About Tozanso

YMCA Tozanso is a conference center, serving guests from all over Japan and by all means all over the world.
Our facility is regarded as an accommodation between hotels and hostels or camps. Double rooms are modern and pleasant and beds are all set. We also have rooms with bunk beds as camps, in which case bed-making and clean-up is your responsibility. It is for the educational purpose. The variety of rooms can benefit various groups such as reunions, conventions, school trips or family vacations.
The best feature of staying here is going to be the peaceful natural environment and the splendid view of Mt.Fuji. We have one of the best viewing sopts in the city up on a hill inside the property. Seen from here the mountain is symmetric and broadly drawing it shoulders to both sides. There are conference rooms of various sizes where you meet up and have discussion with your comrades.
In addition we provide activities called “Nature Program” as well. Its aim is for participants to have fun and learn environment and leadership in natural settings. Fuji-sampo (sampo means hike or wander in Japanese) is Fuji hike full of excitement and amazement, and most importantly it’s fun!!

History

YMCA Tozanso is an International Youth Center run by The National Council of YMCAs of Japan.
It was first designed to be a summer retreat center for YMCAs from all over the country. After a while the place became popular destination not only for YMCAs but also other Christian organizations or church groups. Over nearly a century Tozanso has been providing a place for conferences, trainings, reunions, and camps to those who like to withdraw from cities and have productive and relaxing time in nature.
Since the biginning many guests from all over the world have been gathering to learn and mingle with Japanese people and culture. Tozanso is and has been home for all who have been enchanted by its magical beauty.

Environment

Tozanso is a hidden nook even to the locals of Gotemba-city. The city has been a famous place for summer retreat where many people have cottages or second houses. The city is located on a basin between Mt.Fuji and Mt.Hakone at an altitude of about 400m, which aids pristine air and fresh water springing all over the region. Tozanso is equipped with its own well pumping groundwater from 150m below the surface. It’s without a doubt delicious and full of minerals.
Once you set foot in the front gate, you instantly feel the natural breeze and warms created by trees and all the living that are so bright and vigorous. When you put your self in the heart of nature and you can leave behind all your burdens that you have from the everyday life. Here you will find something that enriches your life even more.

Important notion!

Payment methods

As for payment we accept cash (Japanese yen only) and credit cards. You make a payment when you proceed check out. But unfortunately we can NOT process credit cards online (over the internet) or with agencies. In order to use credit cards, you must present at front desk with your own credit card.
No deposit is necessary for rooms.
We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate for your understanding.

To oversea agencies and travel organizing personnels

As stated above credit cards are only available at front desk. We can NOT make any transactions with banks overseas.
Please make sure you and your guests understand the payment methods completely before you make a reservations.

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