小千谷ふるさとの丘ユースホステル Ojiya Furusatonooka Youth hostel

Stayed for one night from October 13th to 14th.*As a premise*・As it is a youth hostel, there are no business hotel or guest house services.Please be aware that it is natural to bring your own amenities.・Become a member of the Youth Hostel Association. Available for member fee.・As it is a youth hostel, there are communication events that gather together the guests. Participation is requested as much as possible. It really feels like a youth hostel.As we are members of the association, we were provided with half board for the membership fee plus the option to use a private room.*Conclusion*Repeat confirmed.・Homely owner・The food is simple and delicious, just as the reviews say.(Free refills of freshly harvested and polished Uonuma Koshihikari rice. Be sure to eat two bowls.)・The surrounding area is extremely rural. What you see in front of you are mountains, forests, streams, and scattered private houses. All I could hear was the chirping of insects in the long autumn nights and the babbling of a stream.・Although I was shy, I participated in the communication event and was able to smoothly exchange information with other guests staying on the same day, which was a great experience.Yeah, it's not very good.*Existence of optional tour*・On the day of use, Ojiya fireflies using LED lights were being held at Yamamotoyama for a limited time. I participated because it was offered as an optional tour. At night, you can see the fantastic LED firefly-like illumination show at the Yamamotoyama Observation Deck area, which is also great.It's great to know about these local events and offer options.*About the location*・You can go there by car, but the area near the entrance is narrow.・In winter, it is covered with snow and there are some steep slopes.・It is safe to go by liter car or small SUV.・You can also use motorcycles for touring in spring, summer, and fall. Rather recommended.*About the building*・Although it is not an old private house, it is old.-I think there are pros and cons, so I gave it a ★3. People who don't like it will give it a low rating, but people who love retro will give it a high rating.・It has been partially renovated to overcome the damage caused by the Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake, so there is no need to worry about that.*About the room*・A “Nishikigoi” room.- Designed to allow you to sit by the window.- Set up here, observing from a fixed point with the setting dusk in the background,I was able to do something cool like having a drink to relieve the fatigue from the day.I don't see many places where you can experience this.※Finally※From the above, this is an attractive youth hostel that you will want to visit again and again.Is there anything other than the best way to stay in a youth hostel in such an environment? That's the best. My heart was healed.And staying overnight without meals is a waste. Let's stay overnight with two meals included.