Fujikawaguchiko, JapanKawaguchi
7c Villa & Winery
Single-grower winery villas
Kawaguchi Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Local Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
7c | seven cedars winerySingle-grower winery villas
Ten private villas sit directly beside a micro-winery that turns local farmers' harvests into single-grower bottlings.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seasonal vineyard work and small-lot Yamanashi wines accompany charcoal-grilled Koshu beef dinners.
Notable
Shigaraki ceramic soaking tubs open onto private landscaped gardens beside Mount Fuji.
Notable
Wine-crate breakfasts delivered each morning follow afternoon cellar tastings and vineyard tours.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Japan’s first ‘winery villa’ places you directly alongside the vineyards and those who shape them.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Mount Fuji foothills among Chardonnay vineyards, a short drive from Lake Kawaguchi.
The rooms
Each villa is furnished in handcrafted wood, and sliding glass opens to a private garden with an open-air tub.
The spa
At the table
The tasting lounge looks toward distant mountains through wide glass doors, pouring local vintages by the glass alongside roasted green tea.
How it began
The name honors the Seven Cedars, seven sacred trees that have stood at nearby Kawaguchi Asama Shrine for 1,200 years.
Fujikawaguchiko
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.