private rooms are actually dorms, women’s toilet is on another floor

Great food, free ride into town, rented bike in town to long ride on former rail track

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing in particular that I disliked. I would say that sometimes it's difficult to walk back to the guesthouse in the winter conditions with all the snow, so the location isn't super convenient for people who need transportation. But as long as you speak to the host, they will be helpful!

This is a great spot for solo travelers! I was very comfortable and felt safe. The staff were extremely kind and generous. They offered me rides or wanted to help me with my transportation because the guesthouse was far from the main city. I would often walk, so I didn't need a ride, but it's great how attentive they are to my needs.

Stayed in February 2025

Be aware of the hostel's location, it is on the outskirts of Abashiri city. It has sea views and its own parking lot. The nearest convenience store is 3 kms away. Would stay again.

This is a traditional Japanese hostel. The male and female dormitories, toilets and bathrooms are on different floors. The dormitory had 5 beds, but there were only 2 of us staying. The hostel has shared toilets and a shared bathroom, the bath is huge but you can just shower if you choose. Dinner is served at 6pm and breakfast at 7am in a large dining room. For dinner we had udon, tempura and all you can eat curry rice. The food was delicious. The dining room is a communal space outside of meal times. There is a vending machine that sells alcoholic as well as soft drinks in the lobby. Shoes are removed upon entry. The owners are friendly. This would be great place to stay if you're going on the early drift ice cruise, it's only a 10 minute drive from the cruise boarding point.

Stayed in February 2025

In winter it can be cold - toilets are not heated

The view

Stayed in February 2025

The house itself was a bit cold and we were a bit unsure of the rules for bathing and eating, mainly due to the language barrier

The owner was friendly and helpful. The room was warm and comfortable There was a stunning view of the sea and distant mountains The room was very good value

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing in particular.

Beautiful location and kind hosts. It is a bit of a walk from the station, but the location is beautiful, so it didn't bother me, and they offer to give you a ride to and from the station when you check-in/out if you need it. I was only able to stay one night when I was there, but would definetly try to stay for longer next time I'm in the area.

Stayed in May 2024

Polite and helpful host. Since it is not walkable from the station, they helped to commute to the station with car. Dinning room is available, so you can keep food in refrigerator. We did not try food here, but I think they provide.

Stayed in February 2024

Would have liked more cooking and facilities and lounging space. Bathrooms were very cold.

Great view, very clean and well managed hostel. Accesible by car

Stayed in February 2023

The location is in the mountain, far away from downtown and JR station. If you drive car, it only takes 6 minutes from downtown. But if you don’t have any cars, you need to make a phone call to the owner, he can provide pick-up service.

1.The owner is really kind! 2.Though the house is a little old, but very comfortable and made me sleep so well. 3.The owner treats his house very well! 4.The house is really clean! 5.The view and the atmosphere make people relax.

Stayed in July 2025

Super hard bed, like sleeping on flor. They do jot have AC or fan and it was super hot that day, we could not sleep, just keep sweating. At night it got cooler outside but house was still like sauna - it must have been 30 degrees inside. And at 5 AM sun shines right in the room , so no way you can sleep. Reception is not very welcoming.

Room is not that small especially if not full. Big dining area. They prepare ofuro

Stayed in July 2025

The room is absolutely not suitable for summer. There is no air conditioning or even a fan, making the heat and humidity unbearable throughout the day and night. Additionally, there are no blackout curtains or shutters, so the room becomes very bright as early as 4 a.m. when the sun rises.

The staff was nice and polite

Stayed in July 2025

Firstly, parking spots just under a tree that will stain all over your car next morning. Corner quadruple room given with just beds a table a chair, clothe hangers and a weak water cooler box fan. No mirror to even prep yourself. In summer month with all window and door closed, we reckoned it was above 30°C in the room even with the box fan on full blast! We had to leave the door open to ventilate and hopefully cool down the room. The men had to sleep topless and with shorts.Opening the windows only invite tiny flies and bugs in even with the window meshes on. Thing mattress on wooden board bed which you have to put on the bedsheets yourself, COL!Time constrainted shower time with just one bathroom to share with men and women alternatively by hanging gender identity label. Smelly and tiny shared only toilet for either men on first floor or women on second floor . Location is at the fringe of the town.

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Stayed in July 2025

the owner was very nice and the meals cooked was exceptional

Stayed in February 2025

It was super cold and humid in the common spaces and our room.

The hosts are friendly.

Stayed in February 2025

Its a short drive from town, probably would be a longer walk. I would have loved a stool in the bathroom for washing but it was overall great :) . Im being harsh for how good value it was

The Staff are incredible, so friendly and sweet. Doesn’t speak much english but will always try to help you out.

Stayed in September 2024

The futons were super uncomfortable and the shower was only open during certain hours. Also not very comfortable.

Free WiFi, very friendly and the man that runs the hotel gave us a ride to the station every morning. The room had tatami mats and the view was beautiful.

Stayed in August 2023

Too old

Facility are too old but. I dont know if i m being in winter season anyhow summer time in there a little considerable

Stayed in August 2023

As a family with two young ish kids it didn’t feel like the best place for us. There were lots of rules and expectations around noise and other things that made us a bit on edge. Also the breakfast didn’t seem worth the money and you’re only able to use the microwave and fridge to store and cook your own food - no access to bowls or cutlery or anything. Finally beware of the location as you cannot bus from here into the city. We had bikes so it didn’t bother us (except the big hill 😅).

A very cute bnb that’s been running a long time. It’s in a beautiful spot on top of a hill with a great hill. Very clean and although old, it had everything we needed.

Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in September 2024

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in August 2023

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Stayed in June 2023