No, i do not find anything i didn't like this place.

The house's owner offers a free shuttle, very convenient for me. The room is clean and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2025

The family running the place are really friendly and open. The atmosphere is really chill and there are alot of services possible, including hiring a bike.

Stayed in August 2025

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Absolutely loved my stay here. The host and his family were so welcoming and it felt like I was back at home. With toys to play with, the walls being covered in different artwork and colour, being able to see Fujisan in the distance when you step out of the property - definitely worth staying here if you want a place to rest but also don't want to feel alone. The bed was comfy and having individual fans attached to our bunks as well as a big one to cool the entire room was great - especially during summer. I loved the open lounge area, I was able to meet some really cool people and chill out to escape the heat during the day. Also check out Kodachi cafe and the udon restaurant nearby - I look forward to staying here again when I return to Japan in the future :)

Stayed in August 2025

Wonderful host, super helpful, beautiful place with a nice atmosphere

Stayed in August 2025

There's nothing to fault. We loved everything about our stay.

We loved the vibe!! There was a comfy lounge area to relax, bikes to rent, plenty of toilets and really comfy and spacious dorms. Really nice music is played throughout the day through the lounge - it felt like our home away from home.

Stayed in August 2025

So cute.

Stayed in August 2025

The location is a hair far from Kawaguchiko Station if the timing does not work to get picked up or dropped off (30 minute walk). During the hot summer months, a 30-minute walk with luggage would not be ideal. Otherwise, I have no complaints!

Masaya is so kind and friendly. He offers pickups and drop-offs multiple times a day for Honobono guests. He picked me up and dropped me off from Kawaguchiko Station upon arrival, departure, and when I went to hike Mt Fuji! The accommodation itself is such a fun and warm-feeling place, full of colour, art, playfulness, and invites socializing with others in the common area. The old, traditional-style house has been renovated thoughtfully to accommodate guests from all over the world. I met so many wonderful people here that I either connected with over conversations and shared experiences, or befriended and ended up exploring the area with. The shared rooms, beds and pillows are comfortable, and the shared shower, sink and toilet facilities were kept clean. Towels are available to rent for 100 JPY. Bicycles are also available to rent at Honobono (included if you stay 3+ nights, otherwise cost 1000 JPY per day) and worked like a charm to go around Lake Kawaguchiko. There is a water fill station in the common area which offers cold water, which was great to be able to fill my bottle before heading out in the hot summer weather, and Masaya let me use the hose outside to wash my gear after returning from Fuji, covered in volcanic dust! There are several great restaurants and convenience stores within a 10-20-minute walk from Honobono, as well as Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko where you can pay 1000 JPY (+ 500 JPY for towel rental + 100 JPY for coin locker) to use the onsen (great for post-hike) Overall, I would highly recommend Guesthouse Honobono while staying in the Kawaguchiko area. I will cherish the memories and new friendships I formed here and I hope to be back one day!

Stayed in August 2025

Honobono guesthouse has been an amazing choice for our stay in kawaguchico. Its a beautiful house that keeps the old japanese style but has been renovated in a very modern and fun way. The rooms are very spaceful and clean and the commun areas are also spaceful and very comfortable. The views of mount fuji that you can see from the windows are priceless and the owner of the hostal is really friendly and helpful. From all the guesthouses we have stayed in, this was for sure the best one!

Stayed in August 2025

Nada

Great place. Feels like home. Host is very helpful.

Stayed in July 2025

There really wasn't anything I disliked; if you are super concerned about cleanliness, remind yourself of this being a family place, so it is lived-in-clean, not sterile-hotel-clean, but I didn't mind it at all.

I loved it here and would go as far as saying that this was my favorite place I stayed at in Japan. The host picked me up from the train station even though I gave him very short notice, was super friendly and even helped carry my luggage. The place itself is super homey, quiet and just quaint. Everything is there: A well-stocked kitchen, shared bathrooms, a common room and bedrooms. I came here to climb Mt. Fuji and see the area and if I were to come back, I'd stay there again in an instant! I don't think I slept better or had better conversations anywhere else on my trip :)

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing Bathrooms are shared with all guests. It was ok with us.

We planned to stay one night and loved it. We stayed a second night. The house provides a cozy feeling. It is ideal for people that want to interact with others in a Japanese style living.

Stayed in July 2025

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I loved the family that runs the hostel. I felt like coming home. This is good for the traveler that wants to connect with the Japanese style of living as well as those wishing to connect with fellow travelers. There is a nice and cozy room where people congregate and kitchen and fridge are accessible to all. Loved the neighborhood, walking distance to the lake and commercial street with groceries and restaurants. Mt Fuji can be seen from windows upstairs.

Stayed in July 2025

I like the place and the host is very informative, definitely will comeback...

Stayed in July 2025

The property was located in a beautiful setting, near the lake! The host was very accommodating and the overall experience was extremely comfortable!

Stayed in July 2025

Very very welcoming!

Stayed in June 2025

A very chilled place, great common area with music in the background. You can cook your own meals and wake up to a beautiful view on Mt. Fuji. Bikes are available and the host is very helpful

Stayed in June 2025

It's a 30 min walk from main bus station but plenty of shuttles to and from bus station make life easiest. But only 10 min walk to the lake was nice and walkable to most restaurants.

Extremely affordable with wxceptional value. Amazing owner was friendly and helpful. Free bikes with stay were perfect for exploring. I rode my bike everywhere and it was wonderful. Rooms are exceptionally clean and I never had to wait for washroom as their was plenty of options available.

Stayed in June 2025

The staff here were so nice, so helpful and really accomodating. It was clean, great location and there is also bikes for rental at a very good price!

Stayed in May 2025

Thin walls but that’s typical with Japanese homes. The instant coffee wasn’t great, but free is better than nothing!

I loved staying at the guesthouse. It was the first place I’ve stayed where adults of all ages and children of all ages were coexisting so naturally and pleasantly! The homestay is very child friendly as you’ll see the owners adorable 2 year old playing and hanging out with guests. It’s a very comforting and playful space and all the guests really interact and hangout with eachother. As a solo traveler I would make sure not to miss this place. I met lovely travelers I’ll stay connected to for life! Also free bikes if you stay 3 days or longer. Free tea and coffee! View of Fuji from the living room! Great overall value! Masaya the owner and his family make sure the house is clean and are very helpful if you need a ride getting places or recommendations. Some great little restaurants in the area. Don’t skip out on Yamaboushi for lunch, High Spirits for dinner, and you can do an onsen at Royal Kawaguchi for 1000 yen. Nothing fancy but it’s a nice and close option.

Stayed in May 2025

We liked everything.

The host is one of the most welcoming hosts we have encountered. We felt right at home. The place is very cozy and it had everything we needed.

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful and cozy place, good location and great host..

Stayed in May 2025

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Very nice hostel. Host takes you from station and can bring back on check out, so distance is not a problem. There is bikes for rent or you get it for free if stay at least 3 nights. Really recomment this place.

Stayed in May 2025

Clean and big places, the family who runs it also very nice. I liked the decoration, vibes, You can use the kitchen and cook if you like, there is a shop nearby. You can't see the Fuji for every windows, but you will see it enough if you hiking around :) bike rent also available

Stayed in April 2025

This was one of the friendliest and cosy guesthouses I've stayed at. The owner was so kind and went above and beyond for us. Offering pick ups from the station and drop offs at no extra cost. The vibe is welcoming and friendly, colourful character to the whole space. We hired bikes from the guesthouse to ride around, which was fantastic. The rooms were spacious, had secure luggage storage and lots of toilets/showers to share. Big shared lounge and kitchen. Really enjoyed.

Stayed in May 2025