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  Great stay in a great place. If you like to watch movies and you are staying in Gotemba, this is where you should stay. Really nice host and a truly... read more unique space.

  An incredible, unique experience with an unparalleled host. Kosuke was very easy to communicate with and always responded quickly, attentive to all of our requests and went out of our... read more way to make sure our experience in town was as good as it could be. He also speaks English well.

The place itself is unlike any Airbnb I’ve experienced. The movie theater is huge and it’s easy to hook up your computer and sit back on one of the many couches to a movie or sports event on a massive screen with an theater grade sound system. The non bunk bed room is very nice, as well as the bunk beds and each door has its own lock. Kotsuke lives upstairs so he is available, but he gave us our privacy the whole time.
Could fit 10 comfortably, has two showers two bathrooms. Has a washer.

There are all these little touches around the place that make it such an experience. So many surprises and little touches to the place. So much more to say, but I’ve hit the character limit. Do not miss out!

  This was one of the coolest Airbnb’s we’ve ever stayed in. The place is beautifully decorated, the beds are comfortable, the apartment has everything you need for a great stay... read more and it has a movie theater. I mean, you can’t beat that. We made popcorn, watch movies and had the absolute best time. We didn’t even want to leave the apartment. Kosuke is a great host. He made sure we were comfortable and gave us some recommendations for things to do in the area. It’s conveniently located and you can make it your base to explore Mt. Fuji.

  This is a great place. The Theatre Room is spectacular and perfect when you need to chill out during your trip in Japan. The host - that you actually meet... read more in person - is very welcoming, helpful and eager to make your staying as nice as possible, while never being intrusive. The place is also greatly decorated with lots of charm - not like many other Airbnb places that are impersonal and look like an Ikea store - and has a great book library. Highly recommended.

  Kosuke’s place is the best airbnb place I’ve been to! Super unique and well worth the money for the opportunity to live in an old/restored theater (DIY project by... read more Kosuke)! Everything was super clean, the bathrooms were neat to use, and the bed sheets were soooo comfy. Next time I’m visiting Japan, I will make a point to stay at this unique airbnb for a week instead of a few days. There are so many tasty restaurants near by!

  Amazing stay at Kosuke-san’s place - he was an incredible host who went the extra mile: providing us extra blankets when the weather got cold, driving out to assist us... read more when we got stuck in Hakone due to the weather and then offering alternatives when the weather made it hard for him to reach us, and just communicating really well throughout our stay. We appreciate Kosuke-san as a host so much, and will recommend this place to anyone visiting Gotemba!

  Amazing space for watching films and experiencing local places. Theater has historical significance so it’s cool that it’s kept alive with a place to stay and private screenings. The bathroom... read more and showers are modern and the water pressure is like a massage. Bed is comfortable.
Kitchen had everything we needed for making food as well as fresh beans for coffee and good waffle breakfast.
Music plays in every room as you wish with a tablet so you can choose the vibe.
The local recommendations for food and coffee are fantastic.
Streaming device has options and host makes it easy to connect to hdmi but if you are coming from outside Japan make sure your devices work well ahead of time. I was able to get some classic films working on YouTube after criterion and hbo max failed completely for certain movies (mirroring did not work even if downloaded). Netflix on the host device had a few English subtitle films but most I searched for were not. Hope to visit again in warm weather.

  Really cool space to have a chill night in. Very impressed with Kosuke’s DIY, can tell it’s a great passion project. Kosuke was responsive and very accomodating with check-in and... read more recommendations around town. Would be great to go with a group of friends but also very special just the two of us. Would definitely go back! Thanks Kosuke

  What a wonderful experience. I sat in the theater with my two daughters watching movies as if I was a king.

  Sehr schicke Unterkunft da ein altes Kino umgebaut wurde. Der Betreiber ist sehr freundlich.

  This was, by far, my favorite rental for our stay in Japan. Kosuke is extremely helpful with recommendations and went out of his way to help navigate renting a car.... read more The pictures do not do justice to the space. The cinima is HUGE!

  Friendly host, unique place with a full-size cinema!

  The owner keeps the place in a very good condition and the decoration inside is amazing, especially the theatre area. You can immerse yourself in the movie scene and enjoy... read more the private moment. On a separate note, the owner is very friendly and responsive. Definitely enjoyed a great time there

  Staying here was an awesome experience. We could watch all the movies we always wanted to see in the cinema in a cozy private cinema. The whole Airbnb is so... read more cool and every cm has so many cool movie details. Kosuke is a real nice guy and always answered real quickly whenever we had aquestion. It is absolutely worth a visit whenever you're around.

  Hands down the coolest place we have stayed on our Japan trip. Kosuke was a fantastic host and we were lucky enough to get a tour of the cinema too!... read more Could not recommend this place enough. 11/10!

  Un endroit atypique a faire absolument si vous passez dans la région.
De nombreux détails pour les fans de cinéma et de pop culture. Très propre et calme. Je recommande... read more a 100% !!

  The Mountain Cinema was the most unique place we've ever inhabited! It was fun and funky, and its location in Gotemba couldn't have been better! Its access to the train... read more station, shopping, izakayas and markets was perfect. Our favorite part was watching Jurassic World on the gigantic movie screen! What a treat!

  Super unique stay, definitely try this if you are headed to Gotemba!

  Eine wundervolle unterkunft, ein großer kinosaal, ein eigenes kino mit eigenem programm, wir haben uns in diese unterkunft verliebt. Sehr schönes ambiente, man erkennt in allem den designer. Kosuke war... read more immer sehr hilfreich und hat uns viele informationen gegeben. tausend dank, es war ein tolles erlenbis

  Kosuke is a great Host, even showed us a great place to eat within the city. The Cinema is excellent and the rooms are great.

  Kosuke was very helpful with both the check in and check out process. The hotel ascetic was unique and the theater room was a fantastic way to relax.

  By far the coolest Airbnb we’ve ever stayed in!
Kosuke has done an incredible job restoring the old movie theatre and we loved all the tiny little details. ... read more /> The bed was comfortable and warm, bathrooms were pristine and the kitchen was really well equipped for cooking.
Kosuke was also kind enough to leave us some waffles for breakfast and let us borrow bicycles to explore Gotemba with. 🙂
Communication was easy and instructions were clear.
Would 100% recommend - having the cinema screen to ourselves was a one off experience and worth visiting Gotemba for alone.

  Had a wonderful stay and Kosuke was a great host. The pictures really don’t do the space justice. The entire place has a lot of history and is a really... read more unique space. Great for a couples getaway or even with a group of friends to hang out. The theater room is really the highlight, with a cozy setup and amazingly big screen and sound system. You really get a private movie theater all to yourself! The location is also amazing. Literally a couple minutes from Gotemba station and located right next to some amazing restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised by the great food served at the nearby izakayas.

I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to travel to Gotemba.

  If you're looking for something other than the typical Japanese business hotel, or western chain hotel, this is your place!Very clean and well-appointed, this space is suited for smaller families... read more (like ours) or larger groups. You'll find comfortable beds, great showers and restrooms, and even a washing machine.Watching movies in the "living room" theater, is such a fun bonus, it makes for the perfect stay.The host was so fantastic! He greeted us, and made sure all our needs were met. He is an artist, and created this artful place himself. He was so friendly, he felt like part of our family. A few steps away from trains and busses, and many places to eat within walking distance, makes this a great location to call home while exploring the area.We had a fantastic stay!

  This was one of the coolest Airbnb's I've ever stayed at. Host was nice and responsive and easily adapted to a last minute guest add. The Airbnb itself is so... read more unique and there are cool movie-esque touches everywhere. There's also an AMAZING pizza place right across the street, ask the host for the name, it's the best pizza we've had in Japan. The best part was watching Anime on the big screen and enjoying snacks & drinks. I would definitely stay again if in the area!

  Le logement de Kosuke est très atypique, cependant il reste très agréable.
De plus Kosuke est quelqu'un de très gentil
Nous étions coincé dans la station de Susono du... read more au forte pluies.
Il est venu nous chercher en voiture et nous a sauvé la vie.
Nous lui sommes extrêmement reconnaissant.
C'est un hôte très avenant et à l'écoute de c'est invités.
Le logement est proche de la gare et le quartier est plutôt animé le soir.

  this was one of the most amazing Airbnb experiences. You get your own retro, vintage theatre with amazing local restaurants in easy walking distance. We rented Kosuke's place over the... read more few days we were hiking Mt Fuji and it was perfect for easy access to transport as well as plenty of space and laundry facilities for hike prep and pack down. I would highly recommend Kosuke and his place for a home away from home.

  The owner is very nice, the room is very large and has a sense of design, there are a lot of interesting ornaments, you can see that the owner is... read more very tasteful, we spent a wonderful two nights here, it is a pity that we left in a hurry and did not say goodbye to the owner in person, hope to come again next time

  If you are a movie enthusiast, this is a great place to stay as you are literally staying in an old movie theatre. It needs some polish however you can... read more tell he has put his blood, sweat & tears to renovate and decorate the place. If you can appreciate the finer details, you will love its uniqueness and ambiance. It was in the middle of everything and only a short walk from the station. His friend also hosts a small cafe on the first floor which adds to its charm - nice for a quick coffee break. Would love to come back.

  Great stay and a very unique location. If you like cinema, there are a lot of cool Japanese magazines and posters of famous movies. The cinema room itself was awesome,... read more and the host let us use his Netflix and Disney plus accounts and his DVD collection, so we didn’t have to worry about bringing a laptop. Would stay here again! 🙂

  Sehr schicke Unterkunft da ein altes Kino umgebaut wurde. Der Betreiber ist sehr freundlich.

  The host is very passionate, easy to communicate and polite.
The screening room is big. It is great if you bring a lot of friends to stay.
Highly... read more recommend

  Hands down the coolest place we have stayed on our Japan trip. Kosuke was a fantastic host and we were lucky enough to get a tour of the cinema too!... read more Could not recommend this place enough. 11/10!

  Really cool space to have a chill night in. Very impressed with Kosuke’s DIY, can tell it’s a great passion project. Kosuke was responsive and very accomodating with check-in and... read more recommendations around town. Would be great to go with a group of friends but also very special just the two of us. Would definitely go back! Thanks Kosuke

  Le logement de Kosuke est incroyable. Vous dormes vraiment dans un cinéma et pouvez voir des films, tout est avec la thématique des films. Vraiment top. C’étais propres, les recommandations... read more étaient cools, facile d’accès a 1 minute a pieds de la station de Gotemba. Un endroit vraiment incroyable et parfait. Merci Kosuke.

  Second time staying at Kosuke San’s Nocturiam airbnb! Amazing place as always to watch movies, relax, eat good food, with great views to Fuji San. We had a... read more lot of space to work. It was very convenient to get to the nearby onsens as well. He’s the best host - always has great suggestions and always trying to improve the place. I look forward to our third trip to this place. 🫡

  An incredible, unique experience with an unparalleled host. Kosuke was very easy to communicate with and always responded quickly, attentive to all of our requests and went out of our... read more way to make sure our experience in town was as good as it could be. He also speaks English well.

The place itself is unlike any Airbnb I’ve experienced. The movie theater is huge and it’s easy to hook up your computer and sit back on one of the many couches to a movie or sports event on a massive screen with an theater grade sound system. The non bunk bed room is very nice, as well as the bunk beds and each door has its own lock. Kotsuke lives upstairs so he is available, but he gave us our privacy the whole time.
Could fit 10 comfortably, has two showers two bathrooms. Has a washer.

There are all these little touches around the place that make it such an experience. So many surprises and little touches to the place. So much more to say, but I’ve hit the character limit. Do not miss out!

  I wish I could give this stay 6 stars. Kosuke was the nicest airbnb host I have stayed with in my 7 years using this app. The place is incredible... read more and the pictures do not do it justice. This man has done a wonderful job reconstructing this beautiful theater into an incredible inn. The place is spotless, and he has all the amenities you will need for your time there. He is so kind and helpful, coming to help us when we were lost getting to his stay, and even sharing great places to eat and see while in Gotemba. The stay is 3 minutes from the train station which is super convenient for traveling from Gotemba, or even taking the bus up to Mt Fuji for a hike. There are plenty of onsen(thermal baths) near this stay, so you can really do it all from this area. He even offered us bikes that we used to coast around the area. Besides the stay, Kosuke is a very kind person, and I plan to return here in the near future to see how his work on this theater has progressed.

  By far the coolest Airbnb we’ve ever stayed in!
Kosuke has done an incredible job restoring the old movie theatre and we loved all the tiny little details. ... read more /> The bed was comfortable and warm, bathrooms were pristine and the kitchen was really well equipped for cooking.
Kosuke was also kind enough to leave us some waffles for breakfast and let us borrow bicycles to explore Gotemba with. 🙂
Communication was easy and instructions were clear.
Would 100% recommend - having the cinema screen to ourselves was a one off experience and worth visiting Gotemba for alone.

  Such a fun and unique stay! Would love to come back soon!

  We loved our stay at this very unique AirBnB. If we return to Gotemba, we'll definitely stay there again!

  cool place to live

  Incredible location, an old cinema lovingly renovated by Kosuke. Truly unique experience. Our kids were obsessed! So many thoughtful odes to cinema everywhere too, you really felt like you were... read more somewhere special and different. We also appreciated somewhere with a bit of space after so many tiny homes in Japan.

  Genuinely the coolest, best place! Definitely will be returning 🙂

  The Mountain Cinema was the most unique place we've ever inhabited! It was fun and funky, and its location in Gotemba couldn't have been better! Its access to the train... read more station, shopping, izakayas and markets was perfect. Our favorite part was watching Jurassic World on the gigantic movie screen! What a treat!

  One of the coolest and most creative places I’ve ever stayed. Huge space with plenty to watch! Our host was also unimaginably helpful. He gave us great recommendations for food... read more and parks and made us feel very at home. This place has got to be the best place in Gotemba and definitely worth staying while in Japan!!!

  The theater is so cool, I love feeling like I have my own private showing. The bathroom area is nice and clean with towels provided. You can have some snacks... read more like popcorn and coffee provided which I loved. I got locked out of my room by mistake when going to the restroom at night so either bring your key with you or take out the battery for the self locking mechanism, although this happened very late kosuke was able to help me. The theater and lobby are under construction so please understand there is a construction smell but the common area and living rooms are very nice. The iPad to play music made the experience that much more comfortable. Also it’s right across the street from the station which makes catching any bus (including the free premium outlet bus) v Ty simple.

  If you're looking for something other than the typical Japanese business hotel, or western chain hotel, this is your place!Very clean and well-appointed, this space is suited for smaller families... read more (like ours) or larger groups. You'll find comfortable beds, great showers and restrooms, and even a washing machine.Watching movies in the "living room" theater, is such a fun bonus, it makes for the perfect stay.The host was so fantastic! He greeted us, and made sure all our needs were met. He is an artist, and created this artful place himself. He was so friendly, he felt like part of our family. A few steps away from trains and busses, and many places to eat within walking distance, makes this a great location to call home while exploring the area.We had a fantastic stay!

  great place to stay! I would definitely come back again if I'm in town! super awesome for people who wants to relax after a long day to watch movies!

  Kosuke’s place is the best airbnb place I’ve been to! Super unique and well worth the money for the opportunity to live in an old/restored theater (DIY project by... read more Kosuke)! Everything was super clean, the bathrooms were neat to use, and the bed sheets were soooo comfy. Next time I’m visiting Japan, I will make a point to stay at this unique airbnb for a week instead of a few days. There are so many tasty restaurants near by!

  The owner is very nice, the room is very large and has a sense of design, there are a lot of interesting ornaments, you can see that the owner is... read more very tasteful, we spent a wonderful two nights here, it is a pity that we left in a hurry and did not say goodbye to the owner in person, hope to come again next time

  Great stay in a great place. If you like to watch movies and you are staying in Gotemba, this is where you should stay. Really nice host and a truly... read more unique space.

  I actually came to Gotemba just to stay at Kosukes place and I must say it was unquestionably worth it. As a film lover it was an a magical... read more and surreal experience. I was the only guest that night so I had the whole space to myself. The theater is fantastic and care and detail in every corner of the space was a joy to walk around and discover. Next time I come back to Japan, I will definitely be visiting again.

  This was one of the coolest Airbnb's I've ever stayed at. Host was nice and responsive and easily adapted to a last minute guest add. The Airbnb itself is so... read more unique and there are cool movie-esque touches everywhere. There's also an AMAZING pizza place right across the street, ask the host for the name, it's the best pizza we've had in Japan. The best part was watching Anime on the big screen and enjoying snacks & drinks. I would definitely stay again if in the area!

  The owner keeps the place in a very good condition and the decoration inside is amazing, especially the theatre area. You can immerse yourself in the movie scene and enjoy... read more the private moment. On a separate note, the owner is very friendly and responsive. Definitely enjoyed a great time there

  Un endroit atypique a faire absolument si vous passez dans la région.
De nombreux détails pour les fans de cinéma et de pop culture. Très propre et calme. Je recommande... read more a 100% !!

  I think that this is truly a unique airbnb. It has a cinema, complete with a kitchen and is nicely renovated, which makes it more than just a great place... read more to stay in.I truly recommend this Airbnb for a few days for people stopping by at Gotemba!

  What a wonderful experience. I sat in the theater with my two daughters watching movies as if I was a king.

  I had a wonderful stay at this apartment! The host was incredibly friendly and always available whenever I needed assistance, making my stay even more enjoyable. The apartment’s retro design... read more added a unique charm that I absolutely loved. Everything was well-maintained and thoughtfully arranged, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and stylish stay!

  Super unique stay, definitely try this if you are headed to Gotemba!