Check-in process was bad. You have to go to another location (5 min walk) and check in using a tablet that's nailed outside. There is no person you could talk to, and check-in instructions were confusing. There are two locations owned by the same company and the tablet is located at the other one. Why didn't they install another tablet at the inn, I don't know. The other inn (dorm) has nobody to ask as well, the owners clearly try to economize on personnel. There is no parking. The parking space in front of the inn is actually someone else's private space. There is a parking lot nearby that you can use but if it's full you're out of luck. And you have to know how to use Japanese automated parking lots (not hard, just need to know the sequence of motions). If you're bhave a car, you'd better have a very small one. A regular Toyota Corolla had trouble squeezing into narrow streets that led to the hotel. Google maps doesn't know the width of streets, and they are VERY narrow. So be prepared.

Private room was great, but it had more of a dorm feel. The room is suitable for up to 4 people (a double bed and two single beds), and it has a patio with chairs and grill (no gas, though), and even a private sauna (which you'd have to pay separately for). Overall it's not a hotel, it's a dorm.

Stayed in December 2024

Our room had a terrace with a door which only locked and unlocked from the outside so the room wasn’t secure. We weren’t on the ground floor and the town felt very safe, so not a huge issue but a key to lock from the inside would be helpful for future guests.

The room was spacious with everything we needed. Beds very comfortable.

Stayed in November 2024

It was not easy to get into the accommodation. You have to go to another building a few minutes walk away to check in. Also the stairs in the accommodation is steep and can be slippery so not easy with heavy cases.

Location is good and the terrace is a bonus

Stayed in November 2024

Room was a bit cramped with 3 beds in it, nowhere to put luggage.

Loved the location in the old part of town. So close to a big selection of intimate eateries.

Stayed in June 2024

Needed WiFi to go through the process of checking in at a different location with a tablet stored in a metal box. Luckily a nice man at the bar helped us out.

Nice terrace

Stayed in May 2024

This is a self-check-in and check-out stay without any presence of staff. But the check-in is located in another property around 5 mins walk, and the instructions was NOT clear at all. Some facilities are no available such as the common room in the pictures shown in the website before confirming my booking.

The room is decent and clean. But some facilities are no available such as the common room in the pictures shown in the website before confirming my booking.

Stayed in April 2024

A convoluted sign-in process and not the best communication with regard to parking. Room was not marked 204 so we walked past the door marked 'private' many times.

Room was clean and spacious in a good location. Sauna was great.

Stayed in October 2023

Where we got to leave our bags before and after check out Aircon was noisy

The room is nice. Check in is a bit annoying as you have to go to a different building to self check in at an iPad. Easy enough but they could have a tablet at each entrance. They kept our bags for 1 night as we did the cult king over Shimanami Kaido. The bags where left in a dorm environment in a lounge room, felt a bit worrying but Japan is so safe so we did not have any problems.

Stayed in September 2023

Check in was a mess!!! Improper and poor check in instructions.

Great room. Big and comfortable.

Stayed in September 2023

We stayed in room 201, this Japanes room was spacious,clean and cozy.The only problem was the self check-in system .The tablet was hidden in a small box and the hostel entrence was also hard to find .The check-in process was like a treasure hunt challenge, I can't tell either I love it or hate it . Anyway it's an unforgetable experience. I love ONOMICHI !

Stayed in August 2023

A bit expensive It would be convenient if there was a washing machine

Spacious Well-equipped Clean Stylish

Stayed in August 2023

Great location with plenty of places to eat in area.

Stayed in June 2023

Great location with plenty of restaurant choices in the area.

Stayed in June 2023

check in method rather difficult and confusing

spacious and comfortable. Roof terrace a real bonus

Stayed in May 2023

Check-in was a little complicated as we had to go to a different location to do it.

Nice rooms, very clean, a lot of restaurants nearby.

Stayed in April 2023

If you are tall like us: watch your head :-)

Nice quirky place. The staff doesn't speak english but really try helping you out using Google translate. We had the private room at top of the small building. It has its own roof terras and great beds.

Stayed in May 2023

It takes about 18min to walk from the train station which is ok. Also it is quite loud. You can hear the other guests in the hallway.

Room size was very nice and the balcony attached to the room was very pretty. Check-in/ out was convenient and contactless. Also there was a microwave in the hallway for common use.

Stayed in May 2023

No bath. Neighbors were noisy coming in at 2am.

Quiet. Big room. Room was clean.

Stayed in May 2023

Sign in was a little complicated!

great room for short stay to do Shinamani Kaido Bike Ride.

Stayed in January 2023

The room was super pretty, and the shower pressure and provided soaps were nice. The surrounding area is full of cute shops and restaurants, we had a great time exploring at night and in the morning. I want to come to Onomichi again!

Stayed in January 2023

The location was alright, about 20 minutes walk from the station, but close to some restaurants and bars.

Very clean and spacious room. We had a nice terrace (we didn't know in beforehand), which was nice.

Stayed in September 2022

My major issue with the property was that it was extremely cold. There were 2 air conditioners (cleaning indicator was on) in the room, but even after putting it on hot settings, it was still freezing. I had to resort to using a hairdryer to keep warm. I think it will be a lot more enjoyable with a portable heater of sorts. As highlighted by a few guests, the check in process was difficult in the freezing temperatures. The toilet was cold and located outside the room, at the end of the corridor.

Space - there was a lot of space. They were also very responsive on chat. I think there were no other guests that day so we had the whole floor. It appears that there are a few nice restaurants near the property. We could also walk to the temple walk.

Stayed in February 2025

The name of the room is misleading. It features „private bathroom“, but it doesn’t include a private toilet! That was a big surprise to know that the toilet is shared. Child had a free stay in the Booking price, but the stuff didn’t provide an additional bed and asked to pay more for that. Sound isolation is very poor. Check in is required to be done at another location.

The room style is nice

Stayed in October 2024

It's a bit noisy but they have ear plugs available with the toiletries

Best place we've stayed in Japan. Location was fantastic and the room was exactly what we were looking for, the perfect vibe.

Stayed in October 2024