🇯🇵 Step into a 100-year-old Japanese house — entirely yours. Mitsutoge Lodge is a fully private, traditional Japanese residence at the foot of Mt. Mitsutoge, just 30 minutes from Lake Kawaguchiko and the iconic views of Mt. Fuji. This is not a hotel. It's a rare chance to live like a local in an authentic Japanese home — tatami floors, a cedar (hinoki) bathtub, handcrafted wooden details, and the deep quiet of mountain air. The entire property is yours alone. No shared spaces, no strangers. Just your group, the house, and the forest. --- 🛖 WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL ・Authentic Taisho-era (1910s) Japanese architecture ・Hinoki (Japanese cedar) bathtub — an experience itself ・Tatami sleeping room with futon for 5 guests ・Handpicked seasonal décor changes with each visit ・Private garden with BBQ space ・Surrounded by mountains — completely silent at night ・Away from the tourist crowds of Kawaguchiko — same stunning nature, none of the noise. Nishikatsura is a real Japanese countryside town where locals still live their daily lives. Fall asleep to silence. Wake up to birdsong. 📍 LOCATION & ACCESS 30 min → Lake Kawaguchiko & Mt. Fuji views 25 min → Fuji-Q Highland (theme park) 45 min → Mt. Fuji 5th Station 90 min → Shinjuku, Tokyo (train + bus) Mitsutoge Station (Fujikyu Line): 15 min walk or free shuttle Parking: Free, fits 2 cars --- 🗻 GREAT FOR ・First-time visitors wanting an authentic Japanese stay ・Hikers & climbers (Mt. Mitsutoge trailhead nearby) ・Mt. Fuji sightseers looking for a quiet base ・Small groups & families (up to 5 guests) ・Couples seeking a private retreat