Located just a few minutes' walk from Lake Yamanaka, Kounso offers cozy accommodations. Property staff will assist guests with finding nearby restaurants, tourist attractions, making transportation reservations and accommodations. Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. Yukata robes are provided during the summer season and Japanese-style happi jackets are provided for both children and adults during the winter. There is a shared lounge with a free massage chair at the property. Guests can play billiards at the ryokan. The property offers a shoe drying service. A washing machine and dryer are available for guests to use freely. Yamanakako Teddy Bear World Museum and Asahiokakohan Ryokuchi Park are a 5-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 52 mi from Kounso.