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Set in Yamagata and with Zao Onsen Ski Resort reachable within 600 metres, オーベルジュ樹氷 offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The hostel has ski-to-door access. The owner provided many recommendations and was helpful in every situation.

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9.1
Superb
136 reviews

Situated in Takagi, 11 km from Shiogama Shrine, Bridge33 CAFE AND HOSTEL features air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Sendai Toshogu is 23 km away and Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi is 23 km from the hostel. Nice staff, modern bath facilities, very clean

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9
Superb
395 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated in Ōkuki, 15 km from Konakano Station, Siodomi Marinki share wood lodge, pets allowed features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Hachinohe Park.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hostel the rooms include a balcony, a shared bathroom and a flat-screen TV. 12/10 absolutely incredible stay!! Very VERY kind and helpful hosts that offered me pickup/dropoff rides, a ride to the supermarket, and even a goodie bag on my way out. This made for the perfect penultimate day to my MCT thru-hike, could not have wished for anything better. Fully equipped kitchen, nice shower, bathtub, common room with TV and netflix, sheesh. Thank you!!!!

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9.5
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at naka-yasumiゲストハウスなかやすみ also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Very friendly and helpful owner. The guesthouse is really clean, safe, quiet, in a great location. Toilet and shower room are separated. There is a laundry machine on 1st floor. Towels are provided. Room is very well ventilated and doesn’t feel stuffy. In female dorm I find the table/chairs are quite handy - great for reading/working a bit. A functional kitchen on 3rd floor - had my breakfast there. The shokudo restaurant across street offers hearty meals. Owner recommended it to me and I truly enjoyed it. Would stay here again - 10/10

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8.6
Fabulous
116 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in Koriyama and with Koriyama Station reachable within 800 metres, ゲストハウス sen features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 26 km from Nihonmatsu Station, 38 km from Komine Castle and 38 km from Shirakawa Station.

At the hostel, the rooms have a terrace. The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. It was the best capsule hostel I stayed at until now. Very spacious and comfortable bed, there is a small area where you can leave your bag next to the mattress, but you also have a little bit of space on the other side too. The best thing was the small fan in the bedroom. Loved it. Also, the door is an actual door you can lock and not only a curtain.

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8.1
Very good
151 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Situated in Murayama, Yamagata region, Yamagata Guesthouse山形ゲストハウス is set 500 metres from Murayama Station. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel the rooms include a shared bathroom. That is the best place for backpackers and the owner is so good for everything. Good communication in English and always supporting.

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8.7
Fabulous
406 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located 11 km from Aquamarine Fukushima, Guesthouse & Kitchen Hace offers 2-star accommodation in Iwaki and features a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. Breakfast was individually organised and wrapped that made the whole experience a lot more unique. The whole building was an ex taxi noffice in traditional style. Had a cute little table for eating food. Don't expect spacious facilities, but if you are after traditional Japanese experience with home atmosphere, this Guesthouse is for you.

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8.2
Very good
112 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

The units in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Guesthouse & Lounge FARO iwaki also offer a city view. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Excellent location with an easy walk from the station.

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8.4
Very good
191 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Situated in Senboku, within 38 km of Nyuto Hot Spring and 700 metres of Kakunodate Station, Kakunodate Guest House Choux features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 21 km from Tazawako Station, 21 km from Lake Tazawa and 48 km from Shizukuishi Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Omagari Station.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 1-star hostel. Best pillow among the hostels I've stay at so far! But more importantly the owners are very kind and generous and their lovely daughter likes to be social :) Shame not to spend more time in the area. Great to have a bar to hang your clothes/coat up!

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8.9
Fabulous
107 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Set in Fukushima, 48 km from Koriyama Station, El Amarillo SELF CHECK IN HOSTEL features views of the city. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Nihonmatsu Station. The facilities very very clean, but the best part was hands down the beds. Extremely comfortable and even had heaters for the cold winter.

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8
Very good
52 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

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