
    Jochen from Germany
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

    Japan at its best”

    Extremely nice host! Made our stay unforgettable - tips for journeys and postcards as a gift. We definitely recommend this place.

    Reviewed April 26, 2016

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    2.0
    yu from Thailand
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in April 2018

    I think the owner should be more reasonable in handling affairs”

    I booked 2 rooms with breakfast and left a message that we will arrive at hotel very late. I'm sorry, it did too late when we arrived as we drove car there from Tokyo, a little bit far away and we met the foggy weather. The front door of hotel didn't locked, we entered and checked around, but nobody there. We got the contact number on the reception desk and called it many times, no one answered. Finally we took photo and left. I contacted with Agoda, they helped me negotiate with the owner, but the owner refused to any refund. I feel very disappointed with the owner, I think it's reasonable to charge partly services fee but not all of it (we paid 22,452 JPY). That's horrible memory, we couldn't check-in at the 7°C night therefore my family and I 4 adults had to sleep in a compact car even next day we should drive a long journey. I have to give you the negative review. So terrible and disappointed.

    Reviewed May 09, 2018

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Grace from Malaysia
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in August 2016

    great lil gem, but a bit of a hike to get there! ”

    breakfast was wonderful!

    Reviewed May 21, 2017

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Luc from France
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 2 nights in July 2017

    Très bonne situation et accueil ”

    Nous avons été très bien accueilli, les chambres sont spacieuses, très propres et calmes. Il y a plusieurs bons restaurants alentour. La situation est idéale pour se rendre en moins de 30 minutes à la 5ème station Subashiri du mont Fuji

    Reviewed August 01, 2017

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    9.2
    Exceptional
    Bérénice from France
    Family with young children
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 2 nights in August 2016

    ryokan paisible et personnel très accueillant”

    Le propriétaire est fort hospitalier. La structure a un charme désuet et permet un agréable séjour.

    Reviewed August 18, 2016

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Manuela from Myanmar
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

    Sehr freundlicher Service, gutes Englisch, tolle Lage :-)”

    Wir hatten das Glück den Fuji zu sehen...

    Reviewed October 11, 2016

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    7.2
    Very good
    kanichiro from Japan
    Family with young children
    Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower
    Stayed 1 night in May 2022

    おすすめします。”

    レース観戦のため一泊しました。 スタッフは丁寧に説明してくれて好印象でした。

    Reviewed April 03, 2023

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    6.0
    yukitsu from Japan
    Family with young children
    Twin Room with Sofa Bed and Shared Bathroom
    Stayed 1 night in November 2022

    Above average”

    安くて良いと思いました

    Reviewed November 08, 2022

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    teruhiko from Japan
    Family with teens
    Stayed 3 nights in August 2022

    落ち着きました。”

    御主人と奥様の対応にいい旅の思い出ができました。本当に落ち着くことができ、大変満足させていただきました。

    Reviewed August 17, 2022

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Yukiko from Japan
    Couple
    Japanese Style Room for 4 People
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

    女将さんとお部屋の明るさ⭐︎”

    山中湖から30秒のロケーション、自転車の無料貸し出し、清潔でふかふかのお布団、、挙げるとキリがないですが、最大の魅力は女将さんの明るさと親しみやすさでした。たくさんの元気をいただきありがとうございました!また絶対遊びに行きますね(*´-`)

    Reviewed May 07, 2021

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    7.6
    Very good
    Nobuko from Japan
    Family with teens
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in August 2020

    満足”

    お客さんが少なかったせいか施設内はスッキリとしていた。 素泊まりだったので特にサービスはなかったが、料金も安くてちょうど良かった。 ただ、お風呂が男女兼用で入り口にカギが無く、『使用中』の札を掛けるだけだったので他の人が入ってこないか心配だった。

    Reviewed August 15, 2020

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    5.6
    Yupin from Thailand
    Family with teens
    Japanese Style Room
    Stayed 1 night in December 2018

    Heater ไม่พอใช้นะจ๊ะ”

    ห้องใหญ่ แต่ให้เครื่องทำความร้อนเครื่องเดียว ไม่เพียงพอ เหม็นแก๊สในห้องด้วย

    Reviewed January 06, 2019

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Peichi from Taiwan
    Couple
    Twin Room with Sofa Bed and Shared Bathroom
    Stayed 1 night in November 2019

    很棒的山中旅館”

    很舒適的小地方,一對老夫妻經營著,天氣好時,在院子就能看到富士山,真棒

    Reviewed November 11, 2019

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