Nothing much.

This is a cozy guesthouse with shared bathroom. The host is a nice guy that try his best to introduce us the nearby place to visit despite he speaks very little English. Kotan onsen is just 5 mins drive away and is a nice place to stop by to see the swan and lake.

Stayed in February 2024

Male bathroom had only one toilet, which considering how many people can stay in this guesthouse, would be great if there was one or two more.

Interestingly built guesthouse. Wooden beams + high ceilings gives it a roomy feeling. Bed was comfortable with plenty of light. Fantastic location for nature lovers - plenty of mountains and lakes to explore. 24/7 running bath, which always great.

Stayed in November 2023

The room is a bit smal and the WiFi is poor

We catered for both the dinner & breakfast with the guesthouse and the food is delicious

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Nice location amongst the trees and hills. Spacious, quiet and clean. The lounge / dining area is well set out to meet other travellers.

Stayed in September 2023

VERY small room, small beds Toilette in lower floor You hear everything from other rooms and the diner area Music actually in all rooms, all afternoon until later evening, starting again at 6:45 Check out at 9:00

Dinner and breakfast were very good Bicycles parked in a shed Sink in the room

Stayed in August 2023

There's no air conditioning and it can get very hot in summer. The facilities could be cleaner. There's nothing within walking distance around the guest house, so if you need anything you're stuck with what you have. I wouldn't say that the staff is incredibly welcoming, perhaps the effect of covid-19 and the recent tourist wave.

There's a difference between a Starbucks and a local family-run cafe - this place is a family business and at times it can feel like you're staying at someone's house rather than a hotel. Overall I had a pleasant experience and might come back when I'm in Hokkaido again. The building is very nice. Light in the common area in the morning and daytime is beautiful. Location lets you get to Kussharo Lake by car or bike, or even on foot if you don't mind long walks. Food (breakfast and dinner) is good. The morning trip to see the sunrise and clouds over the lake is unforgettable. Rooms and beds are comfortable, it's convenient to have a sink in the room. Shuttle service from and to the station for me is a lifesaver. Two friendly cats are very nice. Surrounding nature is stunning.

Stayed in August 2023

Very noisy in the evening,trying to sleep but no luck. Bed was very hard to sleep on.

Very nice owner,the food was great. Location very nice.

Stayed in July 2023

Our beds were in the dorm attic so no head space and steep stairs to the bed, wasn’t very convenient

Very clean, very cool building, nice staff

Stayed in July 2023

It’s a youth hostel, so don’t expect too much. The whole house was quite dusty. The beds are hard, uncomfortable and run down beyond reason. You can easily hear the other occupants of the house talking and rumbling in their rooms.

Very homely lounge and restaurant area with high ceiling and a view out to the birch trees. The dinner (reservation in advance) is very good.

Stayed in April 2023

Dirtyness. gosh.................................first thing i went into their shower room, i dare not to take my bath and not even so-called "the hot-bath or onsen" fainted........ yet because of energy saving, the toilet and shower as dim as a haunted place. if i have a choice, i wont be back to stay in this place.

nothing. it is just close to the place that i wanted to go.

Stayed in February 2023

They didn't give me any information about what to do around, until the last night aha, but I didn't ask so everything is good.

The food is delicious!! Beautiful places to see around, Comfortable guesthouse to stay, with onsen. They picked me up at Mashu station.

Stayed in January 2023

FYI: There is only a shower room for every gender - you cant shower alone. If another man/woman decides to go to shower at the same time es you, you have to shower together.

The beds were really comfy! Also great location.

Stayed in February 2024

Toilets seem a bit dated. But it’s no big deal.

The location, the ambience and the rooms were all gorgeous. The owner makes absolutely delicious dinner and shows you the gorgeous places around the area. There’s a small library, a spacious common area, the internet works fine and the rooms are beautiful.

Stayed in November 2023

Problem with communication in English, when I was arriving at the station As they offered, it was a bit annoying. Then it's ok, the ride to the station was fine

The food was fabulous. Breakfast and dinner were rich and full of surprises.

Stayed in November 2023

no air conditioner, dinning area is crowded, shoes need to place in one busy location. Room charge is too high, same price could get a better room with better facilities.

location is good for sight seeing and lake activities.

Stayed in August 2023

We loved staying here! Perfect for our family with two kids who adore loft beds. The location was superb for a beautiful summer retreat. The owner was a wonderful chef so we advise taking the very affordable and delicious meal options. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed in August 2023

The staff was so kind

Stayed in July 2023

The location is not really convenient to get around if you do not bring or rent a vehicle of some kind. The railway shuttle is great and if you book a tour with the owner (very reasonably priced!) you will be fine as he is happy to drive you. The Kussharo lake peninsula (Wakoto peninsula), arguably the closest sightseeing destination within reach (and really beautiful!), can be reached by walking around 15km round trip, which took me ~ 5 hours.

I can highly recommend to stay at this hostel if you are open minded and interested in a genuine experience. The owner and staff are very friendly and even created a little film to introduce you to the area and show which activities could be done. The owner is such a cool person, he shuttled me from and to the train station and took me on an "Ankai Tour" to watch the sun rise above a sea of clouds. Also, the meals at the hostel are just great. Very tasty and flavorful, they are cooking with a great variety of ingredients. Make sure you prebook your dinner by contacting the facility as they need some time to prepare those fancy meals. (They still offer a little menu of a la carte dishes in case you come by spontaneously.) There is a Japanese style shared bathroom with a hot onsen pool, great after a long walk. To sum it up: A very special, unique experience that is very good value for money!

Stayed in June 2023

The hostel was great. Convenient to Lake Kussharo, and good wifi. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. The food was great, served at a communal dining time unless arranged separately. Lots of local information available in the common room, and the owner is happy to share additional details and ideas.

Stayed in February 2023

The bathrooms were dirty and not cleaned in a while, the room walls and windows were pretty old...

The common space on the first floor is really nice, and the owner can help you go to/from the station

Stayed in February 2023

Super well located. The building is super original and interesting. You have a sink in your room (and the room is big !). You can have a fresh dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in February 2023

Isolated

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in September 2023