Hostel is located near the Gojo train stop. Serves as a good base to explore Kyoto at a reasonable price point. The host, Kahori spoke awesome English and was extremely friendly and helpful always full of smiles. It’s definitely a way to experience what living in a traditional Japanese house would be like.
From Indonesia
Apr. ‘11
Stayed at Chita Guest Inn, Kyoto City
This is a very good budget hotel run by a family. All of the family members is very helpful and willing to assist you whatever you need. They have the in-house restaurant , but they still recommend the near by one for you. What’s a generously!! If I have a chance to visit Mt. Fuji, I definitely stay here, the bus or train is just a few step. Most of all in the morning, you can have onsen in the hotel while seeing the mount Fuji right in front of you, amazing!!
From Thailand
Apr‘11
Stayed at Kawaguchiko Station Inn, Mount Fuji Yamanashi Pref.
Stayed here for three nights in May 2010. I was travelling alone, and the room I had was a spotless Japanese style room, very lovely and actually very large - it was probably 3 times the size of the room I stayed in when in Tokyo! They had two baths, one for men and one for women. These were also very clean.The lady who was running the place (whose whole family seems to live there) was very nice, had some limited english, and was always ready with a greeting when I walked in or left for the day. I also found a container full of hot water outside my room door each evening, so that I could make the tea in my room.When I checked out, I was given a cute little fabric bag with rabbits on it.
The location is great, right in the old town area and less than a minute’s walk to a Family Mart (I believe it was a Family Mart - either way, it was a convenience store). Note, however, that in the mornings it does get a little loud with all of the people walking by on the road and greeting each other. However, this was not a problem as I was up earlier to explore anyways. Also, the hotel does not have internet. However, there is a cafe nearby (2 minutes walk, perhaps) that has free wi-fi.Highly recommended!
From Canada
Dec. ‘10
Stayed at Minshuku Ueno-ya ,Hida Takayama Gifu Prefecture.
Nice hostel, but located in a residential area of town. Not a whole lot to do in the area. The facilities were clean and very inviting, and the breakfast was great.
From USA
Dec. ‘10
Stayed at B&B Pension Hakodate-mura, Hakodate in Hokkaido