- The room was nice and spacious, and I loved the decor - it was very "Japanese hipster" - Free laundry machine was useful! - I liked that they had a little complex built around the guesthouse, with their breakfast cafe and clothing shop and stuff - The atmosphere in the lounge was nice and I met a couple of people - They gave me a free shampoo kit to visit the local bathhouse, which I wouldn't have noticed if they hadn't pointed it out on the neighbourhood guide (also rode the streetcar thanks to that!)

- The curtains in my room weren't wide enough for the windows so I was generally woken up in the mornings - I wish the check-out time went a little later so that I didn't have to take the Shinkansen - The lounge and stairways were a little cramped - The ventilation in the shower rooms wasn't great - I would have liked if the futon had been assembled when I got there instead of me having to do it at 9pm at night as a clueless foreigner

There is so much to love about Torii-Kuguru! It was our favourite place we stayed across 3 weeks travelling around Japan. The hostel is in a beautiful old converted shop building accessed through a Torii gate, and we stayed in a lovely, comfortable and clean private room with traditional Japanese futon bedding. My partner and I agreed that a hard-to-define warm and welcoming feeling just seemed to emanate from the walls of this place. Given the age of the building, it rattles and creaks as people move around and sound (e.g. voices) travel easily, but this was not an issue for us at all – rather part of its appeal. The common areas are clean, calm spaces to be in, and every staff member we encountered was so friendly and helpful. Loads of lovely food options nearby, including the hostel's sister-venture cafe a few doors down, and it's about 15 minutes' casual walking from Okayama Station, which is very convenient. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

There's nothing really! We totally loved this place through and through.

Very cozy vibe, and friendly staff. The area was so lovely that makes me want to live there longer. Provided indoor slippers and personal locker. Shower is basic but good enough and very clean. Water pressure and heat was very nice. Common area was very nice and cozy. Bed comes with sockets and reading lamp.

Quiet far from the Okayama station to be honest. But i enjoyed the walk. Very nice city. I stayed in the upper bunk bed and it was very shaky... I have general female shoes size but the ladder made me feel I might fell down. However the bed was very cozy. Only two showers and the day I stayed was a Saturday which the neighborhood bathhouse was closed.

The place has a retro vintage vibe that I really liked and a local shopping street within walking distance. The room was really nice and had tables and air conditioning.

The place was a little far from Okayama station but there is a bus stop that goes to the station nearby. The rooms are on the second floor and the stairs were quite narrow and steep making it a quite difficult for people with suitcases. The lock in the shower room was very wobbly which makes it a little concerning.

This is a lovely hostel in a quaint old building, about a 10-minute walk from Okayama Station. The staff were nice, the whole place was very clean, and it had a nice vibe. There's a 7-Eleven nearby and a kitchen at the hostel if you want to get your own food. I'll stay here again if I return to Okayama.

The staff were very friendly and helpful with making reservations for local activities and sharing their knowledge of the neighborhood. The room was spacious and comfortable and the location was excellent.

One of the bicycles we hired couldn't be adjusted to suit different people so it was uncomfortable to ride. However the other two bicycles were good and one was even electric.

Torii-kuguru has a great vibe. It’s warm and inviting. Very low key and chill. The people are friendly and super helpful. The location is on an old fashioned shopping street with great food, coffee, and much more. Vintage clothes, vinyl, organic groceries and all kinds of independent shops. Great location for exploring Okayama.

Super friendly and flexible staff! Support available in Japanese and English. We made a last minute reservation and arrived at a strange time and they were super kind about it all. Great location! At the end of a covered shopping arcade, about 15 minute walk from the station. The building and associated complex are also super charming. Nice amenities, clean spaces, and warm bedding. All basic amenities included, like towels and hair dryers. We traveled during the winter and they even offered hot water bottles and an electric kettle to fill them. Between bedding and in-room heating unit we were very warm. TLDR- Highly recommend!

The host is so friendly and helpful ( I can’t recall her name😭). She explained everything you need to know about Okayama. The dorm is unique. I met lovely new friends from other country as well.

1. The stairs are steep😰 I had to drag my heavy luggage carefully. 2. The location is quite confusing and quite a walk from Okayama Station.

The local shops around the hostel. The mochi shop, Edowaru kissaten were great. Breakfast at moni cafe was nice too. The map of east of Okayama station was very useful too as there were more shops around that area.

My bed was a little creaky. Around 15 minutes walk to the station.