Shower rooms in the other building.

Owner can communicate in English and helped me find a Kimono rental shop and a pharmacy. Lovely Italian restaurant for lunch was run by the owner too.

Stayed in April 2025

The shower location is a bit awkward and getting our suitcases up the narrow steps was hard.

The guesthouse is ran by a very cheerful and helpful lady. The price was excellent fir a stay during peak sakura. The location is fine, though we had suitcases to drag the 15 minute walk from the train station.The room was small but beds comfortable. The shared toilet was just outside room but the shower is in an adjaceant building. The Japanese breakfast was very good.

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely lovely Owner. I had an amazing time.

Stayed in April 2025

The shower room is not near the room and in the nearby building.

The room is big and clean. The bed is comfortable. There is a good hot spring bath and a good restaurant in the walking distance. 7-11 is very close.

Stayed in February 2025

The shower room is not on the same building.

Owner is very friendly

Stayed in November 2024

I did get woken up by the dog in the morning but went back to sleep pretty quickly.

Lovely owner, big room, plenty of free tea, and a hearty breakfast. Really enjoyed the two nights I spent here. Day-tripping is possible to Nyuto Onsen, ideally with a car but I made the bus work. About 10 minutes walk to the centre of Kakunadote.

Stayed in November 2024

The boards on the floor outside the toilet aren’t level and every time you step on them it makes a loud bang as it rocks. Just needs something wedged beneath to level it and therefore quieten it down

Owner was lovely. Did a tour of the place. Bikes available, if wanted. Comfy shared space. Bed was comfy.

Stayed in October 2024

It was a bit expensive for what you got. There was only one toilet and one shower shared by all rooms (4). And no proper kitchen (there was a kettle, microwave and fridge), but for a few days it was perfect

It was close to the station and the main attractions (samurai houses). There was also free bikes for loan which was really nice. We used them to bike to Dakigaeri valley (9 km each way - approx. 1 hour). The host was nice and helpful and spoke English really well.

Stayed in October 2024

The common sitting area could benefit with some airing. I took a shower after another guest and it was quite dirty. Despite it being a small town, it is too far to go to the train with luggage and we couldn't find a Taxi. Eventually we walked to 7/11 and asked them to call a taxi for us. maybe have some more information for that purpose available at the GH would help.

Since Kakunodate is small, it is easy to get anywhere. The place has bicycles that guests can use and there is a wonderful bike and walk trail near by. There is 7/11 just around the corner. The beds were specious and comfortable. Dormitory style. The owner speaks English and is very kind and helpful even though she wasn't there most of the time. we were helped by her to get transportation to the hike we went on.

Stayed in September 2024

It is far if you need to carry the luggage to the train station so you need to take a taxi. The owner wasn't there to help so we ended up going to 7/11 for help. The shower looked like it was used by other people and it wasn't so pleasant.

The owner of the GH is kind and very helpful. The beds are spacious and comfortable. The location is right next to 7/11 so it's convenient. There are bicycles that guests can take and it makes everything very near. There is a taiku drumming school right next to the GH, maybe ask to watch. We only learned about it when we left.

Stayed in September 2024

I liked everything, nice stay

The lady was very welcoming and the bed was comfortable

Stayed in May 2024

The shower was alright and you had to pay for towels which was a little surprising.

It was a bit of a walk from the station, but everything in the town was a bit of a walk from the station. It was no problem for me, but older people or those with lots of bags might have trouble.

Stayed in October 2023

Bed was pretty firm/springy, could have used a little bit more kitchen/food prep area.

Clean, central, host was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

The guesthouse feels like a homestay. It's Japanese style with a spacious tatami living room, but with beds in the dormitory, very comfortable sleeping quarters. The toilet is in the garage just next to bedrooms, but there's no sink downstairs. You brush your teeth in the kitchen. There's a small oven and microwave, and tea bags. It's convenient to the Samurai street, and the onsen (700 ¥) is just 5 minutes away.

Stayed in November 2023

The bathroom.

To be honest, it's really not the best guest house here, but the ownerエコさん, she is son kind plus, I 've met so many friends forms overseas and the local Japanese here. All combined together, I say this is a worth staying guesthouse.

Stayed in October 2023

The shower room was separate from the hostel.

Everything was really nice!

Stayed in October 2023

The shower room is in a completely separate building, so that was a little bit inconvenient. But overall, it was a very nice stay for those visiting Kakunodate and I would highly recommend it.

Despite arriving to the property quite late, the host was very hospitable and took her time to explain and show all the facilities to me. Also the room I had was completely private and very spacious, with the sink and restroom being quite close. Pretty close to the main Kakunodate sightseeing spots, and having a bike rental option available was nice.

Stayed in August 2023

The shower is in an adjacent building. From memory, I think there was just one shower. I can imagine during busy times you could end up waiting for the shower.

Kakunodate is a small town and easily walkable. This guesthouse is fairly central. The owner is friendly and greeted me when I arrived even though it was late in the day. I didn't see her thereafter! The room was spacious and there was space for clothes and luggage. I stayed in the main house and the toilet and wash basin were close by. There weren't that many people staying when I was there so I don't know how busy it would get.

Stayed in June 2023

I was confused because the owner did not come there before 6pm and when I rang the bell there was only an angry dog. I assume it is because I had selected my expected arrival time as 6-7pm, but I was not at all sure at the time of booking and intended this information only as rough estimate.

The building seems to have been used for private living before, therefore the space is quite large, although the border to the private space is not very clear. The place is close to the river and has bikes which can be used freely.

Stayed in July 2023

Lovely host, good beds and common place

Stayed in June 2023

Kitchen had not a lot of utensils and kitchenware but not a big deal as we mainly ate out.

Free bikes and friendly owner who spoke good English. Quiet, comfy bunk beds. Big lounge area.

Stayed in May 2023

The light for the bunks was tiny only bright enough to find your bunk in the night

The host has free bicycles to use, so being on the outskirts of town is no problem.

Stayed in May 2023

I got an free upgrade to a private room cause there was no other guest for the dormitry room and the owner said in this case it would be too cold in the room.

Stayed in April 2023

The host Eiko is extremely nice and very good at English. The room was quite large for Japanese standard and the facilities were nice

Stayed in April 2023