tonari

tonari is a hostel in Inokuchi, a village on the coast of Ehime Prefecture in Japan. Rooms come with air conditioning, private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and guests have free WiFi, a lounge and a dining area. The property lies about 45 miles from Hiroshima Airport and has paid private parking on site. Reception keeps check-in from 15:00 and check-out from 06:00.

Location
Inokuchi sits on the coast of Ehime, on the road along the Seto Inland Sea. The surrounding area is known for its islands and for the museums and ferry links that connect them. Hyoutanjima lies about 2.4 km away and Ōmishima about 3.3 km, both easy to reach from the village. Ōkunoshima, the island known for its rabbits, is roughly 6 km off, while Hakatajima and Ikuchijima stand at about 7 km each. The Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture on Ōmishima is around 10 km away. Akisaizaki Station, the nearest rail stop, is about 8 km from the hostel.

Rooms
All rooms have air conditioning or heating, linens and a socket by the bed. Most include a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and electric kettle, plus a dining table. Bathrooms are private or shared depending on the room, and some units have a desk. Dormitory beds suit solo travellers, while private rooms fit couples and families.

Facilities
A shared kitchen and a shared lounge with television are open to guests, and a garden provides outdoor space. Bicycle parking and luggage storage are available, and staff speak English and Japanese. Private parking is charged and sits on site. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out runs from 06:00. WiFi is free throughout.