What Lake Mashu Youth Hostel
Cherishes
Our Thoughts on Lake Mashu Youth Hostel
Mashu Youth is a place like a "sanctuary (health
room)" on your journey.
At the end of a straight, endless road.
Standing closest to Lake Mashu,
this hostel is
a very peaceful place where everyone can find comfort and
a sense of belonging.
There is freedom and space to breathe.
Located right in the center of Eastern Hokkaido,
this hostel is close to sightseeing spots in all directions,
making it
the "Terminal of Eastern Hokkaido."
Many travelers gather here to feel the warmth of human
connection.
Feel the pure breeze from Lake Mashu,
and be embraced by a sky full of
stars and the sounds of wildlife at night.
Why not spend time together in this place
where you can truly "just
be a living creature"?
To a Place That Melts the Walls Between People
To dissolve boundaries between people
and restore
connections,
we operate daily with the goal of making Lake Mashu Youth Hostel
a central hub
where encounters go beyond self-interest
and continue to connect people into the future.
People come to this place from all over Japan,
and from
all corners of the world.
Lake Mashu has a charm that attracts
so many people.
As the role of this hostel
at its foot,
we want to make it a place that connects guests
who come from
various places with all kinds of backgrounds.
We aim to be a place that minimizes boundaries
and fosters relationships where
people can engage deeply with one another.
Shared Lounge
At Lake Mashu Youth Hostel, we provide a public
lounge that guests can use freely.
The lounge features a shared drink corner, a gas stove, kitchen utensils (knives,
cutting boards, plates), a large TV, manga, and magazines. It is designed so guests can cook
together
or use these as icebreakers to interact.
Craft Beer
We offer a selection of specially selected craft
beers.
How about a delicious drink with delightful conversations as your appetizer?
■ Craft Beer ... ¥500
A fruity craft beer brewed with Hyuganatsu citrus from Miyazaki Prefecture.
This beer has previously won a gold medal at a beer competition.
BBQ
Enjoy a BBQ right on the grounds of Lake Mashu Youth
Hostel! On clear days, you can BBQ under a sky full of stars. It will definitely be an
unforgettable memory!
■ [Reservation Required] Staff BBQ Event (Minimum of 3 participants)
Participation fee: ¥3,500/person
(Includes food, charcoal, and rental of all BBQ equipment)
Our facility staff will assist you throughout the BBQ, including preparing the
ingredients (mainly local produce available on the day; please let us know in advance if you
have any allergies) and lighting/cleaning up the charcoal.
Available starting from 4:00 PM, BBQ ends at 9:30 PM, and complete cleanup is by 10:00
PM.
■ [Reservation Required] BBQ Equipment Set Rental
Rental fee: ¥5,000/set
(Tarp tent, BBQ grill, net, charcoal tongs, food tongs, work gloves, chairs and table,
kitchen knife, cutting board, chopsticks, plates *Charcoal sold separately)
Available starting from 4:00 PM, BBQ ends at 9:30 PM, and complete cleanup is by 10:00
PM.
■ Authentic Charcoal (from Yamakita, Kanagawa Prefecture - for 3 to 4 people) ¥800
* 10% of the sales will be donated back to the production area in Yamakita, Kanagawa
Prefecture.
The Unique Sharing Culture of Youth Hostels
We believe that sharing something sparks
interaction
and brings joy.
Sharing serves as an icebreaker to talk with others,
and through
conversation, we can close the distance between hearts
and experience
true joy.
By sharing spaces like the lounge, toilets, and baths,
it naturally becomes easier for guests to feel closer to one another.
That comfortable sense of distance, along with the rustic charm of the building,
helps blur the boundaries between us.
There is an atmosphere that allows you to relax, be your natural self,
and naturally want to strike up a conversation with those around you.
There are many other elements within the hostel
where you can share space and stories,
so please come and experience
them.
A Place for International
and Intercultural Exchange
Lake Mashu Youth Hostel welcomes people from all over,
both within Japan
and from abroad, with diverse backgrounds.
In the shared lounge and lobby where these guests gather,
international exchange, casual chats, and information sharing often
spark spontaneously.
Just the other day, a guest from Switzerland
asked, "What's the difference between '__yama' and '__dake'?"
which led to a fun conversation about the wonders of the Japanese language.
We gain many insights into things that we, as Japanese people, usually take for granted.
It truly feels like a place that broadens your horizons and allows you to view things
from multiple perspectives.
During the quieter daytime hours when there are fewer guests, various events are held,
such as indigo dyeing workshops, a pop-up bookstore, a marche, and art
exhibitions.
We announce these on Instagram,
so we would be delighted if you
followed us!
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mashuko_hostel/
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