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The 10 Best Hostels in Kutchan, Japan

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A 10-minute walk from JR Kutchan Train Station, Niseko Backpackers Hostel Tabi-Tsumugi offers simple accommodation with extra-long beds. A free-use kitchen with microwave, a lounge and a free-use internet terminal are featured.

All rooms at Tabi-Tsumugi Niseko Backpackers Hostel have Japanese futon bedding and shared showers. Guests can choose a private room or a dormitory room.

Host Ryo is the nicest guy Bedroom Kitchen and living room Very close to Katchun Station Clean and tidy

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9.4
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Located in Kutchan, within 7.9 km of Hirafu Station and 800 metres of Kutchan Station, Niseko Powder Chalet provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Niseko Station.

The units at the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Guest rooms include a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

Comfortable stay in Kutchan. Quick walk to the bus stop and about a 20min bus ride to Niseko. Comfy and clean rooms.

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8.9
Excellent
8 reviews
Price from
$78
per night

Set in Niseko, within 21 km of Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and 21 km of Niseko Annupuri Hot Spring, スマートホテル俱知安 offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 14 km from Niseko Goshiki Onsen and 22 km from Niseko Yakushi Hot Spring. The hostel features family rooms.

Great location! Easy 2 minute walk to the bus and train station. Very close to lots of restaurants, bars and grocery stores.

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7.5
Good
51 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Surrounded by nature, Boken Kazoku is a traditional 90-year-old building with a terrace and a playground with mountain views. It offers a range of water sports, concierge services and free-use bicycles. A free shuttle is available from/to JR Kutchan Station and Niseko Grand Hirafu Ski Resort. The bus stop to go to Rusutsu Ski Resort is in front of the property.

I guess I didn’t read the description but it’s a really cool property, it’s an old school turned into a hostel. The owners were extremely nice and communicated everything well. There a bus stop for both directions at the entrance making it very accessible to either town. When I got hurt and had to go to the hospital the grandma at the property who used to be a nurse helped re bandage my ankle after the hospital didn’t do a good job and everyone checked on me every day. It was really sweet.

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7.7
Good
39 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

Located a 10-minute bus ride from JR Kutchan Railway Station, My Ecolodge offers simple yet cosy rooms with free WiFi. The property offers free private parking and shuttle service to local ski areas from December to March. Activities including golfing and skiing can be enjoyed at the Niseko Village located a 12-minute drive from the property.

Twin and double rooms come with an en suite bathroom, while quadruple rooms have shared bathrooms. Some rooms have bunk beds with a power outlet and a reading light.

I like that it is very clean, reasonably priced and accessible. Bus stops right in front of the property. I love the complimentary breakfast, simple and fervently prepared by the Chef. The staff are great and accommodating, too.

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8
Very Good
331 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,007 reviews
    The hotel was spotlessly clean, amazing cleaning staff. Great buffet breakfast, though pretty much identical every day. Great location next to Max Value (supermarket) and Daiso. Appreciated the in-room humidifier. Wonderful shuttle to and from the mountain. This is one of the few remaining affordable accommodation options in Niseko. Having first come in 2005, every trip I end up staying further and further out. However, as Niseko has westernised over the years, I much prefer the charm and real Japaneseness of Kutchan.
    Kerry
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $94.23
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 39 reviews
    The premises is a hostel that caters for skiers during Winter. We had the tatami beds in a private room and if we can cope aged 57 and 60 anybody can! It was the cheapest we could find but we enjoyed, aside from the cold showers, but it was cheap in comparison 😀
    Huw
    Group
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 199 reviews
    Great location if you want to travel to more than just niseko as long as you have a car. Super clean and central in Kutchan for all the restaurants and night life. Be prepared that the rooms are very tight, especially with snowboard bags and luggage but as long as you set it up so that everything goes back in its place it’s a great little room. We’ll be back next time we’re in Hokkaido!
    Georgia
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews
    It’s was super clean, new, roomy, fast responding, great location
    Svetlana
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 115 reviews
    Great location and super friendly staff
    Jack
    Group
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,007 reviews
    The public bath is a huge bonus at the female bathroom. The room is bigger than I thought. The hostel is very clean and comfortable in general.
    K
    Karen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $74.35
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 149 reviews
    The hostel was lovely, the rooms were clean and plenty of space, and Ryo san was a great host, 10/10 would go again and can't recommend strongly enough
    Rupert
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $74.35
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 149 reviews
    The house is beautiful and cosy feeling and Ryo keeps the whole place super clean and well maintained. The beds were comfy and rooms were well heated. Kitchen was sufficiently equipped with all you need. The location was good, near to the JR Kutchan station, a supermarket and a 7-11. Ryo also provides daily morning shuttle to Hirafu, which is highly appreciated. Most remarkably Ryo is a friendly and helpful host, and a wonderful cook too :) This is one of the best hostel we have stayed in!
    F
    Fui Han
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $74.35
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 149 reviews
    Ryo is an exceptional host and accepted by booking at very short notice and during the off season where I had the hostel to myself.
    Ian
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,007 reviews
    Cheapest in the area
    Dormie
    Solo traveler

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