KANOA THE VILLAS Fuji Yamanakako, a private resort villa where guests can rent an entire building, is celebrating its first anniversary since opening. Located in the Lake Yamanaka area of Yamanashi Prefecture, the resort offers a spectacular view of Mount Fuji from right in front of each villa, with every building equipped with a private pool, in-room natural hot spring, and private sauna.
To mark the one-year milestone, the resort has introduced a new set of services and content designed to enrich the guest experience even further.
KANOA THE VILLAS Fuji Yamanakako
Set in the Lake Yamanaka area — easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area — KANOA THE VILLAS Fuji Yamanakako is a private villa resort where guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of majestic Mount Fuji all to themselves.
Each villa sits in a special location overlooking Mount Fuji, and comes with a dedicated pool, natural hot spring, and sauna. Surrounded by scenery that changes with each season, the resort delivers the ultimate restorative experience for both body and mind.
Dining features carefully selected ingredients from the local area, and the entire stay — from the setting to the food — is crafted to be an experience available nowhere else.
Three New Services for the First Anniversary
To celebrate the first anniversary, three new services have been introduced to make each stay even more memorable for guests of all ages.
I. Renewed Dining Menu
The dining menu has been renewed to coincide with the first anniversary. Drawing on local ingredients and other carefully selected produce, the new menus offer more delicious options than before.
BBQ Dinner
Grills:
- Koshu Wine Beef ribeye steak — 100g
- Koshu Fujizakura Pork tomahawk steak — 150g
- Fujigamine Pork coarse-ground frank
- 萬古焼 small sea bream acqua pazza
Appetizers:
- Spanish-style omelet
- Four-vegetable marinade pressé
- Small shrimp genovese marinade
- Sweet corn silk mousse
- Peach, grape, prosciutto, and cheese hors d'oeuvre
- Crackers
- Italian parsley
- Kiryu yeast roll
Dessert:
- Apple and cinnamon brûlée-style custard
Local Shabu-Shabu Menu: "Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot with Two Cuts of Koshu Wine Beef"
- Two cuts of Koshu Wine Beef — sirloin 100g, round 100g
- Koshu Fujizakura Pork — loin 100g
- Three seasonal appetizers — colorful temari sushi, simmered eggplant, smoked salmon and kamaboko colorful arrangement
- Seasonal vegetable assortment
- Finishing udon
- Yamanashi seasonal jelly
New Breakfast Menu: Fujigamine Pork and Brie Cheese Morning Burger
- Homemade burger buns
- Fujigamine Pork boneless ham
- Sliced Brie cheese
- Smooth scrambled eggs
- Green and yellow vegetable salad with original dressing
- Awaotama onion soup
- Yogurt with Yamanashi fruit jam
- Morning coffee or fruit juice
II. Evening Illumination Under the Night Sky
An illumination display is now available to brighten up the evening stay. The magical light show makes special nights even more memorable.
III. Upgraded Premium Amenities
The in-room amenities have been renewed to higher-quality items, so guests can enjoy an even more comfortable and refined stay.
Resort Highlights
All Villas 100 m² or More — Spacious Rooms for Relaxation
Each villa provides a spacious retreat where guests can fully unwind away from the bustle of daily life. The resort-style rooms combine sweeping natural beauty with the refreshing feel of the Lake Yamanaka lakeside, creating the perfect backdrop for a special getaway.
In-Room Natural Hot Spring
Each villa is supplied with natural hot spring water known for its gentle texture and excellent heat retention — ideal for recovering from fatigue and unwinding completely. Guests can soak in quality spring water while gazing out at the surrounding scenery, and at night, a sky full of stars.
Private Pool
Every villa comes with its own private pool for an effortless resort experience. The pool, lit up beautifully at night, creates a non-everyday atmosphere that makes each stay all the more special. The pool includes a shallow section suitable for young children.
Private Sauna
Adjacent to the in-room natural hot spring, each villa features a private sauna. The relaxing space, natural scents, and the cold-water bath in the hot spring area combine to deliver a complete "totonou" (sauna wellness) experience, deepening the sense of rejuvenation throughout the stay.
Local Cuisine Using Yamanashi's Finest Ingredients
Three dining options are available using premium ingredients representative of the Yamanashi region — including Koshu beef, Koshu Wine Beef, and Fujizakura Pork. Guests can enjoy a glamping BBQ at the outdoor dining area or a hot pot course in the comfort of their own villa.
Room Overview
| Room Type | Units | Total Area (incl. garden) | Floor Area | Capacity / Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji Yukei Private Pool Villa [Superior] | 1 villa | 560.8 m² | 102.68 m² | 6 guests / 2 beds + Japanese futon |
| Fuji Yukei Private Pool Villa [Suite] | 1 villa | 357.88 m² | 110.96 m² | 6 guests / 2 beds + Japanese futon |
Facility Information
Facility Name: KANOA THE VILLAS Fuji Yamanakako
Website: https://www.yamanashi-privatevilla.com/
Address: 1061 Hirano, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0502
Number of villas: 2
Access
By car: Approximately 80 minutes from the greater Tokyo area (approximately 15 minutes from Yamanakako IC).
Free parking is available near each villa.
By public transportation:
- Highway bus: Approximately 150 minutes from Busta Shinjuku (Shinjuku Station South Exit) on the Fujigoko Line (multiple operators); approximately 15-minute walk from the Yamanakako Hirano bus stop.
- Train: From Fujikyu Line Fujisan Station, take the Fujikyu Bus Fujiyoshida/Oshino/Yamanakako Loop Line (ふじっ湖号) for approximately 50 minutes to the (Yamanakako) Hirano bus stop, then a 15-minute walk. From Fujikyu Line Kawaguchiko Station, approximately 60 minutes by the same bus to the same stop.
