The owner (and the one other person on staff!) are both extremely nice, ready to go above and beyond to help. It feels like a cozy, human experience compared to more sterile (and unclean) capsule hotels. Don't be scared by the pictures, I had a perfect stay as someone who prefers to stay quietly on my own most of the time. Everyone was respectful. Will definitely go back if I can ! Makoto-san, thank you....

Stayed in May 2024

Some guests who don't respect others by making noise in the mornings. Just one sink placed in the men's bathroom on second floor. It would be nice if the sink in the men's bathroom was bigger and double, as in the some nights it was difficult to use the small sink in the bathroom to prevent making noise in the dorm.

The way people communicating with each other. The staffs were friendly and the rules followed in Makoto guest house.

Stayed in May 2024

It’s far from the center but i didn’t mind it, you can basically go anywhere in tokyo in less or about an hour of subway and the neighborhood is really nice and not that far from Ueno

The house is really convenient, Makoto san and the staff are really nice and will help you as much as they can! + people in the guesthouse are usually really nice too! you’ll definitely make friends if you’re traveling alone ! everything is clean and organized, you can really feel a sense of home if you can live in community and stay a little more than a few days

Stayed in May 2024

Both the guests and staff were very friendly. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and honestly, it's hard to find a better place to stay for the price.

Stayed in May 2024

Make sure you plan a few things to do with the city as it's about 50 minute train each way to the centre. Just be prepared to travel. Otherwise nothing wrong.

A great place to meet people. The surrounding area is peaceful and the beds were fine. Food places around are nothing special but good food.

Stayed in May 2024

You can meet a lot of interesting and friendly people here. It’s a place that makes u feel at home. I mean, when you come back from a whole day’s walk, you can just say tadaima aloud and get responded with a sweet okaeri:) Except for that, the facilities are brilliant, the environment is tidy and clean… So a 100% recommendation for whoever is planning on a trip to Tokyo.

Stayed in May 2024

Great host. lovely location for authentic Japan. It’s really great value for the price and has everything you would need.

Stayed in May 2024

personally didnt mind but the showers closed from 11 am to 5 pm. also the curtain on the end of the bed wasnt great but honestly it wasnt that big of a deal for me

Great common room and kitchen, always an amazing atmosphere in the common room, never saw it empty.

Stayed in May 2024

nothing.

Our arrival at this establishment was a great surprise. Makoto and Guillaume immediately put us at ease. We had this feeling of being part of a team. Parties are organized and no one is left out. Despite the fact that wa spoke neither English nor Japanise Makoto did everything possible to communicate with us. Guillaume has very good places to go out. Thank you verry much to Makoto and Guillaume who participated in the succes of the trip.

Stayed in March 2024

I think only drawback is the guest house’s location however this is not a big issue and can be manageable. Just prepare yourself for lots of public transport!

Makoto is a great host and the environment in the guest house was great. I strongly recommend visiting Makoto’s guest house for any traveler!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Second time here is definitely a perfect place to be at if you are solo traveller a very nice event host by makoto and Friendly people at guesthouse from all around the world

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect

Comfy beds and amazing stuff !

Stayed in April 2024

Location is a little bit far away from the center

Confortable beds, kind host, familiar

Stayed in March 2024

A friendly and welcoming hostel in a quiet neighborhood, yet a short walk to the station and nice places to eat. I was lucky to be here for the Sakura blooming and we had a little party in a local park organised by the host. Beds are really comfortable and the place is very clean and tidy. Great host, great company, perfect if you want a more relaxed stay. If I come to Tokyo again I'll definitely book this place.

Stayed in April 2024

Very strict rules, mostly very reasonable though. The luggage is kept at the entry and there is not much space there. Also half of the bed blinds are in a light color so don't really darken the light.

Friendly atmosphere, great host that helps you out if you have questions and also has some fun with the guests. Well equipped kitchen and shops as well as restaurants nearby.

Stayed in March 2024

The girls room it's not really a girls room. People/men come and go through the girls room and that's not correct.

Super clean, close to the station.

Stayed in February 2024

The owner is such a kind person, open-minded and makes this guesthouse as comfortable as it can be.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect, I cannot complain about anything.

Perfect location, the guests were more than incredible, Makoto is the best owner I've found in a guesthouse. A really fun place to stay and meet the best people in the town, restaurants in the near areas are really traditional and inexpensive. I will be back soon!

Stayed in March 2024

The guesthouse is conveniently located near the JR station (10 min walk) and is surrounded by really nice coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets. During my stay there I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the neighborhood.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to dislike, I spent 2 great weeks here

Every guest in the two weeks I stayed was a solo traveller, and the vibe of the hostel is super social - but you can also retreat to your private bunk whenever you like. The place is kept very clean and the beds are super comfy. It takes an hour to get anywhere in Tokyo so being slightly further out wasn't a problem and I loved staying somewhere with no other tourists, plus there's kameari station super close by. Makoto is lovely too, great for a night out at an izakaya. As others have said, just be aware the check in/out rules are firm so if you're coming after 10pm you won't be able to check in. Makoto is running the place by himself so can't be there 24hrs!

Stayed in February 2024

The men’s shower being on the first floor right next to the kitchen was a little awkward.

It was so cool! I really liked the box design for the beds, which I didn’t expect. It provided some nice privacy.

Stayed in February 2024

There was a weird guy named Nir there, odd guy

Close to many great shops and you can meet so many fantastic people. I enjoyed all the events we had at the hostel

Stayed in January 2024

N/A

The owner was fantastic and took great care of my teenage son who was travelling solo for the first time.

Stayed in January 2024

No complaints

There is a real magic to Makoto’s guesthouse. As a solo traveller I booked on a whim as my final stay in Japan and I’m so happy I did. It was without a doubt the best place I stayed in all of Japan. There are many solo travellers and they are all some of the friendliest people I have ever met. Makoto himself is also one of the greatest hosts I have had. Yes he is strict on the rules but that is just part of the Japanese hospitality experience. He really makes an effort to organise events to meet new guests and see old ones off which really helps add to the ease with which you will make friends there, as well as the amicable environment. Shout out to Guillaume for being a great worker and very friendly new staff member at the guest house, and a great new friend. But he is just one of the many new friends I made during my stay. It is a bit out of the way from the inner city but the night life around the area is still very fun and a great way to meet locals. Thanks again for such a wonderful stay, I will certainly be back :)

Stayed in February 2024