Reviews of Mt Fuji Hostel Michael's 2 stars
403-0004 Yamanashi, Fujiyoshida, Shimoyoshida 3-21-37 , Japan
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Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewFluent english speaking and very helpful staff who knows all the routes and regulations of climbing Mt. Fuji. Excellent WiFi on site.
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHostel is located at a short walk from Gekkouji station, there is a grocery store and Daiso nearby, vending machine also right outside the hostel. Staff was extremely nice and welcoming, also very knowledgeable about Mt. Fuji if you plan on climbing it, they helped us with the different busses we had to take and have multiple timetables available. They have 2 dorm rooms that fit 10 people and 2 private rooms. During our stay the dorms had about 5 people at most. There is a communal fridge/toaster oven/ microwave/ water cooker available to use. Be sure to label your food when you put it in the fridge. There are also lockers that you can rent that fit a large backpack and then some! Facilities were all very clean and well maintained, they also offer a laundry service for ¥500 (washing and drying). Everything is also really well labeled and had an explanation in multiple languages!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hostel and found our location so convenient, just a short walk from Gekkouji station. It’s great to know that you appreciated the nearby grocery store and Daiso, as well as the vending machine right outside—perfect for those late-night snacks! We’re especially glad to hear that our staff made a positive impression on you with their friendliness and knowledge about Mt. Fuji. We strive to provide helpful information and resources, including bus timetables, to make your adventure as seamless as possible. It’s fantastic that you found our facilities clean and well-maintained! We always encourage guests to label their food in the communal fridge for everyone’s convenience, and it sounds like you took full advantage of all the amenities we offer, from the lockers to the laundry service. Thank you once again for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hostel and found our location so convenient, just a short walk from Gekkouji station. It’s great to know that you appreciated the near… Show more
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMt. Fuji Hostel Michael’s is a family-run hostel that is spotless and really cozy. The owners speak perfect English, so communication was easy. They were very helpful with signposting to relevant locations and giving tips for climbing Mt. Fuji. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mt. Fuji Hostel Michael’s. It warms our hearts to know that you found our family-run hostel to be spotless and cozy. We take great pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for our guests. We're also glad that communication was easy for you, thanks to our team's proficiency in English. It's our pleasure to assist with signposting and providing tips for climbing Mt. Fuji, and we're delighted that you found them helpful! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Mt. Fuji Hostel Michael’s. It warms our hearts to know that you found our family-run hostel to be spotless and cozy. We take great pride i… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is amazing. Really. Always helped me and gave me a lot of necessary information about hiking the fuji mountain. I had a really great time there, very very friendly. The place is clean and comfortable. His location is great because its a couple of minutes distance from each place. I really recommend.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our staff was able to provide you with amazing service and valuable information about hiking Mount Fuji. It's fantastic to know that you had a great time and found our team to be friendly and helpful. We take great pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, and we’re glad you appreciated it. Our location is indeed convenient for exploring the area, and we're delighted that it enhanced your experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for more adventures!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our staff was able to provide you with amazing service and valuable information about hiking Mount Fuji. It's fantastic to know that you had a great time and foun… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBig room. super clean
Thank you for your stay with us. Please come back.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything
They bedroom light was on all night
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We understand that adjusting to dormitory living can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to amenities like lighting. Please be advised that the light switch is located inside the room for everyone's convenience. Since you stayed in a dormitory room, we are unable to turn off the lights, as other guests may prefer them on. However, we encourage all guests to feel free to turn off the lights if everyone appears to be sleeping. Your insights are valuable to us, and we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences. Thank you again for staying at Michael`s
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We understand that adjusting to dormitory living can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to amenities like lighting. Please be adv… Show more
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that Mt Fuji Hostel Michael's is always your choice when cycling around Kawaguchiko. It’s our pleasure to provide our guests a welcoming and comfortable environment. Your continued support means the world to us, and we look forward to hosting you again on your next cycling adventure! Maraming Salamat :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that Mt Fuji Hostel Michael's is always your choice when cycling around Kawaguchiko. It’s our pleasure to provide our guests a welcoming and comfortable environment. Y… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt is at a good location to get around
The hostel is owned by a person wants to control everything and obviously knows everything about everything. The hostel is full with notes and signs about what and how to do things, this is even worse that any other hostels I have visited in the last 20 years in asia. There is absolutely no hospitality or friendliness just rules and guideleines. The staff has the same attitude as the owner. This place is the perfect example what modern tourism has become. Only exists because it relatively cheap, good location and there is no shortage of tourists so they can do whatever they want. To be there feels like the best you can do is not even come just leave the money at the door so they don’t have to deal with the hassle. Despite all the positive feedback someone had to write the truth.
Thank you for your feedback. Let us answer your comments, one by one. First, you`ve been travelling in Asia for 20 years, that`s a good thing, but maybe we are the first Hostel you`ve stayed at that doesn't bend down for travellers who don't follow the rules. Rules are there for a reason. to have standards within the property, and safety for the guests. Every property is different, every property has set of rules in each room you stay at. Maybe you read it, or you don't. The difference in our property is that you can read it right in front of you. No Hospitality or Friendliness, have you considered that some staff here are not native English speakers and probably do not understand you? Modern tourism? We`ve been here for than 15 years and helped the town put up English signs for travelers to understand and helped local businesses attract tourists. Just for your knowledge, tourists boomed just post-COVID; before that, we had very few tourists who visited this town. Our business is here when there are not a lot of tourist visits to this town. And your last statement, "To be there feels like the best you can do is not even come, just leave the money at the door so they don’t have to deal with the hassle." We`re sorry if you feel that way, but maybe next time consider using a Hotel and not a small hostel, so you will feel that your money is worth it. And lastly, all the information we posted on our property is in the property description before you even book us, and did you read that? And from over 959 reviews in the past years, you`re the only one saying the truth, and 958 of them are lying. Just a piece of advice, before booking a property, read their policies, and if you don't like them, don't stay there. Thank you again for staying at Michael`s!
Thank you for your feedback. Let us answer your comments, one by one. First, you`ve been travelling in Asia for 20 years, that`s a good thing, but maybe we are the first Hostel you`ve stayed at that doesn't bend down for travellers who … Show more
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood location, helpful staff, clean bathroom.
The hostel is not soundproof at all. There are multiple private rooms but we unluckily got the one between the dorms and the bathrooms and we heard every footstep and discussion in the lobby or the room next to us. Furthermore, quiet time only after 12pm is just too late, especially when it is a town where waking up early for hikes etc is needed. It seems that the dorms are the better option. Moreover, you get a lot of messages before arriving, a bit too excessive.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our good location, helpful staff, and clean bathrooms. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to provide the best possible stay for all our guests. We sincerely apologize for the noise disturbances you experienced during your stay. We understand how important a quiet environment is, especially when you're preparing for early hikes. However, this information is stated in our Hostel description. Regarding the pre-arrival communication, we aim to ensure that our guests are well-informed and prepared for their stay. All of the emails sent to the guests include **THIS IS AN AUTO-GENERATED EMAIL** **IF YOU ALREADY RESPONDED TO OUR PREVIOUS EMAILS OR HAVE ALREADY NOTIFIED US OF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME, NO NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS ONE*. Maybe next time, consider staying in a Hostel, which will give you a better accommodation. Thank you again for staying at Michael`s.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our good location, helpful staff, and clean bathrooms. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to provide the best possible stay fo… Show more
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location, cozy rooms with all basic amenities
Thank you for your stay with us, please come again.
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSmall cute hostel with all the necessary facilities. good for exploring the area around Fuji. very nice and friendly staff that gave us recommendations for dinner and how to get to the nearest area for walking.
Thank you for your stay with us, please come again.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation
The room is too clouded. The two level bunk bed make squeak sounds that disturbing my sleeps.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the room felt too crowded and that the squeaking sounds from the two-level bunk bed disturbed your sleep. Just for clarification, we do offer private rooms for guests who are a bit picky when it comes to shared rooms. Our Dormitory rooms are described as it is on this platform, with photos included. As you witnessed every day, we clean all beds/rooms after every check-out. Any clutter made by staying guests is not to be blamed on our property. We cannot just teach everyone how to act.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the room felt too crowded and that the squeaking sounds from the two-level bunk bed disturbed your sleep. Just for clarification, we do offer private rooms for guests who are a bit picky… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClean, and right in the middle of the town. Good spot when visiting Fuji area.
Too many beds in one room, hard to get to yours. Quite price for what it is.
Thank you for your stay with us. Although you say the price is high, we are the cheapest hostel in Fujiyoshida.
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location with a great view, very clean, and extremely friendly staff. The beds were comfortable, and the hostel was perfect for a short stay due to its location and reasonable price.
Incredibly moody, unfriendly owner. He was rude and condescending to both his staff and guests (not to their faces, of course). A little tip: if you don't want people staying in the hostel ten minutes before checkout, then change the checkout to 10. But I don't want to be annoyed that there are still a few people here. This review primarily goes to the staff, so to all guests: if you see the owner, just put on some earplugs, then you'll have peace and quiet. And be especially nice to the staff; the owner isn't. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you consider that, as a non-Japanese, he's just a guest at the end of the day as well.
Thank you for your stay with us. Today, I was asking my staff about the locker keys and if they knew whether the guest had left or not. I was not talking about you when you told me you still had 5 minutes before checkout, standing next to your locker. I told you that I was talking to my staff, not to you. The guest I was asking about checked out 4 hours after checkout time at 15:00, not 11:00, so not all guests follow the polices of the hostel. By the way, yes, I'm a guest here in Japan for 30 years.
Thank you for your stay with us. Today, I was asking my staff about the locker keys and if they knew whether the guest had left or not. I was not talking about you when you told me you still had 5 minutes before checkout, standing next to y… Show more
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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