This was supposed to be only a stop-over on our way to Nagasaki but ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of our Japan trip! The location of the hostel is next to the train station right next to the sea. Our hostess was very nice and welcoming. Rooms are simple but nice, the showers and bathrooms are on the first floor (communal). We didn't find any restaurant to have dinner, so our hostess invited us to this "little party" in the town, where a lot of local people gathered, ate curry and made music - we had a lot of fun!

Nothing, we enjoyed it very much!

This hostel is such a hidden gem. The amazing hosts went above and beyond to help us settle in, they recommended us the restaurant in front of the station and we had some of the best seafood we've ever tasted. They were also super sweet to our 2 year-old son, and their kindness made him so happy. The hostel itself was very comfortable and conveniently located next to the beautiful Chiwata Station. We had a lovely breakfast before we left and wished we could have stayed for longer. I'd recommend a tour of the area just to be able to stay at this lovely hostel.

Nice & compact room in a japanese house, hidden near train station of Chiwata.

You may hard to find choices of eateries since it a bit distant from town, but for easy going person this won’t be a problem.

We stay here for 4 nights. The host is sooooo nice. She tried to help us with everything. The room is clean and cozy. Will definitely stay here again.

Great host - kind, helpful, and speaks English. Right by the train station and a nice izakaya bar. Great facilities, and the dorm room was comfy with a nice view.

The room is very close to the train tracks, so there could be a noise issue

Location, comfortable futon, nice mix of old and new!

quaint

a little out of the way

It is basically next to the beautiful train station

There was no shared kitchen for simple boiling of water.

Near train station

Need to pay extra 200 yen for each towel, as the room rate is not cheap why they doesn’t include this small charges. Pillow was very very small, didn’t sleep well

The owner is extremely nice and communicative. We had kind of a strange schedule, and she was very accommodating when it came to our check-in time. She also gave us some amazing recommendations for things to do around the local area that we wouldn't have done otherwise. This location is on a very quiet street and a few minutes walk away from the cute train station. Parking is free. We're glad all the hotels in Nagasaki were so expensive/booked up because it led us to stay in this absolutely beautiful area.

The Japanese-style breakfast was 800 yen per person and we were expecting maybe a little bit more food or some coffee considering this hostel is also a cafe. We also didn't ask, so maybe we would have gotten some. Either way, the 7-Eleven is a short drive away and we got some more food there. The private rooms upstairs share a hallway toilet, with the sinks being downstairs (the toilet does have a little sink attached but like the real sinks for teeth brushing are downstairs). We also booked the triple room with the garden view and dining area, and I was pretty confused upon seeing the room because I felt like the view was of the street/parking lot, the "dining area" was a small table, and the room was quite small for a triple room. We peaked at the room across the hallway after the people had checked out, and that room with the ocean view is WAY better than the one we stayed in. I think having more photos of that room on the listing would have managed my expectations.