Read all reviews carefully before booking.
Believe me, this is not the standard in Japan. Dormitory rooms have no door (only curtains) so there is no point in "female only" rooms. The beds have no curtains. Male staff enter rooms suddenly because knocking is not possible. Male guests also come in unconsciously. Three dorm rooms are in a small area without doors... if one person snores, everyone hears it.
Even though there was plenty of space next to the bed, every time the staff entered the room, they moved my luggage without asking and blocked the locker under the bed. No bed or ladder beyond my bed, no one walks there. When I left my wet folding umbrella open just a little bit
to dry, they closed it while it was still wet, and they placed it right next to my luggage. I didn't think the staff was doing this, but they admitted it.
Please look at the attached photos: I put my luggage like the first one, away from the locker. They say "Your luggage is in the middle of the room, blocking the walkway", and they moved my luggage to the opposite side, blocking the locker. This made the same amount of walking space as where I chose to put my luggage.
Aso Base is more than the usual backpackers hostel. I think it's like a boutique guesthouse. We spent an enjoyable 4 nights there. The owners are friendly and helpful. The facilities are spotless. The communal area downstairs has a well equipped kitchen and comfortable area for meals, reading etc. On the cold days we were there a log fire was made to warm us up! The bedrooms are comfortable and the communal showers/toilets are kept very clean. Adequate so never any waiting for a place. We also appreciated the discount tickets to the nearby Onsen. This is a great place at good value to stay in Aso.
The place is great but two things could be improved:
1. Modern hostels provide curtains for each bed in the dorm for privacy. It would be easy to install them
2. Owner are really strict on everything, with lots of rules for everything, people feel observed at all times. Easing it would make the atmosphere much more pleasant and friendly
Read all reviews carefully before booking.
Believe me, this is not the standard in Japan. Dormitory rooms have no door (only curtains) so there is no point in "female only" rooms. The beds have no curtains. Male staff enter rooms suddenly because knocking is not possible. Male guests also come in unconsciously. Three dorm rooms are in a small area without doors... if one person snores, everyone hears it.
Even though there was plenty of space next to the bed, every time the staff entered the room, they moved my luggage without asking and blocked the locker under the bed. No bed or ladder beyond my bed, no one walks there. When I left my wet folding umbrella open just a little bit
to dry, they closed it while it was still wet, and they placed it right next to my luggage. I didn't think the staff was doing this, but they admitted it.
Please look at the attached photos: I put my luggage like the first one, away from the locker. They say "Your luggage is in the middle of the room, blocking the walkway", and they moved my luggage to the opposite side, blocking the locker. This made the same amount of walking space as where I chose to put my luggage.
Aso Base is more than the usual backpackers hostel. I think it's like a boutique guesthouse. We spent an enjoyable 4 nights there. The owners are friendly and helpful. The facilities are spotless. The communal area downstairs has a well equipped kitchen and comfortable area for meals, reading etc. On the cold days we were there a log fire was made to warm us up! The bedrooms are comfortable and the communal showers/toilets are kept very clean. Adequate so never any waiting for a place. We also appreciated the discount tickets to the nearby Onsen. This is a great place at good value to stay in Aso.
The place is great but two things could be improved:
1. Modern hostels provide curtains for each bed in the dorm for privacy. It would be easy to install them
2. Owner are really strict on everything, with lots of rules for everything, people feel observed at all times. Easing it would make the atmosphere much more pleasant and friendly
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獨自出遊 女性專用宿舍房
入住於2025年11月
メタモン君
獨自出遊 共用客房男女混合
入住於2025年10月
訪客用戶
其他 女性專用宿舍房
入住於2025年09月
pirateic
獨自出遊
入住於2025年08月
Hyfecnkdcv
夫妻/情侶出遊 經濟雙人房
入住於2025年08月
訪客用戶
獨自出遊 女性專用宿舍房
入住於2025年07月
ブリッピング
好友出遊
入住於2025年05月
Bokkie Truong
夫妻/情侶出遊
入住於2025年04月
sun****
好友出遊
入住於2025年04月
訪客用戶
獨自出遊
入住於2025年10月