Love this place in the firs second. I booked one night and ended up staying 2 extra nights because I really like the atmosphere here. It’s a place makes you feel warm like home. The owner and staff are very welcoming and kind. The space are cozy. Don’t forget to try the breakfast, it’s amazing!!

Stayed in January 2025

After getting off at Minami-Otaru Station, you need to walk up a hill and a flight of stairs, which is a bit slippery in snowy weather. It's fine for backpackers, but it's more inconvenient if you have a suitcase.

Very nice traditional Japanese style home, great room full of books and heater. Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommended for foreign tourists who want to experience a Japanese-style bed and breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

It is really a wonderful place! When I get in the house, I can feel something warm everywhere. I feel like my own home here! It’s a good choice for me to reserve here which gives me an unforgettable memory!! I will be back someday! Actually, the days I live there, I always want to ask why the host decides to manage this which I think is an amazing idea! And the breakfast is veryvery good and delicious! I loveee all the people I met there! Thanku! Btw, the conditions of this hotel are also awesome!🤩

Stayed in February 2025

This place is so cosy and comfortable, and everyone is super nice ! I really recommend reserving breakfast, it was delicious!

Stayed in February 2025

Everyone was nice, the atmosphere is really enjoyable, there are many books, the breakfast is awesome too ! I honestly have nothing to complain about !

Stayed in February 2025

Not an ideal location with a snowboard bag as taxis can't get up close and big staircase on entrance. But great spot otherwise- close to train station and tourist sites.

I only had a very brief stay but the atmosphere was very homely and inviting, and the staff incredibly helpful. I would love to come back for a longer stay next time!

Stayed in January 2025

It’s around ten minutes from the station and it’s located beautifully at a steep that really embraces the beauty of Otaru

Stayed in January 2025

Massive hill to get to the property

Cozy and relaxed. Not a party hostel but makes you feel like you’re at home

Stayed in November 2024

Very home like!

Stayed in October 2024

The hosts and the pets were the highlight of my trip so far! Very friendly and warm and you feel at home! I couldn’t of had a better start to my trip across Japan. Highly recommend and hope to be back one day :)

Stayed in September 2024

Be prepare to walk for about 600meters or more

It's a home away from home. The house pet HUG and Momo are cute. Homecooked breakfast is nice

Stayed in September 2024

This guesthouse is absolutely lovely. There are mangas everywhere (and one in english about Ainou!), cosy common spaces where it's really nice to hang out, great decoration... We feel a little at home. The host is adorable and the beds comfortable. One of the guesthouses I liked the most so far :)

Stayed in August 2024

My only note would be for people with heavy luggage - the hostel is located at the top of a fairly steep hill. It's totally doable, but just mentally prepare yourself for an uphill walk if you have a large suitcase; this is completely not the hostel's fault though, more mine for having so much stuff.

I booked at this hostel based on someone's recommendation from another hostel. I have spent nearly a year in Japan and this is one of my favourite hostels I have stayed in! I met up with my friend in Otaru and we both stayed in the female-only dorm. The location is great, and we were lucky to see some fireworks from the veranda outside. The entire environment is very cosy, there is a whole wall full of DVDs that are free to watch, so we watched a Ghibli film nearly every night we stayed. There's also a huge selection of books, manga and games too, with lots of cosy spaces to enjoy. The host and staff members were very helpful, friendly and kind. And of course they have a dog and cat so that is the cherry on top!

Stayed in August 2024

nothing

I quite enjoyed my stay at this hostel. Even though you cannot open the window because of the insect concern, you will not feel warm or hot inside of the hostel or your dorm. There are enough fans available for summer days. The hostel is in a Japanese style standalone house, you will have a good experience of living in a Japanese home. Huge san and Momo san are very cute and friendly pet in this hostel. I love the breakfast provided in this hostel that are exceed of my expectation, I even feel it better than some hotels ;) The location of the hostel is also good if you arrived at JR 南小樽. It took around 10-13 mins by foot from the JR station to the hostel. The stuff in this hostel is also very friendly and helpful. I think I will stay here again if I travel to Otaru again.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing, even the trek up to get there was fun both ways.

Full spread local breakfast for ¥500, definitely worth it! Breakfast varied each day. It’s uphill to get to so prepare for a hike, place was a wonder full of books and surrounded by greenery. Would like to stay during winter to enjoy the snow from inside.

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing staff, amazing homecooked breakfast! Unbelievable view from the balkong. Very very cute dog and cat also is a plus for the stay. 10/10

Stayed in July 2024

- Location may be challenging for those with large luggage, as it is situated on top of a hill.

- A wonderful and cozy hostel that gives off a calm and welcoming atmosphere. - The hosts were extremely friendly and were happy to help as much as possible. - Lots of amenities provided.

Stayed in July 2024

Mattress and pillow could be softer.

A homey and cozy hostel with tons of character - Hug the corgi, Momo the cat, the bric a brac everywhere, bean bags for chilling, beer and banana bread, and a lovely owner. I could have happily spent a whole day reading in the common room!

Stayed in June 2024

Curfew and shower stop at 00:00

Great location, close to Otaru canal, lawson and restaurants nearby, cozy hostel, comfy bed, cut cat and dog in the house, owner is nice and allow me to store luggage after check out

Stayed in June 2024

Cramped living room

Nice and quiet place with traditional Japanese breakfast

Stayed in June 2024

The breakfast really delicious

Stayed in June 2024

Amazing place to enjoy in Otaru

The owners are very nice people !!!!

Stayed in June 2024

Shorter walk to hostel from Minami-Otaru Station than Otaru station | easier walk with backpack than with luggage | hot shower, towel/soap provided | solid WiFi | nice breakfast available (500-yen) | coordinated with host to drop-off backpack prior to check-in, greatly appreciated | credit card accepted on-site to pay for reservation |

Stayed in May 2024

It was a little cold at night but there are many blankets to help with that. The floorboards also creak in the morning whenever people step on it, and since everyone is up early it can get a little noisy. But these are minor flaws, amidst a very wonderful experience.

Beautiful house, well decorated. Almost like a museum. The toilet is also well stocked with amenities. You really get the feeling that this is someone’s home, and everything is very personal. You can see how much love the owner has for this place and his pets ❤️ it was eyeopening and I learned a lot. I was also the only guest in my room, and it was a very comfortable stay :) the bed and pillow seemed a little harder than what I’m used to, but it was actually really comfortable haha. It was my first hostel experience and now I’m afraid no other hostel can live up to the standard of this.

Stayed in May 2024