Family hotels and homes in Manzawa

Great size apartment for 4 of us staying in, would comfortably fit more people. Good location.

The property was fantastic, one of the best accommodations we have stayed at. The natural aroma of the wood as soon as you enter is instantly soothing, and the private sauna, rain shower and bathtub make for the most relaxing experience with the property being the perfect pit stop in the middle of your trip to unwind. The tatami area upstairs is also great to relax in as it has a view of Mt. Fuji, a balcony and a vinyl player amongst other activities such as board games and reading materials. The complimentary drinks and snacks were delicious and the breakfast every morning was well thought out and presented beautifully with each item being explained to us. I loved the skincare products provided in the bathroom! There was also a gallery/ art exhibition on during our stay which was a nice little addition. Despite having a language barrier (we did not speak any Japanese), we found the whole experience to be seamless from start to finish. The staff were incredibly helpful and arguably took the whole experience to another level! Being anxious about the frequency of local trains, we were able to contact the property prior to our stay to arrange to be picked up from the Shin-Fuji station. After picking us up, Gotou was kind enough to take us sightseeing to some of the local spots (and each one had the most beautiful view of Mt. Fuji which is massive and majestic in person!). Ogushi also looked after everything we needed and answered all our questions - even helping us with maps and recommendations of activities and offering to take us places if we needed! I am a vegetarian and in noting this, Ogushi had already printed out menus (highlighting the vegetarian options) and contacted local restaurants that offer vegetarian options. We got takeaway on the first night and like any other hotel we expected to grab the bag and go inside the room but Ogushi (being the wonderful host she is) had set everything up beautifully on the lounge table for us to enjoy.

Gorgeous location opposite to Mount Fuji and a beautiful lake. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Onsen directly face the magnificient Fuji san. Just heaven!

We were very impressed by the refinement and variety of the food. Very nice people. Nice walk up to the top of the mountain, with many temples in great condition along the way. Note, it’s also possible to go up by cable car and have a front-seat view of Mount Fuji.

The house was spotlessly clean and the location was simply perfect. We stayed in a traditional Japanese style room with futon bedding, which was both comfortable and cozy it gave us the feeling of experiencing Japan like the locals do. The host was incredibly attentive throughout our stay, always making sure we had everything we needed. He even went out of his way to pick us up from Shin-Fuji Station and kindly drove us back when we checked out. Although the house has an amazing view of Mount Fuji, unfortunately the mountain was hidden by clouds during our visit. Still, the setting was so peaceful and beautiful that we didn’t feel we missed out. We rented bicycles and cycled to the Shiraito Falls, which was absolutely breathtaking. If you enjoy nature and want to spend some quiet time away from the crowds, I highly recommend renting a bike and exploring the area it was one of the highlights of our trip.

This was an outstanding experience. The chief priest and his family are amazing. The rooms are big and spacious, the food is very good. Minobu as an area is so beautiful, with large mountains covered with green cedartrees and nestled in between are all the important temples. The chief priest did an astounishing work in introducing us to the buddhist practices. The walk to the morning prayer, 04:45 in the morning is very very rewarding.

The host is very nice and helpful. This is my second stay here, since this place has been available on other sites before. She keeps the place clean, and the kitchen has everything you need.

As an European we loved Shimobe Hotel. We visited hotel to feel like Japanese people during vacation, and it was brilliant. We could dip our feet in hot water watching koi fish pool, we were invited to mash rice to make rice cakes during evening animations, and there is beautiful stone outdoor onsen. Everything was far beyond our expectations, and I recommend Shimobe Hotel to everyone seeking calmness, relax and friendly atmosphere in traditional Japanese style