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The owners are very warm and open, it was so nice to get to know them and feel at home in their home. I came to be by myself, for two nights from Tokyo, but ended up meeting some other travellers and waking up early to see the sunrise view of Mt. Fuji with them. I feel like those moments are made possible by the warm and cosy Murabito Guesthouse. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Stayed in May 2024

Lovely common area and kitchen. Loved having a green tea in the evenings

Stayed in May 2024

None. For slightly sensitive people just bear in mind that this property is next to the road so you will definitely hear traffic noises. Earplugs are provided in the room though :)

A cosy place to stay. Felt like home to me. I travelled from Yokohama and the highway bus stopped right next to this guesthouse. Highway bus to Tokyo also stops at the same bus stop and that is very convenient. Their bike rental rate is one of the cheapest too! Thank you so much Marino and Kei for the hospitality💕 I would definitely be back in the future to hike up the trails around Yamanakako 🗻

Stayed in May 2024

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Charming hostel with cozy common places, great kitchen and the Fuji-san view from the balcony! Clean rooms, all necessary kitchen tools and city bikes to rent. It was great to ride across the lake (the rental is cheaper than near the lake beach). Friendly and helpful owners! Best hostel ever)

Stayed in May 2024

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everything is super clean and amazing, it has a very good position on the lake The staff is helpful, talks good English and help you with everything. they helped booking the bus back to Tokyo and I rented i bike there that was very usefull Also met some great people!

Stayed in May 2024

the staff give many useful information and very enthusiasm

Stayed in May 2024

For people wanting to do the area of fuji in one day the location is not as convenient as others(yamanakako in general). Having said that there is buses going almost every half an hour just in front of the house.

Very friendly staff with great ambiance in the house. All facilities laid out clearly! Clean and tidy and all guests respectful.

Stayed in April 2024

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Best Hostel in Japan so far. Very comfy bed , big room, so there is enough space for backpacks and suitcase, everything is very clean , good WiFi , very close to the Bus Station , super lovely owner with very good english skills!! Bathroom alwas always super clean and the small kitchen is perfect. It's a super cozy Hostel. I definitely recommend it!!

Stayed in April 2024

Very clean and comfy beds. Also big rooms and enough space to organize your stuff. The staff was friendly and especially super helpful. Great location for the bus stop and Lake Yamanakako, which is less touristy and and more relaxing than Lake Kawaguchi. Thanks :)

Stayed in April 2024

This hostel is exceptionally well done and maintained. A welcoming, home like vibe that makes interactions with the owners and other people easier.

Stayed in April 2024

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I really loved my stay, the beds are comfortable, the ideal location and the incredible staff. Nothing to add I really recommend

Stayed in April 2024

My stay at the Murabito guesthouse was simply wonderful! First of all, kindness, sympathy, generosity and benevolence are the words that sum up the owners Marino and Kei well. In addition, they speak perfect English which makes communication much easier for people who do not speak Japanese. Then the house is really clean and the beds are really comfortable.Finally, the house benefits from an excellent location, very close to Lake Yamanakako and a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Thank you very much for this stay! Thomas

Stayed in April 2024

This place is so cozy and welcoming. Everything you could want from a guesthouse. Excellent showers, comfy beds, and a nice living area to relax in. The owners are really kind and seem to be very knowledgeable and great to talk to.

Stayed in March 2024

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Heartwarming welcome and the best location on the lake. The tatami room for 4 pax was spacious and our family had fun relaxing together in the evenings. The communal spaces are super clean. Hosts are the friendliest and offer great suggestions on where to go, what to do. Felt like home :)

Stayed in April 2024

This time the price went up about 30% compared to the same date last year.

Came back to stay for the 2nd time. Liked everything here.

Stayed in April 2024

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The staff go above and beyond to make your experience a good one. They work hard to keep the Guesthouse looking spotless and to ensure all your needs are met. Run by a beautiful family who are genuine, friendly and helpful, this is the place to go!

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing stay! The owners are very nice and super helpful. Gave us a lot of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat. We rented the bikes and had a cycle around the lake, definitely recommend! The japanese style room was good sized and very comfortable for two people. The bathroom was shared but didn't create any problems. Very nice shared kitchen and lounge area. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed in April 2024

Although the guest house had two clean and modern toilets and two showers/bathrooms, it would have been nice to have those in our room. However, this was not an issue or significant detriment.

The property was clean & well maintained and the hosts Marino and Kensuki were truly helpful, friendly, informative and informed. The guesthouse was a great value, located just steps from lake Yamanakaka, the bus stop, near an onsen and several good restaurants. There was also a common area where there was free fresh coffee available in the morning, places to store food if you wished to cook for yourself, and a dining area where we met several travellers from many countries. They also rent bicycles for a reasonable 1,000 Yen/day.

Stayed in April 2024

It didn’t bother us, but it’s worth knowing that sound insulation between rooms was a bit thin. We could hear people speaking in the room next door.

A wonderfully charming, family owned and operated guesthouse - cozy and clean located right next to the bus stop on Lake Yamanaka. We had a bunk bed in a private, spacious room. Lovely shared area to relax in and meet fellow travelers with a kitchen space. The entire place has two toilets and two showers that always looked and smelled very clean the two days we stayed. About a 15 min walk to an onsen with a view of Fujisan, walking distance to restaurants, activities, and hikes around the lake, and an hour and a half direct bus to Gotemba Outlets. We were there in early spring when it was still cold, but this place would be perfect for accessing water activities on the lake in warmer weather! The owners of Murabito were exceptionally kind and helpful! We needed to make a reservation for bus tickets to get to Shinjuku, and they helped us call the bus company and set up the reservation.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing except for some of the other guests who were very noisy. Not the guesthouse‘s fault though.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy to get to because it‘s next to the bus stop. You get around well with the rental bicycles provided.

Stayed in March 2024

-Would be missing a complete sink upstairs -The sliding doors downstairs are the worst noise problem. You can hear it open and close so clearly from upstairs, and when people use it repetitly after 11 am or very early at 5 am, then it got me awake and couldn’t sleep anymore. -Not related to the hostel itself, but the cost of a one way bus to the hostel from fujisan train station is 700 yen, which is pretty expensive. Also, the first bus for Pagoda or lake Kawaguchi is at 7:44 am. So if you planned to get by the pagoda for sunrise, you won’t be able to make it. Also no taxi around. Note that the best place was lake Yamanaka anyway, so do not even bother to check out the awfully crowded lake

We usually do not really like hostel, but this one was a bit different. Our private bunk bed room was much larger then expected and a small foldable table is provided. There is a large closet for backpacks and personal items. The beds are incredibly comfortable, big and practical, home made and very strong, so it doesn’t move when the person on the top moves. It was overall pretty quiet, and very clean in all shared rooms too. People were pretty respectful when we were here. I got injured during my Japan trip, so they help me renting a wheelchair. The bus stop is 1 minute walk from the hostel and the bus for Shinjuky Tokyo stops directly here !

Stayed in March 2024

Can’t really fault it, maybe the location… if you don’t like hiking then there isn’t a huge amount to do in the area

Everything, especially the staff - they were really helpful when I was planning a big hiking route in the nearby mountains, good kitchen and shower facilities, not overly crowded like other hostels

Stayed in March 2024

Loved the location and vibe of the place. Nice place to meet people on your trip. Staff were super friendly and gave knowledgeable information of the surroundings. Room was comfy and cozy also, would recommend staying here if you're checking out Lake Yamanaka.

Stayed in March 2024

Close to Yamanakako bus stop, with kindly staffs, warm rooms and livivg room, walk to nearest convenient store just 5 minutes!

Stayed in February 2024