Fuefukigawa Onsen × Highly rated Hotel·Ryokan

You can spend the entire day enjoying Maruki Winery, one of Japan’s oldest wineries, while taking in a beautiful Japanese garden. For dinner, we had a tea kaiseki meal—one unforgettable moment after another. The Room also features a private Onsen with free-flowing natural spring water rich in sulfur minerals. I learned what true adult relaxation feels like: unhurried, luxurious, and blissful. This is truly the best Accommodation. Next time, I’ll book a Multiple Night Stay.

I always look forward to the seasonal parfaits, and whenever a new one comes out, I end up coming back. This time, I had the grape parfait and the Shine Muscat parfait. I went for a drive with my friend from Yamanashi, then met up with my husband at the Hotel. I checked in in the early evening. I relaxed in the Onsen and slept soundly. For breakfast, I had my usual favorite cheese omelet. It’s truly delicious—I always wonder how you make an omelet that tastes this good. And then, the grape parfait. I shared it with my husband’s Shine Muscat parfait and enjoyed both. They were beautifully presented—like edible art—and absolutely delicious. I had them last year too and couldn’t forget them, so I was happy to have them again this year. The staff’s smiles always make me feel at ease as well. What will the next parfait be?

We visited as a family of four, meeting up at Yamanashishi Station with our eldest son who lives in Tokyo and the three of us who drove from Kansai. As we got closer to the Accommodation, the country road shown by the navigation system made us think, “Could it really be this way?” and we struggled a little. If I had to mention any negatives from this trip, it would be that—and that the washbasin sink was black, so water marks were slightly noticeable after use. Upon arrival, we were surprised by how distinct and impressive it looked compared with its surroundings. We arrived about 30 minutes earlier than planned, but we were warmly welcomed and smoothly shown inside, which left a great first impression. The moment we opened the tasteful sliding entrance door set back from the gate, we were moved by the view stretching from the pine tree in the center courtyard all the way to the kura storehouse building across it. While preserving many historical elements—such as exterior walls, tiled roof, and pillars—the interior has been renovated into a clean and refined space that feels wonderful to spend time in. In both the audio room at the back where you can listen to records and the second-floor study stocked with everything from relatively recent Japanese literature to art books and foreign titles, there were chairs and ottomans in different styles arranged throughout. We were able to forget everyday life and relax at length. These spaces became favorites for my wife and daughter, who have a strong appreciation for music and art. My eldest son and I also used the sauna in the separate kura building across the courtyard before dinner. It’s available 24 hours; he enjoyed it late at night, while I went again after breakfast the next morning. In addition to a cold plunge bath there is also a regular bathtub; together with the indoor hinoki cypress bath in main building where you can fully stretch out your legs, there are two bathing options. Dinner and breakfast were served in another kura building on opposite side , featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes using plenty of local ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed everything—especially Koshu-style sukiyaki with beef and horse meat paired with three dipping sauces—alongside wine we picked up on our way there. After dinner we projected onto a large screen with projector held family drama viewing night for all four of us. We slept in bedroom where four beds could be lined up comfortably side by side. They even provided charging cables at each bedside equipped with three types of connectors—we were impressed by such attention to detail. Speaking of details: along with alcohol , refrigerator was stocked plenty chilled mineral water which was very helpful given season . There was also an assortment of nostalgic snacks card games insect-repellent items etc., showing both thoughtfulness playfulness. A location completely removed from noise spacious layout well-maintained Facilities lacking nothing an endlessly interesting interior blending old new perfectly—and being able enjoy all without interference as family four. It exceeded our expectations imagination. We’re glad chose this place for one those precious few times each year when whole family can gather . Thank you for your attentive hospitality .

Checked in after visiting nearby wineries. This time, we chose a No Meals Included plan and fully enjoyed private time for just the two of us—absolutely satisfying. We paired the wine we brought with game meat purchased from a local butcher and vegetables from a roadside market, cooking them on an iron plate. The retro-style dining area allowed us to enjoy this self-catering experience without any interruptions—it was perfect. The luxury of eating what you want, when you want it! With all the necessary cutlery provided, all you need to bring are your ingredients. Despite being a traditional Japanese house, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and the bedroom was extremely comfortable. The open-air bath was also fantastic! Surrounded by quiet vineyards, it was an ideal place to unwind and relieve daily stress at our own pace. Highly recommended as a base for winery tours or exploring Yamanashi while enjoying luxurious moments tailored to your own schedule.

Traveling from Yokohama to Yamanashi to visit a relative in the hospital. This was my second stay at this Hotel. The parking lot is spacious, and the welcome coffee tasted great. This time I used a twin Room as a single. When I called the front desk because the in-room Wi‑Fi wouldn’t connect, they quickly brought me a router. Great service. I also had dinner at Hanachaya. It was nice that ordering white wine comes with free snacks—ham and fried cheese. Apparently it was an idea from the gentleman at the front desk who wears glasses. The wine was quite good. I ordered gyoza and a hamburger steak as snacks; the hamburger steak was very tender and delicious. When it reached the 8:00 PM women-only time for the Onsen, I hurried over. By the time I left, three women came in. It doesn’t get crowded, which is great. The free breakfast was flawless! The curry suited my taste perfectly, and I enjoyed the potato salad as well. A Hotel that definitely makes me want to come back again.

We were very satisfied with both the Accommodation and the meals. Especially for wine lovers, they offer food with wine pairings, so I highly recommend visiting. My spouse and I are both certified wine experts, and we had a wonderful time.

We were able to relax even more than we expected. Our shy and timid dog was surprisingly at ease, considering it was a new place for the first time. The meals were interesting as well. Was it coarse salt? The salt provided in the irori room was incredibly delicious. It’s a real shame I forgot to ask where it was from lol. This is an Accommodation with very little interaction with the staff, but they replied quickly to questions via chat, so we didn’t feel any inconvenience. One thing: having one more face towel per person would make it easier to use. We’d like to visit again. Thank you very much.