Minshuku Kobayashi vs Hostel 1889

Same City · Fujikawaguchiko Distance: 8.1km
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Minshuku Kobayashi

★★ 2-Star
7.9 59
Fujikawaguchiko
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Hostel 1889

★★ 2-Star
8.7 797
Fujikawaguchiko
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Minshuku Kobayashi Hostel 1889
Agoda
8.2 (229)
8.6 (889)
Booking.com
8.4 (163)
8.0 (1,012)
Overall Average
7.9 (392)
8.7 (1,901)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Minshuku Kobayashi Hostel 1889
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming Mount Fuji view right from the window. Many say waking up to the mountain first thing is the best + Comfortable beds and clean rooms are consistently praised across reviews
+ Owner grandma couple's kindness stands out. Shuttles to station/onsen and spot recommendations repeatedly mentioned + Rooftop Fuji views are frequently highlighted as a highlight
+ Spacious clean tatami rooms in a quiet rural atmosphere + Convenient location near the station is commonly noted
+ Heater keeps it warm even in cold weather + Self check-in process is called easy and smooth in multiple reviews
+ Free bikes and laundry facilities are praised for practicality
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Without a car, 30-min bus from station with early last bus is inconvenient - Soundproofing is weak, with noise from neighboring rooms mentioned in reviews
- Showers/toilets in main house, inconvenient for annex stays - No on-site staff makes it difficult to get help, per some reviewers
- Some find tatami beds too hard - Shower stalls are described as narrow in a few reviews

Recommended For

Drivers Solo travelers Families seeking tradition

Recommended For

Groups Families with teens Couples

Guest Reviews

Minshuku Kobayashi

Booking.com 8.4 Family

Grandma owner always smiling and kind, great Fuji window view

No separate toilets for boys/girls

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Owners help with translation, shuttle to onsen/station

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Warm elderly couple, direct Fuji view, drove to nearby spot next day

Agoda 9.2 Couple/2-person

Clean with beautiful Fuji view, helpful staff, plan public transport

Agoda 8.4 Group traveler

Like grandparents, kind despite language, forgiving of small mistakes

Hostel 1889

Booking site 10.0 Group

Fuji at a glance from rooftop. Great location and comfy beds.

Weak soundproofing

Booking site 10.0 Couple

Easy self check-in. Clean shared showers, good bike rental.

Booking site 3.6 Solo

Prime spot, rooftop views ace. Clean.

No soundproofing, some noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.1km

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