Your Space Capsule Hotel Fuji Station
This capsule hotel is best suited for budget-conscious travellers needing a very short stay near Fuji station, provided they are heavy sleepers or come prepared for significant noise and ventilation issues.
Your Space Capsule Hotel Fuji Station offers a budget-friendly stay directly opposite Fuji train station, making it a convenient base for those passing through. The property features enclosed sleeping pods, with some guests finding them spacious enough for belongings. While the hotel is praised for its cleanliness and the exceptional friendliness of its staff, who often go out of their way to assist guests, there are notable drawbacks. Pod ventilation is a consistent issue, leading to uncomfortable temperatures and prompting many guests to leave their capsule doors open, which can compromise privacy. The hotel's proximity to the train station, while convenient, also means significant noise from passing freight trains throughout the night. The interior has been described as somewhat unfinished, with visible construction marks. Despite these challenges, the hotel fosters a social atmosphere in its common areas, suitable for working or meeting other travellers.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Fuji154 m2 min walk
- Yunoki1.2 km15 min walk
- Fujikawa Gliderport3.7 km
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 116 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The property suffers from significant noise issues, primarily due to its proximity to a train station, with guests reporting thin walls and constant train noise, including freight trains, throughout the night.
“While close to a train station might seem good it meant that there was freight trains passing all through the night and the walls were so thin i couldn’t sleep.”
“If you don't like noise, there is a major train station nearby and you can hear the trains”
“The insulation is terrible, both sound and heat wise - the station is very close, that's good but you can hear all the trains passing from inside.”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently report poor ventilation within the capsules, leading to them being either too hot or too cold, often requiring the capsule door to be left open.
“The capsules do not have air ventilation, so you have to keep it open if you want to wake up the next morning.”
“The capsule its self has no real ventilation causing it to be very cold or very hot.”
“The room got extremely warm at night. The ventilation was a bit poor. I ended up waking up so many times.”
Privacy
While capsules offer some privacy, issues with ventilation lead guests to leave doors open, potentially compromising privacy. There are also reports of a problematic door locking system.
“Not the fault of the hotel, but due to the capsule arrangement my girlfriend unfortunately saw some gross behaviour from a japanese man leaving his door open for everyone to see him enjoy himself...”
“The door locking system can be a little weird. It was possible to be locked out if one on the inside locks manually.”
“The pods have zero ventilation. I slept with my door open to allow the A/C to flow in.”
Cleanliness
The property is generally perceived as clean, with several guests specifically praising the cleanliness of the facilities, including bathrooms and showers.
“The place is kept clean and is okay considering the price you pay.”
“Cleanness”
“Was very clean. Comfortable bed and a nice shower. Great location across from the station.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms and showers are consistently reported as clean and well-maintained by guests.
“Was very clean. Comfortable bed and a nice shower. Great location across from the station.”
“Bathroom and showers was clean.”
“The rooms, toilets, and showers are always clean, and the place feels cozy and relaxing.”
Luggage storage
Guests appreciate the ability to store luggage, including early storage, and some found sufficient space within their capsules for belongings, though one review noted a lack of space and hooks in double capsules.
“I was able to keep all my belongings next to me.”
“They also allowed for early storage of my luggage.”
“No space, specially in the double capsule, not even a single hook in the capsule”
Staff & check-in
The staff receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, described as amazing, kind, friendly, and helpful, with some going above and beyond to assist guests.
“The staff here are AMAZING!! They are all so kind and easy to chat too, i made friendships that i will never forget. Sebastian and Mariangel spent there free time showing me around town and including me where they could. They are the best!”
“amazing staff, good location”
“The staff were extremely friendly, and the beds were clean and spacious.”
Location & access
The hotel's location is consistently praised for its proximity to Fuji train station, often described as being just a few minutes' walk away, with nearby shops and restaurants.
“Conveniently near the station.”
“close to the station”
“Great location across from the station.”
Wifi & working
The property offers a common space suitable for working on laptops, indicating it is amenable to digital nomads, though specific wifi quality is not detailed.
“resting / coworking area”
“There’s a nice common space where you can chill, work on your laptop, or chat with other travelers — it really has a friendly and welcoming vibe.”
Atmosphere
The hotel fosters a comfortable and friendly social environment, with guests appreciating the common spaces for interaction and the welcoming vibe created by staff and owners.
“Very comfortable social environment”
“The owners a super good guy took me out to the bar with his buddies. Beds were comfortable and clean. Pods were very sturdy and did not feel cramped. Would recommend this hostel to anyone”
“There’s a nice common space where you can chill, work on your laptop, or chat with other travelers — it really has a friendly and welcoming vibe.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider the property to offer good value for money, especially for a short stay, acknowledging it is cheap and meets basic needs despite some drawbacks.
“The place is kept clean and is okay considering the price you pay.”
“You get what you pay for, it's cheap and it does the job for a night”
“Clean, modern, good value for money”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor capsule ventilation
- severe train noise
- unfinished interior details
- potential privacy issues due to open doors
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