Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, nestled amidst lush forests, lies Fujikawaguchiko Town in Yamanashi Prefecture. A little distance from the bustling lakeside, in a verdant area, is the resort facility with a vast site of approximately 50,000 tsubo (about 165,000 square meters).FUJI PREMIUM RESORTThere is a ''.
Nestled within that vast forest is a lodging facility specializing in stays with your beloved dog.FOREST VILLAGE"I've been enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Fuji Five Lakes while driving my beloved Porsche 911 Carrera (991.2), and this time I've come to this resort surrounded by the tranquility of the forest and nature."
What made the start of our stay special was the warm hospitality we felt from the moment we arrived. From being greeted in the private parking lot, to being given a tour of the grounds in a private car by the staff, and to the private check-in in our room, our anticipation for our time at Forest Village grew as we toured the entire facility.
The warm thoughtfulness conveyed in the handwritten notice.
Walking through the grounds surrounded by the greenery at the foot of Mt. Fuji, we headed to the dedicated parking lot, following the "FOREST VILLAGE" sign. A handwritten blackboard was also set up in the parking lot. A sign that read, "Guests checking into Forest Village today, we will guide you to your room in the parking lot after 2:30 PM," warmly welcomed arriving guests.
The facility adjacent to the parking lot is a pet boarding service calledFOREST One BrailleThis facility will be a great source of reassurance in various situations while traveling with your beloved dog.
We will greet you in the dedicated parking area.
When I parked the car, the manager of Forest Village...Yoichiro MatsumotoThe staff greeted us with smiles. Seeing how warmly they welcomed arriving guests warmed our hearts and made us forget our travel fatigue. The staff were all very good at handling dogs and were experienced in doing so, making for a worry-free stay.
Take a guided tour of the grounds by private car.
After being greeted, you will unload your luggage from your car and load it into a private shuttle vehicle, followed by a guided tour of the grounds led by a staff member. You will be driven around the vast grounds, where the staff will explain the features and relative locations of each facility.
The full view of the resort spread across the forest
Forest Village is an attractive resort that boasts a tranquil environment surrounded by abundant nature and a relaxing atmosphere centered around independent cottages. The grounds also feature areas where you can enjoy time with your dog, restaurants, and hot spring facilities, making it a resort where you can truly enjoy your stay.
As you drive along, a cluster of tranquil cottages comes into view. The guest room area features a pond with calm waters, and the cottages are arranged around it. The scenery, where the buildings blend seamlessly with the surrounding greenery, is like visiting a small village in the middle of a forest.
To the right of the walkway, you'll see a tennis court. Part of that tennis court is used as an outdoor dog run, and hotel guests are free to use it. The spacious area allows your dog to run around and move freely, which is one of its attractions.
As you venture deeper into the forest, you'll find a cottage area enveloped in lush greenery. The 18 independent cottages, all dog-friendly, offer a unique atmosphere, interior design, and ambiance in each room, allowing you to choose the perfect room to suit your individual preferences. Some rooms even feature private dog runs, ensuring you and your furry friend can enjoy a truly personalized resort stay.
The building standing at the back of the property is the hotel's main restaurant, a teppanyaki dining restaurant.SALON de FORESTWe plan to have dinner and breakfast here during this stay. I will give you more details about the restaurant later.
From the hot spring facility "FOREST SPA" to the adjacent resort
As you continue along the curving corridor from the dining area, a view unfolds where the greenery of the trees and the beauty of the architecture harmonize.
What you'll see beyond that is the hot spring facility "FOREST SPAThis is a hot spring facility where you can relax and unwind after a long day of travel, nestled in a forest. It's just a 2-3 minute walk from the cottage and you can use it freely during your stay. We were given permission to photograph it, so we'll introduce it in more detail later.
Further on, next to "REGINA RESORT FUJIThis leads to the main building of the building.
Forest Village is characterized by the fact that guests can enjoy a variety of activities, not only staying in their rooms, but also strolling around the grounds, dining, and relaxing in the hot springs. Because the facilities are scattered throughout the vast grounds, we were given a guided tour of the entire facility by car immediately upon arrival, which allowed us to concretely imagine how we would spend our time during our stay. The guided tour, which allowed us to admire the cottages and facilities scattered amidst nature, was a welcome introduction that made us feel more at ease and able to enjoy our stay to the fullest.
After a tour of the grounds, we finally headed to our cottage, "Wan Village Twin Room," where we would be staying.
Wan Village Twin Room, Room 5004
Private check-in in a room with a fireplace
In most hotels, you usually check in at the front desk before heading to your room, but here, you'll be escorted directly to your room, and the check-in process will be completed inside, allowing you to enter the hotel with your beloved dog without being separated from them. You can relax and check in while settling into the tranquil living room with a fireplace. Being able to soothe the fatigue of travel and gradually get used to the atmosphere of your room is a unique charm of a stay that prioritizes privacy.
And on the table was a hand-drawn welcome board featuring the name of their beloved dog, Chocolat, and an illustration of a Chihuahua.
The words "Welcome to Forest Village" are accompanied by Chocolat's name. This unexpected and heartwarming gesture brought a smile to my face. While there are more and more accommodations that allow guests to stay with their dogs, it makes me incredibly happy to be welcomed with Chocolat's name included like this, as it makes her feel like she's being welcomed as an important guest just like us.
Travel memories aren't just made up of magnificent scenery or extraordinary experiences. It's also the casual conversations, the kind gestures of others, and the warm feelings conveyed in handwritten notes. It's the accumulation of these little things that, when you look back later, makes that trip all the more precious.
Surrounded by the tranquility of the forest and the warmth of human connection, your stay at Forest Village begins.
From the warm welcome from the manager in the private parking lot, to the guided tour of the grounds by staff in a shuttle vehicle, and the private check-in in the guest room where a welcome board with your beloved dog's name awaits, Forest Village offers not only the charm of the vast natural grounds and facilities, but also the thoughtful touches that warmly welcome guests upon arrival.
Cottages scattered throughout the forest, a dog run where you can enjoy time with your beloved pet, a dining area for meals, and hot spring facilities. Knowing the layout of the entire property will naturally increase the number of places you want to visit during your stay. Filled with the feeling that time spent with your dog will flow a little more slowly and richly than usual, first take a moment to relax in your room.
Next time, I'll introduce the "Wan Village Twin Room, Room 5004" where I stayed this time.
FOREST VILLAGE by FUJI PREMIUM RESORT
Address: 7139-1 Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0302
TEL: 0555-73-1168
https://fuji-premium-resort.jp/
https://fuji-premium-resort.jp/forestvillage/
