About Hostel
- Check-in : 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
▶ Please tell us the arrival time in advance
▶ If you will change for the check-in, please contact us.
▶ Check-in after 10 pm is upon request.
⚠︎ Before 4PM., we may not be here. If you need luggage storage, Please contact us in advance.
⚠︎ No pick-up service.
⚠︎ I’m sorry but pets are not permitted in this hostel. - Check-out : 10 a.m.
▶ Please put out your luggage from the bedroom before 10 am. (Excluding Long-term guest)
▶ After Check-out, the use of the common room is upon request. - Curfew: 0 a.m.
▶ If you come back to the hostel after the curfew, please let us know beforehand. - Lights out: 0 a.m.
▶ The light off the common rooms.
- Reception: 8:08 a.m. – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. -11 p.m.
▶ Please feel free to make an inquiry below if you have any questions related to Otaru, travel or hostel.
▶ In case of outside of service hours, please get in touch with the staff by hostel’s telephone. - Break time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
▶ Our hostel may close during a break. Thank you for your cooperation. - Smoke Free Area in the all room 🚭
▶ No smoking is allowed inside the hostel. Please use the designated smoking areas available outside. Thanks. - Free wifi
▶ Free wifi is available in the hostel.
▶ Please refrain from using telephone call in the dormitory rooms (bed rooms).
Power Save Hour!
- Thank you for your cooperation in water saving, power saving, energy saving and economy life.
- Power Save Hour
1) 10 a.m. ⇨ 3 p.m.
2) 0 a.m. ⇨ 6 a.m.
These hours, this hostel is in power save mode - Turn off lights in corridors, etc.
- Turn off heating in each dormitory (except at night)
- Heating can be used in the lounge, etc.
- Lower the set temperature of the hot water boiler (38°C)
- Restrictions on using showers, etc.
- Use “hot-water bottle” and “Japanese traditional room coat”
- Turn off the Power (Lights and Heater) when you go out.
- Do not overuse disposable cups.
- Savings on Heating.
- Please use the shower with the economy.
- Turn off the switch after each use, please.
- Thank you for your cooperation.
- Our dog (hug/2008) and cat (momo/2009) are in the hostel with us.
- They are cute and friendly.When entering and leaving the hostel, the dog often barks for welcome to you, but as soon she will calm down. She never gets bitten. Don’t fear, because she likes you.
- If you are allergic to animals or dislike dogs and cats, please be forewarned.
- Don’t feed dog and cat. Please do not play too much with them. (Especially after 10 p.m.)
Bed Rooms
Dormitory Rooms
- Dormitory (Shared room) style with bunk beds
Max. 14 people ( + 1 Extra bed)
No private rooms.
All room is equipped with a space heater. (No air conditioner)
No heating charge during the winter.
But it might be a little cold here in winter because it is an old house.
If you feel chilly, you can use extra blanket and Hot-water bottle.
Free lockers available in each bedroom. - Note for the Bedroom
Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the bed rooms. Please mind your manners and stay calmly.
More Note for the Bedroom >>>
Female Dormitory Room
Ladies only. Shared room.
3 Bunk beds (Max. 6 people)
[Bedding] [Linen] [Towel] [Bed light] [Outlet] [Locker] [Hanger] [Fan] [Blanket] [Kerosene Fan Heaters] [Air Purifier] [Hand Sanitizer] [Hot water bottle] [Electric sheets (Not Free)][Cooler] [Nightwear] [Bath towel]
Mixed Dormitory Room
Shared room for Men and Women
4 Bunk beds (Max. 8 people)
[Bedding] [Linen] [Towel] [Bed light] [Outlet] [Locker] [Hanger] [Fan] [Blanket] [Kerosene Fan Heaters] [Air Purifier] [Hand Sanitizer] [Hot water bottle] [Electric sheets (Not Free)][Cooler] [Nightwear] [Bath towel]
Room Arranged for Group
Chartered room for group
This arranged chartered room for a small group or a family uses Mixed dormitory room. [Negotiable]
Please check “M-book” for available reservation days.(Only Japanese page)
Max. 4 people (2 bunk beds)
Please contact us about Room Arranged for Group
This room and next room is partitioned off by door and curtains. No room key. We don’t have a perfect private room like a hotel.
Young children and baby are available. >>>
Notes on Room Arranged for Group >>>
Common area & Amenities
Japanese-style Lounge Room
In the summer there is a feeling of opening, in the winter there is a feeling of cozy with Kotatsu.
There are many Books and Magazines, Comics, DVDs, Games and Card Games
Eating or Drinking in this room is allowed.
Lights‐out at 0 a.m.
Dining Lounge with Reception
This room next to the kitchen. There is a reception desk, an internet PC for guest, drink corner and, snack box.
Host cat (Momo) is usually her.
Eating or Drinking in this room is allowed.
Lights‐out at 0 a.m
Self-Catering Kitchen
We have communal cooking facility for guest . (7 a .m. to 10 p.m.)
Refrigerator, Gas range, Microwave oven, Toaster, Rice cooker, other cookwares and seasonings.
Sometimes rice, pasta, instant noodles, egg etc might be sold at low price.
[Tableware] [Refrigerator] [Gas range] [Gas oven] [Microwave oven] [Toaster] [Rice cooker] [Hot plate] [Portable stove ] [Coffee mill & Dripper] [cookwares] [seasonings]
about Eat & Drink
There are basically neither breakfast nor supper. (European Plan Only)
There are a lot of restaurants, Sushi restaurants, pubs, etc. near here.
The convenience store and the supermarket are also nearby.
Garden & Wood Deck Terrace
There are Japan style garden with a pond and wood deck terrace with a hammock. In the summer time you can stay under the sun with good view.
Eating or Drinking, smoking is allowed
Please Keep quiet at night. Lights‐out at 11 p.m.
Closure during the winter.
Car Parking
Free car parking. Up to 2 cars. Reservation-Only.
The pay parking lots are about a 5-minute walk from the hostel. Or On-the-street parking in front of hostel is a possibility in summer time.
It may be difficult to secure a parking space during the winter season.
No bicycle parking facilities available, but parking is possible on space at the entrance.
about Motorcycle Parking
No parking facilities for motorcycle available.
On-the-street parking in front of hostel is a possibility in summer time.
parking for bike
Shower & Bath
There are one private shower room and one private Japanese Style Bath.
Shower room: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m to 12 a.m. (Bathtub: 7 p.m. – 23 p.m.)
Please keep good manners in the common space
[Towels] [Soap] [Body Soap] [Two-in-One Shampoo] [Blow Dryer] [Hand Sanitizer] [Mouthwash] [Toothbrush with Toothpaste (Not Free)] [Shaving (Not Free)]
[Bath Towel] [Hair brush]
Washbasin : 2
Toilet : 3 room (Toilet seat with Bidet functions)
Laundry Service
Using Washing net for washing and drying: 300 yen / 1 net
(Depending on the laundry, it may not dry completely)）
Request Laundry ⇒ (Washing and Drying) ⇒ Return your Laundry
1) Until 10 AM ⇒ After 3 PM
2) Until 7 PM ⇒ After 10 PM
3) Until 10 PM ⇒ After 9 AM the next morning
Please feel free to ask about any unclear points.
No self-service laundry.
MorinoKi Shop in the Hostel
There is sundries counter in the hostel.
MorinoKi Original T-shirt and goods, Post cards, pottery goods, accessories, CDs, and books etc.
Book exchange for travelers.
Online Shop “Shop Morinoki” by SUZURI
Some items are only available in the online shop
Travel Information Rack
There are Otaru sightseeing maps, leaflets of MorinoKi recommend shops and restaurants, sightseeing pamphlet, free papers and leaflets of Accommodations in Japan. Feel free to take one.
Courier Service
Domestic only. Cash on delivery only. For more details, please ask to hostel staff.
FREE WATER REFILL! by mymizu
The Otaornai Backpackers’ Hostel MorinoKi is a free water refill spot by mymizu.
About “mymizu” less plastic, more fun! At mymizu, we’re on a mission to help people live more sustainably – in ways that are fun, easy and good for the planet. By co-creating tools and community – like our free refill app – we’re building a world with cleaner oceans, healthier ecosystems and happier people!
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!
Access Information
The Otaornai Backpackers’ Hostel MorinoKi
おたるないバックパッカーズホステル杜の樹
047-0028 4-15 Aioi Otaru Hokkaido, JAPAN
+81-(0)134-23-2175
From The Nearest Station, Ferry Terminal
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.
from JR Minami-Otaru station : 10mins on foot (0.8km)
This route contains a steep slope and dark street at night, not recommended in the winter season.
Ferry Terminal : 25mins on foot (1.9km)
About access to MorinoKI in winter.
- Coming here from Sapporo (Minami-Otaru station), there are routes which cannot be driven by car.
- If you think you’re okay to go this way, your car can get stuck in the snow when you go up this steep road. Please make a detour even if it is troublesome.
- You may walk this narrow path, but you will be very tired with a heavy suitcase.
- When there is a lot of snow, it is only wide enough for one person to pass through.
