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

Nothing. All around great place for the money if you are on a budget but pushing above it's weight.

Great owner. Great atmosphere and hospitality. Beds are real comfortable

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

I had a lot of experiences during my stay at Makoto’s house, and it was really fun meeting loads of different people of all around the world. I look forward to go once again.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Love the guesthouse so much! All the people are nice and welcoming! And Mr Makoto provided good services and hospitality!

Stayed in January 2024

“why so toxic?” by fan.

i am blessed to choose makoto’s guesthouse. i had alot of fun travelling alone, met amazing and kind hearted people. Christmas and New Years were AMAZING.

Stayed in January 2024

It's really cold when you're anywhere not in the dorms or kitchen area.

Staff was incredibly nice and helpful! The other travelers that were there were so fun, like the vibes were immaculate. Everyone shares everything, but there's also privacy in the dorms when you just want to sleep.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Owner was very friendly and helpful with everything and the people live at the guesthouse is very kind and friendly this’s the best place to celebrate my new year and everything

Stayed in January 2024

The only minor downside is that the 24h subway ticket pass does cover the kameari station you will most likely get off at (you will need to pay 150 yen extra)

The mood in the hostel is the one you wish you had at all hostels, there's a kitchen common area where you will always find someone to chat with, while on the other hand you have your own privacy in the wooden capsules in the rooms above. Makoto makes the biggest difference to the experience, always inviting the guests to local events

Stayed in January 2024

there was this one Australian guy there named divi. odd bloke

honestly, everything here is great the crew the facilities and the fact that the bed is a capsule makes you spend the day downstairs with other people, who are great too, everyone who goes here have the same idea in mind

Stayed in December 2023