Ruco

What a lovely place to stay, hang out and relax in Hagi. A big thank you to Yuki-san for being our hospitable host and master coffee maker. We loved the unique decor, the comfortable tatami room, and all the beautiful options for shared space to be with others or not. The kitchen, showers and toilet area were very clean. Close to the bus station and a short cab ride to Hagashi Hagi Train Station made it convenient for arrival and departure with our luggage and bags of hagiyaki. Breakfast was simple, but full of flavor and did I mention, the great coffee? There are a few restaurants close by and a delightful traditional sweet shop on the corner as you walk to the bus station. Highly recommend this place to stay and explore this beautiful area.

This is such an amazing place to stay! It's a rather small guesthouse (although quite a lot people can stay here) but it's super comfy. It's obviously designed with much care and love, the furniture seems to be handmade. I simply loved the architecture and interior design! The owner, Shio-san, is one of the loveliest person I have ever met and he is always smiling. Despite the guesthouse facilities on the 3rd and 4th floor (dormitories, private room, clean washrooms, nice kitchen and balcony) there is a common area on the 2nd floor and a café selling local beverages on the 1st one. A lot of local people come here too, so a great opportunity to meet others. During my stay a workshop by a talented artist and a live concert took place as well. I guess there are those kind of events happening from time to time which is really nice. Definitely would stay here again!

I stayed at the Ruco Guesthouse for 2 nights in July 2014. I was travelling with my two sons, aged 6 and 8.||||This is a great little guesthouse located right next to the bus centre. Most of Hagi's attractions are an easy 1km walk away.||||Ruco is immaculately clean and has modern facilities. There are two bunk rooms and a private room (suitable for up to three people...you couldn't fit more). There is a cool little cafe space downstairs that seems to attract a cliquey group in the evenings.||||There is a great sense of style to the whole place, and there has been some serious design thought put into it. The smell of the natural wood interior fills the whole building, and it's quite lovely.||||Service is friendly and welcoming, and a little English is spoken.||||Overall, a really good choice in a pleasant old town in Japan.

This hostel is amazing, It has the feeling of a boutique hotel but with amazing prices! The manager/bartender speaks good enlgish and helps you with all your requests. All the satff is really nice. Everything is really clean and has a great taste! The private room is a traditional japanese room so it is a great experience worth the increase in price. The location is amazing, really close to the bus station and you can walk to the main attractions or atke the touristic bus just steps away. The breakfast is good and cheap and the coffee is really good!

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.

Fantastic hostel. Beautiful place with great design. The staff are fantastic and have become friends. I highly recommend. One of the best places to stay in Japan! Great communal areas to hang out, the beds are comfortable. The staff are incredible - so helpful and great fun! They are respectful but inviting (thank you Aki san, Sho san and Shio san). It was a fantastic experience. I extended my stay!

We stayed in the hostel with the whole family including three kids. The moment we entered the hostel, we decided to stay one more night. Shio was the best host. He connected right away with the kids making fun with them until we left two days later. We enjoyed Hagi very much, visited the smallest vulcano, the juice factory, beach and castle. In the evening we sat together in the bar with other travellers. Very nice, friendly atmosphere. We would definitely recommend this guesthouse.

Guesthouse Ruco are ablolutely a very good esperience. Very frindly people running the guesthouse. Not to mention their ability to speek english. Allso local people able to speak english came around. In all it gave a very good and friendly atmosphere. The Guesthouse are modern in a very cosy way. Dekorations ar really special. Arkitecture very special in a pleasent way. Everything are clean and well working. The place were wery small but very cosy andgave me and my wife a few very good days in Hagi. If they have space, do not hesitate to do your reservation. You will never regret it