Casa66 Mt. Fuji

Welcome to Casa66 Mt. Fuji—an intimate creative stay in a traditional Japanese house by Lake Yamanaka, shared with host Kiri (product designer) and her dog, Uta (Shiba Inu). Designed for focus and inspiration, we host only one booking at a time (solo guests or pairs). Your Stay Includes: Private Bedroom Options: Choose between a Western-style room with a single bed (1 guest) or a traditional tatami room with futons (fits up to 2 guests). Both rooms can be booked together for an extra fee. Pr...

What kind of creatives can come?

The workspace in the house is relatively small (2.6m x 2.7m with a large window and material closets) and is best suited to writing, drawing, small paintings, research, digital work and other small-scale creative projects. It is not ideal for large paintings, sculpture or work requiring substantial floor space. However, there is a spacious, modern rental studio within a ten-minute walk. Subject to availability and advance booking, it can be rented for a full day for only a couple thousand yen...

House rules

Guests have their own personal toilet room and are responsible for keeping it clean during their stay. The kitchen-dining and Ofuro (bathroom with shower but no toilet) are shared with the host. Guests are expected to wash and put away dishes and to clean any shared areas after they use them. This is a quiet lakeside neighbourhood with several guesthouses and holiday rentals. Local community rules require everyone to keep noise to a minimum after 9:30 p.m. Please avoid loud conversations, mu...

Important things to note

Due to our 1,000-meter altitude, winter at Casa66 can get quite cold. We rely on kerosene stoves for heating from November through March. If you are sensitive to the smell of kerosene, we recommend refraining from booking during this period. Please note that while the tank is full initially, any refills during your stay are available for an additional fee.