Otsuki Hotel Wafukan
This is an authentic Japanese hotel created in the traditional Sukiya style. This type of architecture is designed specifically for the building of Tea Ceremony Rooms, a specialty of this hotel. The Wafukan is one of the most organic places to stay in Japan, but it is quite pricey, starting at more than $700 per night.
Otsuki Hotel Wafukan
3-19 Higashikaigan-cho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka
Otsuki, Japan
http://www.japanican.com/hotels/shisetsudetail.aspx?st=4329097#shisetsumenu
011 (+81) 0555 81 6111
Magi Onsen Ryokan
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese guest house. You won't see a bed when you first arrive; someone will come to your room at night and construct it from layers of futons. The town of Magi Onsen has the only ryokan near Otsuki. This Japanese way of life should be experienced by Westerners who want to understand Japanese culture and home life.
Magi Onsen Ryokan
5353 Otsuki-machi Magi
Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0016
Otsuki, Japan
http://www.magionsen.com/
011 (+81) 0554 22 0146
Yatsugatake Royal Hotel
The Yatsugatake Royal is the most modern and Western of all the recommendations. The hotel is located at the base of Mount Fuji and has tennis courts, fitness facilities and spas. It's best known for having its own observatory for star gazing.
Yatsugatake Royal Hotel
8240-1039 Sekido, Nishiide Oizumi
Kitakoma Yamanashi 409-1501 Japan
Yamanashi, Japan
http://www.daiwaresort.co.jp/english/07_yatsu.html
Article Written By Susanna Lo
Susanna Lo is an established writer, director and producer who won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals. She is a member of PEN and WGA. Her parents worked for the airline and hotel industries and she's been traveling since infancy. Lo has lived in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and speaks five languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
