"Pros: Clean and well-presented, everything was quite new. I liked that there is a cafe and shop on the ground level, it made it quite a friendly place as the rest of Ryotsu was totally dead midweek in winter. t was only a short walk from the ferry. The staff was helpful. Ryotsu is regarded as just a port but I found it charming, I have a lovely day just walking around looking at the town and the beautiful scenery nearby. The sports shop near the harbour was the only place open for dinner but I had to get in before 18.00. Cons: I was on my own in the dorm, it would have been very crowded if it was full as there was no floor-space for bags and only a small locker for each bed. The kitchen now has no equipment in it, you can't do anything except heat up food in the microwave and use the jug. There is not even a knife. I think they closed it during corona virus and never reopened it. It is quite disappointing for a hostel, as you expect to be able to prepare some simple food for yourself. There is also no food places open in the town in the evening and the 7-11 is a long walk away, so be prepared. Nobody offered me a towel, so I used a small one of my own." ~Deirdre