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Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel

1.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this mountain retreat where Mt. Fuji views create a peaceful escape from everyday life

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Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel sits near Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, offering a genuine mountain getaway experience. Guests can relax on the terrace, handle laundry on-site, and use free in-room WiFi while getting help with tour bookings and tickets.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Free minibar, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Twin Room

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Free minibar, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Room for 3 Guests

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Superior Japanese Style Room for 4 Guests | Free minibar, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Japanese Style Room for 4 Guests

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(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Female Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Free minibar, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Mixed Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 Twin Futon OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Japanese Style Room for 5 Guests | Free minibar, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Japanese Style Room for 5 Guests

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(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fujikawaguchiko, Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel is in a national park and near a boardwalk/promenade. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Fujiten Snow Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Fuji-Q Highland and Fuji Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Fujikawaguchiko travel guide
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Funatsu 3710, Minamitsuru-gun, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, 401-0301

What's nearby

  • 神奈川県立恩賜箱根公園の「疎林の広場」より望む芦ノ湖、箱根外輪山、富士山
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mt. Kachi Kachi Ropeway showing a gondola as well as a small group of people
    Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fuji-Q Highland which includes rides and signage
    Fuji-Q Highland
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lake Kawaguchi featuring mountains, a sunset and snow
    Lake Kawaguchi
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fuji Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kawaguchiko station
    3 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ほうとう不動
    3 min walk
  • Haostay Coffee
    2 min walk
  • らぁ麺 八葉
    2 min walk
  • 雑貨と珈琲豆の店 和　駅前店
    5 min walk
  • fujisan coffee roastery / momoka terrace 富士山珈琲焙煎所 百花テラス
    3 min walk

About this property

Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel

Hostel near Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
Take advantage of a terrace, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli at Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Futon bed fee: JPY 2200 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya Hostel Fujikawaguchiko
Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya Hostel
Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya Fujikawaguchiko
Wafu house Kashiwaya Hostel
Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya
Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel Fujikawaguchiko

Frequently asked questions

Is Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Ide Sake Brewery and Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway. Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Q Highland are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kawaguchiko station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time staying here! The rooms were comfortable, and staff were very helpful. This place has a great personality, and I was sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DESMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy stay during our trip to My Fuji area. Staff was friendly and helpful. A must-try for those interested in a more traditional type of room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HSUNHSUEH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for just one night, and it was a lovely experience. The location is perfect — only a short, easy walk from Kawaguchiko Station. Check-in was smooth and simple, and the host was very thoughtful. There are also many cultural touches and experiences you can enjoy inside the house, which made the stay feel special. The only minor downside is that since the room has tatami flooring, it can feel a bit humid, and there’s a faint damp smell when you first enter from outside. Overall, it’s a wonderful guesthouse with a lot of character — I’d definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night here when we were visiting Fuji. Really nice hosting we got. The house is full of amenities and the room is big enough for a family. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is coming here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful guesthouse is conveniently located close to the station. I loved the bus that took us to all the different locations and the shabu shabu dinner was delicious. My only concern was that one guest was vegetarian so we should have had two cooking pots so that the pork liquid did not taint the vegetables. It made coking our meal difficult but it’s a very small concern. The kimonos and painting supplies meant that we left with many photos and memories of our stay. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, walkable to bus station. Got to experience traditional Japanese living, slept on futon on mats. Hostesses were very kind and explained how everything works.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byambasuren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Felisita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience here is similar to visiting a parents’ homes in Hamamatsu. It has an old traditional home feel. It feel overwhelming because there are just too many things to see inside (just like a typical home). The Apple Maps got me here right on the dot. Check-in is 3pm, so don’t be too early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
戸の建付が悪いところ以外は全て問題なくすごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

智謙

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
很舒適，有住家感覺，又近河口湖駅，如果計畫登富士山，還可以寄存行李！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

ハイキング＆サイクリングで宿泊

家族3人で宿泊致しました。宿泊者は少なかった日ですが廊下に暖房器を置いて頂くなど暖かく配慮頂き、広い部屋で快適に過ごせました。
宿の窓から
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

おすすめです。

お部屋は快適で、スタッフさんも親切に対応してくださいました。 又泊まりたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

YOUSUKE

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

和風旅館を改装した快適な宿

23時過ぎのチェックインでしたが快く受けて貰えました。建物は古さを感じますが、適切に改装されていて清掃も行き届いている様でした。敷布団はクッション性が良く快適に眠れました。無料朝食のパンはありがたかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tino

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

Wonderful time!

We had a really pleasant stay here. It is located in walking distance from the train station where you can find restaurants and convenient stores. We were lucky because we got a free room upgrade because the guesthouse was not fully booked. The staff is very nice and helpful. They offered us a shabu shabu dinner which was really delicious. The Japan culture experience room is a great idea and was a lot of fun. Even though bathroom is to share, there are enough showers and everything was clean. Wifi was also good and sleeping on the Tatami mats is really comfortable. The only negative points we faced and should be improved are the smelly oil heaters and we had one smelly blanket which should be cleaned and checked more carefully. However, if we ever come back here, we will definitely stay again at Wafu Guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we woke up in the morning, we had a spectacular view of Mt Fuji. It was about a 5 minute walk from the train/bus station. The staff was VERY accommodating. Let us check in late (almost an hour after the desk closed - we gave them a few weeks notice), and held our luggage for the day after we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay and Staff

This is a gorgeous traditional hotel only a few minutes walk away from the Kawaguchiko train station. The staff here are super friendly and helpful, going out of their way to serve you when needed. Your room is very traditional with your bed being a futon. Whilst you can see Fuji from the balcony, you're also a 30 min walk away from some of the best views of Mt Fuji (of which the staff can tell you where to exactly go). You're also able to cook and do laundry here if you're staying as part of a longer trip in Japan and wish to do so. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional sleeping facilities and calligraphy and origami activities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kwai Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
這旅店位置不錯，也整潔，唯一投訴是浴室不一定有無熱水供應
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

HSUEH-YU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
離河口湖站很近。有提供吐司當早餐。共用浴室看起來比較陽春，勉強接受。共用宿舍床鋪很乾淨，但是和室滿舊的。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

駅とコンビニ、スーパーが歩いて2、3分近かった。

ハウスならではのレンジ、ガスコンロ、お茶碗も使えて、自炊できるのが便利、洗濯できるのも便利で快適に過ごせました。 ベランダから富士山が見えるのも最高です。
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice and lovely hostel!

A very nice and cute japanese style hostel :) Well located close to Fujikawaguchiko station. Very clean and very good service. Happy to go back there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good value for money

Very good location, just a few minutes walk from the station. The staff persons are very nice and room is comfy and clean :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

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

very kind

they were very accommodating. we got in late and they were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Yingxue, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service

Ryokan near Kawaguchiko.

Would not be our choice hotel if it wasn't a last minute decision to stay overnight at kawaguchiko before our Mt Fuji climb. Basic facilities but excellent staff they have. Very friendly and accommodating.if you are looking at budget hotel, will recommend this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abun

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

Great location

Great location, a lil bit old style guest house, really cold at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018