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Reviews of Niseko Tabi-tsumugi Backpackers 1 stars

044-0083 Hokkaido, Kutchan, Asahi 44, Japan

#1 of 18 hotels in Kutchan

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Review score

Based on 54 hostel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Very nice and friendly place and owner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and friendly place and owner. Fully equiped kitchen. Everything was tidy and Clean. Great oppportunity to meet other travellers from all over the world. Nearby train & Bus Station, Supermarket and Restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    This place made our ski trip so easy and fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ryo was an amazing host. He shuttled us to the mountain every day and was a great help. Although the property is so conveniently close to the train station, my friend and I still managed to almost miss our train to Sapporo… Ryo saved the day and drove us to the train station, carried both of our massive luggage bags up to the ticket booth, and helped us buy tickets just in time!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    This is your sign to book this place NOW!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Property is a 5 minute walk from kutchan Station, 3 minute walk from a supermarket, so you can cook and prepare food as you like. - The views around the property are gorgeous. - There is also a free shuttle every morning to the slopes. - The place is clean and has a homey vibe. - manager Ryo-san is an asset to this place, he is an expert on the area and a great host. I highly recommend this place to anyone who comes to niseko/kutchan, whatever the season.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful interior and a very nice host! Ryo is the best☺️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Wholesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    An exceptional experience at the Tabi Tsumagi. Ryo is very friendly and welcoming and the building was always immaculate. It had a very home-y feel. I will be back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Ryo Rocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much! Shame there's not an onsen in Kutchan, that'd be my only minor quibble - but out of Ryo's hands

    Ryo is the owner of Tabi-tsumugi inn. He is the best of the best, a top shelf human, a host who's; warm, friendly, helpful, generous, kind, and funny. Located a short walk from the JR Train Station in Kutchan, Tabi-tsumugi offers spacious tatami bunk rooms as well as family and couple rooms. With a well equipped communal kitchen it's small, friendly and fun. Great mix of Japanese and international guests. I cannot rate it highly enough, if you're planning a trip to ski, in and around the Niseko area, put this on the top of your list. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👍👍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Roy's a Ripper!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much! Access to an onsen to soak post ski would be great, sadly the public onsen in Kutchan is no more.

    Ryo, the owner is a top-shelf human; great host, attention to detail, authentic, super helpful, and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was extremely helpful and kind. Made our lives a lot easier. Would definitely come back.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    Best hostel I've stayed at in Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing stay here. Riyo is a great host and went out of his way for us multiple times. Pick ups from the train station and morning shuttles to Mt Hirafu made things so easy. The dorm rooms are the most spacious I have had and they are super private and warm. The common areas are clean and inviting. You feel at home the moment you walk in. The kitchen has everything you need and the effort Riyo puts in for cleanliness doesn't go unnoticed. Highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During summer visit it gets super hot and my room had only 2 small fans for 4 people :(

    The host is super cool and nice guy. He can speak English so feel free to talk to him, he knows nice hiking trails around and can pick you up with car from hike or take you there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Ideal place for a short stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No complaints.

    Our host Ryo was specially helpful, spoke excellent English and drove us to town twice on our brief visit. The place is clean & lovely, with an excellent kitchen and a little tatami area with iori in the common area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bunk beds are exceptionally large. This have room to move around. Owner speak English very well. Too bed I didn't plan more days in Kutchan. Thanks!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Host Ryo is the nicest guy Bedroom Kitchen and living room Very close to Katchun Station Clean and tidy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed here to hike Mt. Yotei. The owner was very friendly and helpful. He dropped us off at the trail head at 0500 so we could start the walk early. The whole place was very clean, and the communal kitchen was spacious and well-stocked. It was a short walk to the train station and shops. If you're in Kutchan stay here. You won't regret it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Perfect accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very comfortable, with a large social area. The owner offered to collect me from the train station even though is less than a 7 minute walk. They also drove me to the base of hiking trails in the area.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Fully equipped Kitchen, big beds, good host, Close to the supermarked!! I will be back :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fully equipped kitchen, big beds, close to a big supermarket, and the effort that the host Ryo puts into the job is amazing. He will drive you everywhere and recommend hikes in the local area. The best recommendation you can get as a host has to be that the customers come back, and I've already been there twice on my trip around Japan :)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kind and clean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N.A

    The tatami common space.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    10
    One of the best hostels I ve stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean, comfortable, traditional Japanese aesthetic. Very friendly and helpful owner - gave me lifts to climb Yotei and to the local onsen. Excellent kitchen, spacious and well equipped. Great atmosphere- relaxed and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I should have stayed longer

    Chill atmosphere and nice view on Yotei-san in the common area A lot of space in the bunk bed But the best advantage of this place is the host! Ryo is such a nice person, always ready to help. He drove me to the trails in the mountain and to the onsen Good to know: you can also rent a bike there

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    10
    an excellent place to stay to go skiing. Rio the host drove us to the slopes in the morning and gave us a lot of useful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff, cleanliness, facilities

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    10
    FAVORITE hostel I’ve stayed in during my japan trip. beautiful views, very clean and what makes it the best is the host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pillow was ok

    rio (the host), location, common area, cleanliness, views.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    10
    Impeccable host, clean and comfortable stay, great location, awesome guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    1. Couldn't ask for a better host than Ryo-san. He drives us to ski resort at 8am and 9am slots. When time permits, went out of his way to drive us to local onsen, hosts hotpot dinner and drives us to the train station. 2. Property is clean and comfortable. Best of all, you get to see the million-dollar view of the mountain from the common area. 3. Location is great, walking distance from Kutchan station, near supermarket that pretty much has everything at affordable price. Walking distance to food places. Can also take the local bus from Kutchan station to ski resort. Personal preference, I would rather stay in Kutchan than the overtly priced, touristy Niseko/Hirafu village. 4. Last of all, it's the other guests that makes the place even more welcoming. Truly enjoyed my stay because of the people I've met, sharing interest in snowboarding/skiing. Guests recounted their day, shared advice, looked out for each other and have dinner together. You get to speak with guests from all around the world and learn about their culture and lives. 5. Great stay and experience for solo traveller.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    10
    I had a great stay, met interesting travellers and had a great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing.

    The location is near Kutchan station. You can meet many travellers and it is such a cosy environment. The host, Ryo-san, is an amazing guy! It's a great place to relax and ride at Niseko.

    Stayed in March 2023

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