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The Otaornai Backpackers’ Hostel Morinoki
OTARU HOKKAIDO JAPAN
- The Otaornai Backpackers’ Hostel MorinoKi
- Aioi-cho 4-15, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido, JAPAN
18 minute walk from JR Otaru station (1.4km)
Google Map - Established in September 22, 1999
Licence for Hostela in Otaru: No.32 - Dormitory Room with bunk beds: Capacity 14 people
Female Dormitory Room (Females only room, Max. 6)
Mixed Dormitory Room (Males and Females, Max. 8) - Hostel Charge: 1 night w/o meal ¥3,200JPY(inc.TAX)~
2025.04.01 update
Prices vary depending on the Online Booking Site and Accommodation Plan.
more information - About Hostel
Check-in: 4 p.m. – 21:30 p.m.
Check-out: – 10 a.m.
Curfew: 0 a.m. / Lights out: 0 a.m.
Smoke Free Area in the all room
Free Wi-Fi, Credit card OK, Free Parking lot, Shower rooms, laundry (pay to use), Self-Catering Kitchen, Towels, Hair Dryer, Blankets, Electric fans, Fan Heaters, Host Dog & Host Cat
No Meals, No Cafe, No Bar, No Restaurant, No Hot Springs, No Vending Machines, No Air Conditioning, No TV, No pick-up service.
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Access Information
From the Nearest Station
- JR Otaru station [RECOMMEND] : 18mins on foot (1.4km)
There are bus terminals for Sapporo, Niseko and Shakotan.
Easy and fun, but a bit far.
This route is recommended, particularly in winter. - JR Minami-Otaru station : 10mins on foot (0.8km)
This route contains a steep slope and dark street at night.
Not recommended during the winter season. - Ferry Terminal : 25mins on foot (1.9km)
The name of our hostel is
The Otaornai Backpackers’ Hostel MorinoKi.
Otaornai is the Ainu language “Ota-or-nai (river in the beach)”.
The name in OTARU originated from this word.
Otaru is an old port town called “Hilly Town”.
Famous sightseeing spots in Otaru are Otaru Canal and Sakai-machi Street, though I recommend “Wandering in the Town with no Plan”.
Go up a steep hill and look at the harbor,
Go into a narrow alley and find an old buildings,
Go around the town and listen to the sound of wind.
So feel real Otaru.
Working Holiday On Otaru Project
WHOOP is “Working Holiday on Otaru Project”
The meaning is “Let’s long term stay while working as a cultural exchange helper in Hokkaido Otaru!“ The MorinoKi helper (House Keeper) is to exchange your hostel charge (special price) for work (volunteer) several hours at the hotel. Good for long stay traveler, and Working Holiday Maker. In WHOOP, the exchange of “Working” and “Stay” is not the aim. This most important aim is “Cultural Exchange.”. It is cultural exchange between the helper and the MorinoKi staffs, the helper and the traveler, helper and the local people.
J-class “morinoki”
Sightseeing and Japanese Study in Otaru.
Short your stay in Japan might be, you must want to have a completely unique experience while staying here. After all, language plays an important role not only for communication purposes, but also for allowing us to cross a divide and share culture. Japanese lessons for travelers are currently available in this hostel. I’m looking forward to sharing Nihongo with you!
Japanese lessons available from a licensed Japanese Teacher in Otaru, Hokkaido!
momo & hug
Concierge for cats and dogs.
hug (dog) and momo (cat) are hosts of guests or secret masters. They are in the hostel. If you are allergic to animals or dislike dogs and cats, please be forewarned.
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MorinoKi Tips
- Please Book Online.
We may not be able to accept a phone call by the convenience. During the winter season (October to April), we are unable to accept bookings by phone. - Hopping Stay Discount
Stay, Travel, and Stay Again. When you come back within one month, you can receive a discount for consecutive nights. - Discount Voucher for Stay
Discount Voucher for Stay!Total discount of 1,500 yen! - Power Save Hour 2023!
Power Save Hour! 節水、節電、節約、省エネにご協力感謝いたします。 Thank you for your cooperation in water saving, power saving, energy saving and economy life. 물 절약, 절전, 에너지 절약, 경제생활에 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다. 感謝您在節水, 節電,節能和經濟生活方面的合作.
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