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Reviews of Guest House Zen 1 stars

401-0502 Yamanashi, Yamanakako, Hirano 1958, Japan

#2 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in Yamanakako

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 242 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable experience with excellent view and friendly host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    The location and tranquilly with excellent view. The host was very friendly and helpful in changing the bookings

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Very enjoyable with excellent view and friendly host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to report

    The location and tranquilly with excellent view. The host was very friendly and helpful in changing the bookings

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Perfect stay and will definitely coming back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Perfect view of Mt.Fuji right in front of the property…. The Japanese style room also very nice and give you a traditional experience while staying in Japan. There is bicycle rental shop next door (3 mins walking distance), so you can get around the lake with bicycle comfortably.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Comfortable stay with a stunning view of the lake and Mt Fuji
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bit of mould in the bathroom.

    They gave us a free upgrade to the room with a lake and Mt. Fuji view on the first night. Friendly staff and a short walk to the centre.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely old house, host was very nice and welcoming

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Its great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closeness to everything

    Excellent facility, the set up is so relaxed, the owner is sooo cool. We fed the couple of swans and a few ducks that were out on the waterfront, the view is out of this world. We drove and the parking was easy to negotiate the location position it is not noisy and you can hear the water birds and other birds chirping. As the name says (ZEN) it truely is. Also the convenience store is only about 8 minutes walk away. Coming back from the store we visited a shrine that was having its annual summer festivities, kids were doing a Sumo fight next to the temple, the staff at the temple were inviting, also the men of the town were carrying a traditional Japanese float around the town then back to temple, up the stairs under Tori gate and to the front of the temple, ( the float is very heavy so is fun to see the guys struggling, but they get it up there. Its a once in a lifetime chance to see traditional Japanese culture.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A perfect stay that far exceeded our expectations! Waking up in the morning and opening the door to see Mount Fuji—what an incredibly joyful feeling! The hotel was spotlessly clean and tidy, simple yet full of style. The shared spaces were spacious and very comfortable. Outside the guesthouse were beautiful maple trees and wildflowers—the surroundings were even more stunning than the photos on the official website. It’s just a few minutes’ walk to Hirano Beach, which was super convenient, and also very close to the bus stop. A five-star experience!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for Fuji sightseeing during sunrise

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    The guest house Zen 🧘‍♀️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other guests slamming cupboards in the kitchen and being noisy happened on the two nights we were there.

    The peaceful serenity. Beautiful atmosphere. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see mt Fuji due to rain we made a day visiting Hakone which was beautiful none the less.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    a good place to stay when you want to visit the mount fuji. unfortunately we were there a day when the meteo was not gre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen was not clean when the rest of the place was very clean

    the localization

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    An excellent little guesthouse. Highly recommend 🌸
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful. Lovely little guesthouse with super helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful. We chose the mountain view room and woke up at sunrise to see the mountain but didn’t even have to get out of
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not necessarily a bad thing but it is on the further end of the lake, which can be tricky to get to without a car and being dependent on the bus.

    Great spot for viewing Mount Fuji, nice room and shared facilities. Small guest house so we never really saw the other guests when using the facilities. Close to some shops and bus stop

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Really worth all every penny spent! Will definitely come back again and recommend this place to my family/friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning view of Mt fuji and the lake right when you exit the property!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Very nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good location with Mount Fuji view

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Worth part of the trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    House owner was super friendly, the room was clean and comfy

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Incredible but needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the weather is bad, not worth staying here because there's nothing to do in the town and it's far away from most food places even though there's a 7/11. The staff didn't really explain anything to us except give us the key and that's it.

    Probably the most beautiful view from a hotel I've had. If there's no clouds, it's truly worth the money because you will see Fuji in all its glory.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So glad I decided to stay here as the place was very cozy and immediately made us feel at home. The location is very nice and is located right on the lake. It was snowing when we stayed so we couldn’t see mt Fuji but was very pretty regardless.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    9.0
    An authentic tatami Japanese home stay with great view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The property provided a great view of Mt Fuji.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    Amazing stay & I will come back for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bath towel texture :( Hopefully change the bath towel to the standard hotel towel.

    Amazing view of Mt.Fuji from our room! Very clean house, comfy futon! Definitely I will come back here!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful guest house in a stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared spaces could be a little cleaner but that’s just me being fussy.

    Excellent location, beautiful views and just really lush vibes. 7/11 just a short walk away for any snacks you might want 😂

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best view of Fujisan from room window

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Everything here....lovely little Ryokan at Yamanakako. Situated right by the lake.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place so nicee and clean love it!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    I wish I could stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location. Stunning view in front of the guest house. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in January 2025

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