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Offering mountain views, Guesthouse Arakura is an accommodation set in Fujiyoshida, 7 km from Lake Kawaguchi and 25 km from Mount Fuji. It is located 2.1 km from Oshijuutaku Togawa and Osano’s House and features luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from Fuji-Q Highland. Featuring free private parking, this 1-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. There is a coffee shop on-site. A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home. Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway is 4.5 km from Guesthouse Arakura, while Kawaguchi Asama Shrine is 5.9 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 117 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE private parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
8 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Fujiyoshida

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luxi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really amazing location for exploring Fujikawaguchiko and quick access to Chureito Pagoda which I couldn't match anywhere else. The staff were really nice and welcoming. They operate a cafe under the room where we grabbed a nice coffee from. The...
  • Erin
    Australia Australia
    The host explains everything clearly with a cute YouTube video. The space was very clean, the futons were comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was great. It was nice coming back to our own space in the evenings. Guesthouse Arakura is...
  • Raphael
    Germany Germany
    I liked the way it was 100% down to earth Japanese authenticity, not something that was very aligned with western expectations. (Everything that mattered was translated to English anyways.) I liked that.
  • Nico
    Germany Germany
    Spacious Apartment, very friendly owner, good food, great location directly at the station of Shimoyoshida (Chureito Pagoda)
  • James
    United States United States
    Arrived, and key was provided promptly. We had a total of 8 guests, and location was perfect for a resting point prior to our Mt Fuji summit attempt. We only had the opportunity to eat in the restaurant downstairs one time since it was one...
  • Venice
    United States United States
    The view and location were excellent! It was a quiet neighborhood, and Lawson is just around the corner. It was easy to access the place, and getting into the place with the door code was very convenient. It was easy to reach out to the host as...
  • Sara
    Spain Spain
    The location is perfect, close to the train station and the Sengen Park. The house is a traditional Japanese house so it is a fun experience to sleep there. The hosts are the best, my son broke one glass and they were worried for our safety and...
  • Unama
    Australia Australia
    Location is just across Shimoyoshida Station. Easy access to tourists spots. Excellent and accommodating host. Traditional room was perfect.
  • Family
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Located just across the road from the train station this was just the perfect spot. The guesthouse is a big tatami room above the family restaurant with a shower and toilet downstairs The futons were the comfiest we’ve had in Japan and loved the...
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    We were greeted warmly by the owner upon arrival who showed us a cute video introducing the rules of the guesthouse. Although not all amenities were provided (expected as it was very affordable) everything was placed thoughtfully including a...

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
This is Arakura. The location is a 1-minutes walk from Fujikyu Shimoyoshida station. It is a perfect location for those who want to go up to the Chureito pagoda. 2nd floor is the guesthouse. 1st floor is the restaurant and souvenir shop . Guesthouse room (Max 8 person) but less than 6 people are more comfortable. and No need to share with another group. You can divide the room into two pieces with a roll curtain. and you can also use 1st floor after 17:00. There are one restroom and one shower room. ◆COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE Free Wifi Shampoo Body soap Bath towel (There is a charge for the towel) Coffee and tea ◆OTHERS Smoking is not allowed at all floor. Two parking lot.(Please contact us before the reservation)
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Thai

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse Arakura
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Tumble dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Desk

    Room Amenities

    • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Fan

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Snack bar

    Activities

    • Cooking class
      Additional charge
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Thai

    House rules
    Guesthouse Arakura takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 17:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Guesthouse Arakura in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 山梨県指令 富東福第8115号

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