I unfortunately have terrible hay fever, and got bad congestion due to some dust buildup underneath my roommate's bed. But no one is at fault, because this place is run by mainly one person throughout the day and night and they're on top of everything else!

This hostel made me feel like I was back at school camp. And I loved it. Needless to say, it was fun, cosy, and it had a retro feel that made it so interesting. The views from the place are out of this world! Namaishkii (I hope I spelled his name correctly) was so sweet, helpful, and tentative to the needs of those staying at the accomadation. The bedding is super warm, if you stay during the colder weather.

Stayed in March 2025

It's a little tired and could do with some refurbishment, but great value and we enjoyed our stay there.

Great staff. Very friendly and helpful. Lovely dinner but needs to be ordered in advance. Nice to have a public bath. Good views.

Stayed in November 2024

Wonderful staff.

Stayed in November 2024

Really welcoming, comfortable, clean hostel with an old fashioned charm. Breakfast and Dinner were delicious!

Stayed in October 2024

I wish the little balcony area off the main room was cleaned up and made more pleasant - I don't find ashtrays full of cigarette butts appealing. I found the Japanese bath washing area acceptable, but you had to just keep going to see if it was free - no room for more than one person in the bath at a time. The outside of the YH could do with a good tidy up... it just feels tired and unloved. I'd stay again for the price and location as a place to lay my head, but it could be better I think - and I wouldn't want to stay with friends.

The hostel was adequate as a place to stay as a solo traveller but the building is tired and could do with an update. The location was good as it was elevated and had views over the bay (see pic). There was free coffee and tea in the communal room which was furnished with basic tables and chairs plus some old sofas and a TV. There was a collection of vinyl and a record player which would have been great to use if the TV had ever been turned off... The dorm slept 4, bunks with privacy curtains and tatami mat flooring - all fine. but the balcony was a bit grotty although OK for hanging clothes out to dry.

Stayed in October 2024

I didn't expect the climb to the hostel a bit physical challenging. But It worth the climb anyway

the atmosphere of the hostel was great, cozy. The family room was spacious. The hostel has a common living room + dining room which is my favorite. The living room has a great vinyl collection, one piece manga collection, board games to play. The terrace, where you can sit and have a sip of coffee or tea, overlook the iconic scene . They offer rental bicycles which is a great option to roam around and explore the scenic Amanohashidate. The staff was helpfull

Stayed in September 2024

The room we stayed in was dusty, we caught allergies from the dust at some point. The bath area needed some cleaning as the drains easily got clogged. The road towards the hostel had no streetlights so it felt unsafe walking at night.

The breakfast was splendid! The meal seemed gluten-free. We didn't specify that we were Celiac but being served a meal that wasn't fried nor contained soy sauce helped a lot! The common room next to the dining room was cozy, we spent most of our time there reading magazines. The staff were also helpful and friendly, a couple of them spoke English. Renting bikes was cheap, you just have to be aware of pushing them up on the steep hill where the hostel is located.

Stayed in August 2024

A very relaxing place with a slightly 70's retro-feel, with a nice large common dining room with lots of manga etc to read. Very much worth it for the price. The facility is evidently quite old, but for me that just adds to the charm.

Stayed in June 2024

The only bad part is that it is at the top of a hill and at night it's a bit bad lighting. It can be scary as there is signs everywhere that ask you to be careful of wild animals.

The staff was really nice and helpful. My favourite part was the terrace, it has an incredible view.

Stayed in June 2024

Somewhat a ways up from the nearest bus stop. It was difficult to drag our full-sized luggage up the hill. Google maps was very helpful in directing us there, otherwise would've been difficult to find. Pillows were very hard w/some sort of bean filling? Comforter was very warm, so had to keep room cooler at night. But I can imagine they would work great during wintertime.

Staff was great! The dinners you can order day before were very good, varied, and tasty. Nice scenery, and the common room was spacious and had various activities. Had to get used to the shared bathrooms/showers, but worked out fine.

Stayed in June 2024

Nice view from the dining room, good location, just couple of minutes walk from the bus stop, there is coin laundry service, good value for money breakfast

Stayed in May 2024

Some places, like separate shower and floor in the common room (the bookshelf side) were not clean.

Beautiful location, friendly hosts, drinks availability and good bath.

Stayed in June 2024

Bit hard to reach as location is hilly

Friendly staff and view

Stayed in June 2024

The hostel is really old and cleanliness is not the best. More attention could be given to cleanliness of the floors, corners, bunk beds.

Location. Near the chairlift to the park, near the supermarket, near the sandbar, near the bus stops.The staff is very kind, friendly and helpful. Good service from all of them. The common room has a record player and many LPs to choose from, clean kitchen amenities and books and games.

Stayed in June 2024

WiFi didn't reach my room (1).

Nice, simple accommodation for a good price. Lots of facilities, staff spoke good English. The hostel is on a small hill over the village.

Stayed in March 2024

The place is infested with an insect. They were everywhere including flying around the room. The condition of the hotel is fairly run down but it was comfortable other than the insect infestation.

The location is good, just a couple minutes drive from the land bridge and from one of the chair lifts that takes you up to see it from the less famous angle. It also has an exceptional shrine next to it which you can enter from the parking lot. This shrine is similar in style to Japan's most important shrine in Ise and I've never seen anything like it outside of Ise. A number of Japanese people were visiting it I noticed.

Stayed in April 2024

The hostel building is a bit on the older side which is visible, but kept clean

It was a very cozy hostel with very nice staff which made some amazing food. Additionally perfect location if you come from amanohashidate station i recommend walking the peninsula along the beach to the accommodation. Also very close to bus stop to ine.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing in particular. We never expected a luxurious stay so the hostel totally lived up to our expectations.

The room is quite comfy and the hostel is near the one end of Amanohashidate where you can get on the ferry or rent a bicycle to get to the other end. There are both Western-style and Japanese-style toilets, as well as shower for those who do not fancy joining the public bath. Probably best suitable for a group of friends.

Stayed in October 2023

our host is a great person and unlike a hostel or classic guest house, we felt at home. the dinner was amazing. Wish him the best for the future.

Stayed in November 2022

a bit of walk from the port

quiet location I had a whole room for myself even tho it was a dorm staff was super chilled, even let me eat in my room

Stayed in August 2022

There was no towel to rent so take yours ! The staff lent me for free small towels, it was really nice of him.

The place is really close to the touristic places. There is a beautiful view of the sea. I had a room all for myself (although I reserved a bed in a dormitory). The room was big, comfortable and had a very great veranda. The bath was perfect ! As well as the dinner and the breakfast : the owner of the hotel wants to make his guest discover the authentic japanese home food and is a good cook ! Moreover the staff is fantastically friendly !!

Stayed in May 2022

could have been a little cleaner. especially bathroom.

great view from hostel. lovely shared space.

Stayed in January 2025

All good. Lovely youth hostel feeling.

Nice quiet area next to a shrine and not far to walk over the Amanohashidate

Stayed in January 2025

Change to a nicer team, and put pictures that really reflect what the place looks like

My stay at the hotel was a very disappointing experience. From the moment I arrived, I was met with an unpleasant and unfriendly reception from the staff, who seemed disinterested and impatient. Instead of feeling welcomed, I felt like I was viewed solely as a source of income. The staff's attitude was cold and unaccommodating, and they completely ignored my request for an early check-in. Additionally, the hotel did not look anything like the photos online. The walls were peeling, and the overall condition of the place was neglected and run-down. If you’re looking for a place that values and respects its guests while providing a pleasant experience, I strongly recommend avoiding this hotel.

Stayed in November 2024