Makoto can be very strict about the check-in time. Glad I'm not late. If you're not the talkative type, you might feel alienated and end up observing everyone else talking to each other.

You'll be able to experience a japanese housing neighbourhood outside of the bustling city. Host was very nice and ensure that the environment is comfortable for everyone. Host was able to converse english well and has a sense of humor. The ground floor is a good place for chat with other guests. Suitable for extroverts.

Stayed in November 2023

I didn’t mind anything about the property but for some people it might be too far.

Makoto is really nice and helpful. The hostel is very clean, staff are very polite and friendly. And just good vibes in the hostel, no complaints.

Stayed in October 2023

I extended my stay (see original review).

Stayed in October 2023

No shower between 11 am and 4 pm. No water dispenser. Make sure to ask for a second blanket early enough if it's a bit cold in the room. The blankets are very thin. Air in the room was a bit dry. Bed curtains are see-through. Place is quite far from the city center, but public transport is good. Tip: Go to Ayase Station and get 24-hrs-metro ticket for ¥600.

This place is undoubtly exceptional because it is one the few places in Japan that are truly social. If you enjoy being by yourself, not being bothered by others while heading out everyday alone for sightseeing, then you're well-off in one of the numerous capsule hotels that are spread around the country. For almost everyone else, this place is going change your entire traveling experience in Japan for the better. You will meet with fellow travelers that share their experiences with you and you will have a place that feels like home. There were numerous times when the owner Makoto was throwing generous parties for all the guests. He generally makes sure that people have a good time and get along. You will make friends here and get advice (you'll need it in this country). The area is a bit far from the city center but it's a nice, quiet and extremely cheap neighborhood. You can get food from very affordable supermarkets like Big-A, shops like Kitayama, or restaurants and Izakayas around. Great value for the money. Coming back also means taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city center. If I'm coming back to Tokyo, I'll make sure to be here again. The place is quite tidy as it is cleaned thoroughly everyday.

Stayed in October 2023

You can figure it out.

Amazing people surrounded.

Stayed in October 2023

Had a great time and met great people! Makoto is awesome! Looking forward to my next visit.

Stayed in October 2023

Just a small detail but I would recommend to exchange the see-through curtains on the bunk beds with real curtains for more privacy while sleeping

It was great - the atmosphere was very open and it was easy to meet other travelers. Internet was fast and in close proximity to the hostel is an affordable supermarket. The host was also very friendly and you could easily approach him - he will help :)

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Would recommend to anyone, host was extremely friendly in a perfectly clean and accommodating guesthouse! Met some amazing people and felt part of a community, best place we have stayed in Japan!

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was great, met amazing people, it was all clean and comfortable, affordable and easy to go downtown and experience the quiet life of a nice neighborhood in Tokyo. Makoto was so generous and always ready to help. Would recommend, will come back next trip 👍!!

Stayed in October 2023

Nice facilities that help create a social and comfortable environment, with a extremely nice host that add a lot to the good vibes. The dormitories are far enough from the main living room that you won’t hear the peoples that stay up late to talk ;) It is a liter bit far from the center, but the area is really nice and Tokyo’s transportation system is so good that is really isn’t a issue. And all this at a very affordable price

Stayed in October 2023

Amazing place to stay in Tokyo! Comfortable, clean, and Makoto-san is an amazing host.

Stayed in October 2023

What an incredible stay 💕 Makoto up front welcomed us very kindly and served us some welcome Sake! The environment is very friendly and great for mingling with other guests. It has a very homey and warm feel. It’s not much in the center but we actually liked having a bit of the that quiet suburban feel. Everything you need is close by and the facilities were very confortable and clean! We absolutely loved our stay and would definitely come back! Thank you Makoto for everything and enjoy the 50th review party tonight! You deserved it 👏🥰🙏.

Stayed in October 2023

The host is a super gentle and kind person. The guesthouse is a very neat place. I've met some very kind people thanks to the host who loves bringing people together around a glass of sake. 10/10 I definitely recommend this place.

Stayed in October 2023

MAKOTO is a super social and humble person. You have to meet him!

Stayed in October 2023

since is quite new there are still a few things that need to be improve and makoto it’s on it but I would’ve liked to have a space to talk on the phone with no problems, I managed to do it on the stairs but I still needed to be careful with the noise and also bed lights. Also, it wasn’t a problem for me but be aware that is outside the city so it’s going to take a bit more to go to the city center.

I chose this hostel because the good comments and because it seemed cozy and I was not wrong. The environment invites you to talk to other travelers and make friends specially if you are a solo traveler, totally recommended . I would come back after exploring Tokyo and talk to the other travelers and tell each other’s day and experiences, it totally felt like a home 😊 Besides I was planning on staying 5 days and I ended up staying 2 weeks

Stayed in September 2023

Unfortunately, there is two things that were negative for me during my stay. I saw big cockroach, twice at the entrance and once we told me it was in the dorm. There’s nothing much that Makoto can do because they sometimes come from the windows or the door when it’s open to let the wind come in. And the last thing is, WIFI was not working for my phone. It was working very well on my computer and my old phone but for a reason I can’t understand why, it was not working on my phone. Makoto, thank you again for everything! I had a very nice stay~

Makoto was a wonderful host! It was my first guesthouse in Japan and I stayed 1 month in September 2023. I choose it because it had good reviews and even though it opened just 2 months ago, it’s not the first guesthouse of Makoto, he had experience in the past. He built himself the dorms. When I arrived, he was still making the 3rd floor. If you have a backpack, you can bring it with you in the dorm. But I had a big luggage so I had to let it at the entrance of the guesthouse. I asked Makoto if I could have a safe storage for my computer and he built for me a shelf with a locker. But in the end, I didn’t even use it. I was feeling quiet safe in the guesthouse. When I was leaving for a day, I still put all my precious belonging in my big luggage with a lock and never got any problem. It was very clean. There is toilets and shower separated for men and women. Women at the 3rd floor and men at the first floor. It happened once that the men’s shower was out of order. The dorm was quieter than I expected, everyone was respectful. From my bed, it was not too bright in the morning. It was sometimes a bit hot but I never suffered from it thanks to the air conditioning. If I needed to make a phone call, I usually went in the staircase or at the last floor. I couldn’t find any free WIFI in the convenient store nearby. But if you go to the station, there is free WIFI. For the food, I recommend the supermarket Summit. If you go late, you can have a lot of discounts on the food. In the street of the guesthouse, there is a bento restaurant, a side dish restaurant and a yakitori (barbecue meat) stand. There is also a sushi restaurant near the convenient store Mini stop. There few of ramen restaurant near the station. And I can also recommend to go to karaoke in Manekineko. It’s just a bit expensive but very fun!!

Stayed in September 2023

Get better pillows

Great location, Great host. If you're going to Tokyo. This is the place to stay

Stayed in September 2023

The lack of air conditioning

Everything but the air conditioning

Stayed in September 2023

I felt like the air conditioning can be improved a little, some off the beds were hot and some were cold.

Makoto is just great, and the place is wonderfull. I thing the best thing about this place is the commom first floor where a lot of different travelers meet and bond. This place just makes it very easy to find other people to interact with.

Stayed in September 2023

You should be aware that the hostel is not super close to the city center. But since a metro / train station is close (10 minutes walk) this is no real problem. Also, the neighbourhood is a really nice and calming part of Tokyo.

It's a really nice guesthouse with a very welcoming and familiar atmosphere. Makoto as the host is super engaged in making everyone feel at home and helps with every problem. One of the nicest hostels I stayed in! すごいですよ。

Stayed in September 2023

It’s a bit further out so it takes a while to get anywhere. Be aware of that

It’s quite a new place and the owner is making constant improvements. For example there’s now a door lock so you can come back at night at any time. The facilities are really comfortable and you definitely get your moneys worth staying!

Stayed in August 2023

Ive stayed in hostels as a solo female traveler before and this is probably my favorite! Very clean, staff and guests are friendly, great area with lots of food options. I'll definitely be staying here again in the future and recommend to everyone!

Stayed in September 2023

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A highly recommended place, excellent price and the owner of the place even celebrated my birthday with all the other guests, we sang songs, drank sake and laughed, it was really fun with everyone

Stayed in September 2023

Very fun

Stayed in August 2023