Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden, and laundry facilities at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and bike rentals
Hot springs on site, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Shared bathrooms with spring water tubs and hydromassage showers
Heating and limited housekeeping
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free roundtrip train station shuttle
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–8 AM: JPY 750.00 per person
1 bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hot springs
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (limited)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Spa
Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Shared bathroom
Soap
Spring water bathtub
Toilet paper
Towels
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 750.00 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Is Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Check-out is at 9 AM.
Where is Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel located?
Situated in a rural location, this hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Kussharo and within 6 mi (10 km) of Akan Mashu National Park and Kitanemuro Ranch Way. Suigo Ryokuchi Park and Karamatsunoyu are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Ashleigh, Naseby
Traveled with partner
23 July 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Surpirse tourist tax on arrival.
They assumed because we were of western orgin that we would only want breads for breakfast. They offered thr rest of their guests a Japanese breakfast (which we would have loved).
The website didnt state they had cats. I am very allergic so it made for an uncomfortable stay.
This place could be a great stay if the staff were a bit friendly. Not welcoming at all, and supposed to be a 'Guest House'. Very expensive stay for a hostel which can only be accessed by vehicle.
Very good hospitality
the cooking in the place made the whole place smell like food which was not so good, other than that very recommended.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
8/10 Good
Kevin, Toronto
23 February 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Interesting place | Fantastic views
I thought the place was nice. It's quite the distance away from the closest station and very far from the nearest city but if you like that sort of thing then it's perfect. The room I stayed in looked like it was infested with ladybugs but they don't really bother you once you turn off the lights.
Having a car is probably better for this place since everything is so far away. There's no store or restaurant nearby so you'll have to eat at the hostel which I personally did not mind. The staff however, will provide a shuttle service to Mashu station if you let them know in advance.
However, it seems like this place would be better to stay at in the summer since there appears to be a lot of hiking trails in the area.
booked this hostel last minute (8pm at night) because I happened to be nearby and I had a great stay.
Building is much more interesting architecturally than the average hostel. Dorm room was very comfortable (4 beds and plenty of room) with inner spring mattresses (hooray!). Common room very pleasant, hostel will cook dinner on request (noodle soup) and good japanese breakfast. Beers and cocktails also available. All reasonably priced.
Staff were lovely and happy to have a chat. We did some stargazing and they recommended the "sea of clouds" at a local Observatory the following morning (weather permitting).
Only dislike for me was the shared japanese style showers (shy!) but the hot spring bath was nice.
Very happy with and would stay again.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
mark, sg
28 June 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place but limited English
This is a nice guesthouse quite out of the way. The staff are very accomodating and fetched me to and fro from the JR station multiple times. If you are on public transport, there is nothing much to see around unless you rent a bike. There are several good cycling routes along Kussaharo lake. Mashu is also accessible from here - get a ride to mashu station and transfer to public bus. Hostel staff speak limited english but they help as much as possible.
Quiet location near to sightseeing spots. Comfortable hostel, but shared bathrooms were on a different floor from the rooms which were quite inconvenient.
Guest house is located near Lake Kussharo. I rented a car, thus its easy to travel to the guesthouse. The guesthouse area is peaceful, cosy and countryside feel. Shared bathroom and toilet if you don't mind which is clean. They provide breakfast lunch dinner for a fee which is quite good. Would stay again during other seasons.
i would like to stay in this hotel few more days...
so keung
8/10 Good
John, Canberra, Australia
14 May 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny room, but great shared lounge and dinning rms
Tiny room, but great shared lounge and dinning rooms. The only meal we had there was breakfast, which was nice japanese buffet style. Onsen was tiny indoor bath in a slightly claustrophobic room, but nice and hot!
John
8/10 Good
OSCAR
23 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I felt confortable with the guests & with the staff
1/5
Chambre spacieuse et confortable
Mais plusieurs aspects négatifs:
- wifi catastrophique qui se coupe en permanence
- personnel froid et peu accueillant
- l'impression de déranger quand on arrive et qu'on est pas bienvenu de rester (franchement le check out avant 9h, c'est abusé)