The owner was very nice and willing to help, he even gave me a new charger for my phone because mine was broken. I recommend this place !!

Stayed in July 2025

Great Location, comfy bed and very friendly owner. Offers bike rental in case you wanna go up to the volcano, which I can only recommend doing!

Stayed in June 2025

I booked the female dorm for one night. La Union is well located - close to the station and with many shops and bars nearby. The staff is really friendly and also proficient in English. I even forgot my hand towel in my room the morning I checked out but they were so kind and placed it on my luggage in the locker (you can store your luggage in a locker before check-in or after check-out). Everything was also really clean and comfortable. I enjoyed my stay!

Stayed in May 2025

The hosts were really friendly. We had a lot of space in the dorm, also only a 10 minute walk to the station. One of the best hostels we stayed in.

Stayed in April 2025

Very nice, comfortable place to stay in Fukushima! Close to station as well

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing in particular. If I had to point at something, perhaps it would be the bed mattress; it was OK, as it was neither very comfortable nor uncomfortable.

The staff here were extremely welcoming and understanding, and the hotel itself was very good value. I had a bed in the mixed dorm (4 beds) and it was very accommodating. My bed had a heated blanket which, while I didn't require it, was still a lovely option to have. The toilets, bathroom and bedroom were clean and well organised, and there was enough space for my bags. I am very grateful to the reception staff for allowing me to leave my bag for a few hours while I went to a temple on the edge of the city, and upon my return they were even curious about my visit; the staff seemed invested in their guests and really go the extra mile. :)

Stayed in March 2025

The room was a bit small for 4 (but just like the pictures so no surprise) with not a lot of space for luggages, and you can hear everything.

Near the train station and bus terminal. The owner (?) was very nice, I dropped off my luggage before check-in and he put it in my room when the cleaning was done. He also gave me advices on what to visit. The mattress can be heated! You have a space to eat near the rooms and a microwave if you want. Nice free toiletries as well.

Stayed in February 2025

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The beds were incredibly comfortable after a long day of travel. While this was not my first time I had stayed at La Union, I definitely liked it better this time. When I stayed there in 2021 there were no curtains over the bed entrances and this has made a massive difference in comfort and overall sleeping.

Stayed in December 2024

Very well equipped hostel, kept very warm in the winter, with the added bonus of a headed blanket all for no extra charge! The owner was very helpful with local recommendations and the hostel is very well.located too.

Stayed in January 2025

- 2 toilets and 1 shower for the entire facility is too little. - ¥4,000 per night is pretty expensive for what it is. - I don’t like the net part on the top half of the bed curtains. I guess it’s for ventilation but it let light in when I tried to sleep early, plus people could see you when you turn your bed lamp on so I don’t like that. - Having the key to open the door instead of a padlock is quite annoying. Imagine if you go brush your teeth in the morning before 10am and forget your key inside the room, you have to make an “emergency call” to the staff and pay ¥1,000 for calling them outside the hours. Luckily it didn’t happen to me but just imagining that I might get charged for an honest mistake due to their late start for morning work hours is irritating. - Location is just okay ish, 10 mins walk from the station. Honestly at ¥4,000 with this value, might as well pay an extra ¥2,000-3,000 to get a room for yourself at one of the hotels that are 1 min walk from the station.

Has a free towel and amenities in the bathroom.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Very clean and well managed, services extremely good .

Stayed in December 2024

Stairs with luggages.

The staff are very helpful clean too. Would recommend those who can climb stairs with medium luggages.

Stayed in December 2024

The shower was a little cramp (hard to bend inside). A bit expensive… and there were no place to put suitcases…

The host spoke very good English and helped a lot with attraction to see in Fukushima. The place was clean with all the amenities needed.

Stayed in November 2024

Such a lovely place. Everything was spotless clean and well maintained. Bed was very comfortable. The owner is super friendly and has been cycling intensively around the world. Such a great place to stay during our cycling trip through Japan. We were allowed to store the bikes safely inside.

Stayed in October 2024

Although the door being electronic was really convenient, it’s quite noisy. Everytime someone entered/left the room I would wake up with the sound of the “engine”/screws (I forgot the word again). Another thing that would disturb my sleep was when someone else in the room opened the curtains of their bunks. The noise of the curtain slides are quite loud, also it had some “holes” on the top (not for bad management, but the style itself was like that), so the light would come into my bunk. My suggestion for this one is, if possible, change it for those that you pull vertically. In another hostel I stayed they had this one, that was like the “curtains” we put in our house or even business door’. It’s not noisy and keeps the light away.

The female dorm was really nice. The matress was amazing, the pillow aswell. Although it wasn’t THAT cold (about 16ºC) there was a warm mat between the matress and the sheets. That one was unexpected. I didn’t turned it on because it wasn’t necessary but it’s rly nice to have it during winter. Only a few min before check out I found that the light was also a wireless phone charger, a good point. A few other things I noticed and was beyong expected from a guest house: hair straightener (I forgot the name in english, but is that electronic device that girls usually use to straighten their hair, or curl sometimes). Shower sponge available, towels and slippers also included for free. The shower got warm quite fast. The keys were functional. The lockers were quite big.

Stayed in October 2024

If the common area is open for 24hours, it might be good!

It was very clean and organised! I paid for the breakfast as additional. It was delicious and only for ¥750yen with good coffee:)

Stayed in September 2024

I'm nitpicking here, but the toilets and bathrooms don't have indicators that show if someone is in there.

The staff was very polite, the place was very clean and comfortable, and I really like the design of everything, it has to be one of the best dormitory hotels I've been to. The capsules aren't squeaky, the beds are full-sized with a small tabletop inside.

Stayed in September 2024

Well organized and staff was friendly :)

Stayed in July 2024

As it is a hostel I am used to it, but the sound from other guests is very loud. If this is a dealbreaker for you, you might be better of choosing a different place.

The location is perfect. Close to the station and right in the middle of many Izakaya and Bar. The owner was very nice and helpful. Breakfast is incredible! The French toast was perhaps the best I ever had and the coffee and soup were super tasty as well.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing.

The facility was really up to date and the bed was comfortable as well. The staff was made of some of the best people I've met in Japan, they spoke English very well and they were really welcoming and fun to talk to. The position wasn't bad either.

Stayed in August 2024

There was absolutely nothing to complain about, one of the best if not my best hostel experience.

Stayed at La Union and had an incredible time! The host went above and beyond to make sure I felt welcome and comfortable. Super clean facilities and the beds were really comfy. The host gave great tips on local spots and was really helpful. If you want a friendly place with awesome service, this is it. Can't wait to come back sometime in the future!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in April 2024

It is an old building so sound insulation is not the best (they provide free ear plugs though). There is also no lift so may not suit people who cannot walk up stairs or carrying big heavy luggage

The dormitory/ pod sleeping space is spacious and well equipped with power and fan. Many good quality amenities such as face wash and moisturizer are provided. Location is 5-10 mins walk from Fukushima station and there are many restaurants/ shops near by. The host is very friendly and can speak English well.

Stayed in April 2024

Good stuff: - The staff are nice, Atsuki-san (I hope I didn’t misremember his name) speaks English and was very welcoming. - A lot of facilities are available including washing machine, hair dryer and straightener, ear plugs, towels, lotion for UV protection and a bed that can heat up for the cold nights. - The location is relatively well let at night and it’s in a market with a coffee shop beside it and a really good tie restaurant less than a minute walk away. It’s about 20 min to walk to Fukushima station and the path is well let at night. The location is quiet but there are bars around so you may encounter some drunk people at night.

Stayed in April 2024