Uwajima Youth Hostel

8.2
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Japan, 〒798-0045 Ehime, Uwajima, Daichojioku, 166-11 内 愛宕公園

+81 895-22-7177

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Hotel Description

Located in the heart of Uwajima, the Uwajima Youth Hostel offers a perfect base for exploring the picturesque surroundings of this charming Japanese city. Situated at Japan, 〒798-0045 Ehime, Uwajima, Daichojioku, 166-11 内 愛宕公園, the hostel is ideally located near both cultural landmarks and modern amenities. This budget-friendly accommodation offers a laid-back, cozy atmosphere, perfect for travelers looking to experience the local culture while enjoying comfort and convenience.
The rooms are designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, featuring air conditioning and Wi-Fi to ensure a pleasant stay. While there are no fitness centers or spa facilities, the hostel provides essential services that cater to those seeking a relaxing and budget-friendly stay.
Guests can enjoy access to several excellent local restaurants, including the popular Chinese eatery 中華料理奉天 just 3 minutes away by taxi, and Bistro Buller Ju, a bistro serving delicious dishes, located just 5 minutes from the hostel. For those craving western cuisine, KITCHEN NICORI is only a 4-minute taxi ride away.
The hostel’s location also offers easy access to several key attractions such as the historic Uwajima Castle, located just 17 minutes away by taxi, and the beautiful Nametoko Gorge, known for its stunning fall colors, which is about 48 minutes away by taxi.
Guests are also within walking distance to convenient public transport options, including Uwajima Station, just 5 minutes by taxi or 21 minutes on foot. The hostel is committed to guest safety and well-being, ensuring a clean and secure environment for all travelers.
Whether you're here for a short stay or an extended visit, the Uwajima Youth Hostel offers an inviting and affordable experience for all guests to explore the vibrant local culture and surrounding landscapes.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Pet-friendly accommodation, allowing guests to bring their furry companions

2. Air-conditioned rooms providing a comfortable and cool environment

3. Free Wi-Fi access for staying connected during your visit

4. Convenient access to public transportation with nearby stations and taxis

5. Close proximity to popular attractions like Uwajima Castle and Nametoko Gorge

6. Within walking distance of several dining options ranging from traditional Japanese to Western cuisine

7. Friendly and safe atmosphere ensuring a relaxed stay for guests of all ages

8. Budget-friendly accommodation offering value without sacrificing comfort


7.8 Very Good

Location rating

Top sights

Uwajima Castle
17 min
Nametoko Gorge
48 min
Uwajima City Date Museum
15 min
Tensha-en Garden
15 min
Warei Shrine
8 min

Nearest locations

中華料理奉天
3 min
HOKU International Cuisine
3 min
KITCHEN NICORI
4 min
溶岩焼笑々
4 min
TRE-TRE
4 min
Bistro Buller Ju
5 min
Miyoshino
5 min
レストラン シレーヌ
5 min
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Good to know

Location rating7.8
Nearest airportMatsuyama Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 28 min

Location

Japan, 〒798-0045 Ehime, Uwajima, Daichojioku, 166-11 内 愛宕公園

Airports:

Oita Airport

Taxi: 4 hr 33 min

Transit: 6 hr 31 min

Matsuyama Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 28 min

Transit: 2 hr 50 min

Transit:

JCHO Uwajima Byoin-mae

Walking: 8 min

宇和島新内港駅

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 30 min

Uwajima Station

Taxi: 5 min

Walking: 21 min

Horibatacho

Walking: 13 min


Nearby locations

7.8

Very Good Location


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

Pet-friendly

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning


Reviews

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H55

5/5
Morinoyado Uwajima Youth Hostel, located in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, is the self-proclaimed "most difficult to reach inn in Japan." I think it takes about 30 minutes to walk from Uwajima Station.There were cars and electricity, so there must have been people there, but it's unclear whether it's actually open.Things to check.If you're staying the night, you should go in the evening before sunset. You can see the beautiful sunset over Uwajima Bay and Uwajima Castle from the nearby observation deck.

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Piotr Liwak

3/5
As for a walking henro this place is hard to get. Long climb after whole day of walking is not something you want. Place itself is clean, but dated and quite spartan. Wifi is available, but it did not reach my room, so I didn't used it much. If you wish to have european mountain hostel experience, this is the place. It's not bad, just not suited for lone walking pilgrim. Maybe a group with a car, but the road there is still quite narrow and wavy.

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岡島正恵

5/5
Nature is rich. I feel relieved. Relief

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Raad Asif

4/5
Truly quite the challenge to get to, but a fun ride, and fitting to be called the "hardest to locate youth hostel". But once you get there, it's a nice place, the staff are kind, rooms are nice, facilities are nice. They can make you breakfast for a small price and also have some rice and stuff to eat.How to get there: We had to call the place and ask for directions. Thankfully we speak Japanese, I don't think they can speak much English. Basically we had to get to a shrine, and follow directions based on blue signs attached to lamp posts or other places visible as you go along. There are parts of the road which are very dark and empty but it's pretty much a one way road so you can't make a mistake. It felt like a game locating the signs so I enjoyed it, though it was quite the scary ride.

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Gouzen Iwase

4/5
A traditional youth hostel that is rooted in the local community and plays the role of disseminating information about Uwajima.

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Masaaki SUGIURA

4/5
This youth hostel is located halfway up the mountain, and the building is showing its age.

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Shouzaemon Shiozaki

5/5
It was a long time ago, but I was able to stay here with my two dogs, so it was really nice.

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河村伸五

3/5
We are currently closed for the time being.For inquiries, please contact Matsuyama Youth Hostel.

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古用和人

4/5
This youth hostel is located next to Atagoyama Park, which was previously known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. If you exit the building and walk a little to the left, you will find an observation deck in the park with playground equipment. You can see Uwajima Castle beyond the alluvial fan.This facility is very difficult to navigate. The correct answer is to approach from the south side of the mountain.From the Lawson intersection in front of the station, head straight towards the mountain towards Daichoji Temple, and there will be a signboard after passing Daichoji Temple.I'm a local and have never used the facility, so I don't really know what the facilities are like.