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
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

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Check in time

15:00 – 22:00 (If you arrive earlier or later, please let us know in advance.)

Check out time

– 10:00 (Baggage storage service is available, please enjoy sightseeing without lugging around heavy baggage.)
If you would like to extend your stay, please let us know and pay before 10a.m.

Curfew

24:00 (If you return hostel after curfew, please let us know in advance.).

Reception

Reception is open from7:30 to 22:00.
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.

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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 style with 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.
  1. Room B-1: 2 bunk beds (Max. 4 people)
  2. Room B-2: 2 bunk beds + Extra bed (Max. 5 people)
• Room C: 1 bunk bed (Max. 2 people) [Small double + Single]

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 (per room)
About “Hostel Rates”

[N.B.]

1. Bedding, linen and towel are free of charge.
2. We have not any nightwear, bath-towel, shampoo, conditioner or toothbrush available.
3. All room heating facility. (No air conditioner)
4. 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.
5. Private showers, toilets, TV sets and refrigerators are not provided in the guest rooms.
6. Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the guests rooms.
7. No key for the guests rooms. Please manage your luggage by own responsibility. We can keep your valuables with us.

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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)

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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.

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Facilities, Amenity

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

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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.

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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]

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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 Dogs.
About Staff | About Host Dogs

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Room Availability

a = Available		B = a little left (3-5 beds)
“1” or “2” = 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)

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