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The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki

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Aioi 4-15

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The owner and staff are very nice and helpful

This is my very first hostel experience, and I had THE best time here:) everythi…

Breakfast available
9 mentions

amazing breakfast

The breakfasts - home cooked meals at 500 yen per meal, what a blessing

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Comfort - so comfortable, slept so peacefully

I loved the common area is was very cozy and comfy with a lot of room for people…

Good value
2 mentions

They even offer a japanese-style breakfast for a very good price

The breakfast is incredible and definitely worth getting

Great location
1 mentions

Great location, great vibes

Overview

Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki is for free and independent travelers in Hokkaido Otaru. No good for small group or family. It is just 1.4 km away from Otaru Station and a 3-minute walk to Suitengu Temple. Otaru Canal is a 10-minute walk away. This hostel are only shared dormitory rooms. No private room. It has a free-use kitchen, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. 30 steps to reach entrance. No elevator. Simple heated rooms with shared bathrooms and toilets are provided at this hostel. Slippers are included, and a fan is used for cooling in warm weather. But There is no air conditioning (cooler) facility. The entire hostel is non-smoking. Guests can enjoy the garden, read books and comics at the lounge or enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. The hostel has a cat and a dog. No Meals, No Cafe, No Bar, No Restaurant, No Hot Springs, No Vending Machines, No Air Conditioning, No TV, No pick-up service.

Traveller reviews

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Agnieszka

solo_traveller

May 27, 2026

10

The best hostel in Hokkaido

I stayed there 3 times, the last time the longest and its always like home, I hope i can go back again

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Paola

solo_traveller

March 27, 2026

10

Perfect stay for a few nights, very good athmosphere!

The place is very well located, at the top of a small hill, with a shrine next door and a magnificient point of view of the city. The house has a lot of charm with its traditional architecture and furnitures, yet it is also very cozy. The owner and staff are very nice and helpful!

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Caroline

solo_traveller

February 26, 2026

10

amazing stay!

the humans who run this property are amazing. the animals that run this property are so sweet. amazing breakfast!

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Nischala

solo_traveller

January 27, 2026

10

Dreamy and whimsical place to stay in, best value for money!

1. So Ghibli coded! What a special place to stay in. Truly a home for travellers, unbelievably comfy and the whole mood and environment were so mystical. 2. The breakfasts - home cooked meals at 500 yen per meal, what a blessing. Highlight of my day. 3. The hospitality- very kind people and as a solo female traveller I felt safe and at ease. Every time I came back from sight seeing outside, I was greeted with an “Okaeri”, really loved that. They were even nice enough to have snow boots free to borrow, what a lifesaver because there’s no way I would’ve survived the snow storm without them. 4. Comfort - so comfortable, slept so peacefully.

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Dieu

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

9

I do love every single corner of this homestay, would love to be back

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Riccardo

solo_traveller

January 7, 2026

8

Real Japanese home stay

Very particular interesting place. It is really like going home of some Japanese. Really enjoyed it.

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Maggie

solo_traveller

January 2, 2026

10

Dream life come true

This is my very first hostel experience, and I had THE best time here:) everything and everyone makes me feel like home.

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Timothee

solo_traveller

November 11, 2025

10

That was probably the most comfortable hostel I’ve been in Japan. It will stay as a good memory.

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Carolina

solo_traveller

October 13, 2025

9

Super friendly staff. Very cool decorated common area. Nice views from the terrace. Cute dog :). They even offer a japanese-style breakfast for a very good price!

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Morgane

solo_traveller

October 2, 2025

10

Felt like home

This is the best backpacker hostel I have ever been so far. Simply put, it feels like behind at home rather than in a hostel. I just loved that place! I wish I could have stayed longer. The hosts are so friendly and they have the cutest pets. Make sure to order the breakfast which is completely homemade (even the tofu and sausages were!)

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Shahar

solo_traveller

September 16, 2025

10

Its the best! ᓚᘏᗢ

They have a cat!! And a dog! The guest house is realy close to a shirne so the surroundings are also beuatiful. I loved the common area is was very cozy and comfy with a lot of room for people to seat together but also many private corners if you need them. They have so many manga (even some engkish ones) and antique or retro toys which im not sure if youre supposed to touch but its pretty cool anyway. It also functioned as a cafe, which serve vegan sweet that was amazing for me. And every morning they have some puding you can buy for 200 yen, and every day they bake incredeble litle buns with different toppings that you can take for just 150¥!! You can also ask for breakfast for just 500¥ and its realy nice and they ask if you have any dietery restruction and realy know how to accomodate different needs like that. There were private shower which apperantly is not an obvious facility for every hostel in japan (some only had public onsens), and they give you free towels. They also can do your laundry for just 400¥ which is cheaper then some laundry coins and hostels when you need to do it yourself. There was also a small kitchen i could use and the whole atmosphere was just very friendly and cozy. Realy loved that guest house, if i ever come back to japan i want to go there again. Highly reccomand it.

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Emily

solo_traveller

August 13, 2025

10

Super cozy atmosphere, you can get the best breakfast freshly made by the hostel owner, beds are comfy, they have the cutest dog and cat. Everyone there is so friendly and we made great friends, I really recommend staying for a few days!

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Guest

solo_traveller

July 1, 2025

9

I do love every single corner of this homestay, would love to be back

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Tvisha

solo_traveller

June 29, 2025

10

Such a charming hostel! Great location, great vibes!The hosts are lovely and the homemade snacks were an absolute delight. Not to forget Momo Chan and Hug chan!

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Masaru

solo_traveller

June 22, 2025

8

Good‼️

Cost performance

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Harrison

solo_traveller

June 7, 2025

10

Beautiful Hostel!

Such a beautiful hostel with lovely owners and cute pets. The breakfast is incredible and definitely worth getting!

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Ryan

solo_traveller

May 23, 2025

10

Really cosy place! Awesome hosts. Cute pets. Very quiet and comfortable. Wish I could have stayed longer.

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Miao

solo_traveller

May 5, 2025

10

It’s a beautiful Japanese house, the host is very nice and has a great book collection. It’s a feeling like sleeping in a reading room.

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chung

solo_traveller

March 29, 2025

10

Warm guesthouse

Love this place in the firs second. I booked one night and ended up staying 2 extra nights because I really like the atmosphere here. It’s a place makes you feel warm like home. The owner and staff are very welcoming and kind. The space are cozy. Don’t forget to try the breakfast, it’s amazing!!

solo_traveller

March 22, 2025

9

满足

Very nice traditional Japanese style home, great room full of books and heater. Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommended for foreign tourists who want to experience a Japanese-style bed and breakfast.

Facilities

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Adult only, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Luggage storage

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 05:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThe property is not staffed before 15:00. Free luggage storage is available from 15:00. Guests arriving after check-in hours (22:00) must inform the property in advance. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. The hostel has a curfew at 24:00. The shower can be used from 6 o'clock to 24 o'clock. Please note that guests using public transport are advised to get off at Otaru Station, not Minami-Otaru Station. The way from Otaru Station has better road conditions, there are no slopes, and guests will be passing through an arcade, which provides shelter from the snow. This hostel has a dog and a cat. The entire hostel is non-smoking.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:35 AM

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The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki - 1 Star Hotel in Otaru