Daisetsuzan National Park

This hostel has dormitory style rooms with bunk beds as well as 2 private Japanese style rooms for 4 book the entire room if you want it to be private. It also has a massive tatami room for large groups, which can be split in two for smaller groups. Camping is also available in the summer. There are onsen and rotemburo (outdoor baths — one for men, one for women, and one mixed swimsuit required — and saunas. It is located at one of the trail heads for hiking Mt. Tokachidake in the summer, or for a backcountry ski ascent in the winter - they also hire snow-shoes, which is a great way to see the mountains in winter. Shared kitchen facilities are available, with pots, pans, microwaves, rice cookers and gas hobs ¥50 for 20 minutes of gas. There is a small shop selling chocolate, drinks, microwavable rice and other things. Highly recommended. Staff do not speak much English.