It was very cosy during winter, and a perfect base for a solo traveller visiting for winter sports. Everything was very clean and well-maintained by the staff. The kitchen was well-stocked with cutlery etc and it was easy to prepare meals (which I had pre purchased ingredients for prior to arriving in Niseko, as recommended by other reviewers here). Staff were very friendly and had affordable snacks available for sale at reception.

The mattress on top bunk bed was a little thin and hard, but I folded duvet in half and used it like an open sleeping bag to add extra padding.

We LOVED this hostel! The staff were very nice, we were a 3 min walk from the mountain and shuttle to other ski areas. Good price for the area. The kitchen was fully stocked. There were cheap snacks to purchase in the front which was nice because there isn’t food nearby. There was a room to wax your gear. The showers were super AMAZING! There is also an Onsen a 5 minute walk away for 1000 yen. The lounge was very comfortable with a good vibe allowing us to make friends with a lot of awesome guests!

The beds weren’t very comfortable, but that is usual for Japan. The toilets were semi-dry which caused a bit of a smell in the bathrooms and nearby hallway, but it wasn’t bad. If you don’t have a car, there is not a good grocery store nearby nor in the Niseko area as a whole. There are a couple konbinis (convenience stores) in Hirafu which is where we got our food by taking the local shuttle. Eating out is much more expensive than the rest of Japan and you have to take the shuttle to get there from the hostel. We recommend grocery shopping before coming to the mountain entirely. This is not specific to this hostel, but a general recommendation!

I met very cool people there. Even if it was end of the season I managed to meet people from different parts of the world, different ages... all that you expect in a hostel.

Not the hostel's fault, but out of main season is tricky to get some services, like buses or taxis. Keep this in mind to do reservations if you have to go to the train station.

It was really good. I had to take off a star because the mattress was too thin and I didn't love the bathrooms. I had to sleep on top of my duvet to be comfortable. I recommend going to the onsen in iroha (10 mins walk), and the breakfast buffet in the Northern Resort (15 mins walk, 3000 yen). Also really liked the coffee house next door and the tap room bar. For me there was no problem that there was no dining options in the hostel.

Excellent location 5 min walk from annupuri gondola, spacious living room and full kitchen, lots of space to hang up gear and store skiis(plus full workbench with wax), free laundry facilities, small concession for cup ramen and snacks, overall very good value for Niseko

Beds are extremely thin and uncomfortable. Bathrooms are a bit lacking. Hard to find the owner sometimes. Need to bus to hirafu for konbini+restaurants (45 mins each way). Building itself has no security/locks except on beds

Really close to the Annupuri gondola, good value for its price. You can cook your own food in the kitchen, rooms are always warm and cozy, you can use Yamato (kuroneko) to send your stuff to/from the property.

Some of the sinks don’t have hot running water, but of course the shower/bath and kitchen have hot running water.

Convenient location, 4 minutes walk from the slopes. Large kitchen, fully equipped with fridge, freezer, stove top, rice cooker. Wax room and tuning tools on site. Easy check in a check out procedure! Probably one of the best deals you'll get in niseko! The double rooms are much more comfy than the hostel bunks l!

The host is nice! The room is spacious enough. The kitchen and common area is nice. It is near the ski resort! Free parking is nice!

The mattress is too hard, sleeping is not comfortable. My partner who is more sensitive have a not good sleep quality. The toilet is smelly.

Clean amenities, comfortable beds, cosy living area, friendly owner and an excellent location. Close to the ski area, bus, and central to many restaurants. Also the coffee next door is great. Overall it was a pleasure to stay at side 6.

This hostel was perfect for a snowboarding trip. Easy to meet people to ride with. Great dorms with privacy. Big social areas. Just 10 min walk from a great onsen. Am now staying in Harifu and I miss the quiet vibes of Annipuri. Also only a 3 minute walk to the ski lifts.

Better to grab a few groceries in Harifu as there isn't any shop in Annupuri.