​My partner and I were looking to go slightly off the beaten path for our very first trip to Japan, and exploring the charming, vine-filled town of Fuefuki turned out to be a brilliant decision. Staying at the Garden Kagetsu Ryokan was an absolute surprise and easily one of the most memorable parts of our entire journey. ​The traditional rooms are stunning, featuring expansive tatami mats, sliding shoji doors, and gorgeous indoor stone features that create an immediate sense of zen. Slipping into the provided yukatas and simply relaxing together in such an authentic space set the perfect tone for our stay. ​Outside, the pristine grounds are meticulously maintained and incredibly peaceful to wander through, whether you are admiring the sculpted pines under a bright blue sky or taking in the serene, illuminated courtyard at night. Spending time sitting by the water and feeding the vibrant koi in the ryokan’s tranquil ponds was a remarkably magical experience. ​Finally, the culinary experience was nothing short of extraordinary. The delicious, intricately prepared traditional dinners—featuring incredible cuts of marbled beef cooked right at the table—and the deeply comforting breakfasts genuinely healed our souls. ​If you are looking for an authentic, rejuvenating escape in Japan with impeccable hospitality, we cannot recommend Garden Kagetsu enough.

A lovely ryokan with perfect service, extremely comfortable rooms overlooking a stunning garden and fantastic Japanese set meals. Complimentary shuttle to/from Isawa Onsen station and good base for the Yamanashi wine region.

The gardens are really nice. All super authentic. Great onsens. The lady in the reception who knows English is super nice. All others are nice as well but just harder to communicate.

Location quite far from the nearest train station. About 20 min walk. They do suggest shuttle service in the morning and afternoon. If you are with a vehicle then the location is no issue. Could be nice if more staff would speak English.

Futon confortable. Magnifique jardin.

Rapport qualité prix mauvais comparé à d'autres ryokans. Les repas (dîner et petit déjeuner) étaient décevants en terme de qualité et de saveurs. Vu la note très élevée de l'établissement et le prix, je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux. Beaucoup trop sur évalué et trop cher pour les prestations.