Top 4 of the most beautiful onsen with a view of Mount Fuji

1. Yurari Onsen

8532-5, Narusawa, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0320

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays (last entry 8 p.m.)/10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends (last entry 9 p.m.)

Yurari is a modern public onsen near charming Lake Kawaguchi. With 10 separate indoor and outdoor pools for men and women, it offers breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Soak in the hot tubs while admiring the sacred mountain on the horizon. Some baths can even be made private for added privacy. In addition to the baths, Yurari offers rest areas, a sauna, stores and restaurants for a full day of relaxation.

Admission from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. costs 1,400 yen on weekdays and 1,700 yen on weekends and public holidays. Past 7 p.m. there is a 200 yen discount. Yurari can be reached in 25 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko station.

Official website: https://www.fuji-yurari.jp/

2. Hotel Mifujien

207 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0303

1 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)

Hotel Mifujien boasts a prime location on the shores of magnificent Lake Kawaguchi, with baths overlooking Mount Fuji. Despite its old-fashioned decor, it will appeal to lovers of beautiful panoramas, who can enjoy the exceptional view while relaxing in the hot springs.

The separate male/female baths are open daily to outside visitors from 1pm to 8pm for the sum of 1,200 yen. The hotel is easily accessible, just a 7-minute bus ride from Kawaguchiko station.

Official website: https://www.mifujien.co.jp

3. Benifuji no Yu

865-776 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays/11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends

Open daily from 10am to 9pm, admission costs just 900 yen for adults, 700 yen for middle schoolers, and 350 yen for elementary students. This is a very affordable price for a day of relaxation, including baths, sauna and restaurant. Benifuji no Yu is easy to get to, with direct buses from Fujisan station stopping right in front. On the downside, tattooed guests are not accepted.

Official website: http://www.benifuji.co.jp/

4. Hotel Green Plaza Hakone

1244-2 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631

1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Friday-Tuesday) / 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Wednesday/Thursday)

Would you like to treat yourself to a moment of luxury and voluptuousness in a refined setting? Head for the Hotel Green Plaza Hakone, which opens its superb spa to the public on certain days of the week. Situated at an altitude of 860 m and fed by the Sengokuhara springs, this top-of-the-range establishment offers separate male/female baths with mineral-rich waters and the promise of soft skin.

But the must-see outdoor pools offer a panoramic view of Mount Fuji. A moment of pure grace! Allow 1600 yen for access to this exceptional spa (700 yen for elementary school students). It's a 5-minute walk from the Ubako bus stop, which is 35 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto.

Official website: //www.hotelgreenplazahakone.com/en-gb

Enjoy a complete spa experience in the region's onsen resorts

In addition to baths with views of Mount Fuji, the region abounds in charming little spa towns where you can enjoy a complete onsen holiday, staying in a traditional ryokan. Among the most popular resorts are

• Hakone, easily accessible from Tokyo
• Kawaguchiko and its many lakeside onsen
• Isawa and its typical local atmosphere

You'll be spoilt for choice among the many ryokan and hotels with their own baths for a comfortable spa experience combining hot springs, gastronomy and Japanese traditions.

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