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Kounso

2.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking

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Lake Yamanaka provides a peaceful backdrop for Kounso Guesthouse, offering genuine relaxation. The terrace offers perfect views, and the lobby fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere for unwinding or playing billiards. Free WiFi and self-parking add convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Spring water bathtub
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Spring water bathtub
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
235-3 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0501

What's nearby

  • Lake Yamanaka - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tenshinomori Angel Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mishima Yukio Museum - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Yamanaka Suwa Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fujiyoshida Gekkoji Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪甲州ほうとう 小作 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪庄ヤ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪山中湖畔のステーキ酒場 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ZEIT BAKERY CAFE - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪THE PARK - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kounso

Guesthouse near Oshino Hakkai
Near Lake Yamanaka, Kounso provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a billiards/pool table, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Kounso boast perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with spring water tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children age 3 and under for extra bedding.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kounso Inn Yamanakako
Kounso Inn
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso
Kounso Japan/Yamanakako-Mura
Kounso Guesthouse
Kounso Yamanakako
Kounso Guesthouse Yamanakako

Frequently asked questions

Is Kounso pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kounso?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kounso?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kounso located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tenshinomori Angel Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Yamanaka. Mishima Yukio Museum and Yamanaka Suwa Shrine are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Kounso Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
利便性が高く、オーナーが親切に対応。次回も宜しくお願いします。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette Gastgeberin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

にっしょう

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お風呂は各部屋と時間指定ですので、家族で楽しく過ごしました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ご主人も親切で、部屋も広く気持ちよく過ごせました
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

YOHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方のホスピタリティに感銘を受けました。お風呂のマットが汚れており少し気になりましたが、その他は概ね良好な環境です。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. Each room gets to reserve a time for the large bathrooms. Absolutely loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. Chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table was plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even towards my limited Japanese speaking. Will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and relaxing

Loved the stay at Kounso. The room was spacious and had extra bedding that could be used to fit your preference. I was not sure about the shared bath, but each room reserves time slots, so you do not bath with strangers. I loved the cypress bath, it was perfect after a long day. I chose not to use the room heater because of the kerosene smell. Instead, the kotatsu table kept me plenty warm for this time of year. The location was very close to plenty of food and lake adventures. The owner was very helpful and friendly, even though I only knew a few words in Japanese. I visited alone, but I hope to bring my whole family for our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhige und idylisch gelegene Unterkunft mit einer sehr hilfsbereiten und freundlichen Gastgeberin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was just the sweetest,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAT KI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy quiet and lake front view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great place to stay, genuinely Japanese with an onsen, a very good breakfast, with bikes to lend, in a very quiet neighbourhood. The owner is extremely friendly and made us feel at home. We were very happy with the bikes and made short tours in the neighbourhood. You get there great views of Fuji.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

ひろあき

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
優しく丁寧に接客してくださった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
大人数での宿泊だったのですが和室に布団をひいて寝るスタイル！みんな大満足でした。 コタツがしてあったので心も癒されました。 お風呂も適度の大きさで気持ち良く入れました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とてもいい宿でした！

気さくな方で、気兼ねなく施設を利用できました。 部屋にはこたつも暖房もあり、暖かく過ごせました。 お風呂もサービスなのか24時間使用可能で とても快適でした。 写真よりも少し古い感じはしましたが、 ビリヤードも使えて子供達は初体験で楽しんでおりました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tomoyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
何かと良心的。 息子も初めてビリヤードを体験できました。 ワカサギ釣船もご紹介頂けました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small Place with Big Heart

Great location, very near Lake Yamanaka. We had the hotel all to ourselves, but the owners made sure we were looked after very well, making great efforts to get the bath ready for us. The garden autumn colours were radiant and playing pool in the lobby with my son and wife was priceless!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

タヌキイヌ, 兵庫県明石市

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
感じ良い接客でした。食事とお風呂は、近くで施設利用したので、わかりません。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Little Experience

Very nice little tucked away guesthouse. The couple that run it are very friendly and helpful. They literally contacted me five minutes after booking to explain how to find them and check in. It's very clean and up kept. Will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
部屋が広く快適だった。寒い時期でこたつが部屋で使えたのも良かった。唯一トイレが部屋に付いていなかったのが残念。ホテルの自転車を無料で使えたのも良かった。　ホストの方達がとても親切で気持ちの良い滞在だった。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent choice to experience a Japanese ryokan. Specially considering the price. Very traditional and an amazing service. We really hope to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Onsen bath was an unexpected bonus, as was the pool table and the traditional Japanese furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant guesthouse near lake and restaurants

This is a very pleasant and spotlessly clean guesthouse set back from the lake (and the main road around it) along an alley. My room backed onto a forest and was very pleasant. A good western style cooked breakfast is available; order the day before. There are several good restaurants back on the lakeside within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
リーズナブルで清潔感があり良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
宿泊当日に急遽、予約をしました。 場所は若干、分かりずらかったですが接客も丁寧に頂き、部屋も清潔感があり満足です。有難うございます、
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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