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Shoji Lake Hotel

2.5 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Kayaking
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$142
Dec 10 - Dec 11

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255 Shoji, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, 401-0336
  • Place, Lake Shojiko
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Kawaguchi
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Style Room with Lake & Mountain View, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Mt.Fuji View (with Shower), Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room with Mountain View (No Bath), Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Lake view

Japanese Style Room with Mountain View [Single Use], Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About this property

Shoji Lake Hotel

Fujikawaguchiko hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a sauna, and a meeting room are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Shoji Lake Hotel offers 21 accommodations with slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Fujikawaguchiko hotel also offers a sauna and a vending machine. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Shoji Lake Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Shoji Lake Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

SHOJI LAKE HOTEL Hotel
SHOJI LAKE HOTEL Fujikawaguchiko
SHOJI LAKE HOTEL Hotel Fujikawaguchiko

Reviews

Shoji Lake Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views with amazing hospitality. Family run and the owner is quite involved and very kind, he chatted with us three times during our one night stay (check in/out and restaurant). Grandchildren playing and helping out gives this hotel a wonderful homey summer camp feel, as do the available amenities (table tennis, rooftop views, indoor + outdoor onsens) and watercraft rentals (saw paddleboards and kayaks). We stayed the night before climbing Fuji and found the rooms to be very spacious and the food filling. Note that restaurants/activities outside the hotel are limited as this area is remote. Bus access direct to the hotel is very convenient, although the bus ride can be long depending where you come from. We were greeted immediately upon bus arrival and helped to check in and out to catch the morning bus by wonderful staff and owners. Hotel is stair-based, not wheelchair friendly, was fine with us but important to know. Very foreigner friendly (have reasonable expectations as guests). For foreign tourists, a few notes: Shoji Lake is a very remote, mountainous area. Bugs exist. Japan does not do pest control (killing) in the way Americans are used to--if you're not prepared for that, perhaps stick to the cities. You need to take the bus to get here, it is a long ride from Shin-Fuji etc. and you must have cash or IC card. The bus only runs a few times a day, PLAN AHEAD. This experience was wonderful for us and well worth the trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HON KA ASHER

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Japanese style room with a beautiful view. Comfortable and peaceful stay. Very accommodating and pleasant staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely traditional Japanese style room. Great view of the lake and the Fuji mountain
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d give it a 10/5 if I could. The owner was the friendliest person ever. As soon as we got there he took a picture of us in front of Fuji, offered us a drink in the lobby was very hands on with helping operations. They even had announcements on the intercom when Fuji came out of the clouds. Out of all the places we stayed while in Japan this one was my absolute favourite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Melbourne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a little older but very very clean. The rooms have a great view of Mt. Fuji. She was a bit shy during our short stay but we did manage to get a glimpse of her from our room. This place does not have an elevator but staff will carry your bags to your room for you. The standout here is the staff who were so friendly and welcoming compared to the bigger fancy hotels. We would stay here again just because of the lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Traditional Experience

I was here very briefly but wanted to share my thoughts on this stay. It is always impressive when the owner of a hotel takes the time to come out and greet you personally on your arrival. The friendly staff, the amazing view (if you are lucky) and traditional Japanese room experience made this a memorable stay. I wish I was able to stay longer. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cannie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am so happy that the owner is so proud of the property that he met us for a welcome drink!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most stunning property and run by the most attentive, respectful, welcoming, and warm staff for our stay. We were only here for one night but wished we were here longer. The buses to get to the hotel only stop there a few times a day but this meant the owner knew when guests would arrive and was there to welcome each and everyone of us to the hotel. The moment we jumped off the bus we were greeted and our bags taken inside so himself and his staff could take the most incredible photos of us with the mountain in the background. We were seated in the small sitting area off the reception and given tea or coffee while they checked other guests in so we didn’t have to wait in line. After being checked in they took our bags up to our room for us. We had a beautiful traditional room with the best view. The comfiest room and best sleep of our trip and when we left in the morning and checked out, waiting for our bus, the owner came around once again to take photos one last time and saw us off. While the bus took a while he brought everyone cups of green tea. Could not recommend a hotel more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff greeted you as you arrived. Help with your bags to your room and recommend that you take time to enjoy the amazing view of Mt. Fuji
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. The staff, the facilitates, the views are unmatched. We we're lucky enough to see Mount Fuji all 3 days we we're there. We also rented bikes and cycled the local area, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Mount Fuji for the hotel room and rooftop. Very unique (traditional Japanese style). Far from other tourist attractions but the bus stop is right outside the hotel, so that was super convenient. The view makes it worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baldeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
What an amazing view and staff, super friendly and helpful, and with the direct view to the driver side of Mount Fuji across the lake, can't beat the combination
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner and staff. Great location for viewing Mount Fuji, even had a fantastic view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hideyuki

Hotel staff are very nice and kind but facilities are little bit old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, all very welcoming and great hospitality. If i could give it 20 stars i would.

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the Shoji lake hotel were superb, making both of us feel accommodated as soon as arrival. There is limited dining, and I would recommend those coming have a car to access the towns outside of the bus schedule. Aside from this, the baths, solitude from crowds and views of Fuji are outstanding. It's an older hotel, and it does not have an elevator. But they were quick to bring our bags to the room and provide any amenities we needed. Overall a great value getaway from the busier areas around Fuji.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Lake Shoji Hotel

Service was extremely warm & heartfelt. Owner, Kobayashi-san, welcomed me with a drink & gave wonderful advice on places to visit. The futon is very comfortable to sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breathing views / warm welcome

My husband and I visited Lake Shoji for the first time in January. It was a rainy day when we checked in so we could not see Fuji San, but the warm welcome we received made up for the lack of view, even before we checked in, a very very kind employee helped us back into our parking spot. He also took our luggage in to the lobby. The desk employee was very kind and was willing to work with our limited Japanese. The owner even gave us a cup of tea and chocolates when we first arrived they also gave us many travel itinerary suggestions for the local area. We went with a traditional Japanese style room. It was very cozy, and spacious for the two of us in the morning rewarded with a beautiful view of Mount Fuji I cannot recommend this hotel enough! Lake Shoji is the least developed of the Fuji Lakes, and unfortunately this hotel does not offer any dining options (they are working on it tho!). I highly suggest eating dinner before you check in or making sure you bring food with you.
View from hotel
Traditional room
View from roof top deck
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanathip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hotel located in the middle of nature, peaceful and with a view of Mt. Fuji. The owner and staff welcomed us warmly. I was very impressed by their care. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s an older hotel, seems to be going through remodel. Has its small town charm to it. I would still come back to it if I was on a different trip. Staff was really friendly, and had an amazing un-interrupted view of Mount Fuji, and shoji lake. The view makes up the rest of the small things.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rido

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of mount fuji and soji lake
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025