Daisuke-san is such a welcoming and attentive person. He hoped that we could relax during our stay and slowly, taking our time to enjoy this lovely city. The room is so comfortable, it had everything we needed and Daruma, the CEO patrolling around the house just makes our stay even more delightful. You can easily spend a good morning enjoying the stunning view of Mt. Fuji from the balcony. We really loved our stay as everything was just perfect!

Guest House Tokiwa is a charming property for those who are looking to stay in Fujinomiya on a budget, or are looking to experience something more "hostel-like." Daisuke and Daruma were awesome and welcoming. English friendly. Staff/Owner lives in building, so if you ever need help with something, they're available. The location is walking distance to a lot of restaurants and famous sightseeing locations, as well as the train station. If you're driving, the property offers a private parking space. I can see myself staying here again in the future.

I knew this when I booked, but my only small complaints are: late check-in times and the rooms aren't 100% soundproof. With that said, if you're a traveler on a budget or are just looking for something more homey and welcoming, then I'd recommend staying at Guest House Tokiwa.

Kageyama was exceptional, kind, welcoming. He offered me complimentary home made dinner (miso soup) on the first night, it was delicious. He also gifted me a calendar featuring photography of and around Fuji. The facilities were great. My room was spacious, (I actually thought my room was going to be shared with other guests but it was a room all to myself). The heated carpet provided toasty warmth through the futon. Bathroom and sink were cleaned daily. Daruma. Just Daruma. All up, I really would love to return. But not just because of the facilities, but because of Kageyama.

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An awesome place to stay - home away from home complete with a wonderful host and his dog next door in a great little town close to all amenities and the train station very close. A great privilege to be taken to see the sunrise at the lake with Mount Fuji included in the price. We are not into manga but there is even a manga room! Great for families and a mix of traditional and bunk beds with separate rooms. Well worth a visit in your quest for seeing Mount Fuji and experiencing Japanese culture and hospitality - thank you so much Daisuke and Daruma and we hope you enjoyed the snack!

That we only stayed one night!

I wanted to arrive in Fujinomiya a day before I climb Fuji but I didn't want to shell out a lot for a one-night stay. I'm REALLY glad I was able to get a room at Guesthouse Tokiwa. PRICE: It is one of the most affordable accommodations in the area. It was well worth it since I was only going to stay in Fujinomiya for less than 24 hours. LOCATION: The bus terminal and the train station are a few minutes away on foot. Explore the area on foot and you'd find convenience stores, a gigantic AEON Mall (on the other side of the train station), a big drugstore/supermarket. Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and Sengen Taisha are also within walking distance. There are a number of food places around the area but they seemed to close early. ROOM: The room was good enough for one person. There's plenty of space for luggage in case you need to organize your stuff. There's also an alcove/recess by the window, which you can probably use to put your luggage/backpack on. It has all the basic things needed for a room. STAFF: Daisuke is a really warm and friendly guy. He's very welcoming and helpful with giving information. He also speaks English. OTHER STUFF: The shared bathroom and kitchen are typical of what you will find in a Japanese home. At the time of my stay, there were only a few guests so I don't know how busy the kitchen and the bathroom gets. NOTES: - He has a cute dog named "Daruma", who's friendly. If you're a bit scared of dogs, please take note that a cute little do will probably welcome you when you arrive at the guesthouse. - Check in is at 6PM but you can leave your stuff at the guesthouse before check in. Just inform Daisuke. - The room I stayed in was right by the entrance. It has sliding doors. Dark curtains may be drawn for privacy. Guests at the time of my stay were considerate so I didn't really hear a lot of noise from them. Just take note that you may hear people talking outside of the room.

Daisuke and his cute dog were great hosts! It is a welcoming home. The room was comfortable and clean. Daisuke provided a hiking map, bus information, and really made me feel prepared for my Mt. Fuji hike the next day The location is great as it’s 5 min from a 7/11 and 2 minutes from the bus station to get to Fujinomiya 5th Station for the start of the hike I had forgotten my charging block and Daisuke had one for me to borrow, that was very kind!! There’s a common area with hot water, tea, coffee, etc I luckily caught the host as he was heading out so I could drop off my bag. He gave some great recommendations for places to eat and visit while I waited for the 6pm check in

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We enjoyed our stay in Fujinomiya and appreciated Daisuke-san's hospitality. He greeted us upon arrival and shared information and maps about the area. Because my kids love dogs, he brought his adorable dog over for them to play with. He gave us a great recommendation for dinner at a restaurant that is one minute away, and it was the best meal we had in Japan. He took us for a free trip to Lake Tanuki to see the sunrise over Mt. Fuji. We stayed in the guest house annex, which felt very homey and welcoming. We were very happy we stopped for a night in Fujinomiya on our way from Kyoto to Tokyo.

The owner showed us through every room and gave us tips for the local area when we checked in. His tips saved us about 6,000 yen in parking and transportation fees. He had about every amenity I could think of and even personally put our dirty laundry (we had been on the road for days) in the laundry machine for us. It was a user-friendly experience. I live in Japan and travel a lot domestically. This is probably the best value you will get out of a stay in a city or the countryside in Japan.

I am 79 inches (roughly 2 meters) tall. The house we stayed in is the typical low-doorway type one sees with older houses in Japan. People definitely need to watch their heads if they are tall. My 70-inch 15-year-old son also had to duck slightly under doorways. The doorway height is nothing to complain about. I would select this place over all others if I visited the area again. However, it is something to consider for those, who are extremely tall.

I chose this place over a nearby slightly cheaper options because I read there was a very sweet dog here. I was not disappointed. Daruma (dog) is an absolute sweetheart and Daisuke (human) was so incredibly welcoming. I was given a map with plenty of great things to see around town and spent some evenings learning so much about Mt Fuji from Daisuke. Conveniently located just a short walk from the train station and bus stop. Can definitely recommend staying here!

It was a perfect location if somebody would like to visit Fujinomiya. The bed was so comfortable that I could not woke up by my alarm. I slept more than 10 hours after the long trip via all the local train connections. The city is small and almost all attractions were accessible on foot. The owner is cool and his dog is lovely. I enjoy the late check out time at 12.00 which is the normal check out time worldwide but not normal for Japanese.