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Hostel Saruya

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Fuji-Q Highland

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Interior
Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Main Building Deluxe Room, Non Smoking | 7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Hostel Saruya offers a peaceful retreat near popular attractions. Guests connect using in-room WiFi and appreciate the convenient laundry facilities. Previous visitors consistently mention the helpful staff and the calming garden views that enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Main Building Large Room, Non Smoking | 7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Main Building Large Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annex Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Main Building Deluxe Room, Non Smoking | 7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Main Building Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annex Building Twin Room ( 1 ), Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking | 7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Main Building Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annex Building Twin Room ( 2 ), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annex Building Twin Room ( 3 ), Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
7 bedrooms
Fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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7 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Annex Whole Building, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bedrooms
Fan
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 11 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Chome-6-26 Shimoyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 403-0004

What's nearby

  • Chureito Pagoda - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fuji-Q Highland - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Lake Kawaguchi - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fujiyoshida Gekkoji Station - 8 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fabcafe Fuji - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TORAYA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪fuuto coffee and bakeshop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪いづみや - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪新世界乾杯通り (Shinsekai Kanpai Street) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Saruya

Guesthouse near Chureito Pagoda
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Hostel Saruya. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Private yards, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 350 to 1,200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 350 to 1200 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

HOSTEL SARUYA Fujiyoshida
SARUYA Fujiyoshida
HOSTEL SARUYA Guesthouse
HOSTEL SARUYA Fujiyoshida
HOSTEL SARUYA Guesthouse Fujiyoshida

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Saruya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Saruya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hostel Saruya?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostel Saruya?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Saruya located?

Located in Shimo-yoshida, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honcho Street and Chureito Pagoda. Fuji-Q Highland is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Fujiyoshida Gekkoji Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fujisan station is 16 minutes.

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Hostel Saruya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seow Ye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right outside of the hostel is the famous instagram spot. The hostel itself is really interesting concept, suitable for the young. Not recommended for eldery as the staircase to the room are steep and narrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Han Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located within walking distance from 3 train stations. Perfectly located right on the most popular street for photography. Do take note that if you book their quad room you'll need to top up for additional pax because the listing is somehow for less than 4pax.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hostel. We stayed in a private room in the annex. Everything was super clean. The shower products and soap are great and smell amazing! If you’re upstairs the ceiling is slanted so just be careful not to hit your head!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hostel featuring a traditional design mixed with contemporary elements, and all the accommodations for that type of lodging. Very helpful staff. The city on its own is not a touristic destination, but the surrounding area is full of place to visit, best by car. The hotel’s neighborhood includes many restaurants, and a café right next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nattika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property. Traditional Japanese with a boutique feel. Very comfortable and clean. We received a spacious room with 2 beds. The room has a seating area with sofa. Note that the bathroom is shared with others but we never had any problem with availability or location. The kitchen is equipped with coffee maker, tea kettle, a few pots and plates as well as a small oven and microwave and fridge. We used the kitchen for small meals. The location is very walkable and right opposite the spot where tourists camp out to take photos of Fujisan but our stay was very quiet as the house was tucked back from the lobby area. It is a very convenient location to the Pagoda (25 mins walk) and the shrine at the trailhead of Mt. Fuji (about 20-30 mins walk). We walked everywhere but the hotel has a bicycle rental service as well (very reasonable at 500 jpy). We would definitely return to stay with this hostel again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic minimalist home stay vibes

My husband and I stayed at Hostel Saruya for one night as part of our honeymoon trip to Japan. We are an active couple in our early 30’s who were looking for a Japanese homestay experience near Mt. Fuji. We are so pleased to have chosen Hostel Saruya. We absolutely loved the charming annex building (we stayed on the second floor). The place looks exactly like the photos. We loved the minimalist style! Everything needed was provided: shampoo, body wash, conditioner, electric kettle, tea and coffee, even earplugs. Check in was super easy, the staff are lovely. Everything was CLEAN! The beds were so comfortable! I’d recommend bringing your own eye mask if you prefer sleeping in the dark, as there were no blackout curtains. Earplugs are definitely needed, as the walls are super thin and you can hear other people moving around. Overall, we were bummed to leave so soon! Hostel Saruya was our favorite hotel from the whole trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles hervorragend. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wanting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很好

一切都很好 老房子隔音比較差而已 有提供耳塞👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもいい。きれいで、おしゃれ 別館の場所はすこしわかりにくい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

YI SANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

下吉田本町通裡的優質旅宿

旅宿就位於拍照熱點的下吉田本町通街上，走出大門就有機會直面富士山，離知名的新倉山淺間公園步行也只要十幾分鐘（建議可租腳踏車更方便），街上也有不少特色店家，無論是觀光或生活機能都ok。 民宿本身是老屋改建，住起來很有古樸的日式風情，房間寬敞舒適，共用的衛浴設備也頗整潔。早餐部分，可至鄰近的咖啡館用餐（民宿有優惠方案），味道相當不錯。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

HIROSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レイトチェックインで暗くなってから初めて車で駐車場へ行く場合は施設周辺が一方通行が多い為、歩いて下見した方が良いです　
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

YU TZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很chic的hostel, 員工很友善，用的備品很高級, 富士山每天看到飽 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ゆたか

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
本館に宿泊しました。 全般的に満足ですが、トイレは2つあって男女共有のため、男性が立って用を足したあと、床が尿で汚れているのが気になった。 2つあるのだから男女分けてもいいのでは？
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
とっても素敵な空間で今どきのお洒落かつシンプルな宿。山梨に行った際には毎回ここの宿にしたいね、と話してました。飲食店が徒歩圏内にあり、お洒落なカフェもあり大満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

はな

Liked: Staff & service
歯磨きがないのが残念。 快適な宿泊でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

古民家をリノベーションしてとてもステキだっただけに残念。

お安いし、ホテルではないので仕方ないのかもですが、洗面台の一ヶ所の排水口が詰まっており利用出来なかった事とお部屋の一部に埃が見られお掃除が行き届いていないのかなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
すごく気に入りました　スタッフの細かい対応に感謝してます
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Momoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
対応がとても親切で良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
調理器具の充実ぶり良き良き！ コーヒー紅茶セルフフリーあり助かりました！ （重たいドリンク持たず寄れますし）
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

おすすめします

素泊まりで安く泊まれる場所を探しておりました。古い家屋をセンスよく再生しているこの宿はとても居心地が良かったです。 水回りも清潔に保たれていて、気分良く利用できました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

富士吉田に行ったら泊まりたいお宿です

お宿はとても素敵で快適でした。 お部屋も清潔感があり昼間は心地よい陽の光が入ってきました。 共用キッチンもあり助かりました。 お宿の方もとても丁寧で親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
家族5人でアネックスに2泊しました。お部屋、トイレ、シャワールーム、キッチンは清掃が行き届いており気持ち良く使用することができました。19時以降のレイトチェックインでしたが、電話やメッセージで丁寧に応対していただきスムーズにチェックインすることができました。駐車場まで狭い道をバックで進まないといけなかったのが大変でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

また来たいです。

古民家をモダンに改装してあり、どの場所を見てもおしゃれでした。共同で使えるキッチン、シャワールーム、洗面所はとても清潔感があり、置かれている小物、食器も素敵なものばかりでした。 個室は、布団とテーブル椅子でいっぱいになってしまう小さな部屋でした。 コーヒーとお茶のセルフサービスが嬉しかったです。 徒歩圏内にご飯屋さんもカフェもインテリアショップもあります。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で、店員さんもとても優し方良い方でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

ASMORE985, Tokyo, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全てが完璧だったという他ない
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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