Zabou
Overview
Zabou (formally Fuefukigawa Onsen Zabou) is a boutique luxury hot spring resort of 22 rooms along the Fuefuki River in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, operated by the Maruki Winery.
Key facts
- Price
- Premium
- Our tier, on a scale from Budget to Luxury
Best time: Autumn: Grape harvest season in the vineyards. Spring: Peach blossoms blanket the Fuefuki River valley in pink.
Before you book
- Book the Shingen Plan for wine pairing and a bottle of Zabou original wine to take home
- Sauna rooms are limited, so book early if this is a priority
Baths & dining
Onsen & baths
- Spring type
- Alkaline simple thermal spring (pH 9.6, clear with slight sulfur scent and mild viscosity)
- Water temperature
- 40-42°C
Private baths
- In-room private open-air bath (14 of 22 rooms)
- In-room semi-open-air bath (2 rooms)
- Private two-person sauna (select rooms)
Indoor baths
- Large communal indoor bath with alkaline hot spring water
Outdoor baths
- Communal outdoor rotenburo with cave-style bath section
- Private open-air baths in 14 rooms
- In-room baths may be enjoyed freely at any time
Dining
Heritage farmhouse restaurant: 140-year-old converted wooden farmhouse for kaiseki dinner
Library-wine bar for evening wine tasting and drinks
- Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- Dinner
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (start time)
Specialty dishes
- Seasonal tea cuisine (cha-kaiseki) featuring carefully selected ingredients
- Wine-paired dinner courses with Koshu Valley selections
- Breakfast featuring Takekawa rice and Yamanashi vegetables
- Local grape and fruit preparations unique to wine country
Dietary: Allergies accommodated with advance notice; Wine pairing substitutions available on request. At least 3 days in advance recommended
Photos
Rooms
| Room | Size | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaede (Japanese-Western Room with Sauna) | 50-60 sqm | Garden and Fuefuki River |
| Kinpo (Detached Room with Open-Air Hinoki Bath) | 45-55 sqm | Garden and river scenery |
| Kotogawa / Tsuzumigawa (Japanese-Western Suite) | 65-73 sqm | Fuefuki River and mountain scenery |
Worth knowing
- Private open-air onsen bath in 14 rooms
- Private two-person sauna in select rooms
- Heritage farmhouse kaiseki restaurant
- Library-wine bar
- Open-air pool (seasonal)
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Enzan Station (JR Chuo Main Line)
- From the station
- Approximately 10 minutes by car or taxi from Enzan Station
- Parking
- Available
Questions
What types of room does Zabou have?
Zabou lists 3 room types: Kaede (Japanese-Western Room with Sauna), Kinpo (Detached Room with Open-Air Hinoki Bath) and Kotogawa / Tsuzumigawa (Japanese-Western Suite).
Does Zabou have private onsen?
Yes. In-room private open-air bath (14 of 22 rooms). In-room semi-open-air bath (2 rooms). Private two-person sauna (select rooms).
Does Zabou have public baths?
Yes, Zabou has shared baths for guests.
How do I get to Zabou?
The nearest station is Enzan Station (JR Chuo Main Line). Approximately 10 minutes by car or taxi from Enzan Station.
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