The only negative thing I can think of, is that the bunk bed mattress was a little on the harder side. But to be fair, most of the beds I slept on in Japan were on the harder side. And I was still able to get a decent sleep during my 3 nights here, so it was all good, just took a bit of getting used to.

From the moment I arrived, the staff were so kind and welcoming and made this place feel like a second home. The common areas were warm and inviting, and I especially loved the peaceful garden area (with a hammock and outdoor couch for relaxing/reading) and the designated 'library' area with books, strong wifi, and cozy couches to chill out after a busy day of exploring. The hostel is easy walking distance into the town of Kabira (about 7min) and they had bikes available to use (free of charge) if you wanted to venture a little further out of town (i.e., to the beaches). I stayed here for 3 nights, in the dorm, and easily could have stayed another few nights. Thank you to each of the staff members and volunteers who made my time here so enjoyable, you guys are the best!

Stayed in July 2025

There is never an option for a single room, The dormitory is crowded (lower bunk bed have no room even for sitting straight), shower facilities are poor and unkept.

Nice location, green surrounding, good kitchen and guest public space. It was good to have a rental car option, and a shuttle to the airport.

Stayed in July 2025

Mattress was thin and sagging.

Very friendly staff, perfectly clean and really good facilities like kitchen, living room and garden.

Stayed in June 2025

This was by far the nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed at! The property is spacious and full of charm: there are hammocks, sun loungers, a cozy outdoor lounge, a barbecue area, a large well-kept lawn, and lots of plants – perfect for relaxing. The common area is welcoming and nicely furnished, including a modern, fully equipped kitchen. Cold tea is also available for free. The hostel also has a café that is open on certain days. Additionally, there are free bikes for guests and the option to rent snorkeling equipment. Laundry facilities are available as well. The location is great: just a 5-minute walk from the bus stop, about 10 minutes to Kabira Bay, and around 20 minutes to the nearest beach suitable for swimming. The rooms are clean and well-maintained – however, the walls are a bit thin, so you might hear other guests if they snore loudly or make noise. If you prefer more peace and privacy, it’s best to book one of the private rooms instead of a dormitory bed. Overall, it’s very quiet and ideal for unwinding. Check-in is easy and supported by an informative video in English. The host is very friendly and also speaks English. Occasionally, special events like communal barbecues are organized – a great opportunity to meet other travelers. The common area also offers board games and brochures with helpful information about the island and surroundings. I would definitely come back – highly recommended!

Stayed in May 2025

I'm so grateful for the beautiful people I met in Iriwa 🩷 This place was a paradise in all the aspects

Stayed in May 2025

As it is a small town, there’s very limited grocery options and bus connections available. It’s part of the charm but sth to keep in mind when going there.

Beautiful location with big common area (and co-working space). Met some great people there to explore the island with. Really enjoyed the sunrise and sunset walks down to the nearby beaches. The town is tranquil with some nice restaurants and lovely people!

Stayed in March 2025

In the shared bedroom there was shared light, meaning it was bright until the last person switched of the light. Bring your eye covers :)

Well located, friendly staff, spacious common area to hang out with fellow travellers. Handy car rental. Free bike rental, however the bikes are small like kids' bikes and a bit hard to use as an adult. I saw snorkel equipment rental too, would have used it if it wasn't raining while I was there. Washing machine worked perfectly. Thank you! I would love to stay there again.

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful hostel and guest house - there are so many lovely indoor and outdoor spaces to sit. It's wonderfully peaceful and comfortable, possible to rent snorkels and friendly staff.

Stayed in December 2024

beds in the dorms could be a little more comfy.

I'd like to give the place a bad score, just so this absolute gem of a place will not be full next time I come! lovely staff, lovely facilities, lively garden and grill area, overall 10/10!

Stayed in October 2024

Bikes with bigger wheels!

The peacefulness. The garden. Having a nice little kitchen and living area. Being able to lie on the roof and look at the stars. Being able to hire a car for the day.

Stayed in July 2024

nothing to highligh

vibe

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing about the property, but Ishigaki as a destination is underdeveloped.

The place is a little paradise. It had air conditioning and was very spacious and comfortable. They allowed us to use mini bikes to move around.

Stayed in June 2024

No dislike

Feel like coming home. There is a washing machine for tenants. A big piece of grassland. Beautiful natural environment

Stayed in June 2024

The staff was so nice.

Stayed in May 2024

Nobody to talk to as reception/ owner

Location, facilities, bed, common area

Stayed in May 2024

The dorm is nice but all common space area are amazing. Very cosy, cute and spacious. The location is great too ! very close to tagaba beach and kabira bay

Stayed in May 2024

Chilled

Stayed in May 2024

There were no towels in my room and it took me a while to work out where they were. Probably helpful to have a car to get from here around the island - but there were others there without cars who managed!

Friendly, hostel-type vibes but quiet, clean and spacious - at least in my private 2-double-bed room. You can hear the crickets at night which is quite soothing. A great beach guesthouse! Gon, the owner, greeted me personally, helped me to park my car and sat down with me to show me a map of the local area and give recommendations. He even made some suggestions for what to do on Iriomote Island when I went there after Ishigaki. Laundry facilities with drying space on site. A few restaurants and bars nearby - walkable.

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful house with nice people. We were staying in dormitory that was half empty. The dorm space was quite clean with airconditioning, toilet and sink. Outside was cabin with shower. Also the bed was comfy. Nearby are different beaches and famous Kabira bay (note that snorling there is not allowed). Anyway the best snorkling can be done in Yonehara beach. For good price you can rent snorling mask and bike in Iriwa house. Good place to rest from crowds and noisy city. The place is bit far from main city and to reach it better to rent the car, because buses are not the best choise, but still affordable (it can cost around ¥1200 to reach Iriwa by buses, but you can buy 1 day pass for ¥1000 or 5 day pass for ¥2000 in bus staition close to the port, arriving from airport). Also buses have special schedule, they mainly operate during morning and few after lunch. Better to buy products in the main city if you plan to cook, because nearby shops are small and offer few products for higher price. However you will find restaurants or cafe places. Some of places needed reservation and be prepared that they are open only few hours per day or evening. In general i liked the place and can recommend it to the people who wants to disconnect from the rush of big cities.

Stayed in October 2023

Wouldn’t stop me booking here - but only 1 toilet & shower. If your staying in the cottage, you have to walk across the lawns

Great kitchen and lounge facilities. Decorated nicely and lots of free extra offerings such as bikes and snorkel equipment.

Stayed in October 2023

It is quite difficult to get breakfast around the area and if you don’t have a car you can’t really go grocery shopping so it would be nice if the guest house could also offer breakfast which atm they don’t. For towels it’s 100 yen per towel extra (unless you wash and dry it which costs 200 yen per washing machine). Also in the older building you can tell that it’s been around for some time so just expect it to look a bit more used up than on the pictures and some parts could use a renovation (like room Plumeria).

Cozy guest house close to Kabira bay which is a beautiful and more remote area compared to Ishigaki city. The staff arranged pick up from the airport for us and also organized a private room for the one night we originally could only get dorm beds. The location is very quiet and green, as we were hoping for. It is possible to rent bikes for free and you can also rent a car there. The bed was comfy and we had a really nice view. Everything was very clean! Also perfect spot to go out for diving in Ishigaki.

Stayed in September 2023

Unfortunately it’s complicated to communicate with the staff since they don’t understand english.

Nice stay, close to Kabira. The guesthouse is simple, but with a cozy touch. In the garden there are some hammocks and from the terrace you can see skies full of stars. Gon has been very helpful and gave us a lot of advices. It’s possible to rent a car (recommended to visit the island), bikes and snorkeling equipment.

Stayed in August 2023

Highly recommended! A guest house in the nature with everything you need. Free bikes, beaches nearby, calm atmosphere.

Stayed in July 2023

I loved the common area and kitchen and how kind and caring the staff were at the guesthouse. They were very helpful and gave lots of recommendations of places to go to and things to see, as well as eateries! I loved the location and how beautiful everything was, I will definitely be coming back in the future :) Even though I don't speak a lot of Japanese, everyone was very accommodating, patient, and kind. I had a wonderful stay here, thank you so much!

Stayed in June 2023