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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Very cute, small hostel with excellent views of Mt Fuji. The host was extremely kind and knowledgable about the local area, she told me she used to work in the tourist information office. I stayed in the private room which I had forgotten I had booked so it was a lovely surprise! Such a treat to have a large warm cosy bed in between hostels. Nearby konbini and good transport links. The pagoda is a 20 min walk, I went there for sunrise and it was magic. I was lucky enough to be staying at the same time as some really nice other travellers, much more so than travellers I met in Tokyo etc. Overall I would definitely recommend!

The shared facilities are kind of small so bear this in mind if you were planning on cooking up a storm. Also all of the local restaurants were full when I arrived so either head out early for dinner or see if you can reserve ahead.

Close to Mt. Fuji Station, where Buses for Mt. Fuji 5th station start (so you can be sure you‘ll get a spot), great views of Mt. Fuji and some restaurants close by. The hostess is super friendly, fluent in English and very helpful. There‘s everything you might need at this hostel and then some. Also it is very quiet at night so you can get a good night’s sleep.

You have to be back at the hostel by 10pm or else the door won’t open from outside, which is a little annoying but understandable.