At Dot Hostel & Bar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Q Highland. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bidet
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1200 for adults and JPY 1200 for children
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Dot Hostel & Bar Fujikawaguchiko
Dot Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dot Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Fujikawaguchiko
Frequently asked questions
Does Dot Hostel & Bar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dot Hostel & Bar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dot Hostel & Bar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dot Hostel & Bar?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dot Hostel & Bar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Dot Hostel & Bar and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Fuji Oishi Hanaterrace (1-min walk) and Oishi Park (4-min walk), along with Kawaguchiko Museum of Art (2 mi) and Lake Saiko (3.7 mi).
What's the area around Dot Hostel & Bar like?
Dot Hostel & Bar is a short 4-minute walk from Oishi Park and 3 minutes' walk from Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center.
Dot Hostel & Bar Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2024
The room was so clean. Amenities available were excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Sally
Sally, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
10 June 2024
The room is not quiet.
An
An, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Adelle
Adelle, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 May 2024
not convenience and no bk and meal choice
LI
LI, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Perfect views of Mt Fuji only a 2 minute walk away.
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2024
Great stay. Very close to the park and Lake. Delicious breakfast and kind & friendly staff/ service!!
Gaganjot
Gaganjot, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
6 April 2024
A great place to stay
One of the best hostels I've stayed in, it's like a home away from home. Everything is spic and span and guests can make their own food and use the facilities like they would if they were in their own home. They also cook food and provide breakfast if you ask for it. Staying in a pod was a unique experience. The proximity to Oishi park is a huge advantage. This was the first time I stayed in a pod and the experience was surprisingly good and comfortable.
SUMANTA
SUMANTA, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
30 January 2024
Conor
Conor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2024
The whole hostel is nice place. Inconvenient since the transportaion is limited and food areas was too.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
31 December 2023
Marvin
Marvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2023
Appreciated the spacious private room option at this hostel. We arrived late and with language barrier it took a bit to locate parking area at night. Also not many restaurants near here open late so plan ahead. The staff and accommodations were fabulous. We would definitely stay again to further explore the breathtaking Lake Kawaguchi/Fujikawaguchiko area!
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2023
Beautiful location, beautiful hostel, everything was lovely.
Ande
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10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2023
Visit to Mount Fuji area
This place is amazing. Our room was very spacious and modern with a nice view to the mountains. We have a private bathroom. The breakfast was delicious and they also have a dinner menu that we tried and were satisfied with the price and food quality. The staff is really friendly and the location super convenient, only 250 meters away from the bus station and the magnificent Oishi Park across street from the bus stop. We are glad we picked Dot Hostel for our stay close to Mount Fuji.
Norgaby
Norgaby, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 April 2023
Yotetana
Yotetana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 January 2023
nice location!!
SEE YIU
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10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2022
Very clean and comfortable hostel, we booked for a family of 4, room had 4 huge bunk beds, with large table, a sofa and 2 chairs. Extremely comfortable. Washing machine and dryer available as well. You need to inform the hostel 3 days in advance if you want to have breakfast or bbq.
Parking is about 5 mins walk away, it is pretty dark when you walk back to the hostel from the parking lot. You'll definitely need a car to travel around the area. Oishi park is just across the street. Overall a very pleasant stay.
ROGER VU THIEN
ROGER VU THIEN, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2020
Clean. Cozy. Pleasant staff.
My family and I had a lovely stay. The room was very clean and well maintained. We stayed in the family room with shared toilet and but it was not so bad because the T/B was just across our room. We arranged pick up from the station to accommodate our group but I was not sure why there three other people booked so my family did not have enough space in the shuttle. Anyway, they arranged another car to pick up the rest of the group so everything went well in the end. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I would love to come back again.
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1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
2 November 2019
Comfy hostel
Nice hostel, friendly staff. The beds are comfy and clean but could do with black out blinds. The location is a bit further out from the centre of town, which is nice if you want a bit of peace and quiet. There is a bus stop nearby at the Oishi park. Glad I stayed here in low season when there weren't too many other guests.
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4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 September 2019
Very convenient location, free parking, clean place, descent breakfast!
Ellie
Ellie, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2019
A great base for the Mount Fuji area.
Dot Hostel was great. We stayed for 2 nights when visiting the Mount Fuji area and were very happy with our stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were new, very clean and a good size. There was a really handy shuttle that took us to the Kawaguchiko station in the mornings and even picked us up again later in the day. This really helped with cost as the hotel is not in the easiest area to access via public transport. The place was super value for money and we would not hesitate to stay again or recommend this place to others.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
17 June 2019
This hostel was a great place for us to stay. It's a very new hostel so is in very good condition. We had a private room with a bathroom which was very nice, good facilities.
In the evening the hostel had a "Takoyaki Night" where we sat in the communal area and made takayaki's with the staff and other guests. That was great fun. The staff also helped to warm up some Sake that we'd brought and served it up in the proper Sake cups. Great fun.
Near to the hostel is the "Natural Living Centre" which is a really nice place to walk around and see some lovely flowers.The lake itself is also very nice and should give a good view of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
It was at the last stop on the "Redline" bus that you take from Kawaguchiko Station and about a 3 minute walk from the station.
The hostel staff also took us back to the Kawaguchiki station in the morning, which saved us a lot of money!
Definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for something a bit lower cost than other hotels in the area.
The only issue we had is with the cost of the Red Line bus. The cost from Kawaguchiko Station to the hostel was almost 500 yen per person, for a 30-minute bus ride! If the hostel could provide a more frequent shuttle service that would be awesome!