20 Youth Hostels in Japan

A B&B-style accommodation where everyone from individuals to families can kick back and relax.

An old-fashioned boarding-house style youth hostel located 8 minutes on foot from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line.

Set 33 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, 37 km from Matsumoto Station and 39 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Former inn "Oyado Wada-juku" - Vacation STAY 13675v offers accommodation located in Nagawa. Located around 23 km from Shirakaba-Lake, the guest house is also 31 km away from Kamisuwa Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Canora Hall is 29 km away. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Matsumoto Airport is 45 km from the property.

Set in Yamanakako and only 19 km from Fuji-Q Highland, Vegetarian House Jamoo offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 34 km from Mount Fuji, 45 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 4.1 km from Lake Yamanaka. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 22 km from Lake Kawaguchi. The units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. A vegan breakfast is available at the guest house. Guests at Vegetarian House Jamoo can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Oshinohakkai is 13 km from the accommodation, while Oshijuutaku Togawa and Osano’s House is 17 km away.

Set in Minamiawaji in the Hyogo region, Agri Museum NADA - Vacation STAY 93817v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation is non-smoking. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 48 km away.

Set in the centre of Kyoto, just 1.3 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, Kotone Machiya-Inn 京町家旅宿 小都音 offers accommodation with garden views and free WiFi. The 3-star guest house features quiet street views and is 2.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The air-conditioned guest house consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and slippers. The unit at the property features a bath and a dressing room. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can also relax in the garden. Heian Shrine is 2.8 km from the guest house, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.9 km away. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

Located within less than 1 km of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Local Knot Backpackers provides rooms in Nagano. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nagano, like skiing. Suzaka City Zoo is 13 km from Local Knot Backpackers, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 34 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 72 km from the property.

Offering a shared lounge and city view, wagaranchi is situated in Kumano, 1.5 km from Odomari Beach and 3.7 km from Ubuta Shrine. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. Kamikura Shrine is 23 km away and Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 24 km from the guest house. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, a shared bathroom and a well-fitted kitchen including a microwave, fridge, stovetop and kitchenware. Free WiFi and a safety deposit box are accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a PS2. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 23 km from the guest house, while Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 23 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 104 km away.

Set in Chikusei, 12 km from Daiho Hachiman Shrine and 18 km from Tsukubasan Shrine, Otsu Guest house offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Oyama Station. The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. Ibaraki Airport is 47 km away.

49 km from Zuihoden, ゲストハウス　アンブレラ is a recently renovated property set in Soma and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with game console. The guest house features parking on-site, a sauna and a shared kitchen. Opening to a balcony with mountain views, all units are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster. A fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. The units feature bed linen. For guests with children, the guest house provides an indoor play area and a children's playground. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Sendai Airport is 38 km away.

NEOLD Private House - Vacation STAY 70933v is situated in Yoshino, 48 km from Tanpi Shrine, 48 km from Mihara History Museum, and 48 km from Kurohimeyamakofun. The air-conditioned accommodation is 41 km from Subaru Hall, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Nara Station. Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall is 49 km from the guest house, while Shibagaki Shrine is 49 km away. Itami Airport is 83 km from the property.

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The property is less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, and within 1.8 km of the city centre. Each room has air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hostel have a balcony. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.2 km from Guest House WA, while Nijo Castle is 3.5 km away. Itami Airport is 43 km from the property.

Situated within 1.7 km of Suminoe Park and 2 km of Osaka Gokoku Shrine, Guest House OkiniⅡ in Osaka features free bikes and rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house has family rooms. Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a well-fitted kitchenette including an oven, microwave, toaster and a fridge. Units have a dressing room. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Tsumori Shrine is 2 km from the guest house, while Sumiyoshi Park is 2.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 27 km away.

300 metres from Honson-Maehama Beach, Etcetera Guest House is a recently renovated property set in Niijimamura and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Located on the beachfront, this property features a garden and a bar. The guest house has parking on-site, a hot tub and free shuttle service. The units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Some accommodation includes a terrace with sea views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bath. All units feature bed linen. There is a coffee shop on-site. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Wada Beach is 1.2 km from Etcetera Guest House, while Habushiura Beach is 2.3 km from the property.

Ashita no Mori is located in the Kawayu Onsen district of Hongu, 20 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, 23 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 33 km from Kamikura Shrine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. The guest house is fitted with a TV. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 33 km from the guest house, while Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 34 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 58 km from the property.

Located in Nikko, 2.8 km from Tobu Nikko Station, Gableview Forest Inn ゲーブルビュー features accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. The accommodation features a private open-air bath. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house offers a seating area with a TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bath. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Nikko Station is 3.2 km from the guest house, while Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 3.6 km away. Ibaraki Airport is 120 km from the property.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Private Twin Room in Ishinomaki, Non-Smoke, Free Parking, Cat Island, Wifi1 is situated in Ishinomaki, 48 km from Sendai Toshogu and 49 km from Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 38 km from Shiogama Shrine, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Entsuin Temple. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property offers quiet street views. If you would rather not eat out, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a stovetop and kitchenware. Sendai Airport is 61 km from the property.

Situated in Matsumoto, 3.7 km from Matsumoto Station and 6 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, yururito guesthouse offers a garden and air conditioning. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Canora Hall. The kitchen has a fridge, a minibar and kitchenware and there is a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Matsumoto Castle is 2 km from the guest house, while Suwa-Lake is 35 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 14 km away.

In the centre of Osaka, located within a short distance of Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City and Tosa Inari Shrine, Ansou house 大阪ドーム offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. This guest house provides accommodation with a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Wakoji Temple. The guest house is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. The unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Amida Pond, Ikasuri Shrine and Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station. Itami Airport is 22 km away.

300 metres from Yuigahama Beach, Beach & Stay 鎌倉長谷 暮らすように泊まる 長谷駅すぐ 海近の個室ゲストハウス is a recently renovated property set in Kamakura and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. It is located 3.1 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house has family rooms. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the guest house, the units include a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kamakura, like snorkelling and fishing. Sankeien is 23 km from Beach & Stay 鎌倉長谷 暮らすように泊まる 長谷駅すぐ 海近の個室ゲストハウス, while Yokohama Marine Tower is 23 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 40 km away.