I booked for Shiretoko Village, but I finally was in the Hanare House (dormitories) which hasn't the same rights than people in Shiretoko Village (no yukata, no access to same facilities...). The dormitory is boxes, but the property under and arround my bed was very bad.

I liked the lobby's style and you are not in the city center (15 minutes walking) but it's easy and most of local activites offer a pick up at the hostel. The onsen is pleasant facility too !

Stayed in September 2025

*The hotel is far away from the buss station and its up the hill, so the walk there could be challangeing. It didnt bother me too much, it was a nice walk, but a bit incinvinient. *The toilets wasn't flashing so well, i do think there was a cleaning lady who cleaned them every morning but sometimes it was stinky. *there are no showers. There is a public onsen, and private onsen. as i said, i could get the private one whenever i needed it, but it still a bit disapointing to pay money every time you want to shower, and you have to paln it, and do it on certain hours, the water in the onsen were brown, which might be normal but i didnt want to go in. It is ina different building which wasnt to bad, because the walk there is realy short, but again, a bit of an inconvinience. *I couldn't use their resturant, because apperantly you have to make reservation at list 24 hourse in advence. Not that i starved because of that, there are shops and resturant down town, but its like 10 minute walk down hill and the you have to go up-hill again. So maybe make sure to bring food with you, there is a big refridgirator. *The reception is in a different facility, thats where the resturant and the onsen are. I couldnt understand completely if its another hotel or is it just a different facility of the same hotel, but it mean there are no stuff in the building where my room was, when i got there they exidently gave me the wrong PIN code for the room door, which isnt a big deal, but for a while i couldnt enter my room and didnt know why, until another girl from the same room opened it. Of course i could go to the other building and ask them (its 3 steps away, its right across the steeet and the road isnt big) but it was a bit of an inconvience. *the PIN code was also not my favorite thing, it was much easier if we just had a key

I loved my bed it was very comftereble, the curtains realy blocked light well. I loved the window in my room and the glass doors in the livingroom, beutiful view. Feel like im in the midle of a forest. The area is beuatiful,on the first day ive seen a fox on my way to the hostel, and from my room window i could see wood packers. I got a free towel, which not all hostels give you, so that was nice too. And i managed to get a private onsen whenever i needed i for only 1100 yen,, which was one of my concerns looking at the comment section on booking. Oh and i almost forgot to say there was a cat outside, that i could see from the livingroom once in a while.

Stayed in September 2025

The room was very basic but there were good things: very nice shared living room, very nice private onsen, the shared one was also good, delicious and beautiful dinner. It is not far away from the bus station so it is possible to explore Shiretoko from there.

Stayed in July 2025

The onsen was really dirty. I think they should add the sign to female bath that they shouldn’t enter the bath if they’re on period, because I planned to enjoy onsen on the day I arrived but once I entered the bath I saw blood flooding around. Everything else was fine, I’d say good, but this part impacted my experience a lot

Cheap, not too far from the bus stop.

Stayed in August 2025

The whole facility could do with a bit of renovation, but it still serves its purpose. People are nice and helping.

Breakfast is well arranged, ample and nice. It remains a very attractive site to stay while exploring Shiretoko National Park.

Stayed in June 2025

If u don’t drive and have to drag ur luggage, it’s up a hill for 20min. Luckily for me, I drove.

Affordable rates and good breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

The building was old, so you could see that the dust gathered more easily. Also, there was only 1 private onsen available, despite the 2 private onsen available.

Good and friendly staff that go above and beyond their working hours to help us and accommodate our requests. Free green and water.

Stayed in May 2025

We have to walk around 20min, or 1km to the place.

Cosy n authentic stay

Stayed in February 2025

Like a hostel, cleanliness need some improvement.

Breakfast and dinner, onsen. Staff able to communicate in Chinese, is a plus.

Stayed in February 2025

No single showers, only public bath. There is a large gap to the side of the bed and my things keep falling down. Wish there were slippers. Not very clean.

Inexpensive

Stayed in February 2025

Matress was a folding matress Only one ladies toilet for the whole hostel without proper working flush, which also smelled disgusting sometimes Be prepared in winter: quite far from the bus station with suitcases, you have to walk uphill and the sidewalk is covered in snow

Cozy common space You get everything you need The onsen :)

Stayed in February 2025

the location is good and quiet place.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything is good.

It was comfortable and cosy.. our rooms are the japanese style rooms with private bath and shower. It was spacious and nice. The hotel overall was clean and staff were very helpful. They even have private onsen which you can book in advance

Stayed in October 2024

The facilities are a little rundown for the annex building that we stayed. It's not connected with shelter. Instead, it is across the road from the main building. There is no shower room available for those that are not comfortable in using the public onsen. The carpet in my room was a little rundown. Not comfortable walking on it.

The staff are helpful. Parking lot available plenty full.

Stayed in October 2024

Here and there some annoying bugs, also inside the rooms.

Very friendly staff, and relaxing onsen.

Stayed in October 2024

It is situated at the top of a hill and the free shuttle doesn't run all the time, so you may have to carry your bags up which could be difficult. There are no showers, only public onsen, so you have to be comfortable bathing nude with other people (unless you pay for a private onsen but I don't know how much it costs). There is also a small onsen tax that you have to pay, I think even if you don't use the onsen. I was also told I couldn't book breakfast and dinner, but that was probably because they were full, so keep that in mind and book ahead if you want it (although there are some delicious eateries in town).

This was the first hostel I've stayed in and it was a good experience. The staff are super helpful, there is a good range of snacks available (at an extra cost) and free green tea on offer, and I loved the onsen! It was good value for money, and a good choice since there isn't much accommodation in the town. I saw several families so I think it's also suitable for kids.

Stayed in August 2024

A nice place, easy to reach if you have a car. The atmosphere is relaxed, a sort of "ryokan hostel" (we stayed in a double room, not in the dorm), nice breakfast and great dinner. The onsen is what you need after a hiking day in shiretoko peninsula. A plus: the free green tea dispenser.

Stayed in August 2024

There was a lot of noise starting from 7, from the cleaning or kitchen staff.. no one should vacuüm rooms before 9 am if you want to be considerate to other guest staying more then 1 night. As the walls were thin and our neighboors were loud until late in the night and cleaning started way to early, we didnt have one night of good sleep from the 3 nights we stayed here..

Affordable place

Stayed in August 2024

Breakfast was nice. Hostel clean.

Stayed in July 2024

Room smelt a bit musty and only had a fan no air con but did have a heater so if you are staying in winter you will be fine.

Friendly staff, yum dinner and breakfast. Traditional room. Handy parking if you have a car. Private onsen you can book for 550 yen each.

Stayed in August 2024

A bit remote to walk at night

Nice staff, room and onsen

Stayed in August 2024

It was hot and iced water was readily available. Very friendly staff and excellent and plentiful food for dinner and breakfast. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

Stayed in July 2024

size of the room, sound proof

Onsen was really good. service was good

Stayed in July 2024

The location is a bit not friendly to travellers who do not have their own transport. I have to full my luggage and walk uphill from the Utoro bus stop for 1KM to reach the hotel. If the hotel can offer pickup (even with small fees is all right) from the bus station, it would be wonderful and definitely added value.

The dinner set is exceptional.

Stayed in July 2024