absolutely nothing

Amazing place with the best owner I have ever met since I am on booking (at least 20 years!) Hiroko is incredibly generous, passionate about people and her job. She is an excellent host! The place is super well located (just 7 ins away from the castle), family market 24/7 available just around the corner. Place is clean and spotless!

Stayed in April 2025

the place was clean and location was great!

Stayed in December 2024

Very comfortable and welcoming host. Would recommend

Stayed in November 2024

The little personal message to welcome me

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Very friendly host, the room was big, free use of bicycles what was great, a place where you can wash and dry your clothes, you feel welkome! She brought us even to the station, what was great!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

The hosts were fantastic and made us feel at home. The hostel is close to Wakayama Castle and a short bus ride to to both train stations.

Stayed in July 2024

Free coffee creamer wasn't my first choice;)

Absolutely everything. Place is just perfect. Super comfortable, very clean, very nice owner.

Stayed in June 2024

clean, comfortable with nice details. Very homely

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing really.

The hospitality of the host and the cleanliness made the stay a comfortable one. The hostel was a home for some decades, that tells by the interior structural set up but the host has turned it into comfortable hostel rooms and mindfully add quite some decorations along the hallways, public facilities and at least the big room we stayed. These give colours to it overall in a nice and decent way.

Stayed in April 2024

Hiroko-san really went above and beyond! She picked us up from the train station, answered any questions we had, and all her recommendations were spot on

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing to complain about

A small hostel, run by people who clearly love what they do. Everything was thought of; flyers in the room for every imaginable activity, bathrooms and kitchen equipped with everything one could need, and the owners are helpful and happy to answer any question

Stayed in April 2024

N/A

Hiroko was super helpful with any questions we had, and always responded super quickly. She was able to store our suitcases for 4 weeks while we travelled to another area. She also picked us up late at night from the train station when we first arrived, and dropped us off when it was time to leave. Such a wonderful host!

Stayed in March 2024

Not something I didn't like, just an access note for people to know: The stairs to the second floor are very steep!

Hiroko-san was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, and had great recommendations for what to do and how to get around Wakayama City. The facilities were clean and comfortable, and a great for the price and location. The kitchen facilities were very convenient. Shared bathrooms and showers were clean and comfortable. I recommend Wakayama as a city and prefecture to visit, and this is a great location to be able to walk to Wakayama Castle, the Wakayama Children's Science Museum, several other museums, a lovely river, and tasty ramen spots. If it hadn't been raining, I would have loved to use the bikes the facility offers to explore the area. This is also a great stopping over point for exploring other parts of Wakayama Prefecture. Thank you Tsukiji Hostel Wakayama!

Stayed in March 2024

I love everything about it

Super clean and the host is very welcoming!

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely hosts, comfortable room, very clean. Loved the bikes on offer and even the touch of umbrellas we could use.

Stayed in March 2024

Good facilities and location, right next to the Wakayama Castle. More importantly, super considerate hosts! Hiroko offered to pick me up from the station and even brought me there later on because my suitcase was so heavy.

Stayed in February 2024

It's cold at the common areas (corridors towards the toilet and in the toilet)

We were given the password of the hostel at about 9am that morning. We rented a car so there were two carpark lots available for us. We went into the hostel and our room. While we were settling down, the host came and introduced the facilities in the hostel. This was the first time we stayed at a place with shared toilet. I was quite worried about cleanliness but surprisingly, it was clean. There were 4 showering stations and 2 toilets in the hostel. The room was large enough for the 4 of us and our luggage. We were given enough blankets and warmers. There is a convenient shop just in front of the hostel and a supermarket 5 minutes walk from the hostel. The host was very kind and friendly. We were extremely thankful that she informed us that we had left some belongings at the hostel very quickly after we check out. Everything was smooth and we enjoyed our stay at Wakayama.

Stayed in November 2023

location abit far from wakayama station with carrying a luggages

we like spacious traditional room design with tatami mattress, feeling warm with providing electric heat rug in the room and bicycle facilities for the guest especially get welcoming by Hiroko, she is well briefing and helpful. we enjoy much in Tsukiji Hostel, It's worth to stay definately will recommend to friends

Stayed in October 2023

nice guest house with everything you need! Host are nice and helpful.

Stayed in October 2023

Good place to stay

Stayed in October 2023

This is not something that the host can necessarily control. Be aware that guests may include families with young children who may not be considerate of other guests. Ear plugs will not block the noise. A hook or bar to hang clothes in the shower area could be helpful.

Hiroko is a wonderful host with many resources and tips to help a traveller orientate and find things to do, places to see and most important, where to eat! The room was comfortable with a fan and air-conditioning to keep cool in the summer heat and humidity. Laundry facilities, plenty of showers (4) and the kitchenette were handy. Loved having access to a bike to explore Wakayama. Convenient access to shops, food and local craft beer venues. Good location to get to Takijiri in the morning to start on the Kumano Kodo, if you don't want to stay in Tanabe overnight.

Stayed in August 2023

I drove there and it was a little scary.

The owners are amazing, very friendly and helpful. Perfect for two people and at the beginning of a great walk.

Stayed in July 2023

Tiny entrance. Also tiny & steep staircase as our rooms were in second floor. One disappointing point (but not property’s fault)- the supposed to be shopping street next to it was dead (majority shops were closed down)

Cozy stay with friendly host. Room was spacious enough to fit 3 of us with luggages. Amenities are well ready for use. Shower room is clean

Stayed in May 2023

We surely struck gold with this guest house & its owners. They were so friendly, warm & welcoming. Also, they responded super fast. The space was very clean & the fact that we didn’t have to wash our dishes was very convenient. Check-in was flexible & we got detailed info/recommendations tailored to our needs. My only regret is that I didn’t book a longer stay. Upon revisiting Japan, Tsukiji Hostel will be on my itinerary for sure ✨✌️😎

Stayed in May 2023