With a stay at RETRO in Fujikawaguchiko, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Q Highland. .This guesthouse is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Mount Fuji and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Lake Yamanaka.
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Yamanashi Gem Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Lake Kawaguchi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
Kawaguchiko station - 11 min walk
Haneda Airport (HND) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
甲州ほうとう 小作 - 8 min walk
ほうとう不動 - 8 min walk
ラーメン食堂れんげ河口湖店 - 8 min walk
熟成豚骨ラーメン そだし - 11 min walk
Ramen Factory - 9 min walk
About this property
RETRO
Guesthouse in Fujikawaguchiko, near Lake Kawaguchi
RETRO offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of RETRO.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Communal living room
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 shared bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Kitchen island
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
More
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Property is also known as
RETRO Guesthouse
RETRO Fujikawaguchiko
RETRO Guesthouse Fujikawaguchiko
RETRO Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 39 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Missing sinks
Blankets are super thick, had to set the AC to 16°C to be able to use them.
While the listing says shared washroom and in room sink that is in fact a lie.
Staff also entered my room around 5pm without knocking to remove the extra beds since I’d only booked for one person. Removing the beds is fine but knocking would have been nice.
The rooms cannot be separately locked from the inside.
Other than all that it was fine, but one star given the lie about the sink.
Really nice property we had a traditional style room, host was very helpful and polite, could see Mount Fuji from corridor to our room. Accommodation exterior better than photos show would recommend
Really great hostel! The common areas and bathrooms were very clean, the room was really spacious and the mattresses were comfortable. We got a great view of mt fuji as well.
Only complaint would be the heavy smell of cigarette smoke, likely from the previous occupants
This was a cosy, comfy stay for 1 night. Although the owner couldn't speak English, and I can't speak proficient Japanese, the communication worked with the help of translation apps. Although it was snowing outside, the heating in the room warmed us up quickly. Note to say that the walls are quite thin, as you'd expect in a traditionally built Japanese building, so you can for sure hear other guests snoring. Didn't bother me at all though. Was a nice stay.
Breakfast was amazing. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming.
We enjoyed the game room, playing pool and throwing darts.
Beautifully located by the lake, our room had a wonderful view of Lake Kawaguchi from our spacious traditional Japanese room.
The hotel has a morning shuttle to the train station, however the hotel was an easy 15 min walk from the station, Fuji Ropeway, and grocery store.
Coin Laundry was available in the hotel and they provided detergent.
It was a very nice guest house. He even gave me a peach(very expensive this time of year) and tool care of the rain suit i bought on Mt. Fuji since i didn't need it anymore. Great service and fairly good location, just a short 5-10 min walk from the lake
It's close to the pagoda and there's a grocery store just across the street.
The floors really creaked so felt bad making noise leaving early in the morning. Make sure you check your email because that's where you get the information for check in. There was no one at the property to help with that when we arrived. They offered free parking but since no one is there when you arrive it's unclear where you're to park.