Located near Kawaguchiko in Narusawa, Yamanashi, abrAsus Hotel FujiΒ feels less like a hotel and more like your own private retreat - except this one comes with an uninterrupted, almost surreal view of Mount Fuji from every single room.
We visited with our dog Qoo and her besties, Palpy and Tira, and it was one of the most memorable dog-friendly stays weβve had in Japan - a much-needed 20-hour reset!
One Group Per Day with Total Privacy
What makes abrAsus Hotel Fuji so special is its concept: one group per day - no other guests, no shared spaces, no awkward encounters in hallways.
From the moment we arrived (you can pull your car right up to the building), it felt like stepping into a secluded villa. The property spans an impressive 710mΒ² and is divided into thoughtfully designed spaces - each with its own purpose, but all centred around one thing: slowing down and being present.
Dog-Friendly Done Right
Travelling with dogs in Japan can be limiting; however, this property is entirely fenced with a huge garden, so Qoo, Palpy, and Tira could roam freely without a leash. Watching them run across the grass with Fuji in the background was one of those simple but perfect moments.
They also provide dog amenities on request (beds, bowls, cleaning supplies), which makes the whole experience seamless.
Dinner: Effortless but Elevated
Dinner here is a clever concept. Instead of going out or having a formal course meal, everything is already prepped for youΒ - beautiful ingredients, carefully portioned, waiting in the kitchen. You simply follow intuitive instructions to bring each dish together.
Whatβs especially thoughtful is that abrAsus Hotel Fuji offers three different dinner menus, rotating depending on the length of your stay - so if you stay multiple nights, each evening feels distinct rather than repetitive.
Dinner Menu
Ratatouille with seasonal vegetables, prepared using a Vermicular pot heater
Pork spare ribs slow-cooked in jam using Vermicular
Grilled pork and duck loin cooked on a lava stone plate
Creamy potato potage made with a Hot Cook
Clay pot rice, cooked in a donabe with a glass lid
We had dishes like slow-cooked pork ribs, grilled meats on a lava plate, ratatouille, and a rich potato soupβall surprisingly easy to execute (with generous portions). Thereβs something about cooking together, at your own pace, in total privacy, that just makes the meal taste better!
Sauna, Bath & Doing Absolutely Nothing
The wellness setup here consists of a wood-fired Finnish sauna that you manage yourself (including the firewood), a bath perfectly positioned so Mount Fuji feels like part of the space, and the option to go back and forth between hot and cold. We ended up spending hours just moving between the sauna, cold plunge, and the open living area, completely losing track of time.
Morning Rituals: Coffee & Hot Sandwich
Morning here feels just as considered - simple, but thoughtfully designed as an experience.
Breakfast Menu
Keema curry and egg hot sandwich made using a sandwich press
Coffee roasting experience - roast, grind, and brew your own beans
Breakfast was a keema curry hot sandwich that you make yourself - crispy on the outside, warm and savoury inside. You also get to roast your own coffee beans, then grind, brew, and sip it slowly while looking out at Fuji.
