Didn’t like that I had to rent a towel, and I was a bit surprised that the rooms were co-ed. It’s probably my fault for not realizing that the rooms were co-ed, but it would have been nice if that was made more clear. I didn’t have any issues though, so it worked out.

Host was super nice and friendly. The hostel was really cute, and it felt like I was staying in someone’s home rather than a hotel. It was also way quieter than the capsule hotels I’ve been to, which made for a much better night’s rest.

Stayed in August 2025

Got a bit warm/stuffy in the room at night, but that's Japan in August for you...

Clean accommodations, kind staff, great location!

Stayed in August 2025

The futon was a bit thin which made it hard to sleep sometimes.

Very convenient location, very nice & helpful host, and a homely atmosphere great for socialising.

Stayed in August 2025

SO HOT IN DORMITORY

Very cosy. Nice staff

Stayed in August 2025

Really nice place for the price. Clean, nice and welcoming common room. Limited personal space, but nothing impeding. Really appreciated our stay here! And staff was very kind, thanks!

Stayed in June 2025

the hostel is nice and clean, not far from the station and a short distance from the castle and the bus stop. the owner is nice and helpful. the place is friendly and comfortable.

Stayed in April 2025

It was a bit inconvenient to have limits on shower times if you wanted to stay out late, with the shower's being unpermitted past 12 am. The rooms would get a bit hot at night time, but we did have fans to stay cool.

The stay has an amazing location, with about a 5 minute walk to Himeji castle. It was also nestled inside a market street that had lots to explore. The showers were cleaned everyday and washrooms were spotless. The beds were very comfortable, and the lobby was a nice chill space! Owners were very nice.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing :)

The owner was incredibly kind and the whole accommodation was comfortable. Take the owner up on her recommendation of almond butter toast at Nonnon. It will change your life!!

Stayed in May 2025

Light disturbed us in the private room, curtains on the small window would have been good.

Great little guesthouse run by a lovely woman. We thought we were all going to be in the private room but it was only for two so my husband slept in the dorm which was comfy enough. Excellent location and perfect when you are passing through like we did.

Stayed in April 2025

Can only store luggage until 14:00 last day

Best location, nice shower and comfortable shared space

Stayed in May 2025

Great location and friendly staff! The unique interior creates a homey environment, and I was able to meet cool people in the common lounge area.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing that wouldn’t be experienced in any hostel, people can be loud etc, someone decided to start playing the guitar at 1am, nothing to do with the host or the property just regular hostel things.

Loved this property, the owner was very friendly. The social space is really comfortable and a nice touch.

Stayed in April 2025

Can only comment on the fact the bathroom facilities were down steep stairs but not a show stopper if you can manage steps.

Room was fine - good size for 2 even when mattresses were laid out. Bathroom facilities were downstairs but no issue. Location was very good - right in a covered mall and close to all places we wanted to see. Handy to a range of interesting food places. It allowed us to tick off 'guest house' from our Japanese accommodation bucket list. We recommend this facility.

Stayed in April 2025

The equipment is rather classic like a hostel. The price was ok for Japan, but don’t expect south-asian hostel prices.

We had a good time at this guest house, which has a great location, close to the train station and the castle, as well as friendly personal. They led us leave the luggage there for some time after check out for seeing the castle, which was nice, too.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Very homely and lovely staff

Stayed in April 2025

I only stayed 2 nights but it was a good stay! The only problem was the bed, a bit uncomfortable but other than that it was a good place. The staff was really nice and helpful

Stayed in April 2025

Really helpful and friendly host. Smart rules in place to make sure guests aren’t disruptive and that everyone can get a nights sleep.

Stayed in April 2025

Nice place. Has fridge, showers, toilets. Always a little difficult in a dorm setup because you'll be disturbed by other residents, but it's otherwise great. The private shared room was used by my two female friends, travelling with me, no issues from them. Noise travels easily up the stairs from other residents not keeping to curfew, but not necessarily the fault of the property managers.

Stayed in April 2025

I came at a cold time, so providing slippers would be nice, since it can get quiet cold there. The women working there were very mindful about the cold and made sure to turn on the heat and get us extra blankets!

Two of the Japanese women that greeted me were so kind and made you feel at home :) They gave great recommendations of food. I recommend adding a place called Curry & Coffee to the list, since it is great for vegetarians (and non-vegetarians). It would be good for vegans too!

Stayed in March 2025

Very lovely host with Great recommandations. The hostel is situated perfectly.

Stayed in March 2025

While there are many great things about the place, such as the location, the warm and charming layout and the price, I think the thing that I enjoyed the most was having Kyoko-san as our host. She is so welcoming and you feel really taken care of by her. Will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Himeji.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing was wrong with the place!

The location is excellent, nearby the station, castle, and all the restaurants. This is a really cozy hostel with an excellent socialising space centred around a kotatsu (wonderful in winter!). Kyoko, who runs the establishment, is kind, cheerful, and eager to help. I had a wonderful time at this hostel!

Stayed in February 2025

The room had a sort of musty smell to it. It was raining the day I checked in so it might have been due to the damp. There was also a fan in the bunk which doesn't function, but I didn't mind that much. Overall, a bit of maintenance might help the rooms/bunks.

The staff were very helpful and the overall atmosphere was nice.

Stayed in February 2025

Good vibe, host was lovely, nice decor

Stayed in December 2024