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location is close to the attractions. a free onsen included just next door. very quiet as not many guests during my stay. friendly staff.

Stayed in September 2025

There are no nearby grocery stores, the only ones are close to Shuzenji Station which is 40 min on foot or 10 min by infrequent bus. Nearest Konbini are 15 min away on foot.

-Free filter coffee ☕ -Fully equipped kitchen with big shared fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, etc. -Very comfortable futons in the private room -Comfy common spaces -small but free onsen next door, and many other onsen in the area -friendly and helpful staff - could leave our bags before check in - rooftop space for drying clothes -location is close to everything you want to see in Shuzenji and many restaurants

Stayed in August 2025

The staff (Jamie) was incredibly friendly and helpful and the place is so charming. It also has everything you might need, from a straightener to the washing machine!

Stayed in August 2025

A nice property with kind employees

Stayed in July 2025

It's a really quiet place, and in the morning you can hear the birds. The staff are also very nice and give helpful advice about walking around the hostel!

Stayed in July 2025

The only downfalls were that there is only one shower and that the bed is a traditional Japanese bed, a very thin matt on the floor but that's pretty common in Japan

when I first walked in the woman at the front desk gave me a map of the town and pointed out all of the things that I would need, explaining where the onsens are, the restaurants etc. It came with a pass to use an onsen for free that only locals and people at the hostel can use. They had towels for 250 yen and toothbrushes for cheap too. They had a kitchen with every single tool that you would need to cook pretty much anything. Check out was at 10:00 a.m. But they let you lock your bag there until 1. So I got to enjoy the town more without having to carry my stuff. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in June 2025

Only one shower for many guests

Perfect place, feels like home. Comfortable, nice staff, good location and great value for money

Stayed in June 2025

Nil

Location near places of interest and onzen

Stayed in May 2025

The beds and the room itself is a bit narrow and the bed is really hard. I didn’t have a good rest sadly.

The traditional architecture

Stayed in June 2025

Futon wasn’t comfy & bed unit was stuffy.

Staff were super helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

Cracking floors, so we sometimes felt guilty to disturb the others as we walked. The chairs aren't really needed in the room :).

Everything!

Stayed in May 2025

Aware that most of the shops are closed in Wednesday.

The location is good if you want to visit around shuzenji temple. The staff is very kind and speaks english.

Stayed in May 2025

The bathroom signs (man peeking over at woman?) besides the tastefulness being a bit lacking, it cast doubt I was using the right bathroom. Also the email address in use for the hostel is disconnected or at least unreliable.

Good location, provides budget access to beautiful onsen town. Clean and safe.

Stayed in May 2025

The staff was fantastic with me, he took time to answer all my questions about Shuzenji, the restaurants, the night activities... And the place was very clean and comfortable, it was my first time in this type of accommodation, and I really appreciated it.

Stayed in May 2025

Great location with the added bonus of a public onsen next door. Great relaxing space and awesome friendly staff. Would stay again.

Stayed in March 2025

On my second location in Izu I got an even better value deal than was provided at Knot, and the parking was not free

I liked the idea of how hostel knot was raised in its ideals

Stayed in April 2025

The staff are fantastic, it's a really great hostel that makes you feel at home. Great ideas of what to see and do. The main thing to note is that there is only one shower, although there are locals only onsen next door which you can use as part of staying at knot, also that if using the laundry it takes a lot longer than expected and is inside the bathroom so if people are showering you can't access it. There was an issue with the AC our first night, and our room made it to 70% humidity. Staff sorted it for the second night but was fairly uncomfortable for the first night.

Stayed in March 2025

It was fantastic. Beautiful place and staff was so helpful. If I'm ever around again I will surely visit again. Probably one of my best stays in Japan. Thanks so much guys

Stayed in March 2025

. The location is beautiful and quiet- the perfect escape and place to recover after spending a week in tokyo. I loved the numerous Onsens, the walking trails nearby, the river, etc. I hope that if I ever come back to Japan, I’ll stay here again

Stayed in March 2025

Staff is only there until 18pm which is really uncomfortable but you get what you pay for. They didn’t tell us that there is a shower in the hostel so we only found out about it existence after visiting what that call an Onsen. That place was hideous the bathtub is small building is old and mouldy and they literally didn’t have any showers ☠️ Yet apparently there are showers at this property and the location is literally onsen town so if you check it in advance you will find smth for your evening leisure. Also the beds were indeed clean and comfy the interior is new and pleasant and what is most important it doesn’t break the bank so I would stay there again and recommend this place to anyone travelling on a budget.

Although we only stayed for one night it was a good experience. Hostel is clean and they provide you with earplugs even though everyone there was quiet and respectful to each other. I loved the community and staff were friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

While the location is very central, the bus connections to the coast can be a bit of an obstacle. Although this was somewhat expected, it’s worth keeping in mind when planning your trip. If possible, I’d recommend renting a car to explore the area more freely, or simply enjoying what the town itself has to offer. The buses are not only slow over relatively short distances, but they also only run a few times a day, with some routes stopping in the afternoon. I traveled to the east coast, which was my main reason for visiting the Izu Peninsula. Despite taking the first bus in the morning and the last one in the afternoon, I still had to rush during my hike to ensure I didn’t miss the final bus back.

I had a fantastic stay at Hostel Knot. I rarely felt as much at home on my trip as I did here in this hostel, even though I only stayed for two nights. I think the main reason for this was the beautiful kitchen, which is particularly valuable for someone like me who does not want to go out for dinner every night on my long trip around Japan. Also, the hosts were super welcoming, and even wrote a card on the day of my departure. As for Shuzenji Onsen, what I loved most was its peaceful, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere. It gave me the chance to experience the authentic, slower pace of Japan, something that can be harder to come by in larger, more touristy cities. I highly recommend taking a walk outside the town towards the nearby farms. The farmers I encountered were so kind and open, starting conversations and sharing their insights. It truly felt like a slice of real Japanese life, and it was an experience I’ll remember.

Stayed in March 2025

Good location and staff 500yen for an outdoor Onsen, very good

Stayed in February 2025

I really enjoyed my stay at knot hostel. The staff was very nice, I met a lot of nice people and the hostel was beautiful =)

Stayed in March 2025

Nice place, I stayed there just for a night on a bikepacking trip Has everything, I was able to store my bike :) Also the village is really nice, I loved the bamboo forest and the foot onsen

Stayed in February 2025