“A home in Sendai”

In the beginning, I chose the guesthouse for my first-2-day stays in my Sendai trip. The guesthouse is a 10-min-walk distance from the train station. The day I arrived was a heavy rainy and super cold day (around 5 celsius degree), and my shoes and all gears were wet as F during the walk to it. I was cursing myself "Why did I book such a far place?" However, the moment I arrived, I fell in love with the place. It was a cozy and comfort place. The water was super hot and the bed was so comfortable. Besides, the supermarkets were close to the place, and you're able to buy something to cook. I was super satisfied the end of the day. But it was even more. When I got back to the place after my wander at the Sendai city, I met Miki さん, who was such a warn and great staff. She recommended me several things, from restaurants to sweets. I also shared some Taiwanese cultures and recipes with her. It was a memorable experince. The Hirabi guesthouse is the place I might consider a home in Sendai. So after my hike in Mt. Adatara, I got back to Sendai and stayed there for another 2 days.

Lovely people when there were people. Practically didnt see anyone after the first night but that's just luck of the draw really.

“Low key, quiet hostel style accomodation. Decent value for money.”

Low key, quiet hostel style accomodation. Nothing phenomenal, but decent value for money.

The staff were super friendly and caring, and made us feel very welcome. The facilities were great and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

“Lovely place with top notch amenities/facilities”

Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable, facilities were top notch (they had the most spacious shower room I've encountered while travelling in Japan) There's a fully stocked water cooler that provides ice cold mineral water any time of day

“Lovely place and people”

Staff were lovely and accommodating. Such a friendly place and a good location while nice and quiet. I would go again.

Transportation options are available nearby. There are also large retail chains. The best part was that I visited during a season when I was mostly alone. If someone else had been staying there with me, it would have been a problem. There were plenty of small towels. The staff was very pleasant.

Super cozy (didn’t want to get out of bed in the mornings!) and clean. Miki, the host, is extremely kind and I would recommend to anyone to stay at Hibari!!

“Comfortable home staying and nice staff”

Comfortable

“Pleasant stay”

Really clean toilet and showers as well as dorm beds

“Lovely & comfy stay!”

Impeccable! I loved the staff from the very beginning, they are very caring and willing to help/ start a conversation + show genuine interest. 👌 They clean all the facilities daily & are willing to help with any questions you might have. The kitchen unit was well equipped and everything was labelled in japanese/english. It’s a 17 minute walk from the station, but that’s good for your getting your daily steps in 😊 would love to return during spring or autumn!

Quiet, friendly staff, very clean and nice.

“Loved it :)”

I loved staying here! It felt very homely and cosy - the kind of guest house where people say "itte rasshai" and "tadaima" to each other. The staff were very hospitable and added a personal touch to my stay. It seems that once a week, the housekeeper cuts some fresh flowers and arranges them on the table. It felt more as if you were staying in someone's house than in a hostel. It was so easy to make friends, too, and that was definitely the best part! The place was largely clean, and the facilities were very good. I loved that there was a water dispenser with icy cold and boiling hot water, which was so perfect for cups of tea, coffee (free) or instant ramen. Which, by the way, you can conveniently purchase from a little table in the lobby, alongside other small essentials in case you've forgotten any. You can rent a large towel, but you also get a small free one. There are several supermarkets, restaurants and conbinis close by, as well as a bus stop and a train station, with a train that gets you into Sendai in 15 minutes. The neighbourhood is very pleasant if you fancy a stroll there, too. I had an amazing time and would love to come back! Please enjoy staying at Hibari Guesthouse :)

“Lovely place with top notch amenities/facilities”

Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable, facilities were top notch (they had the most spacious shower room I've encountered while travelling in Japan) There's a fully stocked water cooler that provides ice cold mineral water any time of day

Very friendly staff.

“Would chose again”

Staff were friendly, fluent in English, and even gave me recommendations for cherry blossom viewing, which turned out to be a wonderful blessing

The property was insanely clean and only a short walk away from the nearest station.

“Spacious, inside and outside. I enjoyed my stay, but far from train station”

Everything there works appropriately (since the information given before the arrival, until the assistance after)! The place is organised, has a simple, but good structure and a staff that is always already to help (Miki, specially)!!

“Good location, cozy place with plenty of parking spaces. Only one indoor shower room”

The friendly host