Sho Inn Minimal Hotel

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Sho Inn Minimal Hotel

Matsugae1-19-8, Otaru City, Hokkaido, 047-0022, JapanSee Hotel Details
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8.8/10
Very Good
44 review
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Location8.3
Amenities8.8
Service8.6
Cleanliness9.4
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LydiaLii
Standard single room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 20, 2024
The room has everything!Clean and comfortable.U can enjoy the view outside the window. Also,there is a 7-11 convenient store in 10 minutes‘ walk.The owner of this hotel is soooooo nice!🌹🌹🌹I believe u will have a unforgettable experience in otaru just as i did .Remember if u wanna pick up,plz send the email ahead.
Response from Property: Thank you for staying with us! It was fun talking to you about various things! Hokkaido is also wonderful in the summer, so please come and visit us again. Thank you for your wonderful review.
VS3333
Standard single room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
27 review
7.0/10
Posted on Jan 6, 2025
Only suitable for solo traveler,sound proof need to be implemented.
Response from Property: Thank you for staying with us! You are of course welcome to stay at our hotel in a group. What we need is not a completely soundproof room, but rather a quiet room with the same manners and rules in the common areas and beds as in a dormitory room. Sometimes guests who do not understand this may cause a lot of noise and inconvenience to other guests. We apologize if this happens during your stay.※In a dormitory room, even if you are staying with a group, you should stay quietly so as not to disturb other guests. It is the same with that.
Zheng Li
Standard single room
Stayed in Sep 2023
Solo traveler
15 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Nov 5, 2023
Stayed at Sho Inn for 1 night in Otaru. It’s a little out of the way from the Otaru station if you do not drive, but they offer shuttle service to the Otaru Canal and Otaru station when you check out! The host Hideshi was incredibly kind, even going the extra mile to bring my neck pillow, which I had accidentally left in the accommodation after check out, to the Otaru station at my preferred time that evening. It was a gesture testament of the great hospitality of the Japanese. Would definitely recommend this place especially if you’re a solo traveller / prefer your own private space instead of going to those hostels with double deckered beds and curtains!
Response from Property: Thank you for using our hotel. If you have the opportunity, please use our hotel again. We also provide transportation from Otaru Station to our hotel upon your arrival, so please feel free to use this service.
Doeeee
Standard single room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
20 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 2, 2025
The whole hostel is super clean! The bed is big and very comfortable! There are free washing machines and dryers to use, and laundry detergent and bleach are provided. Very suitable for backpackers, everyone is very conscious!
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Baozouqingnianwuyu
Standard single room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
18 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 24, 2025
First of all, the room was really clean, and the public space was also very clean and tidy. Secondly, the boss was so nice and the communication with him was very smooth. He has a WeChat account. After arriving at the hotel, I wanted to go to Tengu Mountain on a whim, and the boss drove me there. It was a great accommodation experience.
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Anonymous User
Standard single room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
2 review
8.7/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Facilities: There are microwaves and refrigerators in the public area, but please note that the refrigerator is small and cannot hold large items. Hygiene: Clean and tidy. Environment: The small window in the room is surprising, and it feels like an oil painting when you look out. The location is far from Otaru Station/Otaru Canal/Otaru South Station, etc. You need to take a bus to get there. There is a bus stop less than 1 minute away from the hotel. It is relatively close to Tengu Mountain and can be reached on foot. The hotel host provides pick-up and drop-off services to the above-mentioned places during the time period of 16:00-22:00.
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Repin the pastel
Standard single room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
19 review
7.0/10
Posted on Feb 14, 2025
The room is very small and the location is a bit remote, but fortunately there is a pick-up service. There are no convenience stores around, and you have to walk a long way. The toilet and shower facilities are relatively limited, and you may need to wait. It can only be said to be an economical choice.
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Response from Property: If your trekking poles don't have caps, make sure you attach them to your pack with the pointed end facing downwards when you're in town! This is common sense!
Bulazuka
Standard single room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
11 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 30, 2024
Hokkaido is a tourist peak season in winter, and accommodation is very expensive. The hotel I stayed in in Otaru this time was very good. The room was large enough for one person, and the public washing area and toilet were very clean and full of details. I will come again next time. It is very cost-effective.
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Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at our hotel. We are glad that you give us such a high rating. We hope that our convenient free shuttle service will make your sightseeing trip more efficient. However, taking the local bus is also one of the fun of your trip! Hope you can come again!
Krystal Xiao
Standard single room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 26, 2024
A very, very good capsule hotel. The owner picked me up at the JR station and also picked up another friend of mine. We don't live together. Every time I go out, the store will send me a message asking if I need pick-up. The uncle is a very warm-hearted person, which is very nice. I gave my uncle a small Christmas gift before leaving, I was very happy🥳
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Response from Property: Thank you for staying in our room and giving us a wonderful Christmas gift! We hope you enjoy Otaru and Hokkaido. Please come visit us again if you have a chance. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Kazuya Tatsu
Standard single room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Solo traveler
23 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Sep 18, 2024
I booked this for my trip to Otaru. It's quite a walk up a hill from Otaru Station and Minami Otaru Station, but it's about a 20-minute walk from Tenguyama, so it was a good location for me who wanted to see the night view. There were many toilets and showers compared to the number of rooms, and it was generally clean and nice. I thought it was great that there was a microwave and refrigerator, and that the washing machine and dryer were free of charge. However, there are no amenities such as razors or toothbrushes, so you need to prepare them. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, so it's a good idea to do your shopping in advance. Although it was at the last minute, they arranged for me to be picked up and dropped me off, which was very helpful.
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6/10
Response from Property: Thank you for your stay! Thank you for your detailed review! It is about a 10-minute walk to the convenience store, so if you don't want to walk, it's best to choose a hotel in the city center. Also, since our hotel is a little far from the city center (about 5 minutes by car), we provide flexible shuttle service. Please come again if you have the opportunity!
Guest User
Standard single room
Stayed in Jul 2024
Solo traveler
34 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 4, 2024
mini, cute, a little cramped but a brand new experience, overall I feel good. The facilities are complete, neat, clean and comfortable. My dad is a nice person. It rained in Otaru the morning I left. I made an appointment to drop off at the JR station the next day, which was very punctual. On the day of arrival, I changed buses at Minami-Otaru Station. I personally feel that it is more convenient to change buses at Otaru JR Station. For reference. It is very close to Tengu Mountain. After watching the night view, we took the bus down the mountain for 2 stops and walked back to the hotel for less than 1 kilometer. Although there were not many pedestrians on the road at night, it was still safe. I passed by a convenience store and bought dinner to heat up. There are also simple meals at the front desk of the B&B. You can microwave them for a fee to solve the problem.
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Response from Property: Thank you for staying with us! It's a small hotel, but I'm glad you came. As you said, I think Otaru Station is the best station to use. I hope everyone who reads this review will find it helpful. If you have a chance, please come again! We look forward to meeting you!
Andyyli
Standard single room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 7, 2025
Check-in was convenient and very good, but I went too late and walked from JR. I fell halfway and swollen my elbow, but I was going to walk when I left. The store owner recognized me halfway and sent me to the station. I wish the store good business.
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Response from Property: Thank you for checking in. If you are going to be late, the best thing to do is to take a taxi. I hope the injury is not too serious.
Ni1120
Standard single room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 5, 2025
The hotel is about 2 kilometers away from Otaru Station. It is very convenient to take a taxi after exiting the station. There are also buses to Tenguyama. The hotel rooms are capsule rooms with independent entrance doors and access control. They are very safe and clean for girls to live in. I will choose this room again next time I go.
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Response from Property: Thank you for your stay. Although this may be a small hotel and may cause you some inconvenience, we still appreciate your positive feedback. Welcome to visit Xiaoping again. We look forward to seeing you!
Liolio
Standard single room
Stayed in May 2024
Solo traveler
33 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jul 11, 2024
The room is clean, but it is far from the JR station and convenience store. However, you can make an appointment with the hotel to pick you up from the JR station. Overall it is very good!
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Response from Property: Thank you for your stay and review! Although it is a bit far from the station, you can use the free shuttle service many times, I hope you find it convenient. If you have a chance, please come again!
Shilian
Standard single room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
4 review
3.2/10
Posted on Dec 15, 2024
This is an unmanned hotel in a remote location. Before checking in, you need to receive an email with a URL, account number and password. You need to log in to the website yourself and fill in personal information such as your passport. The landlord cannot be contacted as he has no phone number. The free pick-up and drop-off mentioned in the title cannot be contacted either. Reservations should also be made through emails. There is no bathtub or bathrobe, and you have to take care of the shower and washroom hygiene yourself. There is no service at all. It's really not worth the price of 328. It is not recommended for people with poor hands-on ability to try! Don't be fooled by the other two fake reviews.
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Response from Property: Thank you for being with us. There are various information within the hotel to contact the hotel. Contact methods include email, Instagram, Facebook, X, and official website inquiries, which are all provided within the museum, making it easy to contact the museum. Of course, a phone number is also provided in your room. Please master the skills of sending private messages. Most customers contact us in advance to arrange transportation, and some customers use it several times a day. I think you can easily book the shuttle if you check the information brochure at the hotel and in the room. The reason why everyone uses transportation so well is because you can easily communicate with them in many ways.