For general hostels, this was good, but for Japanese hostels, this is on the low side. It is a funky place but it would be fine if the proprietor was more engaging. He just didn't extend himself at all. I felt like I was bothering his busy schedule of which there was never anyone around that he had to service. By the time I checked in around 4pm, he said it's too late to rent a bike. ??? That's one of the reasons I went here. (Also because this was all I could find last minute upon arriving at the station) That was weird. I regret not having a bike cuz it would've been very handy in this area to get around. His only offering was to quickly get to the inner temple before it closed. Other than that, he was not forthcoming with suggestions or hospitality.