The hostel is located in a beautiful area and is quite remote but they tell you what times you can catch a bus from the center and can give you a to the center in the morning. We enjoyed to evening walking tours and the onsen was nice too! The house was beautiful and we had nice chats with other guests.

They do different announcements in the morning by megafone so it is not really possible to sleep in. You should also note that you are not allowed to stay at the hostel during the day while they clean even if you are staying for several days.

The property is very nice. I felt like I was staying at home, and the owner was both amiable and disciplined. The onsen was wonderful and relaxing, and the mountain view in the morning was spectacular. The food prepared by the owner was delicious, and they even performed a farewell song. The owner also provided a ride to the station at 8:20 in the morning (they offer rides to the station twice in the morning, at 8:20 and 9:20). If I have the chance, I would definitely stay here again.

I met some great people here who were all traveling from around the world too. The hosts are very kind and their facilities encourage you to meet the other visitors in their comfortable dining-relaxing area. The location can be walked to if you don't ride the shuttle, and it took me about 20 minutes from the JR station, which I would only recommend during the day, since you have to walk on the side of the road at times. I hiked Yufuin-Dake back and a new friend went all the way to Oita, while I rode the bus back to Beppu before my evening in Aso.

Thicker curtains would be nicer to drown out snores, but I did not find anything generally displeasing otherwise! It was comfortable

Excellent host! Has an onsen inside too, free! Far from the main shopping area, but they offer pickup at 6pm from the main Yufuin Station (which I didn't know, I walked so far, but it's ok, exercised!) Also offers breakfast for $5! Other than that, everything is great! Host has been hosting for 18 years now with his wife! So you also have a native host! When you leave, they sing you a country song, how unique!!

Only bad thing is I got the top bunk-- it's quite difficult to climb up the ladder, it's not at an angle, but straight up 90 degrees. Especially if you need to use the restroom in the middle of the night. I would NOT recommend getting the top bunk--avoid if you can.

Good view, comfortable beds, quiet and calm environment. I was here 7 years ago, so I'm so surprised that they maintain the high quality of the accommodation for so long time. Everything is as nice as 7 years ago. Appreciate the great effort by the owner.

The location is really far from the center. I went there by car, so it was okay for me. But if you go by public transportation, and you didn't reserve a meal there, you'd better buy your own food before you go to the hostel. The owner also provides free rides twice a day as I remembered.

It feels like home. You get everything there. Clean room and toilets. There is no separate shower but there are a few in the onsen room. The onsen for male and female are entirely separate. The entrance has a separate door so the safety is guaranteed. Dinner and stargazing are excellent. The owner gives you a lift to the train station at 8:20 and 9:20 every day.

It’s quite far from the centre so please travel light or take a taxi.

Everything was clean and the common room is very cozy. The onsen was wonderful and relaxing as well. I was lucky enough to stay on a Friday, which every Friday the owner brings a van of guests and workers who want to participate to the local gymnasium that is open to the public and we played a bunch of sports and games together which was the highlight of my stay--would definitely recommend.

I had a lovely stay! The atmosphere is very nice, the staff are kind and helpful and the food is delicious. The space is very comfortable and feels homely. The walk to see the stars was very fun! It’s a bit of a walk from town, but if you go on the back roads from the lake, it is a beautiful walk with good views of the mountain and some nice Japanese houses. The shuttle bus in the morning was useful and I enjoyed the goodbye song. Thank you!!

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Best hostel during my stay in Japan. Awesome staff with personality, and they made my stay here special. Playing songs, free walking tours and top level customer service. Very clean and I just loved the countryside feeling this place had. The rooms were more spacious than expected. Free onsen! Tasty and traditional breakfast (not included in the price). Free shuttle service back to the train station in the morning.

The location is bad if you're walking there from the train station. It is constant uphill and a surprisingly long route.

Very homey hostel with onsen bath. Also has free parking area for guests who drive a car like us. Location even not in the city but not too far. If have chance, would like to go back again. Breakfast was tasty

Actually, everything is excellent for us. But if may need to mention one thing, there is no private or separately shower room (only in the onsen area). :)