At Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Lake Kussharo and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Akan Mashu National Park. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to hot springs and bike hire. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions in proximity to this Teshikaga hostel include Lake Mashu and Lake Akan.
Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel offers its guests hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Teshikaga hostel.
7 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel offers 7 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This Teshikaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a hydromassage showerhead, spring water baths and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen). This service features separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: JPY 750 per person
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hot springs
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Limited housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Spa
Hot springs
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.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Shared bathroom
Slippers
Soap
Spring water bathtub
Toilet paper
Towels
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 750.00 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
What is the cancellation policy at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Yep, Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel has a free self car park.
What makes Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus spring water baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.
Does Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel serve breakfast?
Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
No, Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM.
Are pets allowed at Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel?
No, only service animals are allowed.
Kussharo Genya Youth Guesthouse – Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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 traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
8/10 Good
Kevin, Toronto
23 Feb 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 Jun 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.