We were very pleasantly surprised by La Posada. The place was comfortable and well-equipped. The balcony on our unit had a great view of the lake and most of Mt. Fuji, with just a part of it behind trees. I think all the units would have a great view of the lake.
It seemed out of the way in the map, but it’s surprising close to many things.There’s a shrine and waterfall next door and on top of a nearby hill is a view that rivals that at the Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, minus the cherry trees.
It’s only a 20 minute walk to the lake - we walked to the lake, got dinner at the 7-11 nearby, and sat on the shore eating with a view of Mt. Fuji.
We had a car so didn’t look into public transit but we saw people at bus stops on the main street, so this place is usable even without a car, and it’s much quieter than the places downtown.
Two minor issues - the parking lot is narrow like the streets, so though the spaces are generous it requires concentration to get a car in and out. Also, there seemed to be a sewage smell in the parking lot, not sure where it came from.
All in all, this is a great place to stay if you’re visiting the area.