Takeru was an awesome host and the whole trip was really great so please help this place if you are up for dorm rooms :)

Stayed in August 2025

During midday, the hostel is closed for those that want to place their bags earlier before check in to wonder around town.

Comfortable place, you can use the kitchen stove for cooking and storing stuff in the fridge which is awesome. Good view of the lake too from the mix dorm room. Hostel keeper was super friendly and knows how to play the traditional Japanese guitar instrument.

Stayed in August 2025

Really cozy property and common area for food as well. They even provided some coffee/snacks etc. the host is very welcoming as well. We can easily cook something using pan or pot in the kitchen as well. The dorms are good as well as the curtains are really thick so can block the sunlight :)

Stayed in August 2025

The place is very calm, not crowded. With a large view of the lake. Utilities are available if you want to cook in your own. The manager is very kind and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

The staff were the best. The receptionist is absolutely lovely and very helpful, and the cleaner is very thorough and lovely too. The hostel is in a great location and very clean. Couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed in August 2025

N/A My only issues are with Okunikko itself, not the property.

The location was absolutely amazing, with a beautiful view of both the volcano and the lake. It is a short walk from the bus station and would make an excellent spot for a 1/2 day visit to okunikko. This was improved even more by the caring and incredibly helpful host. Thankyou very much for your hospitality - we had a great time.

Stayed in August 2025

Good location, very friendly and helpful staff, clean

Stayed in August 2025

The host is very easygoing and helpful

Stayed in August 2025

The location is very central and absolutely beautiful. The lake-view room was priceless—very comfortable and clean. The place itself is stunning, and in the evening it reaches an almost unreal sense of calm. Being by the lake as the sun was setting was an extraordinary experience. It’s definitely worth staying at least one night (but ideally more—there’s so much to do, especially for those who love nature and hiking). The guesthouse is very comfortable and extremely clean, even in the shared areas. There is great attention to detail. The staff were incredibly kind and truly helpful. A wonderful place.

Stayed in July 2025

Loved the homey vibe, and the host Take was wonderful, giving us lots of help with directions and recommendations for site visits, even going so far as to print out maps and highlight/annotate for our benefit. The kitchen was great to use, and the free tea selection was lovely. The facilities were so clean, and the view overlooking lake Chuzenji was unbeatable. Truly a little getaway retreat. Location was great for transit as well, located right by stop 28 on the Yumoto Onsen bus line. Also loved the deer leather jewelry made by Take’s sister.

Stayed in July 2025

Chuzenji area, onsens, mountains means nice nature and you can still enjoy it despite of the growing tourist industry. The good planning is important. I was in Chuzenji area many times with bicycle ,hiking etc. since 50 years ago. I found Takeru as excellent host from the young Japanese generation. His place is well mantained and among others also good base to climb Nantai san.

Stayed in June 2025

Great room, cleaning and facilities for the price we paid. Also the owner is super kind and friendly. The room also had wonderful view!

Stayed in May 2025

The location was perfect as someone who hiked Mount Nantai earlier in the day. It was raining during the hike so the shoe dryer and other amenities provided were very helpful for drying all my stuff. The beds were comfortable and everything felt very clean. The staff were also very friendly and helpful (thank you!). I came on a Saturday and stayed one night, surprisingly I was the only guest staying in the female dorm so I could sleep very comfortably.

Stayed in June 2025

Take is really the quintessential guesthouse host, very kind and helpful with everything. He gave me very good advice on the hiking routes and even lent me a rain jacket. The place is super tidy and cozy, I spent a very relaxing two days here. Mount Nantai trailhead is just three minute walk from the guesthouse.

Stayed in May 2025

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amazing place. Takeru was a great hostería. I fully recomend it

Stayed in May 2025

The living space and bathrooms are definitely on the smaller side, don't expect to be able to spread out

Cleanliness, the light wood interior, attentiveness of staff, bunk comfort, location, clear instructions.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing - it was exactly what I wanted

Everything! But especially the host who was an amazing guy

Stayed in May 2025

Takeru is just the best! Super helpful with the hiking routes and everything you need.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely guesthouse, great staff, clean, nice. There even is a great piano in a leaving room. I loved the cute art spread around hostel, painted rocks, photos of the staff, nice leather art. You should think of printing your photos and sell them as postcards! The’re amazing and I would definitely buy one if that was an option! I recommend the stay :)

Stayed in April 2025

Minor things. The lockers are small for larger bags, which can be troublesome if the guesthouse is full. When it gets dark, there is really not much to do in the area (I went in March and many businesses were closed, so this might be different in Summer or Spring). Still, these are minor things compensated by the positives

The owner was very friendly and welcoming. Spoke good English. The facilities were all super clean. The guesthouse has a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. Very close to the lake with good views of it. Peaceful. Close to bus stop that takes you to all the major attractions in Nikko,so it's a good place to set up as a base to explore.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Amazing place with real hostel vibes!

Stayed in November 2024

We could view the lake directly from the window during the day. The view was spectacular. The host was friendly and informative. The place was clean and well-equipped.

Stayed in October 2024

We liked our stay at this little guesthouse, so there are nothing negative for us.

The small guesthouse is homely and cosy. It is near the bus stop at Lake Chuzenji, near a mini market and was within walking distance to the town center. The facilities feels new and are well-kept and clean. Take-san was very helpful. He recommended the Yumoto trails to us and he also know which trail is temporarily closed. He helped us fill up the courier service form to send our luggages to the next destination and even emailed to inform them of our luggage delivery.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing!

The hosts are so welcoming, kind and helpful.

Stayed in November 2024