The stairs from the kitchen to the common area are steep. Make sure you are able to manage steep stairs if staying here.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The hostel set up is great. A chance to meet interesting people, but can be left alone if that is what you wish. Very clean. They did laundry for us, which was a big help; we arrived soaking wet because of the rainy day.

Stayed in May 2024

No complaints

Location, kindness of the hosts, cleanliness, convenience

Stayed in April 2024

No complaints

Location, kindness of the hosts, cleanliness, convenience

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful hostel with very friendly and helpful hosts! We were tired from our bike trip and they gave us restaurant recommendations and directions to the local onsen. Extremely clean and new amenities, and they even let us borrow some "spa kits" free of charge to take to the onsen! They also have a cafe attached but I don't think it's open all the time — they were doing some construction to prepare for Golden Week. Easily one of the best hostels I've stayed at.

Stayed in April 2024

Great hostel on a very beautiful island. The owners are some of the nicest people you can meet. Lovely people that are always keen to help you! Thanks a lot for this great stay 😁

Stayed in April 2024

They recommend picking up some food at family Mart on the route since there's no food nearby. It's off the "main cycling route" on that island so it's less convenient than the other major option. The place is a bit dark and maze-like.

The couple who owns it is super nice. Extremely attentive and accommodating. They gave us some good advice for our bike route and also gave us some ramen when we realized we didn't have any food around. Really great price. Laid out in a functional way. They live in the house next door so if you need anything, it's easy to contact them. After meeting them, I definitely want their Guest House and Cafe dream to succeed!

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent place, clean and modern. The host family is very kind and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

The owners are so kind and welcoming! They showed me good restaurants and sight seeing places in the area. The restaurants were insanely delicious (Garaku, country time and marumado bakery).

Stayed in April 2024

The place is quite new and very comfy. It has all the necessary equipments. The hosts were very lovely, friendly and helpful. I had a great stay. The bed was very nice (especially the pillow). It was conveniently close to the road, a supermarket and some restaurants.

Stayed in April 2024

The owners were incredibly friendly and professional! The house they renovated is amazing. Traditional Japanese style with modern touches. Perfect place to rest after a day of cycling! Beds were big and comfortable. They even gave me a citrus for the road - kana-san & taka-san thanks for the はるか! 美味しかったです。

Stayed in March 2024

We had a lovely stay at this place. The couple who run the place were incredibly welcoming. The friendly host explained everything we needed to know about the house. I had a couple questions and the host was quick to respond. The location is convenient for people who do not have a car. Me and my daughter were on this island on a cycling trip. After returning our bikes at Kamiura rental cycle terminal we took the bus. The house is a 3km ride away (two bus stops). The bus stop (Tatara no Sato 多々羅の里) is right in front of the guest house which was convenient. There aren’t many buses though so be sure to check the timetable if you want to ride the bus. The house itself is comfortable, incredibly clean, and well equipped with everything we needed. Overall we had a great stay! Thank you for everything.

Stayed in March 2024

Taka and Kana were great hosts! They both received me with kindness and showed me everything there was to know about the hostel. They even asked where I was going in the morning and gave me a ride to the port to take the Sakari ferry.

Stayed in March 2024

Really a nice place to stay ! Great place, great hosts, great location ! Everything is made to allow you to enjoy your trip in there, so you can go without any hesitation ! And on the top of that beds are big and comfortable, really a must after a day of bicycle !

Stayed in March 2024

A great spot to stay halfway on the Shiminami Kaido, the hosts are absolutely lovely and so welcoming. The rooms are warm, clean and beautifully laid out. Would recommend to all.

Stayed in March 2024

The owners were so friendly and welcoming!! Beds were comfortable and I could use the kitchen. Also there was an offered laundry service. It is well located around halfway through the Shimanami-Kaido, one or two kilometers from the main route. I would come again. Highly recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

Unfortunately their cafe is only open in summer, the stay was perfect anyways

Lovely couple running it giving good advice on what to do in the area Almost perfectly in the middle of the Shimanami Kaido Good price Perfectly clean

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing.

My stay here was a 10/10. The owners are extremely kind and helpful. They helped me plan my trip and gave me a lot of tips. They both speak good english. Everything was new and well equipped. There’s a kitchen, an office, a common area with tv, etc. You can also rent bikes and do laundry, which is very convenient. I would 100% recommend this hostel and stay here again!

Stayed in September 2023

The single room is really just semi-private, as it has a curtain that can be closed but it is not sound proof. We overlooked that when booking. We did not mind but just a little heads-up.

Super kind hosts who speak English and were absolutely fantastic. They reserved a table at a nearby restaurant for us and enquired about a vegetarian meal. The semi-private room was small but clean and functional, and the dormitory was better than expected - very clean, comfortable and each bed had a curtain for privacy. We had a good rest after biking the Shimanami bike trail. The shared kitchen was tidy and spacious and a nice place to meet fellow travellers. Would absolutely recommend!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Amazing place to stay, it is on a lovely island and the hosts could not be kinder.

Stayed in September 2023

Brilliant hosts, went out of their way to help us on our way. Super hospitality!

Stayed in September 2023

Nil

Very clean.

Stayed in September 2023

Lovely owners who helped me plan my trip, also it was really quiet at night, the bed was comfortable and clean

Stayed in September 2023

Good location, new place and lovely owners. The owners kindly helped us with bus and ferry schedules. There is a working space and Netflix and other streaming services are available on the shared space TV. Whenever I'm back to the region I'm definitely staying there again.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Run by a really lovely couple. No problem in communications in English. They gave us very useful advice on transportation and helped us to reserve table for dinner. Facilities are new, cozy and comfortable. Have laundry service as well. Though need a 10-min bike from the bridge, it's definitely worth it!

Stayed in August 2023