No soundproofing or lightproofing between rooms, so I recommend earplugs and eye mask to help you sleep if you are a light sleeper. Anbo is not the best location unless you take the ferry from there instead of the north port.

The bunk beds are huge, with room to sit up even if you are a tall foreigner. The mattress is very comfortable. Check out is easy: leave everything on the bad and go. For a price when ordered in advance, they will prepare you a box lunch for you to take the next morning when go out hiking!

Stayed in July 2024

cheap and good laundry!

Stayed in May 2024

The walls between rooms weren't blocking the sound so my alarm woke up another customer.

It was easy to find from the bus stop and in a central location. The beds were comfortable and spacious.

Stayed in December 2023

The check-in hours are quite restrictive, 15 to 18.

Basic but clean, very conveniently located next to Anbo bus stop, good place to socialize as a solo traveler and get tips from other guests.

Stayed in November 2023

Limited space, no lockers, not a lot of privacy

Good showers (good water pressure and heat), nice staff, familiar atmosphere, super cheap and good location, plus I got a room for myself.

Stayed in November 2023

Owner was super helpful; they helped me plan my hiking outing and arrange for food (all in Japanese though). Everything else was pretty standard.

Stayed in November 2023

The hostel has “shared kitchen”, which is hard to called kitchen, cause there are only electric kettle and microwave. We expected there would be a little cooker or at least dishes and cutlery. So if you don’t want or don’t have money to eat at restaurants , it will problem with cooking by yourself.

There a lot of restaurants near the hostel, so it is convenient. The room are equipped with fridge, washing and drying machine. Also, there are sorting garbage cans, which are also convenient.

Stayed in October 2023

A longer check-in time would be good, plus some shower gel/shampoo/conditioner!

Very friendly and helpful staff, spacious room, good location, good facilities, easy setup.

Stayed in October 2023

It is a very convenient dormitory close to many hikes and trips. The staff is friendly. For the price a very good place to stay.

Stayed in July 2023

Did have a couple of ants around the dormitory table and on my bed, but I moved my pillow to the opposite side of the mattress and were no longer an issue. My adapter also couldn't fit in the narrow power plug because it's one of the boxy, universal adapters so I used a nearby power plug instead.

Had all the amenities you'd need at a hostel, and it was a bonus that I was the only one in the female dormitory at the time. Right on top of a restaurant with a couple more nearby and within walking distance across the river. The hostess was lovely, even though I was checking in late.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing.

The host went above and beyond in their kindness and hospitality, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Their genuine care and thoughtfulness made my stay truly memorable. I was incredibly grateful for their assistance and the way they made me feel at home. Their friendly demeanor and helpful nature added an extra level of comfort to my experience. I can confidently say that the host's kindness and welcoming nature greatly enhanced my overall stay.

Stayed in June 2023

The reception is in the burger restaurant! Only a sign in Japanese to tell it.

Stayed in May 2023

The shower curtain was absolutely disgusting. Hot water only, no cooking facilities or cutlery. No shampoo etc which makes it the only place I've stayed in 3 months in Japan that didn't provide it.

It's cheap and in Aso which makes transport by bus a lot easier (especially if using the high speed ferry to Anbo). If you only have a short stay on the island, stay either in Anbo or Miyanoura.

Stayed in May 2023

Check in time ended very early (at 18:00). It’s inconvenient if you’re relying on busses to travel the island as buses are infrequent.

Great location and comfortable rooms. Very close to the harbor.

Stayed in April 2022

- check-in between 3pm and 6pm, very unpractical given the buses timetables on the island - nothing available for cooking except a microwave - no free coffee or tea (so you’ll go on your trek at 5 or 6 without it if you didn’t bring any) - walls are not walls, they don’t go all the way up to the roof. When someone comes at 3am and lights his room, you’ll get his (neon) light to wake you up! (And if someone snores you’ll be happy to enjoy it whichever room you are)

- confortable - close to harbour, bus station and supermarket - curtains next to bed

Stayed in October 2024

Really wide and clean comfortable beds. Friendly hosts and nice people I was sharing a room with.

Stayed in May 2024

There is no kitchen; there's a hot water dispenser and a fridge. Some pictures showed a microwave, but that's not there. There are no cups, plates, cutlery etc. so you'll have to bring your own. I was in the female dorm, which had floor-ceiling walls, but the other rooms had a large gap at the top. As such, it didn't feel as if you could make noise in the 'kitchen' area without disturbing people. The bunk bed had a curtain for privacy, but this did not extend all the way around the bed, so when the light was on it was still quite bright.

Anbo is a small town, and the hostel is located above the main junction, next to the bus stops and across the bridge from the kayak rental. It's a good location. The bed itself was pretty comfortable and although there weren't any lockers, the 6-bed room only had maximum of 3 people in it, so we were able to keep things next to our beds. I was allowed to keep my luggage late on check-out. The shower had good pressure and the laundry was cheap and efficient (100 yen for 60 minutes wash/dry, 50 yen for detergent from the shop downstairs).

Stayed in March 2024

Dirty facilities, matrices with stains, the whole black is basically one big room with subdividing walls which do not reach the ceiling. Hence, if the light in the common area is switched on, all rooms are lit up.

good location in the center and near a bus stop

Stayed in October 2023

Open rooms with zero privacy and coverage of the light. Weird dirty bathrooms.

Very helpful staff with many services available (like lunch for the trekkings for instance)

Stayed in September 2023

Anbo is a very convenient hub for hikers, this hostel is just next to the bus stop.

Stayed in September 2023

I stayed in the ladies dorm that has own shower and toilet. Room was ok in size, beds also ok. Shower was a bit dated and needs some repair, but perfectly usable. Shower curtains need changing or cleaning. Hostel had good backpacking atmosphere and plenty to people to chat with, but of course depends on other travellers. Despite some need for repairs and more cleaning, I'd definitely pick it again. Location in Anbo was perfect for all 3 trails, Shiratani Unsuikyo, Jomonsugi and Yakusugiland (closer to the last two, so I felt it was more efficient). Supermarket is 8-10 mins away. Good izakaya Awaho with decently priced set meals is nearby, I highly recommend it, the manager is a bit monosyllabic but she warms up quickly.

Stayed in May 2023

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in June 2024