85%Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn  

our 2 nights stay at the hostel was really nice. will definitely come back and stay there whenever we come down to kawaguchiko

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by anirban309781596 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

great location, amazing views of mount Fuji and very nice manager

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by TobyDes – posted on Nov 17, 2008

2

Everything is just great! A short walk from station and a good view of Mt.Fuji from common bathroom. Just a few things to note; the front door is locked up after 11 p.m., and there's no lift but it's ok 'coz only 3 floors max.

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by poo-surachest2334 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

1

Great onsen with a view of Mt Fuji! The manager speaks English. The dorms are very spacious and with lots of room for your baggage. Free internet and coffee. Great value.

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by keithlidd2606 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

14

I was extremely satisfied with our stay at the hostel. The location was perfect as was the view. The hostel had everything we wanted and I particularly enjoyed the hot spa. A very Japanese feel in an idyllic location.

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by charliemadd7707 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

Good location near the station. Clean dorms with japanese style decoration. You could hear the music fom the pedestrian crossing outside - 4 months later I still can't get it out of my head....

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by andrew-harford2007 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

9

lovely japanese hot-tub -shared use with a view of mount fuji. excellent location right next to train station where you can take the tourist bus to just about anywhere and 12 minutes walk to the lake.

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by jyeh135429 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

1

Very close to the station, would have had a great view of mt fuji from our room and the onsen if it wasnt for the rain.

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by meph4559 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

8

It's good to have shared bathroom here, onzen is enough if u don't like to go far. the room is big and have many many cushions. Like it!

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by bkat132189 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

2

superb hostel, easy to find and right in the middle of town. Traditional japanese feel to the rooms and facilities. Staff were incredibly helpful esp when we were planning our trip up mt fuji. Thank you very much, esp for the torch

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by taromodelmaker8332 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

No showers allowed in the morning and you have to check out before 9pm, not good at all.

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by Dan3 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

3

Very good location close to the train/bus station. About 10 min. walk to Kawaguchi-ko Lake. Traditional japaneese style room with tatami and TV. Hot water and tea was ready in our room. Free WIFI was working perfectly. Shared toilet western style and clean. Traditional hot bath (quite big) on the... more Very good location close to the train/bus station. About 10 min. walk to Kawaguchi-ko Lake. Traditional japaneese style room with tatami and TV. Hot water and tea was ready in our room. Free WIFI was working perfectly. Shared toilet western style and clean. Traditional hot bath (quite big) on the top floor was fine and relaxing. Minor negative: there is a noisy semaphore which plays one song all round and it becomes very soon annoying, but at least during the night it was quiet.close

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by ruckalu9450 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

2

We very much enjoyed our stay.

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by jmkirby9644 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

Very good. really impressed with the cleanness, convenience and facilities there.

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by hsm142 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

2

The person behind the counter was very nice and very helpful, he helped me immediately when he heard i want to climb the mountain fuji.thank you

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by tuigrecu1624 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

best hostel in the area, very handy to Mt fuji

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by nduan6063 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

15

Very close to the station which is great for those with heavy bags, and also just a 5-10min walk to the lake. The Japanese style rooms are very spacious and wonderful value for money! Convenience stores and restaurants also nearby.

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by amanda1256 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

5

Great place to stay for a hike up Mt Fuji, they kept our luggage while we went up overnight. The owner was extremely helpful. Dorms and private rooms were nice and clean. Excellent set breakfast.

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by karenandalex9897 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

1

It was very japanese-like, loved the bath, the staff was very friendly and helpful - unfortunately I found two cockroaches, one in my room and one in the lounge... And it left me a bit worried, that during cleaning the door to my room stood open widely and no one noticed me entering and getting... more It was very japanese-like, loved the bath, the staff was very friendly and helpful - unfortunately I found two cockroaches, one in my room and one in the lounge... And it left me a bit worried, that during cleaning the door to my room stood open widely and no one noticed me entering and getting stuff from my room, so that ANYONE could have gone into my room without being noticed...close

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by sarahsauer4554 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

1

Really nice place, the hot tub was awesome after the hard climb up Mt. Fuji!

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by tinuri8901 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

2

A perfect place, the location is just next to the railway station, facing Mt. Fuji. There was even a view of Fuji-san from the hot bath. Four free, well-maintained internet computers, and the staff even lent us flashlights for Fuji for free. The rooms were cozy and clean, there was yukata etc.... more A perfect place, the location is just next to the railway station, facing Mt. Fuji. There was even a view of Fuji-san from the hot bath. Four free, well-maintained internet computers, and the staff even lent us flashlights for Fuji for free. The rooms were cozy and clean, there was yukata etc. offered. The only gripe is that there's this insanely irritating melody playing in the traffic lights near the Inn during daytime. I give this place five stars (out of five)close

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by ksk2900 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

2

very helpful and accommodating particularly with fuji climb, def recommend for pre and post fuji

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by meredith744 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

16

Just used it as a base for climbing Fuji which was fine, but if you want to spend more time here perhaps its not the best place.

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by calum-rob3018 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

10

Really helpful and informative staff made this stay great. Everything was pretty clean, and free internet useful. The bath was a bit hot though!!!

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by jessicajanedee3886 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

2

Great tube and great view to theMt. Fuji!!!

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by oliver5781 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

This hostel has a good location and very special bathroom. The place looks a bit old and the whole place smells cigarette smoke.

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by Turbo123 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

4

more a hotel than a hostel but with a few dorm style rooms which make it worth the few dollars to stay. a good base camp for climbing fuji and a good place to sleep afterwards.

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by stevescherrer2050 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

Unless you plan to climb the Fuji, don't go, there isn't much to do!!!

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by ignaciotq681 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

4

Very good location, very nice staff, a good place to crash.

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by brookemalley4505 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

7

Nice clean Japanese style room, right opposite railway station! Helpful staff, who will saw your climbing staff in bits for transport if you like! If you are a bit shy you might not like the fact that the washing facilities are communal Japanese onsen-style baths, but it suited me just fine!

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by davidm2801 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

6

Beyond the run-down building exterior and interior hallways lay a beautiful, clean hostel smelling of tatami. The communal bath was a unique experience, and the staff was warm and helpful.

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by shaneeeee – posted on Aug 6, 2008

5

very friendly staff and the best thing is the bathroom with the onsen!! absolutly great!!

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by freiyv – posted on Jul 25, 2008

2

My recent stay at Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn was quite simply one of my best experiences with a `hostel` through this website. The support and service I recieved was top notch and for the price, absolutely can not be beat. The beds were clean and comfortable, the shower/onsen was available and kept... more My recent stay at Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn was quite simply one of my best experiences with a `hostel` through this website. The support and service I recieved was top notch and for the price, absolutely can not be beat. The beds were clean and comfortable, the shower/onsen was available and kept nice through the entire stay, and I was allowed to relax in the provided lounge when I had long waits between busses. Computers were also easy to access and could be used for as long as neccessary.close

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by MOBile – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

very nice place with a great view of Mt Fuji from the washroom. Staff very friendly, helpful and with good English. Only the common washroom may be a problem for those shy travellers ;)

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by alek-kita – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

We loved our stay here in the kawaguchiko station inn, it's with a big difference the best place to stay is visiting around and climbing the mount fugi. Next to the station for the bus to fujisan. Nice people, very kind staff. Beautyful rooms and very lovely baths, where you can see the fujisan... more We loved our stay here in the kawaguchiko station inn, it's with a big difference the best place to stay is visiting around and climbing the mount fugi. Next to the station for the bus to fujisan. Nice people, very kind staff. Beautyful rooms and very lovely baths, where you can see the fujisan out the window. Thanks for everything! Irene and Luzclose

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by Luzst – posted on Jul 19, 2008

1

A good guesthouse, for sure! Dormitories are basic, but wait till you saw the bathroom! It is not only clean, it is also a typicall japanese bath, with the extremely hot bath and large windows showing you the snow falling and if you are lucky enough, Mt Fuji itself! Breakfast is not included but...

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by asherette7201 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

8

Not a hostel exactly. More of a traditional Japanese inn, modest but comfortable.

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by michaeljohnson6843 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

1

The staff are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to help guests in any way they can.

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by michaelscott5959 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

4

The staff are helpful!!!!

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by mk-aws8847 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

1

I went to climb mountain Fuji and stayed after climbling in this hostel. It was great, they had carryed my bag, that I left to hostel while climbling, into my room and the hot bath was amazing after the climbing. Also hostel is very well located, its right infront of the station. Very nice!

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by annekoskenkyla7126 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

1