HOTEL MYSTAYS FUJI ONSEN RESORT – Fuji-Q Convenience & Fuji Views

Are you trying to decide where to stay for your visit to Fuji-Q Highland?

My boys (ages 11 and 8), my mother, and I stayed for 2 nights at Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort.  I’m so glad we stayed here!

The purpose of our visit to the area was to ride epic rollercoasters at Fuji-Q Highland theme park and to catch views of the majestic Mt. Fuji. 

We were able to do both using HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort as our base. 

Whether you’re coming to ride Eejanaika at Fuji-Q or you just want a clean and comfortable hotel with incredible views of Mt. Fuji, this is your spot!

Want some more details?

Let’s take a look at:

• HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort basics
• Why we chose this particular hotel
• Transport to and from the hotel
• Our first impressions of MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort
• Our room – what we loved and what we didn’t like
• Hotel amenities – the onsen, breakfast, laundry, toiletries, etc.
• What we did using this hotel as a base for the Fuji area
• Would we stay here again?

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HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort – The Basics

Why We Chose MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort

I enjoy trip planning and researching hotels, and MYSTAYS Fuji popped onto my radar right away when researching hotels in the Fuji area.

My ‘musts’ for this hotel stop for our family were:

• Easy-ish to get to from Tokyo by public transport
• Walking distance to Fuji-Q Highland

My ‘nice to haves’ for this hotel stop for us:

• Mt. Fuji views from the room
• Individual toiletries
• Breakfast buffet
• Walkable to snack options
• Walkable to Lake Kawaguchi

Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort had all of the above.

If you are looking for a traditional Japanese stay, this hotel is not for you. 

Also, front-facing rooms have views of Mt. Fuji, but you can also see Fuji-Q Highland and parking lots and other buildings.  If you want a nature-only view or to see Mt. Fuji with nothing else in the frame, you won’t like this hotel.

If you’re coming with kids and want them to try the onsen, you need to have an adult of the same gender, because the onsens are separated by gender.  So, for example, my boys couldn’t try the onsen (they really wanted to!) because the adults in our group were me and my mom.

Transport To & From MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort

Fuji-Q isn’t in a major city, so you can’t just hop on a Shinkansen in Tokyo and arrive an hour later.  Still, it’s possible to get to/from MYSTAYS Fuji without too much stress.

I’ll save you some reading – take the bus.  The company will vary depending on where you’re coming from. 

Plane – The closest major airport is Tokyo Haneda (HND).  From HND you can continue to MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort by bus.

Train – The faster trains will take you to Kawaguchiko station, in the little town at the edge of Lake Kawaguchi.  From there you can take a 5-minute taxi, or even walk the 1.4 kilometers (about 20 minutes).  We took the train from Tokyo but I messed up at one of our changes and we ended up on a regional train that dropped us off at Fujikyu-Highland station, across the street from the hotel.

Bus – The best and most direct option from larger cities.  We took the Highway Bus back to Tokyo and it was a smooth, direct ride to Shinjuku station from the Fuji-Q Highland bus stop. Important:  The Fuji-Q bus stop is not in the same place as the Fuji-Q train station… it’s actually about a 20 minute walk from the hotel.  Ask the hotel to arrange a taxi for you, but don’t wait until the last minute (like I did because I didn’t realize it wasn’t the same stop as the train station).  Also, know that there are a ton of buses arriving at and leaving from this bus stop/station, so be sure to check the bus number!

First Impressions of the Hotel

Here are my actual first impression notes that I wrote a few minutes after we’d arrived in our room.

It feels a bit ‘business-y,’ but we’re really happy it’s so close to Fuji-Q and the town.  Also, the Mt. Fuji views smack you from everywhere in the hotel – lobby, breakfast room, in our room.  We are all like little kids picking out our toiletry samples from the drawer in the lobby.  I wonder if this place gets a lot of bus tours (it feels big enough).

Our Room at MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort

We stayed in Room 408 in a ‘Standard Twin Room with Mt. Fuji View.’  There were two large beds and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. 

It was definitely cozy, especially when we had our carry-on suitcases open on the floor.  It would be a really tight squeeze with larger luggage.  I wish there was a little bit more space in the room to store our luggage and/or clothing.

Tip:  If you’re going to stay here, the extra JPY for the view of Mt. Fuji is certainly worth it.

Family Tip:  We were fine with the Standard Twin Room for the four of us, but if you want more space, fork over a little more for the larger room categories.  If we return, I will still choose the Standard Twin because it was fine for our purpose and I’d rather spend a little more for a nicer room with a view somewhere like Tokyo.

Hotel Amenities – Oh Me Oh My

The hotel had everything we could want/need.  The only thing that would have been amazing to add would be a soft-serve ice cream machine (maybe a matcha flavor?).  That’s just a suggestion, if you’re reading this Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort.  I’d definitely come back if you bring that in.

• Onsen – Male/female onsens available on one of the upper floors; my mom and I enjoyed the relaxation time after a full day at Fuji-Q; the only thing that was kind of a bummer is that the window gets steamed up so you can’t appreciate the view
• Toiletries – Facewash, lotion, face cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, brushes, hair ties, toner, Q-tips, exfoliating cloths, etc; available in drawers in the lobby; shampoo, conditioner, body wash in larger containers in the rooms; the individual-size toiletries were some of our favorite toiletries we came across on our trip
• Pajamas & slippers – Available in drawers in the lobby; you can use the pjs for the onsen also; kids sizes too!
• Laundry room – On the main floor; 4 washing machines & 4 dryers; I used it and was happy to not walk to the laundromat in town (Lake Kawaguchi)
• Breakfast – The breakfast buffet was varied (Japanese & western options) and plentiful
• Free parking – There’s a large lot behind the hotel, convenient if Fuji-Q is a stop on your Japan road trip

What We Did Using This Hotel as a Base for Exploring the Area

There’s plenty to do around the hotel, but some of it requires transportation.  Here’s what we did, plus a couple of things we didn’t get to on this trip.

Fuji-Q Highland – Epic rollercoasters and more in a compact, spotless theme park with Mt. Fuji saying ‘konnichiwa’ in the background.  This is why we came to the area, and the hotel was the perfect spot to call ‘home’ while we were in town.  5-minute walk door-to-door.

Lake Kawaguchi – We explored the town, walked along the lake, had dinner, and enjoyed more views of Mt. Fuji.  We walked into town, and it took about

Cycling – Riding bikes here was on my to-do list for us, but it didn’t happen.  First I’d planned on renting bicycles at Lake Kawaguchiko, but then I saw the traffic and roads and decided we’d try renting and cycling at the smaller Lake Yamanaka.  We were going to do this on our departure morning but decided to head back to Tokyo instead (I wasn’t confident that we’d find kids bikes and helmets based on my internet research).  We’ll try next time we’re in the area.  If you want to try, we were going to go to Boat House Main on the western side of Lake Yamanaka.

Yamanashi Gem Museum – My boys love gems and crystals, but our timing didn’t match up, so this is also on our ‘next time’ list.

Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Chureito Pagoda – Once we arrived, I nixed this for our group because of crowds, but when we go back I may do it on my own early in the morning.

Would We Stay Here Again?

Definitely!  I’ve already been daydreaming about coming back here with our entire family, but our youngest still has a few years before he’ll be tall enough for the extreme coasters of Fuji-Q.

Things we loved about Hotel MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort:

• Amazing views of Mt. Fuji!
• There was always someone at reception (even at 1:30am to help me organize a taxi!). 
• It’s across the street from Fuji-Q Highland and the corresponding train stop.
• The staff was kind, responsive, and very helpful.
• Breakfast buffet was varied and fresh.
• The onsen!
• The amenities in the drawers in the lobby.  We loved choosing our ‘goodies’ for the day.
• It’s an easy walk to Lake Kawaguchi.
• The laundry room on the ground floor is very convenient (I’d been planning on walking into town to do laundry).
• The check-in and check-out are easy and organized.

Things we didn’t love about the hotel:

• There wasn’t enough space in the room for us and our luggage. 
• The hotel isn’t very close to the bus station, which is the most convenient way to arrive/depart for many locations.
• I wish there had been more choice of restaurants closer to the hotel.  We did walk into Lake Kawaguchi and there were restaurants on the way into town, but something nearby (besides the hotel restaurant) would’ve been a nice option
• The onsen had a view but we couldn’t see it because of the steam.
• The room only had some things for 2 people (like mugs).  We had to ask for the 2^nd and 3^rd items for the other members of our group.

I hope this helps you with your hotel decision for Fuji-Q!