Name: Mt Fuji Hostel Michaels
Address: 2F 3 21 37 Shimoyoshida Fujiyoshida City Yamanashi, Fujikawaguchiko, 403-0004, JP

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Richard

Excellent and affordable.

The staff is friendly and personable, the rooms are comfortable, the showers and bathrooms were clean, the neighborhood was safe, and the food options in the area were wonderful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Celeste

The room was very comfortable ans the staff was extremely helpful. It was also very quiet at night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Maya

The owner and his wife were really lovely, and gave us a huge amount of information about local places to eat - as well as some excellent tips for our hike up Mount Fuji.

The hostel is really nicely laid out, very clean, close to lots of food options (restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores) - and has an incredible view of Mount Fuji from the communal indoor and outdoor spaces. We really enjoyed our stay!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Lin Oi Josephine

Best options for budget trip to Mt. Fuji area

Very clear instructions by emails after booking.
Effective communication by English via email or face to face. Very helpful staff.
Excellent cleanliness in common area.
Walking distance to both train stations and has bus stop in front of the hostel.
Has hot water, coffee & tea supplies & clear instructions on cooking ramen by microwave oven.

Could be better if there is a pantry for simple cooking with an individual sink.

Will return to this hostel when revisiting Mt. Fuji area again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Kyle

Really friendly staff. Awesome spot. Really felt like a true hostel experience. Very clean. Never had a problem with anything during my stay. I would stay again and recommend to anyone who was travelling in the area!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2024

Mauricio

Good place, friendly owner, bad bed

The place is totally clean and friendly, tha attention and willingness to help of the staff and owner is totally worth it... But at least my bed was squicking all night long even if i moved the neck a bit, so for people with light sleep like me it was a rough night.

I would totally come back to the place tho... just a little maintenance might be needed for the wooden bunks

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Rebekah

Fair and even

It was ok, the room smelled funny, wouldn’t choose it again. The staff were warm and friendly but misunderstood us and directed us incorrectly. That was frustrating. The place was clean and comfortable besides the strange room smell and poor lighting. It’s what I would expect for the price.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Mark

It it a great hostel in the middle of town close to the station. Free tea and coffee was appreciated. The facilities were excellent too.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Luke

Highly recommend this hostel for anyone staying around the Fuji area! As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed by the friendly staff, who all spoke English. I was shown a tour of the hostel which was helpful and got to choose which bed to stay in (tip - don't sleep next to the dehumidifier, it's got a constant hum, the hostel is not to blame for this!). Michael was very helpful when providing info and tips about climbing Mount Fuji, without his guidance I wouldn't have been able to climb. Nice and quiet area which has good transport links within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Mario Alejandro

Good place

Good place, clean, nice staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Ezilkannan

Nice place

Affordable place to stay near Fujiyoshida. Staff were very helpful. Rooms are clean and quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

Dan

Outgoing and helpful staff willing to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Would certainly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2022

Kevin

Very clean, modern amenities, tons of information and VERY reasonable!
The proprietors Michael and Kazuko offer the kind of hospitality that will bring you back!
Next time I go to the Mt. Fuji area I’ll stay there!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

tania

lovley staff friendly helpfull.had a drink down stairs.decuded to stay extra night .thankyou

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Zahara

Close to the station, 711 and restaurants

We stayed in the private room which was comfortable and big enough. Has room for your bags, fridge and aircon. Staff speak English and are friendly. Has a cool restaurant down below that you can play darts or just chill. Hostel is super close to the station. Lots of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Be brave and go into non English ones! Walking distance to Fuji Q highland- no need to bus. 711 just Down the road

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Brett

Start by understanding you are booking a hostel, and then prepare to be presently surprised when you arrive. The staff spoke English like a first language and was very helpful beyond what is required just for an overnight stay.

The bathroom and showers were very clean and they even have a small laundry.

The location is very convenient near the rail station.

They only nit i have is the mattress could have used a bit more cushion, but when I compare what I got with what I paid the value was amazing.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2019

Daniel

Great accommodation option for exploring Fuji

Comfortable and clean stay - we checked in late and they were very accommodating and helpful which was appreciated!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

American owner with American style pub down stairs

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Aggressive owner awaits you

I complained about the long hairs stuck on the blanket. Even though my room was a private room, I was exposed to noise even after midnight. I made a reply for my stay. And then I received a mail from the owner, Michael, who said to me aggressively. He asked me why I did not say to his staff for the dirty blanket and the noise. I scolded me for not complaining for the problem right away and not for staying at a hotel for a quiet room. Other hostels provide quiet private rooms even though they are not hotels. I have never seen such a rude owner before.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome stay!

Michael was very friendly, attentive, the location was close to train station, the rooms offer a local Japanese experience. It feels like being home in Japan. Thanks Michael!

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2016

Chee Sheng

For the Fuji climbers

The neighborhood can be a bit boring as most of the places are closed by 9pm. THe + would be they have a small corner for coffee and stuff. And there's a fridge too. Curfew are at 10pm.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2016

Jose

DRMelo enjoyed Mount Fuji

it was a nice place to stay close to mount Fuji. everything you need in the little town is near.i would return

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2016

Zul-san

4 Star for Mt Fuji Hostel Micheal's .

The staff are kind and very helpful. I really enjoy staying at Mt Fuji Hostel Micheal's.

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Far away from me fuji.

This hostel was a long way from no where, and there was very little to do or see in this town.
We should have stayed in Kawguchiko which has a lot to offer and unrestricted views of Mt Fuji and access.

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2015

Ann Soon

Stay at Hostel Michaels

The place is very cosy and we'll maintained. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Chandre was fabulous and could speak fluently in English. There are various shops around the area. There is a family restaurant operated by an old Japanese couple that serves fabulous home cooked Japanese meals just opposite the hostel. We enjoyed the stay very much.Highly recommend! !

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

信之

自分は日本人です。
富士スピードウェイのレース観戦のため泊まりました。
ここは富士登山に挑戦する外国人向けの宿のようです。
宿泊客のほとんどが外国人。
スタッフは皆さんフレンドリー！
オーナー夫妻は外国人ですが日本語が話せるスタッフがいたので問題ないです。
個室の二人部屋でした。
音について心配してましたが、確かに薄いですが、お互いにマナーを守ってうるさいといことはなく
地元の小さな繁華街にあるため、外の声は結構聞こえてましたが、眠れないほどではないです。
二段ベットですが、マット固さは自分にフィットして大変よく眠れました。
またリピートしたいですが、難点はチェックイン時間が20時までなこと。
チェックインが21時、せめて20時30分までならサーキットから晩ごはんを食べて、ゆっくり向かうことが出来るのですが。
よろしくお願いします。

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Lise

un court séjour parfait

Nous tenions à vous remercier pour votre accueil chaleureux lors de notre séjour, même s’il a été de courte durée.
Le personnel a été d’une grande gentillesse et la chambre était très agréable, propre et confortable.
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette parenthèse chez vous et n’hésiterons pas à revenir si l’occasion se présente.

Encore merci à toute l’équipe ❤️

Lise & Rafael

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2025

Kaoru

I was given a key for locker number 10 for valuables, but accidentally inserted it into locker number 9, and the locker opened. When I told the staff about this, they gave me another key for number 10, and when I tried opening locker number 9 again, it opened. The staff member said, \"But we haven't had any problems so far.\"

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2025

Carlos Alexander

It was close to some tourist places walk-distance. I did not like the place in general and I did not like that once you do the check-out you have to take your bag with you, they do not offer a service for travels who want to move the same day to other places and do not want to take the baggage

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

高い。

事前に人数減の連絡はしてありましたが、その数字を期日までに連絡し忘れ、キャンセルが効かず４倍の料金を払わせられました。

Self

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2024

Lionel

Peu recommendable

Nous avions réservé une chambre dans cette auberge de jeunesse. Nous savions que le confort serait spartiate et c’était ok. Toutefois nous avions réservé une chambre pour 4 et les 4 matelas pliants ne tenaient pas : la chambre était trop petite.
Le propriétaire nous a parlé de manière peu aimable à propos du code avec des sous entendus peu à propos. Enfin c’est la seule fois où un hébergement a refusé de garder nos bagages quelques heures le jour de notre départ

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2024

SEOHEE

혼자여행객이었습니다. 시끄러운 분 없이 다들 친절했고요 위치가 너무 좋아서 주변에 맛집도 많고 매너시간도 널널해서 편했어요 가격대비 너무 훌륭한 숙소였어요 또 갈것같습니다

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2024

minoru

駐車場の急遽手配含めて怒られたが、ちゃんと手配してくれた。
丁寧過ぎなくてこれぐらいでちょうどいい。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

Thomas

Hostel au centre de Fujiyoshida, la chambre japonaise avec futon confortable , dispose d'un micro ondes et d'un frigo a l'intérieur.

Le personnel ma proposer des recommandations d'endroits ou manger et visiter. Espace commun propre.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

KOSEI

快適に滞在することができました。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

친절도 쵝ㆍㄷ

직원분께서 너무 친절하셔서 좋았습니다!! 다음에 가게 된다면 또 머물고싶어요

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

Fulvio

Situata in ottima posizione per visitare i vari monumenti che si trovano nei dintorni e i vari ristoranti di cucina tipica giapponese.
La responsabile è stata molto gentile e disponibile nell'indicarmi cosa visitare e dove andare a mangiare. Lo consiglio

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2022

けんいち

素晴らしい旅のお手伝いをしていただき感謝します。

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2022

Yoshinori

忠霊塔に徒歩で行けます

1週間ほど滞在しました。利用者が多くなかったので、ほぼ貸し切り状態で過ごすことができました。ゲストハウスなのでリーズナブルに泊まれますし、新倉山の忠霊塔にも歩いて行ける距離です。本町通りにも5分ほどで行けるので、早朝の富士山の写真を撮りたい方などにはおすすめです。スタッフの方も親切で、お店の情報などいろいろ教えてもらいました。また機会があれば利用したいです。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2021

ゆうた

他の客がいても気にならないならすごいおすすめです

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2021

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