Ruco

Our family of 5 stayed in the family room that contained 3 bunk beds. Although the space was compact, the beds were comfortable. Each bed had a good reading light and a sack to put your eye glasses in or other little things next to you. Shoi the owner was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on dining. Very very clean! We loved having the use of the kitchen where we made our own breakfast and met other guests, mostly from other parts of Japan. Great location very close to bus station and a landmark schoolhouse and Samurai training center. I was interested in the famous tea bowl pottery that the town is known for. Wandered around the galleries but most studios were closed for the New Years week. Castle ruins interesting as well. I would definitely stay again at this simple well appointed hostel.