Feels Like Home
Good for Free and Independent Travelers.
MorinoKi is the first Backpackers’ Hostel in Hokkaido established in 1999.
Budget Accommodations in Otaru Hokkaido JAPAN.
Cozy Atmospheres
Using the old Japanese house. Comfortable Japanese-style hostel.
Please make yourself at home freely. Also Good for the nap.
Reasonable Price
Dormitory style Hostel.
1 night with no meal: 3,200YEN >>> 3,000YEN
Kitchen Self-Catering. No extra charge for Heating in winter.
Good for long stayers.
About “Hostel Rates”
Good Location
Good for Otaru sightseeing. “Otaru Canal” & “Sakai-machi” nearby.
Day Trip from Otaru to Niseko, Yoichi, Shakotan Peninsula,and Sapporo
Access Information
Morinoki scrap
- Check in time
- [ for Reservation ] 7:00 – 23:00 (Please tell me your arrival time. )
[ for No Reservation ] 16:00 – 21:00
- If you are late for check-in time, you have to telephone me by 6:00 p.m. on the day. Your reservation is canceled when there is no connection from you.
- When you do the check-in in the morning, you may not go into the bedroom. After bed‐making, you can use it.
- It is cleaning rooms in the hostel from 9:00 to 13:00 . Thank you for your cooperation.
- After the check-in, you can use the shower and kitchen, etc.
- When you check-in before arrival time, we may make a hostel absence.
- When your check-in passes over arrival time, be sure to contact us. Your reservation may be canceled.
- Check out time
- - 21:00 ( Please leave the bedroom by 10:00.)
- Please put out your luggage from the bedroom before 10am.
- It is cleaning rooms in the hostel from 9:00 to 13:00 . Thank you for your cooperation.
- Until the checkout time, you can use the shower and kitchen, etc.
- If you would like to extend your stay, please let us know and pay before 18:00.
- Curfew
- 25:00 (If you return hostel after curfew, please let us know in advance.).
- Reception Desk
- Reception desk is open from 7:00 to 23:00.
If you have any questions for sightseeing, our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.
(Uncommonly we might not be there. such as meal or shopping or…)
We can keep your valuables with us.
- Car Parking
- Free car Parking. 2 cars only.
The reservation for parking is not accepted.
- Non-smoking Area
- Please cooperate all rooms are non-smoking. Smoking is permitted only in the smoking area which is outside of the entrance or garden.
- Guest Rooms
- Our guest rooms are dormitory stylewith bunk beds and generally separate room for males and females.
- Room A: 3 bunk beds (Max. 6 people) Thin room for wemen or Group.
- Room A-1: 1 bunk bed (Max. 2 people) Thin room for women or Group.
- Room B: 4 bunk beds + Extra bed (Max. 9 people) Thin room for men or Group.
- Room B-1: 2 bunk beds (Max. 4 people)
- Room B-2: 2 bunk beds + Extra bed (Max. 5 people)
- Room C: 1 bunk bed (Max. 2 people) [Small double + Single]
- Room A: 3 bunk beds (Max. 6 people) Thin room for wemen or Group.
- Group Arrange “Private room”
We arrange the room for a small group or a family.
Please ask us when make a reservation.
Extra charge for Groop Arrange:2,400yen>>> 1,200yen (per room, per night)
About “Hostel Rates” - [N.B.]
- Bedding, linen and towel are free of charge.
- We have not any nightwear, bath-towel, shampoo, conditioner or toothbrush available.
- All room heating facility. (No air conditioner)
- No heating charge. But it might be a little cold here in winter because it is an old house. If you feel chilly you can use extra blanket and Hot-water bottle.
- Private showers, toilets, TV sets and refrigerators are not provided in the guest rooms.
- Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the guests rooms.
- No key for the guests rooms. Please manage your luggage by own responsibility. We can keep your valuables with us.
- Eating
- There are basically neither breakfast nor supper. (European Plan Only)
There are a lot of restaurants, Sushi restaurants, pubs, etc. near here. The convenience store and the supermarket are also nearby.
Travel tips in Otaru
- Kitchen
- We have communal cooking facility for guest . (6:00 to 22:00)
- for Breakfast
- We prepare homemade bread and the Otaru coffee for breakfast. (300 yen) 7:30 to 9:30(preorder until the day before)
Toast and the clean-up, etc. are done yourself.
- Drink Counter
- Tea Donations to “For The Next Traveler”. There are coffee, tea, Japanese tea, and various alcohol.
- Otaru Beer
- The Otaru beer is sold. (one bottle 330ml:350 yen)
- Lounge Room
- There are Japanese-style Lounge Room and Dining Lounge Room in Morinoki. Homely and cozy lounge space makes your stay comfortable. There are a large amount of Manga (Comics) and a lot of DVD. There is Internet PC for the guest, too.
Eating & Drinking are permitted only in the lounge.
Please keep good manners in the common space especially late at night.
- Internet
- Internet PC for the guest: (100 yen for 20 minutes / 6:00 to 24:00)
Wired/Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) is available for FREE with your own laptop.(24h)
Printout: 10 Yen/Sheet(A4)
- Garden & Terrace
- There are Japan style garden and terrace. In the summer time you can stay under the sun with good view.
- Shower & Bath
- There are one private shower room and one private Japanese Style Bath.
Bath time: 18:00 to 24:00 / Shower room time: 6:00 to 24:00
Please keep good manners in the common space.
Towel and Hair dryers are available, but shampoo and hair conditioning are not available.
- Laundry
- We have Washing machine and Dryer. (each 200yen/time: include Washing soap) Time: 15:00 to 22:00
Please ask us before using ｌaundry.
- Facilities, Amenity
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O free parking Ｘ pick-up survives O luggage storage O towel Ｘ bath towel Ｘ nightwear Ｘ toothbrush O soap Ｘ brush Ｘ shampoo Ｘ conditioner Ｘ shaver O hair drier O alarm clock Ｘ air conditioner Ｘ TV O DVD player O VTR Ｘ payphone O internet pc O Ｗｉ-Ｆｉ O fridge O microwave oven O toaster O washing machine O dryer Ｘ rental bike
- MorinoKi shop “pooh”
- There is sundries counter in the hostel. (pottery goods, the bead accessories, CD, and the book etc.)
There is a bookcrossing counter, too.
- MorinoKi party
- Sometimes we have a party such as “Spring Party”, “Summer BBQ” and “Anniversary party” etc.
Please check MorinoKi News or the event calendar about details.
- J-class MorinoKi
- Good for Working Holiday and the Long Traveler.
Japanese lessons available from a licensed Japanese Teacher in Otaru, Hokkaido! For those who are thinking of learning Japanese language to communicate with the locals.
Such a Japanese class is in MorinoKi.
About [J-class MorinoKi]
- Staff
- Helpful & English speaking (not good at…) Staff.
“MASA” and “Keko”, We were born in Otaru, and grew up in Otaru. We love this town.
AND, we have Host Cat and Dogs.
About Staff | About Host Cat and Dogs
Room Availability
a = Available B = a little left (3-5 beds) x = Only “One bed” or “Two beds x = Sorry. No Vacancy Female Dorm = for women Private A = Room for Group (2 – 6 people) Male Dorm = for men Private B = Room for Group (1 – 2 people)
