20 Youth Hostels in Japan

Featuring a sunny lounge with free Wi-Fi, 2 free-use kitchens and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station. K’s House Kyoto Backpackers Hostel offers simple but clean air-conditioned rooms, with linens provided. The modern bathing facilities and Western-style toilets are shared. Hostel K's House is a 10-minute walk from both Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Nishi-honganji Temple and Higashi-honganji Temple are a 5-minute drive away. Bicycle rental offers a fun way to explore Kyoto. Coin-operated laundry machines and internet terminals are provided. Guests can enjoy a cup of free coffee or tea and relax in the smoke-free lounge.

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and 2.4 km from the centre, Miyabi Cosy House offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. The 2-star guest house has garden views and is 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. The guest house features family rooms. Each unit is fitted with a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with hot tub and a hair dryer. Some units feature a private entrance. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.3 km from the guest house, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.7 km from the property. Itami Airport is 42 km away.

Just a 1-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station, Guesthouse Fujinokura Kawaguchiko Ekimaeten offers Japanese-style private rooms with free WiFi. Kawaguchiko Interchange on the Chuo Expressway is 2.7 km away. There is shared bathroom and toilet for guests to use as well as slippers. The on-site restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. There is a complimentary coffee service for guests at this property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The guest house also offers bike hire. Fuji Q Highland is 1.9 km away, while Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine is 4.7 km from Guesthouse Fujinokura Kawaguchiko Ekimaeten.

Located a 10-minute walk from Nijo Castle, Kyoto Uraraka House offers private cosy guest rooms with private bathroom and free WiFi access. Guests can visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama area, Gion area and Shijo Kawaramachi area by bus from the nearest bus stop, which is a 1-minute walk away. JR Kyoto Station is approximately 20 minutes away from the second bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms are simply furnished in natural colors and equipped with a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a working desk and a balcony. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath, a hairdryer and towels. Kyoto Uraraka Guest House offers a limited number of bicycles for rent upon request. Room cleaning service will be held according to the schedule provided by the host. There is no restaurant at the property.

Situated within 600 metres of Matsunomiya Shrine and 1.5 km of Tsumori Shrine in Osaka, The Wonder At Stay-Tengachaya- features accommodation with seating area. This 1-star guest house offers a lift, full-day security and free WiFi. Tsutenkaku is 2 km away and Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument is 2.2 km from the guest house. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Tsurumibashi Shopping Street, Abeno Seimei Shrine and Abe Oji Shrine. Itami Airport is 25 km from the property.

Located in Tokyo and with Kuramae Mizu no Yakata reachable within 300 metres, Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Kuramae Jinja Shrine, Jinnai Shrine and Choju-in Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km away.

Reopened after renovations in March 2017, OYO旅館 晴輝京都ステーション Kyoto is just a 3-minute walk from Hachijo East Exit of Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. There is a kimono rental corner on the first floor. Guest rooms have modern Japanese-style decor with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and are air conditioned. They are equipped with a private bathroom, TV, fridge and an electric kettle. Seiki Ryokan has a non-smoking policy and offers luggage storage before check-in at the reception. Bus discount tickets and city maps are available at the reception. Property staff will assist guests in making travel and tour arrangements. Station Ryokan Seiki is located close to shops and restaurants. The Nishi Hongan-ji Temple and the Kyoto National Museum are less than a kilometer away. To-ji Temple is an 11-minute walk from the property. Fushimi Inari-taisha is 15 minutes away via train and walk. A shopping mall is situated a 9-minute stroll away from the Hotel.

Situated in Nasu, within 32 km of Shirakawa Station and 32 km of Komine Castle, Scotch Court features accommodation with ski-to-door access and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star guest house offers luggage storage space and room service. The guest house has family rooms. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and slippers. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the guest house offers a ski pass sales point. Fukushima Airport is 59 km from the property.

Guesthouse Yululu features accommodation situated 1.2 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a terrace and a shared lounge. Featuring a garden, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, the units come with a balcony. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Guesthouse Yululu include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

Situated in Kaizuka within 1.4 km of Wakihama Ebisu Grand Shrine and 2.1 km of Kanda Shrine, A&Z Guest House 関空行南海線二色の浜駅三分 鍵付き4人部屋 features rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 2.2 km from Kaizukagobo Gansen Temple, 2.4 km from Icora Mall Izumisano and 1.7 km from Natural Education Museum. The guest house has family rooms. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, slippers and a wardrobe. Some units have a private entrance. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. Tenshoji Temple - Tako Jizo is 3.6 km from the guest house, while Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan is 3.6 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 12 km away.

Narita Sando Guesthouse provides accommodation in Narita near Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and Naritasan Park. Narita Station and Keisei Narita Station is just a 5-minute walk. Free WiFi is provided. Free luggage storage is available on the ground floor. A shared lounge with a TV, microwave, complimentary water and tea is available. Tokyo Narita International Airport is 13 minutes by train from the property.

Located a 10-minute walk away from Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo welcomes guests with a complimentary drink. Kawaguchiko Train Station is located a 12-minute taxi ride from the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas, which features a bar and dining area with darts and live music. Certain rooms feature views of Mount Fuji. At Fujikawaguchiko Crescendo guests can soak in the private hot springs bath, enjoy the fluorescing stars of the mini planetarium while relaxing in the hot tub, or grab a drink at the bar and enjoy a game of darts. Drinks vending machines and luggage storage services are also available on site. Rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning/heating. All rooms are equipped with a hairdryer. A Western-style set breakfast is served at the dining lounge. Property staff provides a music performance and sings Japanese and English songs including some original music. Over 100 cocktails are provided at the bar on site, including fruit juice cocktails made from home-grown fruits. Guests can make a visit to the Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum with a 15-minute walk. Kawaguchiko Sarumawashi Gekijo-mae bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the property. Fuji-Q Highland can be reached within a 15-minute taxi ride while JR Tokyo Station is a 2-hour drive away. The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum is a 10-minute walk from the property and Sengen Shrine is a 15-minute walk away.

Situated in Yamanakako, within 14 km of Fuji-Q Highland and 17 km of Lake Kawaguchi, Pension Avenue features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The 2-star guest house is 30 km from Mount Fuji. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. At the guest house, every unit comes with a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 47 km from the guest house, while Lake Yamanaka is 1 km from the property.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. It is set 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and offers luggage storage space. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.2 km away and Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.8 km from the guest house. All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Kyoto Station, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, the hostel is within 2.9 km of Imperial Palace. Guest will find a shared kitchen area, while a coin-operated launderette is available at this property. A variety of restaurants, convenience stores and a drug store are situated within a 5-minute walk from the property. Nishiki Market is a 15-minute walk, while Guests can take a 20-minute stroll to Gion-Shijo Staton. Heian Shrine is 3 km from R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.

Situated in Nara, a 15-minute walk from Kofuku-ji, HARUYA Naramachi offers a 100-year-old traditional Japanese-style townhouse. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. JR Nara Station is an 8-minute drive. All rooms is fitted with air conditioning. There are a shared kitchen and shared library and lounge at the property. Towels are available at an additional fee. Property staff can provide guests with tourist information. The guest house also offers bike hire. Todaiji Temple and Nara Park are a 30-minute stroll from HARUYA Naramachi. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.

Situated in the Chuo Ward district in Kobe, Guesthouse KOBE YAMATOMUSUBI offers 1-star rooms with free WiFi. It is set 1.9 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and features a shared kitchen. The guest house has private entrance. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, a shared bathroom and a well-fitted kitchen including a microwave, toaster, fridge and a stovetop. Kitchenware and kettle are also available. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 7.2 km from the guest house, while Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 17 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 11 km away.

Situated in Kyoto, 300 metres from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 3 km from the centre, Kyounoyado HANA Nishijin - Kimono no Yado features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. This 3-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, each unit has a desk. Some accommodation includes a balcony with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom with bath. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 1.6 km from the guest house, while Nijo Castle is 2.5 km from the property. Itami Airport is 48 km away.

今日都 Kyoto Guesthouse features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Nijo Castle, 1.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station. The property has city and inner courtyard views, and is 2.9 km from Kyoto Station. The property is 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, and within 70 metres of the city centre. The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 3 km from the guest house, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 3.2 km away. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.

Open from May 2017, Tokyo Guest House 2020 offers rooms in Arakawa-ku. Akado-Shogakkou-mae Train Station is 300 metres away. Free WiFi is available on site. Each room is air-conditioned and decorated in bright colours. Guests can use the shared kitchen and dining room, including a microwave and flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom comes with free toiletries. Asakusa area is a 20-minute bus ride.