Teiensaryo Inn Lake Yamanaka — Hotel in Yamanakako

Weather was bad but the Hirose family and their ryokan was wonderful! ||We stayed at Yamanakako for two nights at Teiensaryo was thoroughly impressed with the hospitality, rooms and wonderful food (Ryokan-style, multi-dish, breakfast and dinner were served). Unfortunately for us, the weather was overcast (low clouds obstructing views) and, during one day, rainy. But, 4 of us (wife, daughter, son-in-law) made the best of the stay by taking the local bus to Kawaguchiko city for bike riding around the lake, going via bus to Gotemba shopping mall and walking around the lake in the rain. We did not, however, take our planned hikes in the hills and mountains around the lake.|| The Hirose family tried to make sure that we had things to do and made suggestions for lunch (Shouya, short bus ride along the lake, serving Houta), and suggestions for things to do. Son, Koichi, even volunteered to take us via car to Mt. Fuji view site but we all decided not worth it given the cloudy conditions. || Food and furo were very good. The level of detail in the food preparation led me to believe that Koichi had culinary training and when asked, "where you a chef?" answered, "yes". The elder Hirose-san even made the effort to provide with local tangerines (mikan) and boiled eggs for our sojurns and snacking.|| Furo (two separate rooms), were open at 4pm and each room was lockable (can make private). || Ryokan appears to have only 5 rooms and, during our stay and 3 groups (rooms) occupied.|| Last but not least, our departure on a rainy Sunday morning was made very warm and friendly by Koichi's offer to drive us to the Express bus stop. Though this stop was only about 5 minutes walk away, the rain would have made uncomfortable. Mr. Hirose's drive was very much appreciated.|| We...

Weather was bad but the Hirose family and their ryokan was wonderful! ||We stayed at Yamanakako for two nights at Teiensaryo was thoroughly impressed with the hospitality, rooms and wonderful food (Ryokan-style, multi-dish, breakfast and dinner were served). Unfortunately for us, the weather was overcast (low clouds obstructing views) and, during one day, rainy. But, 4 of us (wife, daughter, son-in-law) made the best of the stay by taking the local bus to Kawaguchiko city for bike riding around the lake, going via bus to Gotemba shopping mall and walking around the lake in the rain. We did not, however, take our planned hikes in the hills and mountains around the lake.|| The Hirose family tried to make sure that we had things to do and made suggestions for lunch (Shouya, short bus ride along the lake, serving Houta), and suggestions for things to do. Son, Koichi, even volunteered to take us via car to Mt. Fuji view site but we all decided not worth it given the cloudy conditions. || Food and furo were very good. The level of detail in the food preparation led me to believe that Koichi had culinary training and when asked, "where you a chef?" answered, "yes". The elder Hirose-san even made the effort to provide with local tangerines (mikan) and boiled eggs for our sojurns and snacking.|| Furo (two separate rooms), were open at 4pm and each room was lockable (can make private). || Ryokan appears to have only 5 rooms and, during our stay and 3 groups (rooms) occupied.|| Last but not least, our departure on a rainy Sunday morning was made very warm and friendly by Koichi's offer to drive us to the Express bus stop. Though this stop was only about 5 minutes walk away, the rain would have made uncomfortable. Mr. Hirose's drive was very much appreciated.|| We...

I would like to express sincere thankfulness to our hosts in Teiensaryo Yamanakoko. They made our stay cozy and warm in all meaning of these words, even-though it was frisky and rainy outside for the first day when we have arrived to the riokan. ||We have really enjoyed onsen at this riokan, it was clean and gave the feeling of that typical japanese bathing experience. It is very refreshing and warming when the weather is cold outside.||Room was tidy and clean, in japanese style with a little set for tea ceremony. ||Hotel manager was super friendly and gave as a lift to the closest restaurant for dinner. Moreover he has extended his hospitality to waking up early in the morning to drive us to the panoramic tour to viewpoints of Mt Fuji-san. Weather was sunny so we made plenty of good shots and were too carried away so that 1h 30 minutes passed so fast. Our host stayed very calm and polite but reminded us that we shall come back to hotel for that true authentic Japanese breakfast. Breakfast was a piece of art too and we were eating it in kimono with a view to the garden with KOI fish pool. This is the first time I am willing to write such extensive and positive review for a hotel and I mean every word written here. Good hospitality...