check in staff

it was a reasonable price

Stayed in June 2025

The pillow is quite small and not the most comfortable. The service desk hours are also limited exclusively to check-in and check-out, meaning there are only 6 hours per day when the service desk is open and staff is accessible (08:00 - 10:00 for checkout, and 18:00 - 22:00 for checkin, unless any late requests are made). This was not a problem for me, but this could be an issue if you wish to make an early start and want to leave your bag - you'd have to do so the night before - or if you have an afternoon train/flight and wouldn't be able to pick up your bag prior to 18:00.

The hostel is just a 10 minutes walk from a main subway line stop in Nagoya, making it easy to travel into the city centre or to the outskirts to switch to the Linimo line. (Relevant for Ghibli Park travellers). I chose this location due to the proximity to Ghibli Park and it made it very easy to arrive there for my early entry - there are also convenience stores right next to the station for an easy breakfast or snack. The hostel itself was clean, quite cosy and had a nice, large living room. The staff are happy for you to leave luggage at their desk (50 yen fee per bag) which is useful for day-trips to the city. It is also located in a quiet, relaxing neighbourhood. I had a positive experience and I'm really grateful that this hostel exists and was at a decent price.

Stayed in May 2025

From the station there is a hill incline, so be mindful of that. You can store luggage but you won't be able to get it back between the hours of 10am-6pm because the front desk is closed.

Even though it's not in the city, I booked it because it's a midway point to the ghibli park so not to have to wake up too early to get there.

Stayed in April 2025

The location is a bit far, 10 stations from the downtown, then it takes a 15min uphill walking from the station. Don't know why the payment is not made in advance automatically just like other hostels, and i have to pay onsite, which makes the checkin process a bit longer. The bed is really small, there is no space to hang the clothes or to place the backpack on the upper bed. The privacy of upper bed is not good either, i can see the other upper bed from my bed.

the checkin time is 6-10pm, very friendly for people arriving late.

Stayed in April 2025

The other guests kept moving around and making a lot of noise which put me hard to sleep. And the check in time and check out time is too limited, and couldnt allow guest to deposit their lauggage or bags since there is no staff.

I like the shower room. It has all the things needed and it is very clean. Also I love the wide public space for all the people could spend their time, but the TV is too small and only at 1 small corner and you have to sit on the floor to watch it.

Stayed in March 2025

We had some difficulty with communicating with the staff. Our flight did not get into Nagoya until 9:30 PM and we arrived outside the check-in time. Check-in was 6pm-10pm and we sent messages around 6p. I did not receive a response until just before 10p, so there was some confusion over whether we would be able to access the hostel. When we arrived, instructions had been provided on where the rooms were and which beds were ours. There was nothing about bath towels. If towels were available, information about renting and where to find them was missing. If you are arriving late, make sure to contact the staff as soon as possible. We understand this confusion was also due to the lateness of our arrival and we should have contacted the staff earlier.

The hostel and facilities are excellent. The rooms are spacious with good bathroom and shower facilities. There are additional showers available via the common area. The common area was very large and had a full kitchen. There was also a TV and shelves with books/magazines. Each dorm bed had a light and an outlet. That was handy. The location is in a quiet neighbourhood and is about a 15 minutes walk from Issha station.

Stayed in November 2024

Dorms can be noisy, put on and take off your own sheets, no meaningful security - relies on this being Japan, a bit out of the way, didn't see any staff

Tidy and efficient, excellent value for money, good location for going to Ghibli Park (but get advance tickets!)

Stayed in November 2024

Air-conditioning wasn't cold enough.

Has all the facilities we needed during our stay.

Stayed in September 2024

It had a big space outside the rooms with kitchen, living room, tv… and parking as well

Stayed in May 2024

Tatami room was a good size for a party of 4 but there was an “emergency exit” light which was on during the night so the room was greenish 😓. The common kitchen was good except for the mini oven which was dirty. Enough fridge space to store food. Overall we liked the place.

Stayed in July 2024

Reception staff were very friendly and provided great service. Room was big and fuss free though you will need to set up the futon yourself. Value for money for a 1 night stay.

Stayed in May 2024

It was quite far (15 min walk) from the railway station especially if you have luggage to roll and take with you. The mattresses were a bit uncomfortable to sleep on. We have slept on many floor mattresses in our life being from India but was expecting them to be slightly more thicker.

Stayed in May 2024

The emails were in japanese, but that was an easy fix and probably an unfair expectation in my part. However the late check in(6pm) is tough, especially since there’s no one there at all if you’re early so you’re stuck outside. Still had a nice stay though

Staff was wonderful, it’s a nice property and the beds felt clean. Instructions were very clear(at check in) and the shared space was big enough to be comfortable to lounge

Stayed in April 2024

Didn’t think about it.

Convenient all round

Stayed in February 2024

The bedroom seems abit smaller than expected, and it very troublesome to crawl up to upper bunk bed. No towels are provided too.

The facilities were new, and common spaces were huge. It's will be great to come with friends.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing as such. But since it’s shared, and there people moving around late at night(includes me)…it’s not a comfortable sleep.

It was clean and had a parking.

Stayed in October 2023

-the futon is not thick enough in the Japanese room -paid for bath towels but they were useless -the staff almost lost a letter delivered to me

-Shared kitchen and laundry facility -quiet -free parking

Stayed in October 2023

Quite a distance from Nagoya central. Traffic is very heavy getting into town. Lack of restaurants within walking distance. Limited utensils in kitchen.

Love the concept that it’s run and managed by students from the learning house. The building is actually a hostel but they allocated 1 floor for short term rental. Rental fee helps to reduce living costs for students. Spacious room (4 of us in a room meant for 6) with attached bath and toilet (separated). Big kitchen / common area in case you wish to break away from your group.

Stayed in August 2023

Bit of a walk from the station. Very bright fire exit sign in the bedroom

Very clean & welcoming

Stayed in July 2023

The futons were a bit unconfortable for travellers from overseas, the emergency light is too bright in the dark. The facility is located in residential area, approximatelly 1 km from the subway station.

Accomodation is driven by friendly young people, and the facility is operating as a hostel. The room was big enough for five people.An excellent price - value ratio.

Stayed in June 2023

check in time

shared space

Stayed in January 2023

The beds were very uncomfortable, the pillows were the size of a dinner plate and very thin making it a rough sleep and leaving you with neck/ shoulder pain. They aren’t clear in the listing but theirs 12 beds in the room, making it very loud and if you have a top bunk, the curtains don’t close all the way so theirs no way to hide from the lights.

Place was clean.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Very big spacious clean quiet n awesome. The kitchen n sitting lounge is big and comfortable

Stayed in June 2025

People came in very late, past 12am and turned all the lights on in the sleeping space and were very noisy.

Large shared space, the facilities were comfortable and clean and staff were helpful and friendly. Also free parking is right in the building so very easy

Stayed in May 2025