We stayed at Hostel Fukuya for 2 nights this summer to hike up Mt. Fuji. We made it to the 7th point! To put it in a few words, the stay was absolutely charming, wonderfully pleasant, and we are 100% certain we will return for our next hike to the summit. The room and the common area are spotless and well-thought out for the guests' comfort and convenience. The location is a brief walk from a local train stop, one can even see Mt. Fuji from the window. Having a young child, home-made breakfast and having someone so knowledgeable to ask questions about the area was very much appreciated. The hostess is bilingual and told us everything we needed to know about hiking the mountain. She enforces house rules with respect, which made the cohabiting pleasant and led us to meet the other guests and engaged in lively conversation at the breakfast table. I'd recommend this establishment in a heartbeat for anyone who comes to the area for the hike or otherwise.

The hostel felt very homey and peaceful. It is perfect for resting after a long day of exploring. Machiko-san was an amazing host. She established easy to understand guidelines that promote the peacefulness and cleanliness of the hostel. She made sure we had everything we needed and even went above and beyond by giving useful tips for transportation in Japan. There were pamphlets on our bedroom pointing the way to the culinary and artisanal specialties of Fujiyoshida, which we really appreciated. The common room really promotes exchanges between travelers during meals and the complimentary coffee, tea and breakfast were delicious. We would definitely come back !!

The owner is an absolute sweetheart. She runs the hostel by herself and does all the cleaning and hostel preparations for your arrival. She is fluent in English as well which is a big plus to foreign travelers. I contacted her that I was going to be checking in slightly late and she said it was alright. The first night I stayed in a bunk and the 2nd night was a private room. I slept very well both nights and the hostel has a very home-y feeling to it. The location is also excellent being <10minute walk from Gekkouji station. Owner recommended me to visit Arakurayama park to get a view of Mt fuji and it was worth it. I went at sunrise with other travelers. It is about 15 minute walk to the location.

The complimentary breakfast was nice. Our room was spacious and everything was clean. There is a kitchen annex where you can have a coffee/tea in cute Japanese cups. The owner explains all rules well and there were also many explanations in English around the property. The place is small, so it's very peaceful and there are no queues for shared bathrooms.

Check-in times are quite limited, you are also not allowed to be on the property between 10am and 2pm (this was not a problem for us, but could be if you are staying for more than one night). In the spring time, the hostel at night was a bit cold so bring a jumper.

The owner was very friendly and kept the place clean and organized. Rooms had tatami with little daruma stitching on them and were very cozy. The owner made breakfast for all the guests

If I had to find something that I did not like. One window didn't fully close so it was too cold to sleep without a duvet, but the duvet was so warm that I had to choose between it being too cold or too hot when sleeping. But again, maybe it was only my thing. Also the night light had a lightbulb that was very cold in color

The host is really nice and helpful, fluent in English. There are bus schedules and other tourist information available at the reception. The appliances also have usage instruction stickers in English. The surroundings are, of course, beautiful. With nearby bus and train stations, great starting point for exploring the area and Mt. Fuji itself. The Fujiyoshida Fire Festival is also worth checking out. Breakfast was also delicious. I would come back.

The hostess was a very nice Japanese lady with excellent English. She even offered us free breakfast, which she made herself and was delicious. The rooms were in Japanese style, with probably one of the most comfy beds we ever slept in. The super clean toilet and bathroom were shared, but since there are only a few rooms, it was no issue for us. The internet speed was excellent.

Be aware that the doors to the room are paper thin Japanese style doors, but this just adds to the authentic experience.

The Lady who owns the Hostel was extremely sweet. She genuinely seems to care about the guests there and even helped me find a shorter way to Kyoto on my way out. The rooms are tatami style and quite lovely. I especially love the pillows as it's hard to find ones stiff enough for my neck without being a rock. The complimentary breakfast was also delicious. I recommend anyone to give this place a shot if visiting the area.

Really clean, comfortable beds, good central locations (10 min walk to the train station with a 7/11 on the way). Might have gotten lucky but it was so quiet I could sleep without my earplugs. Owner is nice. Was able to do my laundry there for 500 yen. Great atmosphere, met some wonderful people there but again that could have just been a lucky stay. Everything you need to have a comfortable stay. And most of all, Mt Fuji showed up!

Not really a negative but there is an extra charge if you check in after 10pm which makes sense since the owner has to come and greet you after they’ve left.

Great location with a free parking spot. Friendly personnel :)

Rules, a lot of rules for everything :) The walls are quite thin, so just be aware of that. There is a curfew from 23 o'clock, and you are also not allowed to stay on the property between 10 and 14, which can become uncomfortable if you are planning to stay for a few days.