Horikawa Hostel

The second and third floors are guest rooms. There is only one room each, and it is a dormitory that can be used by one person. There is a small sign along the main street, and if you don't miss it, you can find the room, but it is difficult to find. The entrance is unlocked with a password sent in advance, and since there is no awning, it was difficult to open my cell phone and operate the buttons in the rain while carrying my luggage. There is no elevator inside, so of course there is a staircase, but it is narrow and difficult to go up with luggage. The humidifier was on from the moment I entered, but the air conditioner was off, which may have been why it was so cold inside. The humidifier was also covered in dust, so it was strange that it was still running. I wonder when the last time I cleaned it. The air conditioner did not heat up the room at all, and when I went to check the model number, it was for 8 tatami mats. Since the room is at least 12 tatami mats, it would not have enough power unless they put in a 16 or 18 tatami mat size. You can imagine how hot it is in the summer. The room can accommodate up to 6 people with two double beds and two single beds, but if 6 people use it, it will be a very cramped space. Moreover, the single beds on the upper bunk do not have railings, so if you are not confident in your sleeping position, you may feel scared. There is a sink but no stove, and you can't cook there, but there are plates and cutlery. I wonder if it's for sharing and eating purchased food. There is a microwave and a drum washing machine, so it seems good for business travelers staying for several nights, but there is no bathtub, only a shower room, so it's tough in the long term. There are windows in the toilet and laundry room. The cold air from there makes it quite cold inside. After the room warms up, it's so cold that you jump when you try to go to the toilet with bare feet. There is shampoo, conditioner, and body soap in the bath, but no facial cleanser. Also, there are no pajamas, so if you go there thinking it's a normal business hotel, be careful because you will end up sleeping in your clothes. Cleaning is minimal. If you are looking for a clean room, you will be disappointed. It will be enough if you just come back to sleep.