Japan - Mt. Fuji / Lake Kawaguchiko Accomodation (Any Trips Whilst Travelling in Japan Will Also Be Appreciated)

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  z10cvbnm on 09/02/2020 - 11:28

  Depending on your budget, but Mizno Hotel is quite good.

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  silverrat23 on 09/02/2020 - 11:29

  +1

  Are You Free Sexy

  …wat?

  Personal advice before arriving in Japan.

  • Get data on your phone - either by a travel Sim card or a pocket wi-fi modem. You'll need it to…
  • …use Google Translate and Google Maps. The former has a camera function that can auto-translate text on the fly and the latter has detailed route guidance on trains, which is paramount given how complex Japan's transportation options can be.
  • Read this for basic phrases - https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/10/five-words-you-must-know-b…
  • Cash is still king in Japan. Exchange some here in Aus, and use your preferred international-freindly card to withdraw from ATMs over there as backup.
  • Never commit a crime - especially in Japan. Even petty crime like shoplifting can see you locked up for 23 days, as you're guilty until proved innocent.
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    nandystam on 09/02/2020 - 12:11

    +3

    The whole "cash is king" is completely overblown, even moreso in major cities.

    I've been to Japan 3 times over the last 3 years and apart from using cash to recharge my Suica and entrance fees to some attraction and temples, I used my credit card everywhere else.

    • Convenience stores all take credit cards. If you need cash you can always withdraw from their ATMs or from Japan Post ATMs
    • Supermarkets and department stores accept credit cards
    • An ever increasing number of restaurants accept credit card, even ones you wouldn't suspect they do. Given the Olympics is around the corner I can only anticipate this trend increasing.
    • Hyperdia > Google Maps for transport.
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  samd on 09/02/2020 - 11:30

  I stayed at the Mt. Fuji Guest House & Cafe Kikka-ke in Sep 2018 while travelling with my son. It's about 2km (walkable?) from Fuji Q Highland… if you happen to be going there. I'd stay there again, but being a "guest house" it might not be everyone's cup of tea. (8600 yen for 2 adults)

  The next night we stayed at Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Togawasou. Good location for the lake. Definitely a retro feel to the place, so again, might not suit everyone. (10800 yen for 2 adults, incl brekky)

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  ru35xc on 09/02/2020 - 11:33

  Thank you guys.

  Budget is around 500/600 a night for March.

  Ideally want a private onsen.

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  ladybird21 on 09/02/2020 - 14:49

  +2

  Hi we stayed at Fuji View Hotel and it was amazing. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Ask for a room on the highest floor with a view of the lake and of Mount Fuji. We had a spectacular suite, they upgraded us. It was absolutely fantastic. It was our first time in an Onsen which is at the hotel. We had an amazing view and it's such a beautiful place. We hired a car and drove all around the Fuji area, but we did stay around the local area for about 4 days including Hokone, Izu Peninsula, Mt Omaru and Izunokuni Panorama Park. We had the best time!! Have a fab trip!! We'd go back tomorrow if we could!!

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  Spun on 09/02/2020 - 19:49

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  I can very highly recommend Hana Hostel at Fujisan Station. Easily one of the most amazing hosts we've ever had in Japan. It's pretty popular but if it is available it's a great option.

  http://hanahostelf.com/

  There is a free shuttle bus which runs from fujiko to kawaguchiko station very regularly. It also stops at Fuji Q.