Great view of Mt Fuji from our room. Facilities were super clean and well maintained. Room was comfortable and we had no issues with sharing the bathroom as everything was well maintained which was a huge huge plus! Staff were helpful. We were pretty central. Easy walk to the station in one direction, shops and dining in every other direction. The area itself is quiet and appears mostly residential. If you're coming with luggage I suggest you plan ahead as the centre is small and crowded and it's road side walking which makes for hard work walking to and from with a suitcase. Maybe look into luggage forwarding if you're travelling as group. We only had one suitcase so we managed okay but we watched a lot families struggle lugging there stuff around and people with more than one suitcase taking up a lot of space. Stay away from dining around the centre if you can. We went to the tempura place but it was just a tourist eye grab with not much substance. Go to other spots around town.

Was a bit dark in the room at night as the light was only above the tatami floor area. We had to move a lamp from the top bunk down to the bottom floor so we could see into the luggage. But really a minor issue. We got a private room which I believe is able to accommodate maybe 3-4 people max. It was great for 2 but I would see 3-4 people in that room struggling for space if they all had suitcases. In saying that, I got a sneak peak at a room that was left open after someone checked out which looked bigger that what we had so smart packing travellers should be okay.

The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating, making me feel right at home. The price was very reasonable and the location couldn't have been better.

I did want to bring up a couple of small concerns. With the restaurant being so popular, it seems like the common areas for hotel guests have shrunk a bit. It can be a little crowded at times, especially when trying to pack up my bags. Maybe we can find a way to make sure both hotel guests and restaurant customers have a comfortable experience? Also, I noticed that the light from outside was coming in through the windows on the upper bed . Maybe adding some curtains could help with that issue? Overall, I'm still loving my time at the hotel and can't wait to come back again soon. Keep up the great work!

The area is very peaceful and far away from the heavy crowds near the train station. Mt Fuji is clearly visible from the hostel. There is an eating area and sizable shared kitchen open 24/7. The attached café is also a common area when the café is closed. Big garden with seating and tables. The hotel resembles a wooden house or ryokan, so it feels very comfy. Medium sized room size with a very big bed. One of the biggest in any hostels I’ve stayed in. Lockers provided, decently sized. The mattress was thick and comfortable. Big shower rooms. There also a huge full-size bathtub in the hostel wing which is absolutely wonderful.

Quite far away from any attractions and is about a 10-15 min walk from Kawaguchiko station. The nearest konbini is Family Mart like 7-10 min walk away. Theres a washing machine but no dryer. Thick comforter but small pillow. There are gaps in the bed curtains. There weren’t enough toilets and showers during rush hours but outside of that its enough.

This place was perfect for my stay. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. I felt very welcome here. One massive plus is laundry is for free! Perfect if you have been hiking around Mount Fuji. On arrival, you are given fresh slippers. Lovely touch. Would stay again.

My stay was brilliant. The only issue I had was that I had the only bed in the dorm next to the window. There is no curtain for the window. I struggled to sleep because of bright lights coming through from a building next door and also the light in the morning. It is also close to where people hang up their clothes outside to dry. I woke up to people right near the window. In the morning, I asked if I could move beds. Staff were very accommodating about this. The rest of my stay was perfect. I would have given a 10/10 otherwise.

We loved this hostel so much, we booked a private room but saw a queen room was available just before arrival so asked if we could switch and this was accommodated with no questions asked. The staff were so friendly, the location in excellent - short walk from the station, tucked away off a quiet road. The decor is warm and minimalistic and we loved the bar area. We unfortunately stayed on a very rainy night, but sitting watching the rain with a drink and delicious food felt very cosy. The room was incredibly spacious and even had a good size fridge which we were not expecting. The showers were excellent and clean. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to Kawaguchiko!

Nothing we didn’t like, my only suggestion would be an additional a hook or two in the room for coats

Love the space in the private rooms. After a week in Tokyo cramped up it was so nice! Food was good in the restaurant. Free shampoo and conditioner and body wash to use. The property is really aesthetic! Staff friendly. We would love to stay again! Views of Fuji from our window every day absolutely amazing!!!

Upstairs is quite hot, and the rooms can get a bit stuffy. There’s no private bathrooms it’s all shared, and we weren’t able to do washing/dry in the hostel as they only had a washing machine and line to hang things - when hiking Fuji you really want to wash your stuff so it wasn’t super efficient for that.

This hostel had some truly beautiful, yet functionally designed, interior spaces. I really enjoyed taking my morning coffee looking out over the garden with the promise of Mt. Fuji just around the corner. Comfortable, spacious beds with adequate storage space.

Occasionally having to walk through a busy restaurant/cafe space to access the shared kitchen or additional shared bathrooms from the downstairs mixed dorm was not ideal. I also wish the curtain for the top bunk was hung from the ceiling as when the room lights are on it’s still very bright in the bunk.

I cannot explain how good this place is! Not only the beds and facilities but also the design of the place and the staff is amazing. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean, and something to note is that they provided me with towels as well! I also stayed after check-out at the café to enjoy lunch, I have to say that the curry was great. The hostel has an amazing and direct view of Mt. Fuji and it is easy to access from the train station. Lastly, after my stay, they helped me to find a valuable thing that I left there. They arranged the shipping to my current location and helped me without asking anything back. Good people. Thank you so so much!

Late check-in worked fine. We booked a private room and it was clean and very cool - we had a nice view on Mt. Fuji. Different amenities available (toothbrush, slippers, cotton swabs, shower gel, etc.) Solid 15 min walk from the main Kawaguchiko station, so you can reach everything in the region quite fast. The mattresses are thin futons laying on the floor - please consider whether this is comfortable for you or not.

You can hear everything going on in the building, which we knew before and is ok, but unfortunately not all guests are considerate of others even though it is written everywhere to be quiet after 9 because of the thin walls. The price was rather hotel-ish, but I guess the Fuji region is more expensive in general

Family of 5 looking to try a hostel as alternative accommodation to hotel or Airbnb. This was by far the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. Beautiful decor with a mix of classic Japanese with the bamboo mats in the room, with modern facilities. Incredibly friendly staff, lovely communal areas inside and out, happy hour bar and a great dinner. Location was short walk from station and easy to get to Lake Kawaguchiko. We even got a view of the summit of Mount Fuji on the final morning.

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