Best Hotels near Fuji Five Lakes, Fujiyoshida

Winter. I came to climb Mt Fuji. How difficult could it be? It's a gradual slope and even senior citizens are strolling on Fuji's incline from one snack shop to the next. But there's a climbing season. People are advised to not climb Fuji outside of summer. If you do, Michael wanted me to sign a release form which would allow him to go thru my things in case of my death. Since my backpack is filled with Adult Toys which I didnt want him & his Filipino staff to see, I decided to not climb it. Thanks, Michael, you might have saved my life. 1. Strong WiFi. 2. Lots of hot water & good water PRESSURE. 3. Bunks have curtains & lamps but no elec sockets. 4. Soap, shampoo, conditioner (i'm bald). 5. Tea & coffee. I stayed at 3 hostels in Fuji Yoshida. See what I think of all of them.

I checked in at Fuji-Q Highland with my baby. I arrived at the Shinjuku bus station last night. The bus was full. I took the tram and got off at a very desolate station. There was no one in the Japanese village at night, and there was no Taxi. We didn’t receive the message that we were going to pick up the station. We bravely walked 3 kilometers at night and finally found the B&B. The next morning, we opened the door and came out only to find that we were facing Mt. Fuji. We checked out at 10 in the morning. The landlord is Chinese. He sent us to Fuji Station and took the Fujikyu free bus to Fujikyu Land in one stop. The Japanese-style rooms are clean and comfortable, with public toilets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. The service of the proprietress is very good.

I had never stayed in a hostel before, and I was pleasantly surprised. This is a very clean place, has a wonderfully fun decor, fresh bread and eggs up for grabs, and all other funky features like band aids and toothbrushes - It was quite amazing for a novice like me! The rooms are small and basic: our had one bunk set and one single. I found the mattress a little thin, but gents didn’t complain. The lounge area is compact, but was good for engaging with other travelers. It’s not the place to have late night fun though, as sound carries a little. The host was a bit cold, but no matter really.

We were three but we stayed in a house clearly designed for the company (three two-storey beds + couch). Shower with all the equipment (shampoon, air conditioner, shower gel, fan, towel), kitchen, refrigerator. Very clean. A beautiful hostess, kind, always ready to help. Talk only in Japanese, but it is not a problem, always walks with the phone in which the translator is set)) The hostess herself prepared breakfast, asked in advance how much you would like to eat. She has a small cafe in the same house, there she covers breakfast. The very place is 3-5 minutes walk from Mt. Fuji Station ~30 minutes walk to the Arakura Temple, overcome another 400 steps in ~15 minutes and you can enjoy the view from the most famous cards: Mount Fuji at dawn amid the Chureito pagoda.

I lucked out and was given a larger bedroom than standard. It was a twin room with ample space between the beds and at the foot of the beds for my large suitcase. The bed had a duvet with a cover which only covered one side which I didn't think was very hygienic (I realise it's a typical Japanese style) and one pillow filled with seeds and the other was a softer tempura style pillow. The bathroom was small but functional. The towels were small and thin and only one was provided. There was mould on the shower curtain. The room lighting was ok and the air conditioning worked well. Unfortunately there were no English language channels on TV. There was one desk with a chair. A cupboard and good sized safe which wasn't fixed to the cupboard and a fridge. Wi-Fi was poor and kept on dropping in and out. I tried changing rooms but there was no improvement. The hotel offered free parking and it was just over the road from the train and bus station. I was able to catch a bus from there to Tokyo Haneda airport very easily. That said, booking it was a nightmare because the bus company wouldn't take internet bookings and the hotel refused to help me reserve a seat. The breakfast was ok with enough western choices such as cereal, yoghurt and croissants. The restaurant was a nice bright room. I used the hotel washing machine and dryers (for a small fee). They worked well although the machines were a bit dirty. No English was spoken at reception so communication was difficult. There were a few restaurants within walking distance (or if you drove with parking). 7 Elevens were about 10 minutes walk away. The hire car outlet was about 30 minutes walk away.

The accommodation environment is comfortable, clean, small and beautiful, and the room layout is practical. The location is very good. It's only a 2-minute walk from Fujisan Station (bus) and Fujikyu Line Station. It's so close. There are shopping malls, train stations, and bus stops within Fujisan Station. The property has an elevator. Supplies can be picked up at the front desk on the first floor. The hotel does not provide breakfast. There is a restaurant with a simple kitchen in the public space on the first floor, which is very convenient. There is a washer and dryer. Stay in a twin room on the 3rd floor. The room is spacious and clean. The bathroom and toilet are independent. You can go up to the rooftop terrace, and if the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji. I can communicate in Chinese, which is very convenient. I can say that the location is good, the scenery is good, and the service is good. The only drawback is that the mirror faces the bed, and the check-out time is 10am, which is a bit too early.