Kitatsuru District accommodation from NZ$123

I was really excited to stay here, mainly because of the amazing view of Mount Fuji, and it absolutely delivered. The rooftop view was incredible and definitely one of the highlights of our stay. Especially since it was a clear sunny day, not a cloud to be seen! The room itself was okay. The television was quite small, though we didn’t really watch it anyway, and we understood that rooms in Japan can be a bit smaller. The experience of sleeping on the traditional tatami is very neat. The only disappointing part was the complimentary breakfast experience. Guests could choose between a traditional Japanese breakfast, an egg salad sandwich, or another sandwich option. Our whole family had loved the egg salad sandwiches throughout Japan, so we selected those. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up and we were served the traditional breakfast instead. When we asked if it could be changed, we were told it was too late. To be fair the traditional breakfast was quite good. It seemed more like a communication breakdown than anything else. Overall, it was still a nice place to rest and enjoy the beautiful Mount Fuji views. Also, make sure to eat at Oden nearby, great food!

We were lucky enough to book one of the few rooms with a onsen bath and a view of Mount Fuji and experience the traditional Japanese futon sleeping arrangements. The evening meal was up there with the best we've experienced anywhere in our own private dining room The drum show was unique to watch and was in awe of their timing. The gardens around the hotel were beautiful and peaceful. Dor dinner we dressed in traditional Japanese clothing provided in our room, you could also go the the Kimono boutique and wear one of those too. It was an incredible experience, time to relax after a hustling Tokyo and before heading to Kyoto. I'd highly recommend

There where no western channels on TV only Japanese stations. Also no smart TV's with Netflix or YouTube.