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The Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel Morinoki

Otaru City, Hokkaido
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A Japanese dormitory-style guesthouse with at-home ambience / Suitable for solo travelers / Close to Otaru Canal

Guest review score

Exceptional
Reviews: 1
4.8

Access

Minami-Otaru Station
8 min walk
Otaru Station
4 min drive
Otaruchikko Station
9 min drive

Property facilities

  • Completely non-smoking
  • Lounge
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Shared microwave
  • Hot water (limited availability)
  • Shared living room

Explore our rooms and plans

Price (low to high)
3 room types
Female dormitory
・ Dormitory (all bunk beds, shared room)
・ Toilets, showers, washbasins, refrigerators, etc. are shared.
No smoking
3 x Bunk bed
Garden view
Max 2 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Shared room
  • Linens
  • No locks
  • Fan
  • No bath or toilet
  • About Check-in
    Members only!
    No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    Women only
    Multi-night stays only
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP2,667.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Long Stay in Female Dorm [Room only]

    Members only!
    Credit card prepayment only

    \\\"MorinoKi" is a backpackers hostel (guest house)// Solo travelers are welcome! Unlike regular hotels and guesthouses, this is a very casual place to stay. Basically shared rooms. We hope you will interact with fellow travelers. If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel, or if you are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at MorinoKi. ~About the bedrooms~ - Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge for phone calls, chatting, and eating and drinking. - The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. - There are no locks. Please use lockers or other items to keep your valuables safe. - Smoking is prohibited indoors, so please smoke outside. ~About the facilities~ - Our hostel has a host dog and cat inside. - Curfew is midnight. Lights out at midnight. - In winter, we provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Access to the hotel] From JR Otaru Station: 18 minutes on foot Nearest convenience store: 4 minutes on foot Otaru Canal: 11 minutes on foot [Notes] ●Check-in and luggage storage may not be possible before 4:00 p.m. Please contact us in advance. ●We may be absent before or after your requested arrival time. If there are any changes, please contact us as soon as possible. ●If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 p.m., please be sure to contact us by 6:00 p.m. If we do not contact you, your reservation may be canceled.

    PhP2,667.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Women only
    • Multi-night stays only
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • About Check-in
    No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    No children
    Women only
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Female Dormitory Plan (R) [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    \\\"MorinoKi" is a backpackers hostel (guest house)// Solo travelers are welcome! Unlike regular hotels and guesthouses, this is a very casual place to stay. Basically shared rooms. We hope you will interact with fellow travelers. If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel, or if you are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at MorinoKi. ~About the bedrooms~ - Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge for phone calls, chatting, and eating and drinking. - The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. - There are no locks. Please use lockers or other items to keep your valuables safe. - Smoking is prohibited indoors, so please smoke outside. ~About the facilities~ - Our hostel has a host dog and cat inside. - Curfew is midnight. Lights out at midnight. - In winter, we provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Access to the hotel] From JR Otaru Station: 18 minutes on foot Nearest convenience store: 4 minutes on foot Otaru Canal: 11 minutes on foot [Notes] ●Check-in and luggage storage may not be possible before 4:00 p.m. Please contact us in advance. ●We may be absent before or after your requested arrival time. If there are any changes, please contact us as soon as possible. ●If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 p.m., please be sure to contact us by 6:00 p.m. If we do not contact you, your reservation may be canceled.

    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • No children
    • Women only
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

Female Dormitory Room [Economy] [Dormitory] [Non-smoking] [Garden view]

No smoking
3 x Bunk bed
Garden view
Max 2 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Shared room
  • Linens
  • No locks
  • Fan
  • No bath or toilet
  • Women-only room
  • Air purifier
  • Desk lamp
Amenities
  • Hand soap
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Hair dryers
  • Body soap
  • Razors
  • Soap
  • Two-in-one shampoo
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers
mixed dormitory
・ Dormitory (Please use lockers for baggage and valuables)
No air conditioning
No smoking
3 x Bunk bed
Max 2 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Adapter / Charger
  • Shared room
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • About Check-in
    Members only!
    No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    Multi-night stays only
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP2,667.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Long Stay in Mix Dorm [Room only]

    Members only!
    Credit card prepayment only

    \\\"MorinoKi" is a backpackers hostel (guest house)// Solo travelers are welcome! Unlike regular hotels and guesthouses, this is a very casual place to stay. Basically shared rooms. We hope you will interact with fellow travelers. If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel, or if you are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at MorinoKi. ~About the bedrooms~ - Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge for phone calls, chatting, and eating and drinking. - The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. - There are no locks. Please use lockers or other items to keep your valuables safe. - Smoking is prohibited indoors, so please smoke outside. ~About the facilities~ - Our hostel has a host dog and cat inside. - Curfew is midnight. Lights out at midnight. - In winter, we provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Access to the hotel] From JR Otaru Station: 18 minutes on foot Nearest convenience store: 4 minutes on foot Otaru Canal: 11 minutes on foot [Notes] ●Check-in and luggage storage may not be possible before 16:00. Please contact us in advance. ●We may not be available before or after your requested arrival time. If there are any changes, please contact us as soon as possible. ●If you are planning to arrive after 18:00, please be sure to contact us by 18:00. If we do not contact you, your reservation may be canceled.

    PhP2,667.91
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Multi-night stays only
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • About Check-in
    No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    No children
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Mixed Dormitory Plan(R) [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    \\\"MorinoKi" is a backpackers hostel (guest house)// Solo travelers are welcome! Unlike ordinary hotels and guesthouses, this is a very casual place to stay. Basically, men and women share rooms. We would be happy if you could interact with other travelers. If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel or are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at MorinoKi. ~About the bedrooms~ - Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge for phone calls, chatting, and eating and drinking. - The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. - There are no locks. Please use lockers or other items to keep your valuables safe. - Smoking is prohibited indoors, so please smoke outside. ~About the facilities~ - Our hostel has a host dog and cat inside. - Curfew is midnight. Lights out at midnight. - In winter, we provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Access to the hotel] From JR Otaru Station: 18 minutes on foot Nearest convenience store: 4 minutes on foot Otaru Canal: 11 minutes on foot [Notes] ●Check-in and luggage storage may not be possible before 4:00 p.m. Please contact us in advance. ●We may be absent before or after your requested arrival time. If there are any changes, please contact us as soon as possible. ●If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 p.m., please be sure to contact us by 6:00 p.m. If we do not contact you, your reservation may be canceled.

    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • No children
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

Mixed Dormitory Room [Economy] [Dormitory] [Non-smoking]

No smoking
3 x Bunk bed
Max 2 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Adapter / Charger
  • Shared room
  • Balcony / Terrace
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Living room
  • Rice cooker
  • Tableware
  • Toaster
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Electronic kettle
  • Linens
  • Safe deposit box
  • Refrigerator
  • No locks
  • No bath or toilet
  • Mixed-gender room
  • Air purifier
  • Kitchen
  • Desk lamp
  • Cooking stove
  • Cookware
Amenities
  • Toothbrush sets
  • Body soap
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers
  • Hand soap
  • Face wash
  • Razors
  • Soap
  • Two-in-one shampoo
No smoking
2 x Bunk bed
4.5 m²
Max 4 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Linens
  • No locks
  • Fan
  • Hand soap
  • No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Dormitory Room for Group Plan [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    *This is not a private room plan. *Basically, it will be a mixed dormitory, but in some cases, a women-only dormitory may be available. Please let us know your preference. Men are not permitted to stay in a women-only dormitory. Your reservation will be cancelled. *Rooms may be changed depending on the number of people. *Room changes are possible, but please understand that we may not be able to accommodate your request. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to change your room. Up to four people can stay in two bunk beds. "Morinoki" is not a normal hotel or guesthouse. It is a backpackers hostel like those found in New Zealand and Australia, and is a very casual place to stay. We hope you will interact with other travelers. ◆Check-in is not possible before 4:00 p.m. Luggage cannot be stored before check-in (before 4:00 p.m.) Please contact us as soon as possible if there are any changes to your check-in time (arrival time), as we may be absent before or after the requested check-in time (arrival time). *Please refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking in the bedroom. Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge. *The bedroom does not have a lock. *The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. *There are no vending machines or TVs. *Smoking is prohibited indoors. Please smoke outside. *The hostel has a host dog and cat indoors. *Curfew is midnight. [Winter period] The house is old, so it may be a little cold. We provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Note] If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel, or if you are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at Mori no Ki. [About the backpackers hostel] Because it was renovated from an old private house, the pillars may be slightly tilted, the doors may be a little crooked, and the hallways may creak in places. The atmosphere of the inn changes depending on the travelers who are with you at the

    PhP2,824.84
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
  • About Check-in
    No meal
    Rakuten exclusive
    Credit card prepayment only
    Price for:
    1 night
     | 
     | 
    PhP3,531.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    Plan details

    Group Arrangement Plan [Room only]

    Credit card prepayment only

    \\\"MorinoKi" is a backpackers hostel (guest house)// Solo travelers are welcome! Unlike ordinary hotels and guesthouses, this is a very casual place to stay. Basically, men and women share rooms. We would be happy if you could interact with other travelers. If you are looking for a completely private room like in a hotel or are not comfortable interacting with strangers, we recommend that you reconsider staying at MorinoKi. ~About the bedrooms~ - Please use the relaxing Japanese-style lounge for phone calls, chatting, and eating and drinking. - The kitchen, shower, bath, and toilet are shared. - There are no locks. Please use lockers or other items to keep your valuables safe. - Smoking is prohibited indoors, so please smoke outside. ~About the facilities~ - Our hostel has a host dog and cat inside. - Curfew is midnight. Lights out at midnight. - In winter, we provide extra blankets and hot water bottles, so please use them. [Access to the hotel] From JR Otaru Station: 18 minutes on foot Nearest convenience store: 4 minutes on foot Otaru Canal: 11 minutes on foot [Notes] ●Check-in and luggage storage are not available before 16:00. Please inquire if you wish to store luggage before check-in. If you wish to store luggage before check-in (4pm) without prior reservation, an additional fee will be charged. ●We may be absent before or after your requested arrival time. If there are any changes, please contact us as soon as possible. ●If you are planning to arrive after 18:00, please be sure to contact us by 18:00. If we do not contact you, your reservation may be canceled.

    PhP3,531.06
    Taxes & fees incl.
    1 room 2 guests 1 night
    Plan benefits
    • Rakuten exclusive
    Meals
    • Room only
    Plan restrictions
    • Credit card prepayment only
Room details

Room Arranged for Group [Room type chosen by hotel] [Non-smoking]

No smoking
2 x Bunk bed
4.5 m²
Max 4 adults
Room facilities
  • Wi-Fi in room (free)
  • Bath and toilet separated
  • Linens
  • No locks
  • Fan
Amenities
  • Hand soap
  • Body soap
  • Soap
  • Two-in-one shampoo
  • Tissues
  • Face towels
  • Slippers