This guesthouse/cafe combination is set in a peaceful residential area of Hikone. The owner is really friendly. He is happy to help you with travel advice. There is a nice common space with a view of Hikone Castle. The dorm was very simple, but I found the bed to be comfortable. Great value stay in Hikone!

Stayed in August 2025

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Great place! convenient, comfortable and cool in the summer.

Stayed in July 2025

Location is a bit far from the train station ~40 min walking On the upside, it's near a big mall with a great grocery store. Only 15 min walk to the west castle entrance gate.

Fantastic little hostel! Very tranquil and quiet place. There's a nice little kitchen and table to use. Comfortable beds with curtain; great AC. Doesn't seem very crowded; I was there on a Saturday night and only 2 guests. Host speaks great English, very friendly and helpful. He lets you borrow a bike for free. I think this would be a great place to spend a few days exploring Lake Biwa, biking around Hikone village, etc. It's a great break from the big cities and heavily touristed areas.

Stayed in June 2025

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Owner was such a lovely guy, very polite and accommodating. The area was serene and calming which was just what I needed after being In the cities. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2025

Stairs are a bit steep going up, so just be careful if you have heavy luggage.

Breakfast was garlic bread with coffee, it was good! I also forgot an item when I left the property during check-out, and the owner of the hostel was quick to inform me before I reached the train station.

Stayed in April 2025

The toilet was at downstairs so a little walk when I had to use it in the middle of the night.

The owner was nice and helpful and speaks English. The bed was comfy. There's little stove that you can cook a little although I didn't cook at all.

Stayed in April 2025

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The owner was very kind and let us borrow two bikes to explore the city

Stayed in April 2025

The accommodation has a cozy home-like atmosphere, the host is very nice and welcoming. Would recommend to those who prefers homestays with a personal touch over large hostels. The facilities are also clean and the bed is very comfortable. It is only a few minutes walk from the lake side and the hikone castle.

Stayed in April 2025

Nice place with clean rooms and a common space. Downstairs there is a cafe. The owner is very friendly, helpful, and kind. It's a great deal for the price. See you again!

Stayed in April 2025

The owner was incredibly nice and well traveled

Stayed in March 2025

Great cozy guest house. The owner is really nice. I really recommend it.

Stayed in February 2025

Great host !

Stayed in February 2025

Comfortable bed with a good view of Hikone castle. Owner of the guesthouse lent me a bicycle to explore the area.

Stayed in January 2025

It was a little bright in the rooms as the blinds didn't block out much light

The owner was very kind and checked in on me when I wasn't feeling well. It had a nice home-like atmosphere.

Stayed in January 2025

The breakfast was simple but delicious in a very confortable atmosphere, very cozy. Thank you so much for the warm welcome of the host!

Stayed in November 2024

Best guesthouse I’ve ever been in. The manager or owner was so cute and helpful, he lended me a pair of bicycles and helped me with anything that I needed

Stayed in November 2024

I didn't like that i had to run to the place before 6pm. I would very much recommend to make a selfrecervation for people like i am. A lot of people like i do, would appreciate it very much and can pay extra for late self check-in

Everything was beyond exceptional!

Stayed in November 2024

Great place with a good atmosphere and a very nice host.

Stayed in November 2024

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The hostel is located in a quiet neighbourhood, but is a short (~2 min) walk from the main road. The owner of the hostel, Mr. Noguchi, was very friendly and helpful and spoke perfect english - even lending me his bike to visit Hikone castle. The dorm area upstairs was tidy and pleasant and the bunk beds were comfortable. Was one of the best stays I had whilst travelling in Japan

Stayed in September 2024

Only one toilet and one shower room available. Height of lower deck of the bunk bed is not enough for a 6-foot man to sit on bed.

Actually a local house with only 8 beds, big common room as a kitchen. The owner is the only staff.

Stayed in October 2024

The location is slightly inconvenient, although it is - of course - very safe. It may be better if you rent a bike or borrow one from Noguchi-san, but it takes about 10-15 minutes on foot to get out of the residential area that it's in, if you want to go to Hikone castle, the shores of Lake Biwa, or the main drag of Hikone to the east.

Noguchi-san, the owner and operator, is friendly, accommodating, and speaks English well. The cafe's regulars are friendly as well, and he was nice enough to act as an excellent translator when there were things that I had difficult explaining or understanding. The hostel itself is clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. The view from the second floor is pleasant, and I spent a lot of time just reading in front of the windows.

Stayed in September 2024

Not the easiest location to arrive to if the bus schedule doesn't line up but nothing really against the property.

Owner was fantastic. I had delays in my arrival and he kept communication until I arrived. Also was allowed to borrow bike for the day to explore.

Stayed in September 2024

I really liked the owner. He is really kind and welcoming. He speaks great English and is willing to help you out.

Stayed in August 2024

The host has been most helping and welcoming, and both cafe and hostel hold a cozy and homely atmosphere. I warmly suggest getting / renting a bike to enjoy the area!

Stayed in August 2024