Unbelievable Japan Hotel: Nizi Fuefuki Misaka's Hidden Gem (Tabist Hotel Review)
Unbelievable Japan Hotel: Nizi Fuefuki Misaka - A Rambling, Honest Review (Plus, My Crazy Love Affair with the Foot Baths)
Okay, so let me be brutally honest. I was expecting a pretty standard Tabist Hotel experience at the Nizi Fuefuki Misaka. You know, clean, functional, maybe a slightly disappointing breakfast buffet. Boy, was I wrong. This place… this place snuck up on me like a ninja, kicking me right in the travel-weary heart. Seriously.
First Impressions (and a Near-Disaster)
The location? Stunning. Nestled in the Fuefuki Valley, surrounded by vineyards and mountains. Getting there? Easy enough, thanks to their airport transfer service (thank GOD, because I was drained after that flight). The lobby was… well, it was Japan, so everything was impeccable. Clean, efficient, and blessedly, the staff spoke English. I’m terrible at languages.
My first hurdle? Finding the entrance. I swear I circled the building three times, muttering about how "directionally challenged" I am. Finally, I asked a friendly staff member who, with a patient smile, pointed me in the right direction. Mortifying. But hey, at least I got a good view of the meticulously manicured gardens in the process.
Rooms: Cozy, Controlled Chaos (in a Good Way)
The room itself? Perfectly adequate. Clean, with all of the basics. Wi-Fi was fast and free (hallelujah!), a true blessing. And the fact that it had both Wi-Fi and LAN access just felt… decadent. I mean, two ways to obsessively check my email? Yes, please.
Okay, okay, it wasn't perfect. The décor was a bit… dated. Think 80s power-dressing meets serene Japanese minimalism. But honestly? It added to the charm. And the blackout curtains? Essential for this sleep-deprived journalist. Also, the in-room safe box definitely came in handy.
There was also a desk and a laptop workspace, but let's be real, I did most of my work sprawled out on the bed. I did appreciate the complimentary tea and coffee maker - caffeine is my lifeblood.
The Amenities: Where the Magic Happens (Especially the Foot Baths)
Alright, let’s get to the good stuff. Because this is where the Nizi Fuefuki Misaka truly shines.
- The Spa/Sauna: Absolutely divine. I'm not a huge spa person generally, but I went to the sauna and really found a special experience. The spa was super clean and I loved every minute.
- The Pool with a View: Outdoor pool with a gorgeous view.
- Massage: I didn't actually get a massage, but the spa offerings are extensive and looked very tempting.
- The Foot Baths: Oh. My. GOD. This is where I lost it. They have foot baths overlooking the valley, and it was pure, unadulterated bliss. Seriously. Every evening, I'd sink my tired feet into the warm water, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and just… be. I may or may not have spent a completely embarrassing amount of time there, lost in my own world, contemplating the meaning of life (and whether I should get another helping of dessert). THIS IS A HUGE SELLING POINT.
- Fitness Center: Okay, it wasn't the most state-of-the-art gym I've ever seen, but it had the basics, and it was more than enough to work off the delicious food I was consuming.
- Things to do and ways to relax: There were a lot of things to do! From the spa to the pool.
Food and Drink: Carb-Loading Heaven
The food situation? Surprisingly good.
- Breakfast: The breakfast buffet was solid. The Asian breakfast options were plentiful and delicious. (Don't miss the miso soup, it's pure comfort in a bowl). There was also a Western breakfast option with the usual suspects. I especially appreciated the availability of a vegetarian restaurant.
- Restaurants: There are a few different restaurants on site, offering Asian cuisine and Western cuisine, it was easy to find a meal.
- Coffee Shop: A nice place to relax and drink a coffee.
- Room Service: Very convenient, although I may have ordered room service way too many times.
- Poolside bar: I'm a sucker for a good poolside bar.
- Desserts in restaurant: Absolutely.
Cleanliness and Safety: They Mean Business
In a post-COVID world, safety is paramount. I was extremely impressed with the measures the Nizi Fuefuki Misaka had in place.
- Things were meticulously clean. I mean, spotlessly clean.
- Staff trained in safety protocol – you could tell they took it seriously.
- Hand sanitizer stations everywhere.
- Daily disinfection in common areas.
- Individually-wrapped food options at the buffet.
- More importantly, they also offer room sanitization opt-out available.
Accessibility:
This is where the hotel really shines.
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Wheelchair accessible.
Staff and Service: Beyond the Call of Duty
The staff? Impeccably polite, helpful, and genuinely friendly. Their English was generally excellent, which made communication a breeze. They went above and beyond to make me feel welcome, from helping me navigate the local transport to giving me recommendations for things to see and do. They even found my phone when I misplaced it at the foot bath.
Getting Around:
- Car park [free of charge]
The Small Details That Made a Difference (and the Quirks)
- Cashless payment service – super convenient in a country that is slowly catching up with modern payment methods.
- Daily housekeeping – my room always felt clean and tidy, even when I was making a mess.
- Gift/souvenir shop: I bought way too many souvenirs.
- Wi-Fi for special events:
Drawbacks (Because No Place is Perfect)
Okay, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. There were a few minor downsides.
- The décor, as I mentioned, wasn't cutting-edge.
- The gym could be better equipped.
- I gained a few pounds. (Worth it, though.)
Final Verdict: Book It. Seriously.
Would I recommend the Unbelievable Japan Hotel: Nizi Fuefuki Misaka? Absolutely, without hesitation. It’s a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of relaxation, convenience, and genuine Japanese hospitality. Get yourself there. Go. Soak your feet. Eat all the food. You won't regret it.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is… well, this is my attempt to survive (and hopefully enjoy) Tabist Hotel Nizi Fuefuki Misaka in Japan. I'm expecting a spiritual enlightenment, ramen-induced coma, and a healthy dose of cultural confusion. Prepare yourselves.
A Messy Journey Through Yamanashi Prefecture: Expectations vs. Reality (and a Whole Lot of Sake)
Day 1: Arrival & Initial Panic (aka "Where Did I Park My Soul?")
- Time: Afternoon (Japanese time, which feels like a whole other dimension)
- Event: Arrival at Narita (UGH. Long flight. My back is screaming). Train to… well, somewhere near Fuefuki. Currently, navigating Japanese train stations feels like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded while being chased by a vending machine.
- Transportation: Erratic, sweaty train ride. Praying I don't accidentally end up in outer space.
- Emotional Reaction: Initial awe is quickly replaced by a rising tide of jet lag and existential dread. Did I remember to pack deodorant? Did I say "Konnichiwa" with enough zeal? Is that a real-life Studio Ghibli forest outside the window? (Probably not, but I'm holding onto hope.)
- Quirky Observation: Japanese people are ridiculously polite. Like, I dropped my phone on the train and a small child practically leaped over the seats to pick it up and hand it to me. Meanwhile, back home, people would probably step on it.
- Imperfection Attempt: Misread the train directions twice ended up 20 minutes away from my destination. Luckily a local shop keeper spoke just enough English to (with a lot of arm waving) correct my terrible sense of direction. I felt like a complete idiot!
- Mini-Rant: Finding the actual hotel… a whole saga of its own. Seriously, I swear the GPS was actively mocking me.
- Evening at the hotel: Okay, so Tabist Hotel Nizi. The room is…compact. Beautiful. And possibly haunted by the ghost of a very organized samurai. The shower is a marvel of engineering, tiny but works as a mini sauna. And the toilet? Heated seats are now non-negotiable in my life.
- Dinner: Ramen. (I haven't been in japan for 2 hours. Of course I'm eating ramen.) It was delicious, but I may have accidentally slurped so loudly the other patrons thought I was a vacuum cleaner.
- Bedtime: Collapse. Hope I survive the night.
Day 2: Fruit and Fun (and maybe a little existential pondering)
- Morning: Wake up feeling slightly less like a zombie. Sun is SHINING. Breakfast is… interesting. Basically, I have no idea what half this stuff is. But I'm eating it.
- Transportation: Hitchhiking. (Just kidding. Still on the train.)
- Event: A tour of some of the fruit orchards around Fuefuki. Apparently, this area is famous for its…everything fruit related. Pears, grapes, peaches etc. I've signed up for a "grape picking" activity. This could go one of two ways: pure joy or complete sticky disaster.
- Emotional Reaction: Pure joy! I will be honest this was one of the happiest moments of my life. picking grapes, surrounded by mountains, sunshine, and the sweetest produce I've ever tasted. I'm not even a huge grape person, but these grapes were… divine.
- Quirky Observation: The Japanese are serious about their fruit. And for good reason. Seriously, I've had some awful supermarket grapes in my life. These are like, grape ambrosia.
- The Sticky Disaster: Okay, maybe a little sticky disaster. I dropped a whole cluster of grapes. Luckily nobody saw it.
- Anecdote: Met a local farmer. Really, I just wandered away from the group and started sniffing around. He didn't speak a word of English, I speak almost no Japanese, but somehow, we managed to communicate through a combination of gestures, laughter, and me pointing at his gigantic, delicious grapes.
- Lunch: I ate all the grapes. All of them. (Okay, maybe not all… but a substantial amount). Followed by a delicious peach smoothie. At this point I felt like a furry, happy, walking fruit basket.
- Afternoon: The local sake brewery. I'm not a big drinker, but come on, it's Japan! Trying a few different kinds of sake, it feels like drinking history, tradition and a little bit of fire.
- Imperfection: Definitely over-sampled the sake. Walked out feeling slightly wobbly and very friendly.
- Dinner: Ended up at a local Izakaya (Japanese pub). Sat next to a salaryman who was very keen to practice his English. "You like sushi? You see Mount Fuji?"
- Evening: Stumbling back to the hotel, utterly content, with a head full of fruit and the faint scent of sake.
Day 3: Fuji Dreams and Farewell (Maybe?)
- Morning: Woke up feeling slightly less wobbly (thank God). Check the weather report. Mount Fuji is visible. If I don't see that mountain, I think I'll quit traveling forever.
- Transportation: Bus. (Still trying to get the hang of this whole public transport thing).
- Event: Attempt to see Mount Fuji. This is where the "expectations vs. reality" thing really kicks in. I've seen photos; I've read blogs. Now, to experience it firsthand…
- Emotional Reaction: Frustration, followed by awe. The fog rolled in. Of course, it did. This is my luck. But after an hour or so, the clouds parted, and there it was. I stood there, mouth agape, probably looking like a complete idiot, as the magnificent peak.
- Quirky Observation: The sheer amount of photos people are taking of Mount Fuji is hilarious. And I am one of them.
- Anecdote: Almost missed the bus to see the mountain. I was so desperate to get the money out that I left my ticket behind. The kind driver waited 5 minutes while I ran back to the hotel, almost having a heart attack.
- Lunch: Onigiri and a can of Pocari Sweat. Fueling up for my final push.
- Afternoon: Back to the hotel. Packing. Contemplating my life choices. And the fact that I really need to learn some basic Japanese phrases.
- Imperfection: Forgot to buy any souvenirs. I'm going to have to rectify this.
- Evening: Farewell dinner at that ramen place. Got my slurp on again. Said goodbye to the lovely staff. Maybe I will come back. Or maybe I will never leave.
- Bedtime: The final night in Tabist Hotel Nizi Fuefuki Misaka. Feeling a mix of sadness to leave, and relief to get back to my bed. And the promise of a shower that doesn’t require a degree in hydraulics.
Day 4: Departure (Or, The Great Escape)
- Morning: Wake up. Pack. Double-check everything. Re-read the train schedule approximately a thousand times.
- Transportation: Trains, planes, and automobiles… or at least, the Japanese equivalent.
- Event: The long, painful journey back to the airport.
- Emotional Reaction: A strange mix of longing, exhaustion, and the feeling that I've left a piece of myself in the fruit orchards of Yamanashi.
- Quirky Observation: I swear, the Japanese trains are somehow getting more efficient. Or maybe I'm just getting used to it.
- Anecdote: Successfully navigate the train station. I consider this a major victory.
- Final Thoughts: Japan is… well, it's a lot. It's beautiful, frustrating, delicious, confusing, and absolutely unforgettable. Tabist Hotel Nizi Fuefuki Misaka? It offered a cozy base for my adventures, and now it is time to look ahead and create new adventures.
- Definite Return: Maybe. Probably. Absolutely.
Unbelievable Japan Hotel: Nizi Fuefuki Misaka's Hidden Gem (Tabist Hotel Review) - Straight Talk from a Sleep-Deprived Tourist
Okay, spill. Is this Nizi Fuefuki Misaka place REALLY a "hidden gem"? Or is it just… a hotel?
Oh, honey. "Hidden gem" is a loaded phrase, isn't it? I booked this place after a night of serious sake-induced late-night travel planning – never a good sign. And yeah, in some ways, it *is*. In others… well, let's just say "quirky charming" is a generous description. Think the kind of place your eccentric aunt would run. Aunt Ethel, if she spoke only Japanese and had a slight obsession with rainbow-colored everything. And a questionable understanding of air conditioning. (More on that later.)
So, the rainbow thing… is that a theme? Like, are you talking *actual* rainbows?
Yes! Oh, bless their cotton socks, there *are* rainbows. Everywhere. The lobby? Rainbow neon signs. The breakfast room? Rainbow-striped tablecloths. My room? Rainbow gradient curtains that, honestly, made me feel like I was trapped inside a Lisa Frank folder. I mean, at first, I was like, "Oh, this is… much." Now? I'm strangely fond of it, you know? They're going for cheerful. They *achieve* something. I’m just not sure what yet. It's definitely memorable, in a way that haunts your dreams. (In a good way, probably.)
The room… the *actual* room. What's the deal? Any tips, like, "Avoid Room 304"?
Okay, the rooms… they're functional. Clean-ish. The bed was surprisingly comfy, which is a massive win in my book, after a day of hiking. My biggest battle? The AirCon (or lack thereof). Picture this: Mt. Fuji is *right there*, but you're sweating like a sumo wrestler in a sauna because the thermostat is apparently set to "eternal summer". I emailed like, three times, and it improved...maybe 2 degrees. My advice? Pack a good fan – seriously. And earplugs. The sounds of the night were… vibrant. More on that later.
Let's talk location. Is it actually "Misaka"? Is that helpful?
Misaka... yeah, it’s Misaka. And the station is a short walk away, which is great for exploring, especially if you're planning on drinking more sake (which, let's be honest, you probably are). The surrounding area... well. It's not bustling nightlife. But, the views? Unbelievable. Seriously. Waking up and seeing Mt. Fuji right outside your window? Worth the price of admission, even if your room feels like a greenhouse. Plus, there's a *fantastic* little ramen place a few minutes from the station. Best noodles of my life. Forgot the name...damn, forgot. It was…amazing. And it’s walkable. Win!
Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. What's the situation?
Honestly? Breakfast was… interesting. I'm giving it a solid "B". It’s included, which is a huge bonus. It's a buffet, and full of Japanese basics: rice, miso soup, maybe some grilled fish (careful with the bones - I learned the hard way!), and some…colorful salads. There was also, like, a very weird, but strangely delicious, potato salad. Everything was labeled, fortunately, because my Japanese is… well, let's say "limited". The coffee? Not great. I found myself sneaking down the street for a convenience store cappuccino after day two. But hey, free food is free food, right? And the rainbow tablecloths cheered me up every morning.
Okay, you mentioned "sounds of the night". Spill.
Okay, this is where it gets… real. First night, I thought it was the wind. Second night, I *knew* it wasn't the wind. There were these very vocal, very passionate... cats. Like, *several* very romantic cats. Outside my window. All. Night. Long. Earplugs are your friends. Seriously. Bring two pairs. Or maybe cat-repelling devices. I did get some sleep, eventually... mostly out of sheer exhaustion. Still, a small price to pay for the Fuji views, eh?
Would you recommend it? Be honest!
God, that's a tough one. Officially? Yes. *With caveats.* If you're looking for a sterile, ultra-modern hotel experience, run screaming. If you value air conditioning above all else, consider a different region. But. If you want something quirky, memorable, with breathtaking views, and a genuine attempt at hospitality (even if it’s a little… *offbeat*), then yes. It's a good base for exploring the area. It is. And honestly? The rainbow thing? It grew on me. I might even go back. After packing a better fan. And industrial-strength earplugs.
Anything else I should know? Any *hidden* hidden gems?
Okay, here's the *real* hidden gem: The staff. Specifically, there was this one woman, she didn't speak much English, but she had the warmest smile. She was genuinely trying to make everyone's stay… magical. I swear, she was the one responsible for my room, after my emails. She even tried to explain something to me once – I have no idea what…something involving a local festival? Maybe it was the cat's fault? Anyway, the effort was amazing. And the lobby has a small vending machine with… well, let’s just say it had some *interesting* (and cheap) beverage choices. Consider it extra-curricular exploration. And, finally… there's a convenience store right around the corner that sells the *best* mochi ice cream. Go. Eat it. Thank me later.
