1) location superb, with train passing and need ear plug to block the noise. Nearby the shopping street and the beautiful garden, also a super yummy udon restaurant nearby. 2) free udon breakfast by jap bear is incredible, loving it both. 3) nice shower, nice bed, nice common room, great handmade guide book.

1) internet in the capsule bed is annoyingly horrible. Need to go to common room to use. I think it is the reception as my 4G internet also not working well. 2) the dormitory has 20 beds, so one can imagine the condition when it is full.

- amazing staff : English speakers, super welcoming, friendly and provide many good advises to enjoy the region - gigantic living space with electric plugs everywhere - roof top terrasse - amazing worldwide veteran traveler vibe - fridge space to store a bit of food - a chef cook makes amazing dinners and very healthy breakfast. Quantity and quality is there. Furthermore, the chef likes to play music by singing and playing guitare to animate evenings - suitcase elevator - in front of the Ritsurin garden - close by the sky loop line station - at the foot step of a big hills covered by forests - very fresh air around : all rooms have their own window an are also equipped with performant AC - Yamaha keyboard available in the living room for music lovers - sliding doors, wooden floors, tatamis : they have different styles of rooms

- 2 shower room cabin floor in the shower room for men needs a little fix to drain the water faster - I want an IPA craft beer fridge in the main hall 😂

There are people like me who stay Hostel not just for money wise but more for warm atmosphere and spacious common area to exchange with other backpackers. If you are like me, JAQ is what you are looking for. Normally I don’t mind bunker bed, but the style of bunker bed look like capsules so I hesitate for a second whether I will go for it. Surprisingly, it’s way more spacious than my expectation and I had a good sleep. Stuffs are so friendly and helpful, not to mention the layback chef who makes delicious breakfast udon noodles, a true manifest of local hospitality. Some visitors mentioned about noise from nearby rail, but I didn’t hear it at all. The hostel is very generous in giving a lot of common area so it’s lovely to linger around for cup of tea or writing post card. ( In contrast to the fist hostel I stayed when arrived Takamatsu, where it’s more focus on running a vegetarian restaurant and literally has very little space to hangout, it matters so much if you want to stay for more than one night). One thing need to mention though, I am a window lady so next time I will avoid beds in the mixed dorm where there is no window. Thank you! Hostel JAQ, your hard working is definitely appreciated.

It would be helpful to print timetable of the airport shuttle at the counter.

I absolutely loved this hostel. I haven't stayed in a hostel for many years but I loved the private spaces created with individual curtains, light and power point. I especially loved the dinners by the chef and didn't eat out once as they were so good. The chef is really great at organising tables so if you are travelling solo that you'll meet others who speak the same language. Dinner time were always fun.

I stayed in the women's dorm for 2 nights which was respectful and quiet and then had to stay in the mixed dorm for 1 night which was a different experience of slipper slopping around, snoring and not closing doors gently anytime of the night but maybe it was just bad luck. Ladies, go with the women's dorm 😀

Beds were clean and comfortable, ready made. Location was good. Still in walking distance from main shopping streets and just around the corner from Ritsurin Garden. Complimentary udon breakfast was nice (very simple and light).

The room I stayed (female dorm) was on the second floor, but the bathrooms and showers were on the first floor. You had to go through the common room where guests were eating or hanging out. It was very strange, especially in pyjamas... I didn't enjoy walking up and down stairs and in front of so many people just to take a shower.

We had a private Japanese room which was more spacious than standard bedrooms in hostels or business hotels. The room and hostel was clean. And the stuff was friendly. A big plus is the possibility to have dinner at the hostel. It's freshly cooked by the manager (who actually is a professional cook). He entertains the guests in the evening with live music and chatting. It's a good way to get to know other guests. The hostel also arranges activities like udon workshops. The hostel is very close to Ritsurin garden. A bit more far away from the main train station, which can, however, easily be reached by train or bus (walking is about 30min).

Everything was fine.

The accommodation is quite basic, but considering the pricepoint It's hard to beat. Everything you need is here. Included in the price comes a breakfast prepared by a chef. Free tea (or coffee) throughout your stay. The staff is really kind and helpful, the vibe overall is very relaxed. The matress was/is very comfortable, I've been to more luxurious capsule hotels with much higher standard, but when it comes to sleeping, almost impossible because of the thin matressess. This is not the case here, and that's what matters (that you can sleep), right !? For just 2000 yen you can have a dinner, also prepared by the chef. Just a stone throw to Ritsurin garden.

Nothing.

Loving the whole atmosphere created by the staff and everyone! The staff kindly make the bed even for a dormitory bed. The bathroom is cleaner and they use high quality shampoo than any other business hotels that I've stayed. I ordered dinner for the 2nd night and it was the best choice I've ever made. I was amazed at Chef's cooking (and singing talent). It's been a while since I stayed in a guest house again, so I was a little bit worried but I'm glad that I met other fellow travellers and spent the nights here!

If you're a light sleeper, you might have trouble sleeping cause it's near the railroad. Other than that, everything was perfect.

I bloody loved this place! The 2000 yen dinners were fantastic and Ryu the Chef could cook anything gluten free, so for me it was a dream to be able to eat all Japanese styles and not be restricted to just sashimi or sushi, plus..... he played a mean guitar and ukulele and knew a whole bunch of songs. We had some great jam sessions and interactions with the other guests. I recommend taking the cooking lessons if you get a chance- I learned how to make Dashi and prepare Shabu Shabu. The breakfast was a full meal prepared by Ryu- not just the usual cheese, boiled egg and toast. As hostels go - this one is a cracker!

A new hostel, that is very cozy and social, with tons of common spaces to eat, work, talk, hang out. The on-site chef prepares breakfast every morning and you can pay extra for a very nice dinner. The staff are really cool, and I enjoyed hanging out every night practicing my terrible Japanese. The big dorm is very spacious.

I wish they had some bigger slippers available. The bathroom layout takes some time to get used to, but while I was there, I saw constant improvements of adding signage, etc. The location is not very central or super close to public transportation, but it is right next to the beautiful Ritsurin Garden.