Solana Smart INN Fuji Kawaguchiko

We had a wonderful stay here, everything is so well designed in the container, also the outside, eg: parking & Mt Fuji sightseeing view, a terrace at second floor. Convenient, comfortable, and most importantly clean room!!

Good - The cabins are well insulated for weather & noise. Well appointed with pyjamas, towels, various bathroom supplies (extra can be obtained from snack room) complimentary noodles or frozen meals & bottled water/beer. The beds were soft & comfortable. The cabins were spotless.Equiped with a/c, air purifier & fan heater. In a quiet area of the neighbourhood. Great view of Mt Fuji from the rooftop balcony. Short walk to restaurants & 7/11. Average - I had difficulty completing the pre arrival registration however the staff quickly responded to emails helping me through the process. There are e-bikes & scooters for hire onsite. But you must have access to a Japanese phone number to register the app to hire them. Tourist Sim & pocket wifi don't allow a phone number it is data only. Bad - it is further away from the train station than shown on Google maps - allow 1.6klm to either Fujisan or Fuji-Q stations. The carpark is dirt. The cars or wind make a lot of dust. When raining or wet the dirt turns muddy making your shoes & suitcase dirty.

Clean and spacious enough for Japanese room standard. Only downside there is no coin locker to deposit your luggage. Checking in is unmanned.

Self check in & out container hotel with amenities. If you are lucky, you will be able to see Mt. Fuji from the hotel. Car park is right at the door step so getting in and out was convenient.

Pros: - Very spacious, brand new, and super clean room. - Great for groups/families (fits 5-6 people with 2 large beds, a sofa, and a folding bed). - Fully equipped: 2 air conditioners, washing machine, modern bathtub, and a kitchen with full dishes/glasses. - Generous freebies: Free bottled water, instant food packages, and complimentary beer! - Convenient self check-in and check-out via tablet/web browser. - Free parking right in front of the room. Cons: - A bit far from public transportation (not an issue if you rent a car like we did). Highly recommended for anyone traveling around the Mt. Fuji area with a rental car!