Fujikawaguchiko hotellia

Plussat: Great location. Best hotel to stay at for views of Fuji and the lake. Great terrace dining for breakfast with view of Fuji. Very nice artsy interior.

Plussat: Rooms are clean. Staff are nice. Their meals are excellent.

Plussat: Beautiful view from room

Plussat: Hotel makes people feel relaxed and comfortable. The meals are particularly impressive.

Miinukset: The shuttle bus service should be more frequent as there is a steep walk uphill to the hotel.

Plussat: The views are amazing of Mt.Fuji from the hotel. The staff were exceptional and overall the bar area is beautiful!

Miinukset: Everything is was perfect

Plussat: Perfect, considerate service. Nice and neat facility. Perfect dining experience, I would recommend everyone consider this hotel an option for staying in Kawaguchigo.

Plussat: There’s nothing we didn’t like. Stunning location and the decor and staff in the hotel exceeded expectations. Should highly recommend!

Plussat: They provided us lovely kimonos in our room and you can wear them at any time during your stay within in the hotel. The view from our room was stunning. They also offer you free bikes to go around and it is a great idea

Plussat: Hotel has excellent facilities though small. Rooms good size all with a view of Lake and Mt. Fuji, Food good, station pick up efficient. Bar friendly with athmosphere. Onsen pleasant.

Miinukset: A few blankets at the outdoor bar would be god when the evening is chilly.

Plussat: The location is superb and the facilities were fantastic. As a group we were very pleased with the service we were provided with. If we ever return again I would definitely wish to stay!

Miinukset: It would have been nice if the rooftop bar would have been open longer than 22:30 but apart from that everything was great!

Plussat: Really friendly owner. The hotel is located next to one of the busstops of the sightseeing bus. Very nice onsen, you can use this one private.

Miinukset: We had a loft, so we had to climb upstairs to go to our bed. Not a problem for us, but if you are afraid of hights or a little bit older, this can cause you some problems.

Plussat: Good Location and staff is very friendly and helpful

Miinukset: None

Plussat: breakfast is fantastic !

Plussat: The breakfast was very good. Although we did not get to see Mt Fuji due to weather conditions, the view would have been great from our bedroom window. We were assisted with baggage and it was very much appreciated.

Miinukset: Nothing comes to mind.

Plussat: Teppei-san is really hospitable and goes the extra mile to make guests feel at home! I love the location - there were food options nearby, convenience store within range, and the lovely BnB is just minutes walk from the lakefront where one can just sit and admire the view. I’d highly recommend staying at Weekend Shuffle!

Plussat: We really have a precious time there, even we have stayed there only one night. The owner is very helpful, giving us a lot for information for attractions & food. He took us to the local bus stop in the morning. The room was very clean and cozy, you can see Mt.Fuji from the window. Will visit there again for my next trip!!!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The host was very friendly and helpful with good honest information. The breakfasts were the best we had in our 3 week stay in Japan.

Plussat: Teppe was a brilliant host - continually looking for ways to help us make the most of our stay. The hot tub was great, so too were the local beers on sale of an evening in the lounge, and he even helped us order in some sushi in the evening. Breakfasts great. The property is wonderfully located close to the lakeshore. Just a pity that Fujisan decided to be coy during our stay - treating us only to a fleeting but nonetheless impressive glimpse. I would stay here again in a flash.

Miinukset: Our room was snug for four - but it had everything we needed. We also made good use of the lounge area.

Plussat: Clean, comfortable and friendly stuff

Plussat: Did not have meals there. Location was fantastic - easy walk into town but great for viewing Mt Fuji and for walking around the lake. All staff were charming and helpful. Shuttle service was amazing. Onsen on the top floor was quite nice though small.

Plussat: The staff was really really friendly and helpful, everything was taken care of. The shuttle, which picked us up from the station arrived really fast. The Japanese dinner and breakfast were an amazing experience and the staff was eager to help with any (European) insecurities. The onsen offered a great view on the Mt Fuji.

Miinukset: Latest breakfast at 8:30 was a little surprise.

Plussat: The food was amazing, dinner consisted of multiple courses that were all fresh and lovely and delicious. Breakfast was one course but delicious as well! The room and onsen were amazing as well. 5 stars, 10/10 would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: The hotel gives you the genuine Japanese experience and is less pricey than a Ryokan. The staff are super friendly and take extra care to explain all the specific Jananese elements, like how to put on a yukata and encourage you to use everything.

Miinukset: The Japanese way of sitting on the floor is difficult for me due to arthritis.

Plussat: The hotel position is good, if the weather is not cloudy, guests can see Mount Fuji clearly. The room is comfortable, typical Japanese style room which guests sleep on the ground, big enough, particular suitable for those tall and strong people.

Plussat: I book 1 night stay.

Miinukset: Room was next to spa and loud noise was all night coming from spa and we got wake up in the morning again from spa centre. There should not be any room in close vicinity of spa centre. Secind thing hotel is in middle of nowhere. No any store, no restoran after 8PM. Third thing view from room does not give clear view of fuji only from some small corner on balcony on clear sunny day. Bathtub was not clean. I recomend stay in Tokyo observe weather forecast and if weather is nice, blue clear sky, make day trip and see fuji and go back to Tokyo. Othervise it is just waste of time and money. Pictures of hotel on bookung does not match reality.

Plussat: Dinner and breakfast were phenomenal. Staff was attentive and courteous. We had a great stay.

Miinukset: We got the same room as last time (306). Back in December last year, there were tapes on the floor covering a hole and the sewer pipes. I thought the tapes were temporary but this time they were still here. Even though it was only cosmetic, I started to feel like the room condition isn’t on par with the meals and attentiveness they put out.

Plussat: We had a wonderful stay at Asafuji. The staff were so welcoming and excited to show us Japanese traditions. The view of Fuji from our room was incredible and the breakfast and dinner were both delicious and a very special experience. The onsen was perfect, again with an amazing view. The staff were always happy to help us with anything, including offering us a lift to and from Kawaguchiko station (which was otherwise a 15 minute walk with luggage). We hope we end up back at Asafuji again one day! Arigato gozaimass!

Plussat: Good, polite and simile staffs Excellent services for room, dinning and bed preparation. Delicious meal in breakfast and dinner (tempura and soy bean hot pot)

Miinukset: No private room for dinning and hot spring A little bit of salty on second dinner meal

Plussat: View of mount fuji Fuji the morning

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The double level villa is located just infront of Lake Kawaguchiko and facing the beautiful Mt Fuji! The scenery is serene . We liked the space that was big enough for family of 4. Bedrooms & bathroom & toilets were located on 2nd floor and living room n a small kitchen were on 1st floor. There was a back yard with nice green grass patch and a table n chairs provided for you to chill after your day of sightseeing, you can do your barbecue at the backyard too. We woke up at dawn to catch the sun rise :) Cooked breakfast was served every morning , the serving was big .

Miinukset: The house is a bit old and may need some upgrade renovation. However our stay was comfortable.

Plussat: Location and hospitality of receptionists

Miinukset: Old fashion utilities and the bed was not comfy!

Plussat: The view is perfect.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Staff's service, location and view

Miinukset: Hotel management should remind guests to reserve bbq diner as early as possible. Since there are only 2 to 3 bbq griller in the resort.

Plussat: the location is good, but maybe it is summer, there are lots of bugs around the room.

Miinukset: not exactly sure the breakfast process. i would suggest the host can provide more Japanese style food. also seems there is no dish washer so breakfast were not taken out from room.

Plussat: The house is perfect! Everything you need for self catering Views are spectacular. Very quiet and peaceful. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Little garden was perfect for our toddler to let off steam. Located next to a craft complex which also sells food and beverages. Highly recommend staying here if you need some relaxation time. We had a car so very easy to get to.

Miinukset: We loved everything!

Plussat: Everything Perfect

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The views of Mount Fuji were stunning. We woke up ein the mornings to the smell of Lavender. The outdoor area behind was great for meals, admiring the views and taking in the smells.

Miinukset: The air con should be cleaned.

Plussat: The location is superb! And the place is very clean and comfortable, you can see my Fuji right at the window. There’s a share kitchen and common area downstairs. We had a great stay!

Plussat: The bed are comfortable! The kitchen is well equipped and common are clean

Plussat: The location is perfect, just 2 minutes walk from Kawaguchiko station. Staff are very helpful, my room was upgrade to 2nd floor. So I can see the FujiSan from my window. Good common area for dining.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The room was extra comfy, they let me check in early and made sure I knew where every thing was located. They provided lots of info about things to do in the area and a good map which was extra helpful.

Plussat: Great placement, very cozy, nice decoration

Miinukset: A toilet or bathroom on the 3rd floor would have been better but it wasnt too much of a problem

Plussat: It is very clean lovely guesthouse with many shared showers and toilets. Our japanese style room has a real nice mountain view from the window. Check in out with no problems, at all. 2 minute walk to the station which also have many bus stops outside. You may take these tour buses for 5 lakes or 5th station. Very large and comfortable kitchen (nice coffee) and very close to restaurants. The outside paint is orange you can’t miss :).

Plussat: Great location, extremely clean and comfortable, even though bathrooms and washrooms are common, you don’t feel this.

Miinukset: The room was a bit small.

Plussat: Location is 100m away from train station. The staff is soooooo helpful. The room is homey and very clean. 2 thumbs up

Miinukset: Nothing. Everything is Perfect

Plussat: Very near Kawaguchiko train station. The place is clean and full of facility.

Plussat: The location is very convenient, the house is really clean, futon is comfortable. Love the shower room with all the amenities. Even they have luggage lift to bring the heavy luggage up. One of the best ryokan stay we have.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: The Japanese style room was beautiful and the smell and feel of the tatami mats was a wonderfully authentic Japanese experience. The view of Mount Fuji from our room was exceptional too, the perfect thing the gaze at while enjoying our private Onsen.

Plussat: The food was amazing as well as the own outdoor Japanese bath on the balcony. We had a beautiful view of the lake and could clearly see Mount Fuji from the roof where we soaked our feet in the footpath. Friendly and professional staff, gorgeous views, and a location right where you can experience a Fuji cruise as well as a hike up a smaller mountain where you can get amazing pictures of Fuji.

Plussat: Very high quality accommodation to experience the Japanese traditional houses Staff is extremely friendly and location is perfect

Miinukset: Nothing all was perfect

Plussat: Helpfull staff, nice quiet place, and so relaxing

Miinukset: I liked everything

Plussat: Good location, very helpful staff, great view of the lake and Mount Fuji, very clean, amazing breakfast!

Miinukset: Japanese beds and pillows aren’t comfortable at all

Plussat: Definitely a lot of tourists but despite that, I felt the actual experience was really amazing. The dinner in your room was huge and delicious. The private onsen on the patio overlooking the lake was perfect. Buffet breakfast was amazing. I didn’t do the group onsen because I have tattoo so I can’t speak to that. Overall would definitely recommend

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Perinteinen japanilainen onsen hotelli. Erinomainen palvelu, siistit huoneet, todella hyvä ruoka ja ystävällinen henkilökunta. Hienot näkymät järvelle ja Fuji-vuorelle. Suosittelen ottamaan puolihoidon tai ainakin kokeilemaan huoneessa nautittavaa illallista.

Plussat: Everything was perfect!

Plussat: Room is comfortable. Cleanness and facilities is good

Miinukset: Dinner serving time is not good arrangement. Wait for unreasonable times

Plussat: Breakfast was amazing the hottub/onsen on our balcony was amazing the mount fuji view was amazing, we had a delicious and traditional japanese style meal served to our room, sadly we dont have the name of the woman who attended us but she was fabulous, absolutely a great hotel not just for the location and food but for the experience alone it was worth it. (thank you kind lady whos name we dont know for a lovely meal)

Plussat: the location, view and the surrounding was amazing

Miinukset: a bit too expensive

Plussat: No effort spared to make one’s stay comfortable. Amazing!

Plussat: The staff are so considerate and prepare so many wonderful presents to my wife and me.

Plussat: everything the staff and everyone

Miinukset: the food not enough selection

Plussat: Everything as stated above

Miinukset: Nothing. It was perfect from service, privacy, food, view and the list goes on

Plussat: Everything about our stay once we reached the hotel was perfect. The staff were more than happy to answer any and all questions and we felt truly spoiled during our stay there, from our luggage being delivered to and from our room on check-in and check-out respectively, and being gifted tea-bags that were not for sale but that we had tried in our rooms on one night (they were complimentary). More than that they really nailed the entire glamping experience at Hoshinoya Fuji. Admittedly we had opted for a lot of their activities, mainly having all of our breakfasts and dinners at the hotel, and were therefore able to immerse ourselves in its atmosphere. We tried the dutch-oven dinner on our first night, which is held in a covered podium in the middle of the woods, and ended up having the most fun and delicious meal of our 14 day stay across Japan from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko, Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Wakayama. The attentiveness of the hotel really shows from the aprons they give you, to the creativeness of the dishes which all have a matching, hunter-gatherer theme to them, and to the ways they serve the dishes which almost always involve you creating or serving the dishes for yourself and your companions. The hot pot in-room dinner option was also a great way to enjoy the amazing balcony-lounge area in our room and the food was, once-again, super high-quality, healthy and very delicious, with a copious amount of vegetables, mushrooms and beef and pork, as well as a local noodle dish named Hōtō. During the daytime, the cloud-terrace area was an amazing place to relax and enjoy the fresh air while cooking up smores near the campfire (yes, there is a campfire that is constantly lit) and enjoying a fresh cup of fruity herbal tea. I can only describe our experience at Hoshinoya, but words really don't do justice to the entire experience.

Miinukset: The only truly convenient way to reach the hotel from Kawaguchiko station is by taxi, which can get quite expensive if you intend to explore around the town or go to nearby attractions such as Fuji Q amusement park.

Plussat: The property is what made this resort so special. An outdoor oasis

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: only the view of Fuji mountain, rainy day and couldnt see clearly. Staff was helpful even they dont speak English well

Miinukset: Value of money, 5 stars resort but no proper house keeping service, only changing towels, floor and stuff so dirty. Bed sheet didnt make properly. Staff dont speak English so well

Plussat: The view is unbeatable. The room we stayed in with a balcony was gorgeous! There was also a view from the bathroom. They brought us a complimentary fruit platter for our anniversary, which was a nice gesture! The kayaking was fun but expensive. The little exploring backpacks were nice and came with a free water bottle and snacks.

Miinukset: Didn’t like that breakfast or any food is not included in the rate of the room. They definitely overcharge for everything. It’s easy for bugs to get into the room, so make sure doors aren’t open for too long.

Plussat: Good location, can sit and look at Fuji out of the window in the lounge.

Plussat: The fact we can see Mount Fuji really clear from the observation deck

Plussat: Very clean and nice.

Miinukset: Little fate from the station, but it is ok.

Plussat: Everything is just awsome....

Miinukset: They provide towel. They charge me for it.

Plussat: Friendly, english speaking staff, very clean and modern rooms and showers, 24h open lounge with kitchen, rental bikes only 1000 Yen/day.

Miinukset: Towels are available for rent, but you have to pay for them.

Plussat: The hostel offer reasonable price for bycicle hiring. Good view to see Mt. Fuji in the morning. The staff here is friendly

Plussat: The team at this hostel were super friendly and helpful; even down to luggage holding whilst we explored. Also, they offered rental bikes which is perfect for getting around on. Fuji View was clean, inviting and had a homely feel- all perfect for a trip to Mount Fuji.

Miinukset: There wasn’t anything that I did not like about the stay to be honest. If I had to pick something it would be not knowing how to control the aircon in the room, but sure that could be easily advised.

Plussat: Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Miinukset: The location is quite a distance to bus station. The reception is until 8pm. Please mAke sure you check in before 8pm and ask for international adapter.

Plussat: The Mt. Fuji view,, right in front of our room.. Amazing

Miinukset: It’s fair enough for me..

Plussat: Facilities were in good conditions. Their bike rental is quite good and they let you rent overnight. A big kitchen where we made a nice breakfast after climbing Mt. Fuji. Beds comfortable.

Miinukset: The hotel staff could put on the sheets and not let the guests do it. I assume the service is what we partially pay for. Early check-in flexibility would also be appreciated - we had to wait till 3 pm...

Plussat: Nice interior, friendly staff

Plussat: The room itself was really quite beautiful

Miinukset: Oh many things, first off, it’s not an onsenji. That is not true . I had a small bath out in the garden, though lovely is not making up for the fact that this is not a bath house! There is NO view of Mount Fuji from anywhere on the property It is also quite far (I would say a twenty minute walk ) to the lake they say they are close to. They misrepresent what they are!

Plussat: Beautiful rooms, lovely private bath.. Superb diner. Best of all a fantastic host ! Will return for sure

Plussat: We had the Deluxe Suite with Open Air bath, it was magnificent. The Tatami styled room was amazing and the Onsen was spectacular. We loved the check-in inside the room, very comfortable. There were Yukatas in the closet. The futons were much more comfortable than we had expected. The Japanese breakfast was outstanding, also the Western breakfast was great. Staff spoke English and were very warm and friendly. We were provided one car trip free of charge (we chose the pick up from the station). We had some issues with our bank during checkout and we had to wait for hours to have it fixed; the staff were very kind and served us green tea while we waited in the reception area.

Miinukset: A little bit expensive

Plussat: Relaxing atmosphere

Miinukset: Not straight forward to find

Plussat: The room and hot spring was beautiful, staff friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. Rooms were clean and they provided extra bedding for the kids as well.

Miinukset: The hotel was a little close to the main road, so noise was a bit of a bother. They also do not cater for people with shellfish allergies, but is understandable for Japanese style dinners.

Plussat: A very beautiful resort onsen. We had an onsen suite which meant we had our own private onsen. It was wonderful to use as the nights were chilly. Loved it! The staff was excellent and spoke great English, which was quite helpful since our Japanese is very basic! We would stay here again!

Plussat: We enjoyed in this hotel so much! It was one of our best experience in Japan. The hotel has Japanese design with all amenities needed. The dinner was unforgettable and Delicious! And we saw Fuji mountain in the morning :)

Miinukset: Nothing, great hotel!

Plussat: Pretty luxurious room with Japanese style decoration. Private garden and private onsen. And we cannot love the onsen more. Delicious Japanese Kaiseki cuisine as dinner and breakfast. Japanese Yukata is beautiful and fulfilled our selfie desires. Every staff there is so kind and helpful. We enjoy our stay very much. It is so comfortable to stay. We enjoy every minute of our staying. We would definitely stay there again if we have chances.

Miinukset: None.

Plussat: All things were perfect except one little thing. We asked for picked up for arrival to train station and we’re waiting yet the answer.

Miinukset: Same above.

Plussat: A great Onsen hotel that pays attention to all details!

Plussat: Breakfast and dinner was incredible, the location was excellent and we were easily able to visit attractions in the area.

Plussat: Food is really good (both breakfast and dinner), and they change ur menu if you are staying more than one day. Room is clean and comfortable. They provide good skin care product, which is a plus. Stuff is kind and welcoming. They provide private van to drive you to the big station every 30 mins.

Miinukset: missed one dinner the first night due to late arrival and nothing could be done. Private onsen needs extra fee to book and doesnt look like the picture. It is not open air, and left-sided view is blocked by the building.

Plussat: The service was excellent

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Tried three of onsens! I love the view of kawaguchi lake in the room. The food was of exquisite taste and quality, and the server showed us the best of Japanese food culture.

Miinukset: We did have a chance to see Mount Fuji because of the weather. It’s rainy season in July.

Plussat: Fantastic dinner and breakfast

Plussat: Staff was great even with no English communication. They tried everything to make you feel comfortable. The dinner is just fantastic!

Miinukset: The staff is nearly to nice, they insist on carrying everything for you, even when you say it will be really heavy.

Plussat: Very good service and deliciois food

Plussat: The onsen were amazing. The Japanese style meals are a must. Not cheap, but still a good value for what you get.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great,pleasant stay They offer to drive you to any restaurant and pick you up. Free of charge Free rental bikes

Miinukset: Staff speaks almost no English A bit far off (can be a plus,very quiet) Breakfast was adventurous

Plussat: Everything was great. It felt like we were staying at someone’s home for a few days! The family were lovely and super attentive, who all went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of our stay, and tailored our breakfast to suit our dietary requirements, making us feel like we were at a 5 star hotel at times. Thank you all very much for everything!

Plussat: I loved the Serene location and the staff were absolutely brilliant

Miinukset: Nothing to say I absolutely loved it

Plussat: The host is very nice. Helped us to carry our bags upstairs. The breakfast was nice. The outdoor onsen, although small, is good enough for private use. My husband and I can use it together. We have booked 3 rooms and they put all our rooms upstairs on the same floor.

Miinukset: The room size is a bit small.

Plussat: My husband, friends and I all looked to our overnight onsen experience as a highlight of our trip. Some of the points that made our visit so wonderful were: -Wonderful onsen experience -Helpful owners that went out of their way to make your stay memorable -Shuttle to the train station -Delicious homemade breakfast -Mix of Japanese and European style

Miinukset: Not really something I disliked, but be prepared for the owners not speaking much English. A few of my friends had some limited use of Japanese, which made things much smoother than they would have been otherwise.

Plussat: Quiet setting, good breakfast, very friendly hosts, free use of city bicycles, laundrymat close by. Nice outdoor hot tub/Jacuzzi

Miinukset: The location is slightly out of town, but the hosts offer to drive you into town or local restaurants and pick you up so it wasn't a problem. This wasn't really a negative but just to make you aware that it is not in the center of town.

Plussat: This is a lovely place to stay. A characterful property, warm and cosy, in an idyllic setting. With limited English, the owner is helpful and courteous; facilities are acceptable, including a private Onsen. The rooms are of a very good size, clean and with all the necessities.

Miinukset: I made the mistake of forgetting my International Driving License and so couldn't rent a car - Don't make the same mistake, your own transport is an absolute must at this property!!!! The free pick-up and drop-off to/from the station is at very restricted times (to suit the owner). Communication with the hotel is quite limited but that could be due to the language barrier. Does not have a proper shower, just a handheld shower hose

Plussat: The staff were delightful - very friendly and helpful. They gave us a lift into the town, booked us a restaurant for dinner, and took us to the mid-winter fireworks display (we didn't know there was one).

Plussat: Staff were incredibly accommodating, picking us up from the station, driving us to Fuji Q and back and lending us torches. Very friendly and lovely even though they claimed to have poor English. Room was decent size, comfy and clean.

Miinukset: Our room was set up with two single beds, but may have just been an error with the booking I made. Although my husband and I didn't mind walking through the forest to get to some restaurants for dinner, it may bother some people.

Plussat: Fancy breakfast with a thoughtful touch. And there’s a onsen room where we can soak a tired body with a hot spring. The interior and exterior design brought a european ambience which is very unique and full of character.

Miinukset: The staff cannot speak english. It’s bit hard to communicate but they had a pocket translator. The bed is hard and the pillow is minimalist. The location is in the woods. It’s not walking distance to the nearest shop or restaurant. But they are willing to pick up and drop off every day.

Plussat: Great location, good food, friendly staff. They have bikes you can hire which is great to see the surrounding area.

Plussat: Modern scandinavian style

Miinukset: No real common area at night where you could eat your own dinner (besides outside). Restaurant very popular among local people - please consider the noise downstairs. Quite upstairs though.

Plussat: - Modern designed place with a lively (sometimes loud) café. More likely than at other places to meet other guests - Café offers good dishes and coffee - friendly employees - cheap rental bikes - clean

Miinukset: - quite a walk from the train station with luggage - only few toilets for many beds - not all toilets have soap to wash your hands - Bring your own lock (and towel)

Plussat: Everything

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Good location and helpful staff

Miinukset: There wasn’t even 1 full body mirror in the whole hostel

Plussat: The location is relatively close to the train station and it is very convenient for local shops. The restaurant that's part of the hostel looked nice.

Miinukset: The bed was uncomfortable and my duvet had a brown stain on it that looked like dried blood and although the rest of the sheets looked clean, this was very off putting.The guy at the desk when I was checking in wasn't exactly rude but he wasn't welcoming or friendly either. The kitchen didn't have a stove top. During the evening when the restaurant is being used, you can't sit there unless you've bought something, this means there's no common area apart from the small kitchen. The dorm I stayed in sometimes smelt very bad. Only the very basic items are provided, no free teabags or towels here.

Plussat: I love this hotel so much. Staff are so friendly, made me so touch ! You can see Mt.Fuji through the window of the room or at the intersection of the hotel.

Plussat: beautiful view of the mountain from the window, staff and cat, overall design, hostel idea and friendly comfortable atmosphere

Miinukset: can't think of

Plussat: Staff. Happy hour. Close enough to the station . Amazing shared area with food and drinks.

Miinukset: Room itself needed some upgrade as it was dark, old and the smell wasn’t the best. Circulation of air was none existent. Beds on the floor made it a bit uncomfortable and overall our room was cramped.

Plussat: 10mn walk from Kawaguchiko station. Good resting place for those who planned to climb Fujisan Very well decorated Breakfast was very good Dormitory was fine : we were all well separated and the bed space is pretty big Nice staff

Miinukset: One of my bed sheets had dirt one it. Towels were on the equipment list but I didn’t get one. Anyway beside those two details it’s excellent for the price. I recommend this place !!

Plussat: View from Window qas good.

Miinukset: Public Toilet was an issue.

Plussat: Everything!

Plussat: Location right across from the station

Miinukset: Shower closed 9 - 10 in the morning for cleaning

Plussat: Staff very helpful

Miinukset: nothing. Everything is fine

Plussat: Near Station

Plussat: this is was the best experience that i’ve got when living in these hostel because the owner was helpful and every time i walk out from hostel he will said “lee chong wei” hahaha btw lee chong wei is a badminton player representing of my country. would love to share to all of u guys about this hostel was totally awesome.

Plussat: The Japanese breakfast option was delicious!

Miinukset: Could hear some noise from other rooms opening and closing doors.

Plussat: Good location 30 sec walk to the train/ bus station, so works well as a base for your hike up Fuji.

Miinukset: Very basic.

Plussat: Japanese breakfast but it cost extra.

Miinukset: View of Fuji across the station. No bathroom. Expensive for what it was.

Plussat: The best part of this place is the onsen in the hostel. It’s a great place to go to let your muscles recover after climbing Fuji. The staff was really accommodating and extremely friendly. Plus it’s right in front of the train station, perfect if you’re coming from Tokyo.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: V arrived much later than the expected check in time ， but the booked dinner could still be served

Plussat: View from the room is superb! We had both breakfast & dinner while stayed and they were so elegant and perfect!! Staffs were really really helpful and had a service mind.

Miinukset: A bit of bad smell in the in-room toilet.

Plussat: kindly employees. nice dish for beef-sukiyaki and Fujisan-zen. pick up service from/to the station is very sweet.

Miinukset: hot water for drink should be provide in each floor.

Plussat: very nice view (you can see Fuji Mt in good weather) very very very nice and hospitable staffs. We request for boiled egg and they served immediatly although it is not in menu. They even prepared breakfast boxes for us since we had to check out before breakfast time.

Miinukset: the room was rather small for 4 people but it was not big problem at all. Personally, dinner was not my favourite taste (not bad but not enough to say it was delicious)

Plussat: Outstanding views of Mt Fuji. Incredibly prepared Japanese cuisine of the highest standard. Shuttle bus was regular and efficient. Onsen with view of Mt Fuji. Exceptionally helpful and courteous staff everywhere.

Plussat: Amazing service and can easily accessible by shuttle bus of hotel between train station and hotel!

Plussat: It’s Room with a View! Facing the lake and Mt Fuji view is stunning from the room

Miinukset: There property is a bit old and needed some updating, especially the tatami mat. But they still keep it super clean

Plussat: Beautiful room and onsen with a great view of Mt Fuji, which we were lucky enough to see during our stay. Dinner and breakfast was very good. Staff were very friendly, especially since we brought our baby.

Plussat: Fantastic place to stay. The staff were so helpful and the room was great with the view of the lake and Mt Fuji in the background. The breakfast was very good and we really enjoyed the onsen. I would definitely recommend this place.

Plussat: Extremely friendly staff and very hospitable, Keen to help you in every manner possible The view of mount Fuji from the room is out of this world and worth the admission fee

Miinukset: The beds were traditional Japanese beds that moved apart at night. Not a large King bed for you to sleep comfortably in. Not really a soft cushioned bed They ration their towels which is something that you need to adapt to

Plussat: La Vista was a the ultimate luxury stay after climbing Mount Fuji. The hotel was incredible. Updated, but still small enough so feel like a more intimate getaway than a large box chain hotel. All of the amenities were carefully selected and wonderful. The private onsens were such a nice touch, as well as our private open air bath on the balcony. The on site restaurant served an incredible 6+ course French menu the night we dined there, worth every penny. We hope to come back to La Vista and will certainly be recommending it to all of our family and friends.

Plussat: Breakfast and ramen for supper were amazing! The room was beautiful and spacious as well. Wonderful stay despite not being able to see Mount Fuji due to the weather.

Miinukset: Some private onsen rooms were left a bit dirty.

Plussat: The view of Fuji was exceptional. Food was also very good, but little variation if staying more than two nights

Miinukset: Rooms were quite cramped. Staff on the Reception Desk spoke limited English and seemed unwilling to deal with problems. For some bizarre reason it was not possible to obtain pre-dinner drinks. The bar only opened at 9pm. We tried to discuss this with the manager, but he apparently declined to see us. Baths were great but almost impossible to get into. We tried several times at different times of the day. Overall, there were too many negatives for a 4 star hotel, priced at 5his level

Plussat: Fantastic views of Mount Fuji from our balcony!!! Amazing private onsens with different styles.

Miinukset: Bar was only open between 9-11 pm.

Plussat: One of the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in! I loved every second of it. The breakfast buffet was impressive and very delicious. The room was spacious and the bath and bathtub with the view of mt Fuji incredible! I love watching mt Fuji from the balcony. The Personal was very friendly and the shuttle bus service excellent. I really hope I can stay here again one day.

Plussat: the hotel looked amazing. the room was incredibly clean, well designed and had a private onsen on the balcony facing mount fuji. the amenities covered all of our needs and the hotel offered quite a few options for bathing (4-5 i think) in private onsens. the breakfast was incredible and staff was really friendly. i would definitely recommend it for anyone who would like to relax with a great view

Miinukset: this is not something that i am complaining about and it does not affect the grade of this review, since it was offered for free. the "midnight ramen bar" was more of a noodle soup and not a ramen. "A" for the effort though

Plussat: Super nice staff. Food was really good! Love the midnight ramen. The onsen and the bath in house with fuji Mt. View was superb! Great experience! Would love to come back again.

Plussat: Luxury products in the room and all necessities provided. Even your own coffee grinder to grind fresh coffee beans! The clothes and gowns were clean and comfortable too. Stunning onsen, so many to choose from. Good breakfast selection of western and Japanese food. But the view was the best bit, fantastic location for a few of the lake and Mt Fuji on a clear day, all from the comfort of your bedroom. Would definitely stay here again for a luxury retreat.

Plussat: I do recommend this place

Plussat: Our room was large and very comfortable. And on a clear day, the view from the balcony is unsurpassed. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast was wonderful! Take the time to look over all the selections. There are so many, it is easy to miss some excellent choices.

Miinukset: I'm not sure there are dining options other than the included breakfast, dinner, and "midnight ramen'. If you want lunch, I don't think there is anywhere on the property to find it.

Plussat: Friendly and very helpful staff. My friend injured herself and the staff are very kind to cook and look after her. Near to kawaguchiko station (5mins walk) Comfortable room

Plussat: The futon was extremely comfortable The location was great- 4 mins from station Staff very friendly and felt homely.

Miinukset: Noise travelled very easily which was not great when it was 5-6am or quite late and trying to sleep.

Plussat: The staff is amazing, will help you with anything. Great location, near the station. They provide activities like calligraphy and origami. Lovely typical house.

Miinukset: The bathroom/showers need a little renovation.

Plussat: Staff very good

Miinukset: Have baby they not quite

Plussat: Nice small kitchen

Miinukset: Cannot eat food in my room

Plussat: The staff really nice and helpful. We could leave our luggage all the day after we leave, because we were going to climb fuji for free. Very close to the station.

Miinukset: It has no air cond. But its a fresh place.

Plussat: Good location and nice stuff

Plussat: The location was good, close to the railway station/bus station and walkable distance to Kawaguchiko lake.

Miinukset: The place is pretty dated, especially the kitchen and downstairs bathrooms which smelled bad and weren’t too clean. The futon wasn’t too comfortable and the room was quite hot as there was only one fan for the whole room. The room was very noisy as the house is next to the main road so you could hear the ongoing traffic as if you were sleeping in the middle of the road. Breakfast was 2 pieces of bread with butter and jam. The lady receptionist could speak English and was friendly, while the male receptionist hardly spoke at all. Thus no advice on the local area. It wasn’t that bad but I would probably try to find some other place if I was to stay in Kawaguchiko again.

Plussat: Fit for purpose. Excellent Location, just few minutes walk from Kawaguchiko station. Flexible with the room booking changes and best service provided! Very considerate on us (group of 20 people) using their guesthouse after hike. The staff were very friendly and they take care of us as much as possible :)

Plussat: Loved the fact that it was a traditional Japanese house. Filled with character. Very kind staff. Booked a traditional Japanese room with tatami mats and futons, which was lovely. We woke up to a glorious view of Mt Fuji from our room. see photo. Close to train station and handy for Fuji Q Highland amusement park (caught a free bus from the station). Within walking distance of Kawaguchiko Lake and the panoramic ropeway.

Miinukset: Our room was at the front of the house (hence great mountain view) but it was quite noisy: both from traffic (throughout the night) and from a newspaper distribution depot opposite (which starts operations at the crack of dawn). But the staff forewarned us and earplugs are provided in the room. In the end, we were so tired from our activities that we slept like logs. I’m a light sleeper so it was just me who was disturbed. But this doesn’t detract from the overall appeal of the place.

Plussat: Great location only a block from train/bus station. There were four of us, family and friend, who stayed in a traditional Japanese style room with tatami mats, dining table and futons for sleeping. Check-in was easy, staff was great, everything clean and well maintained. This was our base camp for hiking Mount Fuji. We all loved it!

Miinukset: We had a small drip in the middle of the night from the showers upstairs (we think). We just put down a towel and went back to sleep. We notified staff in the morning and they were extremely apologetic for any inconvenience. We were actually more worried about the tatami mat being ruined than any inconvenience—not a big deal.

Plussat: Very friendly. And clean. And convenient.

Miinukset: Maybe the food options. I know there were like only three staff members at night. So it might be hard to have variety.

Plussat: Very close to the station. Super friendly staff and a good restaurant. They also give you a small free breakfast :) The rooms are big

Miinukset: The walls are a bit thin and you can hear everything in the next room. The staff ask people to be quite and refrain from making noise in the room but unfortunately we had noisy neighbours.

Plussat: Really convenient and kind for tourists!

Plussat: The place was easy to access and the staff explain the information clearly

Plussat: The staff was amazing and service of the hotel was very good.

Plussat: Super friendly staff, very nice and very clean room, great location!

Plussat: Very nice private room, Japanese style. Towels available. Very close from the station.

Plussat: Really enjoyed our three night stay as two families in two rooms. The location was superb. Walking distance from train station and Lake Kawaguchiko.

Miinukset: Breakfast could be improved but easy to buy your own from nearby convenience stores.

Plussat: Shared bathrooms but with private shower stalls, spacious rooms with traditional Japanese interiors, thoughful guest amenities

Miinukset: Thin walls with bad sound-proofing, cold staff members but could speak English

Miinukset: Perfect location and very nice dinner also the owner .

Plussat: The guesthouse is run by a young couple. They are kind and helpful, and also thanks to them I very much enjoyed my stay. The rooms are simple and not roomy, but perfectly adequate. Breakfast and dinner is simple too: a few choices of dinner, fixed times as they don't run a restaurant "cuisine". I ate there 3 evenings, and enjoyed most of their options. Water and tea or coffee (depending on the time) are for free at the meals, prices are very reasonable. The host is also a Mt Fuji guide. I always climb on my own, but he can tell you all there is to know and also organise your hike up the sacred mountain, if you are so inclined. (If you have little experiences - be warned, it's a serious hike - prepare yourself.) The host also can pick you up from the railway station and other places - call them to use this option, as it's a 15 min drive and quite expensive by taxi. As the host also doubles in the kitchen work, he is not available around breakfast and dinner, so make sure to communicate well, prerably in advance. They have bicycles standing outside that you can use. I really loved the hot bath they have. With views on Fuji.

Miinukset: I have no idea!

Plussat: The guest house is located in a very beautiful natural area, we like it very much. it's away from the noise of the city, have good view to the fuji mount from the window. The host is very nice, they drive the guest to kawakuchiko station every morning, and picked up the guests from there in the afternoon. Hotel is very comfortable, and it has cozy dinning room, bar and beautiful view, simple but home tast food. You also have chance to have private hot bath. Definitely highly recommendable if you would like to explore fuji mount area.

Plussat: Staff were extremely helpful; views were breathtaking; food was extremely tasty; and the onsen relaxing after a hard day of hiking. Would highly recommend

Plussat: Perfect view of Fujisan out our window. Delicious food. Clean and comfortable rooms. Onsite onsen with private time available. Shuttle from station and Oishi Park available. Bike hire available.

Plussat: Stunning Mt.Fuji view from room. quiet relaxing a bit far from town but owner pick up at Kawaguchigo station at 4 pm. everyday.

Plussat: Hospitality & time keeping was good. Onsen was nice and warm.

Miinukset: May be the design of onsen can be a bit better

Plussat: Reasonable rate and an experience of Japanese guesthouse stay

Miinukset: May be inconvenient for people who dont drive as location is quite remote and far away from main road. Seems there is free shuttle service for pickup and return from guesthouse to Oishi Park at designated timings. Check directly with guesthouse for this service as we did self drive to Sakuya.

Plussat: Spectacular Fuji-san view from the room on second floor. Soothing private onsen which help to loosen up muscle muscles after climbing Fuji-san. Excellent Nihon style breakfast.

Miinukset: A bit remote. If it rains uneasy to walk around the neighborhood.

Plussat: Beautiful views of Mount Fuji

Miinukset: Everything was fantastic

Plussat: Fantastic place to stay when in Kawaguchiko. Beautiful views of Mt Fuji right from your window. Delicious home cooked meals. Clean and comfortable rooms. Onsite onsen with private time available.