Best Hostels Near Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Lake for Backpackers and Solo Travellers

Best Hostels Near Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Lake for Backpackers and Solo Travellers
Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is at the heart of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. It's located to the west of Tokyo on the main island of Honshu, and it spreads across the border between the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures.

The climbing season is short and includes the months of July and August. The temperatures at the top can drop below freezing at night, even during these months. If you happen to be in the area during the off season, or aren't prepared to climb the mountain, there several other fun activities in the area. The trails at the bottom of the mountain are less steep and make for a good afternoon hike. You can also explore the nearby Fuji Five Lakes or go to the famous Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park.

Many hostels in the area are concentrated near Kawaguchi-ko station. Kawaguchiko is the main lake in the area and you'll find several good hostels and guesthouses nearby.
How much do hostels in Mount Fuji cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Mount Fuji here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A good hostel for backpackers, solo travellers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $23.79
Private Room from $23.31
Overall Rating: 93%
6713-108, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Minamitsuru-gu, Mount Fuji
K's House Mount Fuji is part of the K's House Hostel Chain. It's a favorite place to stay in the area and is popular with backpackers and budget travelers. This particular hostel opend in 2007 and is the fourth of the chain. It's located in Kawaguchiko Town, which is a popular place to base yourself near Mt Fuji. The hostel is just a three minute walk from Lake Kawaguchiko and is a couple minutes from the Ogi bus stop. It's also almost a fifteen minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station.

The hostel is a comfortable and clean place to stay that attracts travelers from around the world. It's located in a renovated building that is modern and comfortable. There are Japanese style private rooms as well as western style dorms available. Dorms sleep either six or nine people. There's also a full kitchen, a tv room with a dvd collection, board games, and a pleasant lounge area where you can relax. There are also laundry facilities available to guests.

The hostel offers all kinds of activities and travel information for travelers. They frequently organize affordable tours around Mt. Fuji's five lakes. This is a great way to explore the area if you're tight on time. There's also a bus that takes people to Mt Fuji's 5th station and Fujikyu-Highland, which is a popular amusement park in Japan.


A good hostel for solo travellers, female travellers, and small groups.

Dorm Bed from $32.21
Overall Rating: 96%
3111-1, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, Mount Fuji
Kagelow Mt Fuji Hostel is another good option for international travelers and backpackers headed to Mt Fuji. It was originally an old hotel that was redesigned into a hostel. It has a modern Japanese style that incorporates elements of traditional Japanese design. There's a cafe and bar on-site, as well as several nice common areas. Many guests enjoy hanging out here and getting to know each other.

The hostel is located about a ten minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. The hostel is designed specifically for backpackers and there are five bed private rooms as well as four and twelve bed dorms. The four bed dorm is female only while the larger dorms are co-ed.


Dorm Bed from $27.05
Private Room from $31.21
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
1224-4 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, Mount Fuji
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, bicycle hire, a common room, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, parking, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $24.28
Private Room from $22.43
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 92%
2203 Funatsu Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun, Mount Fuji
K's House Fuji View - Backpackers Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $34.34
Private Room from $5.46
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 91%
1509 Oishi, Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Mount Fuji
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, parking, towels included, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $22.20
Private Room from $25.66
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 88%
2F 3-21-37 Shimoyoshida Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi-Ken, Mount Fuji
Mt. Fuji Hostel Michael's is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $20.81
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 80%
Kamiya 1-3-4, Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Mount Fuji
Guesthouse Yukari is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable. And Guesthouse Yukari is also child friendly.


Dorm Bed from $24.28
Private Room from $30.52
(Prices vary by season)
32-15 ?miyach?, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Mount Fuji
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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