What is Tomaru?
Tomaru (means “to stay” in Japanese) is a website that introduces guesthouses and hostels in Japan. The project started in November 2024. We want to be like a new guidebook for travelers, helping them find hostels and guesthouses all across Japan.
Right now, we show nice places to stay in the Kansai area (Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara). We plan to slowly add more places from all over Japan.
▶ Read “Why we started Tomaru“
Everyone has their own travel style
Some people want to relax quietly, some want to have fun with friends, and others want to experience local life. We want to help you find the perfect place to stay.
For example:
- Reading a book while listening to ocean waves in a seaside dormitory
- Meeting travelers from around the world in a spacious guesthouse common area
- Experiencing local life in a guesthouse where you can live like a local
We help you find places based on what you want – your budget, location, and facilities.
Looking for places to list!
Tomaru is like a blank canvas because we just started. We want to:
- Introduce many unique hostels and guesthouses
- Help travelers from around the world find great places to stay
- Grow into a big website that shows places to stay all over Japan
Are you:
- Running a hostel or guesthouse?
- Someone who has stayed at a nice place?
If you want to list a place on Tomaru, please use our request form (The form is written in Japanese).