HAOSTAY UMEYA
A Quiet Retreat at the Foot of Mt. Fuji
This standalone two-story house sits in Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi, just an 8-minute walk from the lakeshore. Step through the entrance and Mt. Fuji is already there to greet you. The home preserves the warmth of traditional Japanese architecture — a hand-crafted wooden staircase, soft light filtering through shoji screens — while offering modern comfort throughout. Its cream-colored exterior, deep eaves, and wooden deck give it the quiet dignity of a classic Japanese family home, offering a lived-in feel rather than the sterile atmosphere of a typical hotel. Whether you're staying a few nights or settling in for longer, this house offers a calm, story-filled base for exploring the Fuji Five Lakes region.
Mornings and Evenings with Mt. Fuji
Through the living room's large windows, Mt. Fuji rises in full view — the first light catching its snow-capped peak at dawn, or its quiet silhouette fading into dusk, all visible right from the sofa. Step onto the wooden deck with a cup of coffee and let the mountain view set the pace of the day. The lakeshore is just an 8-minute walk away, making a morning stroll or an evening lakeside walk effortless. The bedroom shares the same postcard-perfect view — open the curtains each morning to Mt. Fuji, for a stay that's hard to forget.
A Front-Row Seat for Autumn Colors
Nearby, a well-known maple corridor bursts into red and gold each autumn, forming a tunnel of color and ranking among the most popular foliage spots in the Kawaguchiko area. From here, you can wander straight into that scenery on foot, no travel required. The sight of snow-capped Mt. Fuji framed by autumn leaves is a favorite for photographers. If you're planning a trip to Kawaguchiko in the fall, staying here lets you enjoy the leaf-viewing season at an unhurried, relaxed pace.