J's backpackers vs Ryokan Fuji
Both are in Tokyo, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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J's backpackers
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Ryokan★½
Ryokan Fuji
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ryokan Fuji
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.5 km apart.
Choose J's backpackers if you want
- to walk to the sights (11 km / 12 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 6)
Choose Ryokan Fuji if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.0)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 3)
Why is J's backpackers better than Ryokan Fuji?
- 1More guest reviews (134 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
Why is Ryokan Fuji better than J's backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.0)+1.9
- 2146 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+146
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 76 vs 22)+54
- 4Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 17:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| J's backpackers vs Ryokan Fuji: which hotel is better? | J's backpackers | Ryokan Fuji |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.9 +1.9 |
| Location | 2.3 | 4.9 +2.6 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 8.7 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 8.6 +1.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.9 +1.9 |
| Number of reviews | 134 +102 | 32 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 76 | – |
| Rank in Tokyo | bottom 3% | top 35% +62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 4.9 +2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km −1.1 km | 12 km |
| To public transport | 580 m | 390 m −180 m |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 150 +146 |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 14 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★½ |
| Rooms | 3 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 7 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 17:00 | 15:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.5 km apart
J's backpackers: city centre: 11 km, nearest station 青砥駅 (Aoto Sta.) (KS09): 580 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 23 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Ryokan Fuji: city centre: 12 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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J's backpackers or Ryokan Fuji: common questions
Which is better, J's backpackers or Ryokan Fuji?
Ryokan Fuji leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, J's backpackers or Ryokan Fuji?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
J's backpackers is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 12 km for Ryokan Fuji.
How far apart are J's backpackers and Ryokan Fuji?
The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score