This is a traditional Japanese hostel. The male and female dormitories, toilets and bathrooms are on different floors. The dormitory had 5 beds, but there were only 2 of us staying. The hostel has shared toilets and a shared bathroom, the bath is huge but you can just shower if you choose. Dinner is served at 6pm and breakfast at 7am in a large dining room. For dinner we had udon, tempura and all you can eat curry rice. The food was delicious. The dining room is a communal space outside of meal times. There is a vending machine that sells alcoholic as well as soft drinks in the lobby. Shoes are removed upon entry. The owners are friendly. This would be great place to stay if you're going on the early drift ice cruise, it's only a 10 minute drive from the cruise boarding point.

Be aware of the hostel's location, it is on the outskirts of Abashiri city. It has sea views and its own parking lot. The nearest convenience store is 3 kms away. Would stay again.

1.The owner is really kind! 2.Though the house is a little old, but very comfortable and made me sleep so well. 3.The owner treats his house very well! 4.The house is really clean! 5.The view and the atmosphere make people relax.

The location is in the mountain, far away from downtown and JR station. If you drive car, it only takes 6 minutes from downtown. But if you don’t have any cars, you need to make a phone call to the owner, he can provide pick-up service.

Beautiful location and kind hosts. It is a bit of a walk from the station, but the location is beautiful, so it didn't bother me, and they offer to give you a ride to and from the station when you check-in/out if you need it. I was only able to stay one night when I was there, but would definetly try to stay for longer next time I'm in the area.

Nothing in particular.

The Staff are incredible, so friendly and sweet. Doesn’t speak much english but will always try to help you out.

Its a short drive from town, probably would be a longer walk. I would have loved a stool in the bathroom for washing but it was overall great :) . Im being harsh for how good value it was

Polite and helpful host. Since it is not walkable from the station, they helped to commute to the station with car. Dinning room is available, so you can keep food in refrigerator. We did not try food here, but I think they provide.

Great food, free ride into town, rented bike in town to long ride on former rail track

private rooms are actually dorms, women’s toilet is on another floor

very nice stuff well-maintained house. Very good location on mountain and nice view to the see. Even though it is a bit far away from station but host can pick you up from train statiom

Great view, very clean and well managed hostel. Accesible by car

Would have liked more cooking and facilities and lounging space. Bathrooms were very cold.

The view

In winter it can be cold - toilets are not heated

the owner was very nice and the meals cooked was exceptional