Kounso

2.5 star property
Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking

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Exterior
Spring water bathtub, free toiletries, slippers, towels
Staircase
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$242
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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235-3 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Yamanashi-ken, 401-0501
  • Place, Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Yamanaka
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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 - single
Spring-water bath
Bidet
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the area

Yamanakako

At Kounso you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Tenshinomori Angel Museum and Mishima Yukio Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Yamanakako guest house include Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara and Oshino Hakkai.

What's nearby

  • Mishima Yukio Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Yamanakako Hot Spring Benifuji no yu - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lake Yamanaka - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

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
  • ‪THE PARK - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ZEIT BAKERY CAFE - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪山中湖畔のステーキ酒場 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kounso

Lakefront guesthouse in Yamanakako with free parking
As a guest of Kounso, you'll find a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Yamanakako guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kounso offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and spring water baths. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

What is the cancellation policy at Kounso?

Kounso offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kounso?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kounso on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$242.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kounso?

Yep, Kounso has a free self car park.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kounso?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kounso?

No, Kounso does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kounso?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kounso?

No, pets are not allowed.