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Kounso

2.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking

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Relax in a serene garden setting with a shaded bench and table amidst lush greenery.
Relax and unwind in this multi-level recreational area featuring a pool table and comfortable seating areas.
Relax and unwind in our spacious indoor area featuring a pool table and artwork on display.
Bathroom features a large oval-shaped bathtub and a wooden floor.
Enjoy dining or lounging in the covered outdoor space with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$214
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

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

Map
235-3 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0501

What's nearby

  • Mishima Yukio Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lake Yamanaka - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Fuji Speedway - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Fujiyoshida Gekkoji Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪甲州ほうとう 小作 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪cafe ノア - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪庄ヤ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪CHIANTI CoMo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪郷土料理和十郎 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kounso

Guest house near Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara
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 a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage
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:
  • Shared 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

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

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

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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 17 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kounso on 21 July 2025 start from AU$214.42, 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 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mishima Yukio Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Yamanaka. Yamanakako Lake Teddy Bear World Museum and Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Kounso Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Enjoy quiet and lake front view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Sehr nette Gastgeberin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

お風呂は各部屋と時間指定ですので、家族で楽しく過ごしました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

ご主人も親切で、部屋も広く気持ちよく過ごせました
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

スタッフの方のホスピタリティに感銘を受けました。お風呂のマットが汚れており少し気になりましたが、その他は概ね良好な環境です。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Ruhige und idylisch gelegene Unterkunft mit einer sehr hilfsbereiten und freundlichen Gastgeberin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Host was just the sweetest,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

優しく丁寧に接客してくださった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

大人数での宿泊だったのですが和室に布団をひいて寝るスタイル！みんな大満足でした。 コタツがしてあったので心も癒されました。 お風呂も適度の大きさで気持ち良く入れました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10

気さくな方で、気兼ねなく施設を利用できました。 部屋にはこたつも暖房もあり、暖かく過ごせました。 お風呂もサービスなのか24時間使用可能で とても快適でした。 写真よりも少し古い感じはしましたが、 ビリヤードも使えて子供達は初体験で楽しんでおりました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

何かと良心的。 息子も初めてビリヤードを体験できました。 ワカサギ釣船もご紹介頂けました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10

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

6/10

感じ良い接客でした。食事とお風呂は、近くで施設利用したので、わかりません。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020