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Reviews of Guest House Hostel yukuru

389-2243 Nagano, Iiyama, Yoshi 366-1, Japan

#3 of 15 B&Bs and inns in Iiyama

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The owners picked me up and dropped me off at the train/buss station. Incredible kind people, clean and nice accomodation.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Warm and cozy home with the most gracious and lovely hosts.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    I had the best stay, the couple that hosted us were so kind and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    Perfect location and well run.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy and convenient place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The place is very clean, and the amenities are extremely comfortable. The hosts are incredibly kind—they even picked me up from the Liyama station. This is an excellent accommodation if you’re planning to go skiing, as the host is kind enough to drive you to the Liyama station, where you can catch a bus to your preferred ski resort.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were extremely kind and helpful. They really took care of us and helped us organise our train trip for the next day which was wonderful. I highly recommend Yukuru for the warm family environment.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    10
    Great hosts that made us feel like family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Immaculate clean. Amazing hosts

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a little bit out of the way, we had a hire car, it was easy. I believe host will collect you from bus/trains etc, run you into town if required.

    The hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We had a language barrier, but hand signals and translators not a problem. . It is 15min drive to Nowzaonsen, and 20mins to Togari - japanese families stay to take advantage of the ski fields.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    10
    Very accepting and welcoming, felt like a family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was in a nice location close enough to Iiyama Station. The hosts were some of the nicest people we have met and drove us to and from the station (6:30am!!). One of the comfiest places we have stayed and hope we can go back soon.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing is that the property is a little out of the way, but there is a minimarket quite close by.

    Very nice and clean structure, fantastic room, view and friendly and helpful owners

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our hosts were lovely and interesting to talk to. Breakfast and evening meal good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are an amazing couple, they helped us greatly in our short time there. Very clean Very comfortable beds and room They offer a ride to the train station if you contact them in advance.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    10
    Feels like home sweet home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Please take precaution that in dark hours wild animals (foxes, boars, bears, and others) are active in the area. Safety precautions would be to plan on being home before dark, not going out alone after dark and having bells and lights to make your presence known to the animals. For me, it didn't matter since I can manage some level of japanese. But please note that the hosts only speak japanese and a few words of english. Consequently, communication is facilited through Google translate. I would advise to be considerate of making short, concise sentences that leave little to no ambiguity because the shortcomings of Google translate may cause misunderstandings.

    A very nice place on the outskirts of Iiyama. Within about 30-40min walk you can get to the spots of interest in Iiyama (museums, shopping street, etc). I found the house to be spacious and clean. It felt like being at my parents' place. The hosts are very kind and caring. They can accomodate within reason pick up at Iiyama station. The hosts recommended me attractions of interest in Iiyama. I enjoyed them a lot. I went in a rainy day and so my things were wet. Especially my shoes, the hosts did their best at drying them without me having to ask or anything. They also provided a place to put my bicycle so it would be protected from the rain. In the morning, they shared home grown watermelon with me. In short, I felt welcomed and I had a warming experience. I absolutely recommend choosing this guest house.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you have noisy people next room, it will be hell, you hear them as if they stay in your room! Plus sharing facilities with other guests but also with owners makes you feel more than an invited than paying guest, not very free. Not cheap though.

    The owners take you places as it's far from everything, and were kind enough to come twice when I had missed my train station. The area is very beautiful and house nice. Stay was good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Beautiful guest house to explore Japan’s countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything! The hosts were friendly and helpful, they even recommended new spots to visit! The room was spacious and there were nice common areas, everything was super clean and the area around the house is beautiful. The house it’s a bit far from the station but they can pick you up and drop you there by car. It was a great stay!!! 100% recommend :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Best place for a family stay in Iiyama!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That I had to leave after one night...

    Everything! The most loveliest hosts, felt really like spending the stay in their family. Since vegan dinner options were rare in Iiyama, the host lady prepared a vegan vegetable stew and tofu as a side dish just for me and we had dinner together at their family kitchen table. ♡ Though communicating in English was a bit difficult, the 3 of them made an immense effort to communicate with me via Google translate - loved and enjoyed learning more about Iiyama, their life and Japanese culture so much! Also, met their lovely daughter Natsumi again by accident in Nozawa at Haus St. Anton a few days later which was lovely! :) Thank you for everything!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host picked me up from the Bullet Train Station! They went above and beyond in every possible way!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hosts kindly, clean house, although house location is not good but one time trip per day to Iiyama station is free.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything!

    The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. It was just like arriving home after a long day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None. Everything is good.

    Owner is welcoming and helpful. Everywhere in the house is clean. Room is comfortable. Very homey hostel. Not really walkable during winter but free pick-up from Iiyama station is available.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Yhe host were very hospitable and helpful. They went far and beyond to accommodate our needs. Location is close to station with 5 mins drive and a big supermarket.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    We only had one night there but it was excellent to experience traditional accommodation on futon beds in a charming hou
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incredibly accommodating hosts, very lovely people 🥰

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accommodating

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    10
    Exceeded expectations - a fabulous stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The house is in the countryside so it's not really walkable to town and no public transport available, but the hosts are very helpful offering to drive to nearby attractions.

    Amazing stay at Guest House Yukuru. Arigato, you really go above and beyond to make the guests feel welcomed into the pace of your lifestyle. Thank you for everything. I really enjoyed the traditional Japanese room, tatami mat bed, and home cooked meals were wonderful. Thank you for your kindness.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    9.0
    To enjoy nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is almost 3 kilo away from the train station. U sleep on the ground, the pillow is small. Thw host cannot speak english, but to use translator.

    Located next to farmland, u can enjoy nature. It is much clean n tidy. The kitchen is so big, it is quiet around... The host is so hospitable.

    Stayed in October 2023

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