The room was very basic but there were good things: very nice shared living room, very nice private onsen, the shared one was also good, delicious and beautiful dinner. It is not far away from the bus station so it is possible to explore Shiretoko from there.

Stayed in July 2025

The onsen was really dirty. I think they should add the sign to female bath that they shouldn’t enter the bath if they’re on period, because I planned to enjoy onsen on the day I arrived but once I entered the bath I saw blood flooding around. Everything else was fine, I’d say good, but this part impacted my experience a lot

Cheap, not too far from the bus stop.

Stayed in August 2025

The whole facility could do with a bit of renovation, but it still serves its purpose. People are nice and helping.

Breakfast is well arranged, ample and nice. It remains a very attractive site to stay while exploring Shiretoko National Park.

Stayed in June 2025

If u don’t drive and have to drag ur luggage, it’s up a hill for 20min. Luckily for me, I drove.

Affordable rates and good breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

The building was old, so you could see that the dust gathered more easily. Also, there was only 1 private onsen available, despite the 2 private onsen available.

Good and friendly staff that go above and beyond their working hours to help us and accommodate our requests. Free green and water.

Stayed in May 2025

We have to walk around 20min, or 1km to the place.

Cosy n authentic stay

Stayed in February 2025

Like a hostel, cleanliness need some improvement.

Breakfast and dinner, onsen. Staff able to communicate in Chinese, is a plus.

Stayed in February 2025

No single showers, only public bath. There is a large gap to the side of the bed and my things keep falling down. Wish there were slippers. Not very clean.

Inexpensive

Stayed in February 2025

Matress was a folding matress Only one ladies toilet for the whole hostel without proper working flush, which also smelled disgusting sometimes Be prepared in winter: quite far from the bus station with suitcases, you have to walk uphill and the sidewalk is covered in snow

Cozy common space You get everything you need The onsen :)

Stayed in February 2025

the location is good and quiet place.

Stayed in December 2024

Everything is good.

It was comfortable and cosy.. our rooms are the japanese style rooms with private bath and shower. It was spacious and nice. The hotel overall was clean and staff were very helpful. They even have private onsen which you can book in advance

Stayed in October 2024

The facilities are a little rundown for the annex building that we stayed. It's not connected with shelter. Instead, it is across the road from the main building. There is no shower room available for those that are not comfortable in using the public onsen. The carpet in my room was a little rundown. Not comfortable walking on it.

The staff are helpful. Parking lot available plenty full.

Stayed in October 2024

Here and there some annoying bugs, also inside the rooms.

Very friendly staff, and relaxing onsen.

Stayed in October 2024

It is situated at the top of a hill and the free shuttle doesn't run all the time, so you may have to carry your bags up which could be difficult. There are no showers, only public onsen, so you have to be comfortable bathing nude with other people (unless you pay for a private onsen but I don't know how much it costs). There is also a small onsen tax that you have to pay, I think even if you don't use the onsen. I was also told I couldn't book breakfast and dinner, but that was probably because they were full, so keep that in mind and book ahead if you want it (although there are some delicious eateries in town).

This was the first hostel I've stayed in and it was a good experience. The staff are super helpful, there is a good range of snacks available (at an extra cost) and free green tea on offer, and I loved the onsen! It was good value for money, and a good choice since there isn't much accommodation in the town. I saw several families so I think it's also suitable for kids.

Stayed in August 2024

A nice place, easy to reach if you have a car. The atmosphere is relaxed, a sort of "ryokan hostel" (we stayed in a double room, not in the dorm), nice breakfast and great dinner. The onsen is what you need after a hiking day in shiretoko peninsula. A plus: the free green tea dispenser.

Stayed in August 2024

There was a lot of noise starting from 7, from the cleaning or kitchen staff.. no one should vacuüm rooms before 9 am if you want to be considerate to other guest staying more then 1 night. As the walls were thin and our neighboors were loud until late in the night and cleaning started way to early, we didnt have one night of good sleep from the 3 nights we stayed here..

Affordable place

Stayed in August 2024

Breakfast was nice. Hostel clean.

Stayed in July 2024

Room smelt a bit musty and only had a fan no air con but did have a heater so if you are staying in winter you will be fine.

Friendly staff, yum dinner and breakfast. Traditional room. Handy parking if you have a car. Private onsen you can book for 550 yen each.

Stayed in August 2024

A bit remote to walk at night

Nice staff, room and onsen

Stayed in August 2024

It was hot and iced water was readily available. Very friendly staff and excellent and plentiful food for dinner and breakfast. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

Stayed in July 2024

size of the room, sound proof

Onsen was really good. service was good

Stayed in July 2024

The location is a bit not friendly to travellers who do not have their own transport. I have to full my luggage and walk uphill from the Utoro bus stop for 1KM to reach the hotel. If the hotel can offer pickup (even with small fees is all right) from the bus station, it would be wonderful and definitely added value.

The dinner set is exceptional.

Stayed in July 2024

A bit outside of the center

Onsen inside with private onsen also possible

Stayed in May 2024

No cold water in the showers of the onsens. So you can't refresh yourself after the hot bath.

Cheapest hostel around shiretoko national Park at the time we stayed.

Stayed in May 2024