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Reviews of Wafu Guesthouse Kashiwaya 1 stars

401-0301 Yamanashi, Fujikawaguchiko, Funatsu 3710, Japan

#3 of 20 B&Bs and Inns in Fujikawaguchiko

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 225 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    A jewel at Kawaguchiko
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The whole ground floor is like walking into a museum. So well decorated with traditional Kimonos and a place to calligraphy. Can rent kimonos and yutakas for the entire stay with small price and can use chairs and tables as well

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    The location is walking distance to Kawaguchiko station. Nice experience of traditional japanese stay at an affordable price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing traditional stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am ok, just maybe for stronger/bigger size body/ elder might a bit hard, mainly room is at upper floor (go up by a small stair), and room door is traditional door, need to lower body to go in.

    Good Location, and the warmth from the owner/ staff there. Overall I am satisfied. Quite a different experience than staying from a hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I adore every aspect of this place. Its proximity to the station is convenient, and the room is incredibly spacious, with a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing little guesthouse in Kawaguchiko. It is 5 minutes from the station, and easily walkable to other activities and attractions. I was expecting to stay in a dorm, so I was surprised to find out I had a traditional room to myself! I loved the furnishings in the common area, and the entire place was kept clean and tidy. Having a laundry machine and dryer was also very useful. The owner was absolutely wonderful, and looked after my luggage for me after I checked out so I could do some more sightseeing in the area. Would highly recommend this place - I wish I stayed a few more nights!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    A great place to stay when visiting kawaguchiko!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great. Host was super friendly and kind. Rooms were great, spacious with futon option that was excellent!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wouldn’t recommend for more than one night stay, it’s not the most comfortable unless you like hard beds (or sleeping on the floor)

    The lady running the guesthouse is very sweet and helpful, it felt like home. Great way to experience a traditional ryokan. Activities, slippers and a small breakfast provided which made it more homely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    lovely and affordable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the lighting in the room is a bit dim

    the staff is very friendly and the room is very cozy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Worth of money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Environment is very comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    What a wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    Free continental breakfast was available. Location ideal for all tourist attractions. Only 5 mins walk from bus/train station. Traditional sleeping arrangements.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower timings could be less restrictive. I could understand why it's not allowed too late or too early, but not sure why it was off limits in the afternoon too... No blackout curtains so the sunlight will inevitably wake you up but I guess that's part of the charm of a traditional guesthouse.

    View from my room was excellent, could see Mount Fuji right out of the window. Location was great too, just 5 mins from Kawaguchiko Station, with Lawson just minutes away for your convenience. In fact, walking to Lake Kawaguchiko is fairly doable too if you're game - approx ~15mins (at least towards - coming back up is on a uphill). Breakfast was included for free, though quite simple.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the Japanese style room. The bedding on tatami is soooo comfy!! It’s a old building but very clean and it has everything you need. Even free breakfast. Good value!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Full Japanese experience, original style rooms, very clean. The staff is very nice and takes help from a translator but provides all the required information. A high-class hostel for travelers who want to save.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    But abit noisy as the floor creaks but they provide ear plugs. Toilets and bathroom are separated

    Location was good. Very near to the train station and budget car rental just opposite the road.. Breakfast was good. Price was good .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Amazing Japanese experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has a shared bathroom and living space, which for us was just fine.

    It was an authentic Japanese experience. The staff were awesome and it was just what our family needed for our Mt. Fuji vacation. Very happy I found this place the view out our window was amazing!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Perfection! Wouldn’t change a thing ❤️😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!!! It was amazing!! The staff are AMAZING and the house was BEAUTIFUL! We would come back to Fuji just to stay here again! The view from our room was beautiful, it is an amazing set up ❤️😊 DEFINITELY try the Shabu-Shabu!!! It was absolutely delicious!! We ended up arriving late, caught the wrong train 🫣 but the owner was amazing about it 😊 it honestly felt like home and if I could rate it more than 10 I would ❤️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    It was nice and worth staying.
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Location , cozy atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    feels like a home away home :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    If I choose ONE thing, there were two loud guests next our bed who made a noise before 7am,, well but it's a guesthouse so I can't complain :))

    location was perfect from the train station, IF we had a nice weather then we would enjoy Mt.Fuji view from our room :) making a bed, enjoying yukata for free, small breakfast, warm and clean showerbooth were perfect!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check-out time is a bit fast. Our apologies for not noticing it earlier. But we understand.

    Excellent hospitality. Room is very comfortable, feels like home. Everything works. The private bath is a great addition.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Perfect Japanese ryokan experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The traditional charm of this hotel was perfect and the owners are super welcoming. It is very closed to the stations. If you want a traditional experience go there !

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Well located and easy to access. Staff were exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The included breakfast was very basic. Other than that everything was great.

    The room was great. Comfortable and had everything i needed. The service of the staff was exceptional and went out of their way to make my stay more enjoyable and easy. Thank you. Great location close to trains and buses.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Great value traditional guest House with a warm family feel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are tall be ready to duck a lot. Haaa☺️👍

    Fantastic stay at Wafu Guest House. Such a beautiful traditional experience at great value. If you are ok with sleeping on Futons you will love this guest house. The owner and staff are lovely and make you feel at home. Very nice to be able to visit the supermarket 5mins walk away and eat in the lovely lounge area or in your room. My room "Take" had a view of Fugi which I loved. Highly recommended if you are staying in Kawaguchiko, 4 min walk to the station, bike rental and restaurants near by.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As this is an old house, please keep in mind the furnitures may be fragile and the walls are thin so keep voices and noises to a minimum.

    It is a very traditional Japanese style house. We really like the environment. We especially appreciated the gesture from the owner whom greeted us as we left and also when we came back. We also enjoyed the tea time there as it is a very relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Wafu Guesthouse MUST be your NO.1 Choice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is around 4-5mins walk from Kawaguchiko train/bus station. The traditional Japanese home environment and the comfortable bedding makes it extra special. Owner allow us to keep our bags at their lounge area while we go sight seeing as its not check in time yet.

    Stayed in March 2024

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