Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika

Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great and we couldn’t see Mt. Fuji, but the spacious grounds were full of things to enjoy. The baths were also large, and we were able to relax at our leisure. The buffet makes you want to try everything, but there’s such a wide variety that it’s more fun to create your own course menu to suit your tastes. The beer was delicious, but the baby wine—something you can only enjoy here—was exceptional. We had an unexpected issue on our side, but we truly appreciated how kindly and helpfully the staff responded.

This was our first stay as a family of four.We stayed at the Slow House Villa with free breakfast, and since it was the last weekend of the Obon holidays, we felt we got a great deal.The Room feels a bit old, but it has a loft and our two kids were thrilled. They were probably pretty loud, but because it’s a private villa rental, we could relax without worrying too much about others.For dinner, we used the Buffet Mugibatake without a Reservation. We went before 6:00 PM expecting it to be crowded, but we were seated right away with no wait. The Onsen and restaurants are separate from the villa, so I thought getting around might be difficult, but it wasn’t at all once we walked there. The path becomes an illuminated tunnel along the way, so it felt like a pleasant stroll while enjoying the lights.I wanted to take an early-morning bath too, but couldn’t make it due to breakfast timing. I wish guests-only Onsen access were available from early morning as well.Overall, we were very satisfied and would love to stay again.