Nippondaira Hotel

“What a treat!”

It was wonderful to walk into my "superior Japanese-style room" and see Mt Fuji right there through the glass across the bay! The weather was kind for my two-night stay, and I was able to see Fuji-san the whole time I was there, whether from my bedroom, living room or balcony, or from elsewhere in … more

It was wonderful to walk into my "superior Japanese-style room" and see Mt Fuji right there through the glass across the bay! The weather was kind for my two-night stay, and I was able to see Fuji-san the whole time I was there, whether from my bedroom, living room or balcony, or from elsewhere in or outside the hotel. As a photography enthusiast, I was very happy with the views I was able to capture. The experience was a major highlight of my 6.5 week trip. The accommodation itself was great, very spacious, well-designed and aesthetically pleasing. Comfortable twin beds, good lighting and storage space, a living area with a Japanese table and four seats, all glass on the bay side to maximise the view, big tv, coffee machine with quality tea and coffee capsules as well as Japanese tea-making equipment, well-stocked mini-bar, safe, yukata, pyjamas and slippers...large bathing area with dual sinks, seating and the bath with the shower, and the toilet in separate rooms. An exquisite little bonsai plant. Wifi worked perfectly. There were sliding doors between the living area and bedroom for cosier sleeping. The hotel has six restaurants as well as a shop selling souvenirs and foodstuffs, and a spa. Travelling solo I often order room service or buy a meal to eat in my room, but that wasn't possible here and I found I enjoyed eating in "The Terrace" - excellent food and service, relaxed atmosphere and another Mt Fuji view. (I would've liked to try one of the Japanese restaurants, but I thought the set courses might be too much food for me.) I did buy some delicious biscuits from the shop to have in my room with a tea or coffee. The breakfasts, also in The Terrace, were very good. The hotel's a lovely place to walk around, beautifully designed and pleasingly, sparingly ornamented, accented by some impressive bonsai. The Christmas decorations were nice too! There's an extensive outdoor/garden area. The staff were unfailingly courteous and helpful. There were no problems with luggage forwarding, and my departure taxi arrived before time. There's a free shuttle bus between the hotel, Higashi Shizuoka Station and Shizuoka Station. Hours vary - the first one into the downtown leaves around 10am. It takes 30-40 minutes and is a good way to go back and forth if you don't have your own vehicle. From the hotel you can walk to Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, Tokugawa Ieyasu's resting place. It was an absolute treat to stay at the Nippondaira, and I unreservedly recommend it!

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“Best experience combining dining and views of Shizuoka”

We had lunch in the Nippondaira Hotel's Upper Lounge and it was amazing. Mt Fuji was not visible on the day however the overall view and experience was simply world class. The service was outstanding and the food, which you can get individual plates or sets (with coffee and cake), was superb. The… more

We had lunch in the Nippondaira Hotel's Upper Lounge and it was amazing. Mt Fuji was not visible on the day however the overall view and experience was simply world class. The service was outstanding and the food, which you can get individual plates or sets (with coffee and cake), was superb. There also looked to be an option to get high tea which they serve on the lower levels, although this may have been due to other factors. Overall, despite the rain and visibility, I would absolutely recommend this place as a location for a special combined lunch and viewing both from the restaurant and the Nihondaira Yume Terrace viewing platform just a few hundred metres away. We hope to come back on day as guests of the hotel next time.

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“Beautifully maintained hotel”

We chose to stay here because we wanted to see Mount Fuji. The hotel is very well maintained and shows the clean line architecture of the building and surrounding. Minimal English spoken but you will get by. Checkin was a breeze and the staff were super helpful with the luggages and welcoming. … more

We chose to stay here because we wanted to see Mount Fuji. The hotel is very well maintained and shows the clean line architecture of the building and surrounding. Minimal English spoken but you will get by. Checkin was a breeze and the staff were super helpful with the luggages and welcoming. The room was clean and well maintained. We had lunch at the teppanyaki restaurant MUKU and it was one of the best we had. We also had dinner at the terrace and the food was just okay. Will definitely return if the weather permits as sometimes Fuji San can be very shy.

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“Very average hotel”

Very limited information on surrounding area. Hotel does not have swimming pool or gym. Breakfast is limited and many dishes were left empty even 30 minutes before the buffet closed. Pastry’s were dry Poor supervision of the buffet. No apology given when problems pointed out to staff