Hanasuishou
7,6/10 Very good - Based on 26 reviews
Hanasuishou is a quietly appointed ryokan in the Isawa Onsen area of Fuefuki, Yamanashi. Rooms combine tatami and contemporary touches; a D‑type room includes an in‑room open‑air bath so guests can soak privately. Public areas embrace a low‑key self‑service concept with amenity, yukata and incense bars that let visitors customise their stay. The modest scale and layout prioritise privacy and direct access to the hot‑spring facilities, making it suitable for travellers seeking a ryokan with private onsen Yamanashi.
The onsen draws from local Isawa springs and is open 24 hours; official details describe an alkaline simple hot spring with a soft, skin‑friendly feel. The property provides indoor and outdoor communal baths, with evening switches so guests can try both pools; select rooms offer private in‑room open‑air bathing. Meals focus on seasonal, regional ingredients and are served in a restaurant arranged for private dining; beverage service is included on some plans. This mix of communal and private bathing plus local cuisine defines the ryokan with onsen Yamanashi experience.
Facilities include free Wi‑Fi, complimentary parking, a small lounge with self‑serve coffee and a daytime front desk; check‑in is generally mid‑afternoon with morning checkout. Rooms are non‑smoking and pair modern conveniences with tatami layouts and floral‑inspired décor. The property also offers group or exclusive rental options for larger parties. With its combination of private‑bath room types, 24‑hour hot springs and seasonal menus, Hanasuishou fits couples and families seeking a quiet onsen stay in Yamanashi prefecture.
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Review summary for: Hanasuishou
Positive Reviews
Delicious meals
Multiple guests praised the food — breakfast and dinner were described as very tasty, with satisfying variety and good desserts and coffee options.
Generous snack and drink offerings
Guests appreciated the drink bar, free soft drinks, ice cream and an assortment of snacks (including many dagashi) with refill/self-serve options — often noted as all-you-can-eat/drink and convenient.
Accessible bathing options (indoor and outdoor)
Many reviews highlighted that there are both indoor baths and an open-air (rotenburo) allowing guests to bathe at their preferred times; some rooms included a private outdoor bath.
Helpful, welcoming staff
Several guests reported very good employee service — polite greetings, thoughtful hospitality (omotenashi), attentive servers in the dining area, and staff who accommodated guest needs.
Comfortable rooms and useful amenities
Positive notes included roomy guest rooms, futon bedding already laid out, complimentary bottled water in the room fridge, plentiful power outlets, towel replacements, and availability of loaner items.
Negative Reviews
Onsen quality and size concerns
Some guests said they could not feel any therapeutic effect from the hot springs; others reported disinfectant/chemical smells or that the outdoor/on-site baths were small or narrow.
Staffing and service inconsistencies
Reviews mentioned limited front-desk hours (e.g., closing at 21:00), signs of being understaffed, inexperienced/very young part‑time staff, and situations where guests had to request food or amenity replenishment rather than it being proactively handled.
Cleanliness and maintenance issues
Complaints included hair left in bathing areas, dust in gaps (e.g., between bed and wall), broken fixtures covered with plastic, damaged sink/toilet areas, and generally uneven cleaning standards in some stays.
Room comfort and equipment problems
Problems reported were ineffective heating in some rooms, air‑con displays that were too bright at night, lack of humidifiers leading to dry air/throat, and hair dryers that produced only cool air, making drying difficult.
Facility limitations and missing amenities
Guests noted cramped dining space at times, small trash bins that are hard to use, limited yukata designs/sizes, absence of Western-style beds in some rooms, and parking that can be a long walk from the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms range from single and couple layouts to family-style Japanese rooms; some tatami rooms sleep up to four or five guests using futons, and family rooms are available.
The public baths and two open-air baths are available 24 hours; the spring is an alkaline simple hot spring (pH ~9.4) with a measured source temperature around 43°C, noted for a gentle, smooth feel.
Yes — the property offers private/bespoke bathing options (貸切 plans) that can be reserved; contact the ryokan ahead to arrange a private soak.
The ryokan provides station pick-up on request from Isawa Onsen Station; there is no regular airport shuttle, so most guests arrive by train to Isawa Onsen and use the hotel pickup or a short taxi.
From Shinjuku take the JR Chuo Line limited express to Isawa Onsen (about 90–100 minutes), then a 5–10 minute taxi or arranged hotel pickup; travel from other cities typically uses regional JR connections to Isawa Onsen Station followed by a short taxi.
Staff are primarily Japanese and English ability is limited; the team is helpful and will assist using simple English or translation tools when needed.
Expect traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami and futons, optional rooms with private open-air baths, yukata and selectable amenities, and a renovated, quietly designed ryokan atmosphere focused on local hospitality.
The ryokan sits in the Isawa Onsen area with local wineries, fruit farms and tasting experiences nearby; Lake Kawaguchi and other Fuji-area sights are roughly 25–30 km away for day trips.
Isawa Onsen Station is the nearest rail link and taxis are readily used for the final leg; the property provides free on-site parking (ample spaces) for guests who drive.
Pets are not permitted at the property; there is a convenience store within a short walk of the ryokan, and the ryokan serves Japanese meals with breakfast typically offered and dinner/local produce options available — please notify the ryokan in advance for dietary needs.