Experience Plan

Optional experience plan during your stay

Activities

Enjoy a range of activities that let you experience the natural beauty of Lake Kawaguchiko. At THE LAKE Kawaguchiko Kurashi, we offer nature-based and outdoor activities unique to the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, available as optional add-on experiences to complement your stay. From an early morning kayak tour on the lake, to a guided walk through the Aokigahara Forest, and a refreshing morning hike on Mt. Ashiwada, each activity is designed as an easy-to-join half-day experience that fits seamlessly into your time in Kawaguchiko.

Mt. Ashiwada Morning Hike

Enjoy an early morning hike on Mt. Ashiwada near Lake Kawaguchiko. This guided experience includes a tea break with views of Mt. Fuji, offering a refreshing and calm start to the day.

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Aokigahara Forest Walk

Explore the Aokigahara Forest, born from Mt. Fuji’s volcanic eruptions, on a 60-minute guided walk. This on-demand private tour offers a safe and informative way to experience the forest’s unique landscape and natural history.

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Morning Kayak Tour

Enjoy an early morning kayak on Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt. Fuji as your backdrop. When conditions allow, see the reflection of “upside-down Mt. Fuji,” followed by a Japanese-style breakfast on the water.

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Japaneseculture experience

It's not just a place to stay. We offer a variety of Japanese cultural experiences to experience the beautiful "life at Lake Kawaguchi." Kimono dressing and rental, tea ceremony and Japanese tea tasting, kintsugi, flower arrangement...why not make your stay even more special and meaningful?

Japanese Sencha Ceremony Experience

Experience a tranquil Japanese sencha ceremony guided by an instructor. Learn the basics of brewing gyokuro or sencha and enjoy their refined flavors with seasonal wagashi. A brief cultural explanation is included. English guidance available.

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Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience

Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony guided by a certified Omotesenke instructor in a serene, dignified tearoom. Whisk your own matcha, enjoy it with seasonal sweets, and feel the beauty of ma. English guidance available.

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Kimono Dressing & Rental Experience

Kimono rental with obi, kimono & geta, plus professional dressing by a certified fitter. Seasonal styling and photo etiquette tips included. Explore Lake Kawaguchi dressed in timeless Japanese grace.

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Stay

A beautiful location overlooking the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. A 60-year-old traditional Japanese house has been renovated, with an interior design that allows you to enjoy a marriage of Japanese and Western styles. Enjoy a special vacation with your family and friends in this traditional Japanese house that blends seamlessly into nature.

Kaiseki Dinner Stay

Enjoy a refined stay in a private villa overlooking Lake Kawaguchi. This plan features a seasonal kaiseki dinner prepared by a chef trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza, offered at a value said to be nearly one-third of Tokyo prices. The next morning, enjoy a Japanese or Western breakfast, handcrafted with local ingredients and prepared fresh by the chef.

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Breakfast-Included Stay

This stay plan includes a freshly prepared breakfast of your choice — Japanese or Western. Our chef cooks exclusively for you, right before your eyes, using locally sourced ingredients. Begin your day with a wholesome, handcrafted meal that nourishes both body and mind.

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Room-Only Plan

This plan offers accommodation only.
Enjoy an exclusive stay in a nostalgic Japanese house overlooking the lake, where antique Japanese and British furniture create a sophisticated fusion of East and West.

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Wedding

For those who wish for a heartwarming, intimate wedding. After the wedding ceremony at the lakeside gardens of Lake Kawaguchi, rent out "THE LAKE Kawaguchiko-kurashi" for a small, modern Japanese wedding. It can accommodate up to 50 people. We will produce everything from the lakeside garden to the party at "THE LAKE Kawaguchiko-kurashi".

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