Heating was too hot for our comfort which made it difficult to sleep. Some guests were quite noisy so we had to use ear plugs. I felt the price to be quite high for a hostel experience. We opted for the meal on arrival which was also quite expensive and not really worth the price we paid.

Very cute and well thought out, all facilities were clean and well maintained. Good location if doing the bike trail over two days

Stayed in April 2025

They didn't offer a way for visitors to safely dry sports laundry (Driers ruin cycling clothes). Would like a shuttle to the nearby onsen.

Great service offered to travelers. Great food offered in a region without many options

Stayed in March 2025

Even if it's modern and super clean, it stills feels like you're sleeping in a giant dorm. You'll hear people in the pods next to you (snoring, comings and goings, curtains opening etc) I'm handy with technology, but I grew tired of having to unlock the dorm door by scanning a QR code and entering a code every time.

Really nice staff. The chef (and owner?) went above and beyond and arranged a massage for my mother who suffered from back pain. Super nice of him. Super clean and comfortable Good value dinner (5 small course for ~ ¥2000) Steps from the beach, Very close to the sento/pool and the bridge Tips: the sento is simple but feels amazing after a day on the bike. Lovely little bakery in the center of town.

Stayed in March 2025

Having to leave here

The best hostel ever, like a 5 star hotel. Staff are kind, friendly and helpful. Food is amazing

Stayed in March 2025

Limited free space to hang out as there are windows of time for free space in the cafe. It was empty when we were there but I understand the need to be consistent.

Location was convenient for riding the Shimanami Kaido. It was very comfortable and clean to stay in the large capsule rooms. Futon style beds were cozy. Provided pajamas and bedding.

Stayed in March 2025

The facilities were very well taken care of and the operation was well run. The owners were very pleasant and we decided to eat dinner as well, which was great after a long day of biking.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was incredibly clean and new, very spacious, you get to borrow pijamas and towels for free, as well as other amenities like ear plugs, razors, etc. The restaurant side of the hostel was also shockingly good. I was very pleasantly surprised by this place.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Friendly staff, amazing 5 course meal, best location right across from familymart and close to a nearby onsen. Would stay here every time!

Stayed in December 2024

Excellent location and a good set-up for cyclists. The single bunk I stayed at in was spacious (at 5 foot 2 I could stand up with some clearance) and comfortable - although like most Japanese hostels/hotels the mattress was very firm. I appreciate that, despite the hostel being fairly empty, they made an effort to spread guests over the dorm space which made for a quieter stay. I pre booked the multi course meal which was delicious, very filling and worth the money. Every time I felt like we might be done, another course would appear. There is a public onsen nearby which is worth a visit after a day’s cycling and a Konbini across the road if you need to pick up snacks.

Stayed in November 2024

None!

I love the bike theme hostel and design

Stayed in November 2024

The mattress was a little uncomfortable

Facilities were amazing and dinner was a delicious 5 course meal for £10, best hostel I've ever stayed in

Stayed in November 2024

Things are never really quiet be it a bunk bed or a single room cause the entire sleeping area is a huge partitioned shared space. People dragging their slippers, whispers, coughs, etc are going to be heard rather easily. However, since we all can hear one another, I observed other guests to be as conscious as possible so the disturbances are really kept to a minimum. Also, the hotel hand out ear plugs for free.

Good facilities incl. a dedicated space for people to service their bikes if necessary. Shower rooms and toilets are kept clean and the "rooms" are tidy and well maintained. The dinner option was very good if you do not have any dinner plans or else the famimart across the street will have cheaper and varied options. If you cycle into the town on the west side, there are also restaurants specialising in seafood from the regional waters.

Stayed in November 2024

Very confortable, there were a lot of bathrooms and a los of private showers.

Stayed in November 2024

Heaters ran throughout the night in the whole place made the place kinda hot to sleep in. The dinner set that you can reserve for 3500 yen was so-so in my opinion. In hindsight, I think I would've preferred just getting a single dish.

Great stop in around the half-way point of the recommended route of Shimanami Kaido cycle trail. Very clean, well-put together hostel. Also close to a community center that you can go to for onsen to relax. Also across the street from a FamilyMart for meals/snacks/drinks.

Stayed in November 2024

The hostel is lovely, very chic and nice space to be. Everything was clean, beds very comfortable, staff was lovely, a shop right across the road. There is an onsen nearby, which was excellent after a day of cycling. The dinner was absolutely fabuouls! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in November 2024

Very clean, the dinner was great

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Very clean

Stayed in October 2024

Super clean rest room area. Stylish coffee corner with morning sunshine. Cycling friendly.

Stayed in October 2024

the hostel was in the perfect spot, super clean, staff were very helpful and the rooms/bunks and bathrooms were spotless. There is a convenience store just opposite, an Onsen and a lovely restaurant nearby.

Stayed in September 2024

It’s close to the halfway mark of the Shimanami Kaido (and a short walk away from an onsen!). The facilities are clean and spacious. The in-house dinner was also fantastic; there were several options available for diverse diets and the meal I had was absolutely delicious. This place made me feel well-rested and ready for another day of cycling! Highly recommend!

Stayed in September 2024

Cool concept for lodging executed well. Very clean rooms and facilities. I loved how I could hang my bike in my room. Also great location. Right off the Shimanami Kaido and almost perfectly at the midpoint between Onomichi and Imabari. It's close to the Shimanami Dome (for a relaxing onsen), a 24/7 convenience store, and 雅楽, which had the best food I had on my trip at a good price. Also it's not too far from Sakari, where you can take a ferry to Okunoshima! One caveat for my trip is due to Typhoon Shanshan, I was the only guest staying in the hostel at the time. I felt bad for the staff for being the reason they couldn't have the day off, but the staff was still very gracious and accommodating.

Stayed in September 2024

Very clean and cool ambient. Dinner was amazing.

Stayed in August 2024

It was not clear that the rooms don’t have normal door, just a curtain with a key lock. It was not a huge problem, but I think it should be more transparent in the photos or description of the room.

This was one of the cleanest and cutest hostels I have ever stayed in. All the staff was very helpful and nice. They provide with pyjamas, water and amenities free of charge.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing really!

What can I say - after a day of cycling in 35+ degree heat, this was what I needed. Nothing fancy about the accommodation, but it was simple done well. Decided to upgrade to a private space on realising there wasn't many peopl staying and the price wasn't much different. The meal in the evening was also fantastic, and I would recommend, as there isn't much else apart from a Family Mart in the area. Staff were also very pleasant and assisted where they could.

Stayed in July 2024