Beautiful building, wonderful hostel. It was my second stay there, and definitely not my last. Please go and check it out for yourself!

Stayed in September 2025

Very cozy and friendly atmosphere

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Amazing traditional old house, renovated authentically and it was comfortable and perfect. In a beautiful historic street. Yama was super helpful and kind.

Stayed in July 2025

Very cozy and the owner is very nice and interesting. The food was amazing.

Stayed in July 2025

What more do you want when you travel? A welcoming place to stay and a great bar and restaurant as well. Not only that, a kind and caring staff that had a bike mechanic come and fix my friends bike at 7:30 at night so that we could continue on our bike trip. So kind!

Stayed in May 2025

great location, tasty food, nice people running it

Stayed in May 2025

Uchikobare was more than accomodation. As soon as you entered you felt you were part of a community. Our host Yama created a welcoming and relaxed environment. Although this accomodation is suited to a younger backpacker traveller as a couple in our late 60's with suitcases we didn't feel out of place. The tour of a 90yr old cinema which was bound for demolition before Yama started renting it and trying to revive it was inspiring and a trip down memory lane. Would highly recommend a stay here if ever visiting the historical town of Uchiko

Stayed in May 2025

Quite small and cramped.

Amazing location, right in the middle of the beautiful old town. The bed was really comfortable and I slept very well.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing. Stayed an extra night and would go back in a heartbeat.

Great spot with super hosts. Due to availability we stayed in dorm beds but they were quite comfortable and surprisingly quiet. Nice old building with lots of charm. Located right in the old center of the city close to everything. Kitchen, shower and toilet facilities are all very satisfactory. Living area is comfortable and meals available were really good. The host was really great - giving us info on a local festival that was a trip highlight, and taking us on a tour of a local movie theatre that is no longer in use but has incredible history.

Stayed in March 2025

I had a great stay at Hostel & Tatami Bar Uchikobare. It's a beautifully remodeled old house in a historic district projecting great charm and energy. The owner and his wife provided me with a warm welcome making me feel at home. The owner shared excellent dinner recommendations and helped me book a train ticket. I also connected with other travelers. A true highlight, highly recommended.

Stayed in April 2025

Very nice accommodation and the host waited for me as I was a bit late when I check in. Amazing location.

Stayed in March 2025

Lovely hostel on a lovely old street. The owners were friendly and gave us an interesting tour of the local area. As the name says, there's a mar with nice craft beers and liquors. My dorm capsule was really spacious, I could stand up inside!

Stayed in March 2025

Absolutely beautiful Guesthouse. Perfectly located. The staff is really nice and the homemade dinner was amazing ! There is also a nice little coffee/bar adjacent to the living room. Everything was great !

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was great!

Yamauchi san was an amazing and kind host.

Stayed in January 2025

I had amazing time in Uchiko especially with the host of Uchikobare. Very pleasant, helpful and welcoming staff also comfortable beds and good location 👍 I can vouch for this place

Stayed in January 2025

A really small room. We should open our suitcase one after one, but the living was really lovely !

A small shop- hotel with a really nice atmosphere. Great staff members and locals. Nice dîner and cute stuff in their shop !

Stayed in October 2024

Daisuke and his staff are very friendly and helpful. As walking Henro, with only basic Japanese, we particularly appreciated their assistance finding our next accommodation. The Sake tasting sets are great, as is the local Uchiko beer and the prepared dinners scrumptious. The guest house is located in an ideal location for exploring the fabulous old Uchiko houses, in short, thoroughly recommended.

Stayed in December 2024

Dusty fans in my bunk & with cold weather and a long pilgrimage I worry about dust or mold in a bed area. Cluttered kitchen and common areas distract from the peaceful clean tatami area and bathrooms ~ it seemed more focus was on upselling the customer with foods, drinks, other sales than providing a comfortable clean space to enjoy with the customer. (Kitchen specifically)~ I wasn’t sure if this was a restaurant or a hostel, or a grocery store. A lot going on …

Welcoming entrance, nice vibes from the staff. Clean bathrooms, well lit, rooftop for smoking. Common areas were comfortable and the attempt to rebrand and sell small items is a nice thought.

Stayed in December 2024

Very stylish interior, comfortable beds and Western-style pillows, nice and private despite being in a dormitory

Stayed in November 2024

The hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind towards us ☺️

Stayed in November 2024

Really friendly staff, beautiful lounge, delicious dinner

Stayed in November 2024

Honestly, it was an amazing stay! I didn't find anything I didn't like!

This property, located in the heart of downtown Uchiko, is an amazing little stay for travellers of all sorts. Firstly, the environment on the first floor was an amazing way to get to know both travellers and the staff. Several tables on comfortable tatami mats are on the first floor, with both a cafe and bar. Secondly, the staff are lovely, and are willing to accomodate for your requests. Finally, they have an awesome store full of locally made produce and crafts which allow you to bring home something to remember your trip by.

Stayed in November 2024

would be nice to have an extra toilet in the building, although it was ok for us.

great location in beautiful and quiet uchiko the staff are great and helpful the main area is nicely decorated and cosy everything is clean, unfortunately we stayed with a group of westerns, who for some reason can't keep things cleaned after use..

Stayed in October 2024

A little far from the station by walking.

Fabulous little hostel, probably the best I've experienced in Japan. The owner and people working there are super nice and speak serviceable English. The dinner was delicious, it shocks me your typical restaurant can't match the quality on offer. The common space is lovely to relax in, and you can meet some nice people there. Close to the main historical part of town, and very reasonably priced.

Stayed in September 2024