"Pros: Prompt reply on online chat before trip. Conveniently situated within shopping street with dinner options nearby till 10pm (last entry time applies). Only a 15-minute slope to Senkoji temple - brilliant for hanami. Facilities and amenities were thoughtfully prepared and well maintained. Triple room spacious enough for 3 adults and 2 medium-sized suitcases. Yummy breakfast - chicken salad, bread basket and coffee or juice of choice. Would have gladly enjoyed some more protein though not a major point. Very friendly staff and boss. Chatted with us and were generous in travel ideas. Happily conversant in English. Cons: 1. Front desk was out of staff most of the time and lacking instructions on how to reach somebody. 2. Nothing about the hostel but the daily 10am-8pm road closure of shopping street. Soon after booking, we're given image instructions regarding the parking locations 1-2 streets away. But due to the road closure, our original plan of unloading suitcases and my elderly parents at the door before I park the car eventually could not work. The fact that we arrived after dark made navigation to the car park a bit difficult as well. Hostel staff kindly showed the way. The parking spaces were actually within a 3-minute no-slope walk and easy to maneuvre into. Tips: no lifts. At least 1 flight of stairs for all because rooms are either on 1st or 2nd floor." ~Tin