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Our top choices for Japan hostels

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

1. UNPLAN Fukuoka - Hostel

Chuo Ward

Matthew

NT$2,535 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A modern building entrance with a staircase leading to an elevator. The name "CROSS MITA" is displayed on the wall.

2. Wasabi Mita Hotel

Minato

Jacqueline

NT$1,943 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A row of wooden bunk beds with a sign indicating room number 4-A.

3. Hostel Asakusa Wasabi

Asakusa

Enrico Michael

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, large windows, and a city view.

4. HOTEL GRAPHY SHIBUYA

Shibuya

Corinne

NT$4,053 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "GRIDS HOTEL + HOSTEL". Inside, there are wooden tables and chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a seating area with a high ceiling.

5. Grids Tokyo Ueno Hotel & Hostel

Ueno

Marie Karen

NT$2,293 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern building with a vertical garden, a closed entrance, and a bench outside.

6. Plat Hostel Keikyu Asakusa Station

Taito

Zachary

A balcony with two wicker chairs, a round table, and a hammock.

7. &And Hostel Shinsaibashi East

Chuo

Rene

NT$1,016 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A reception area with a circular skylight, stone walls, and a wooden ceiling.

8. La'gent Hotel Okinawa Chatan - Hostel

Mihama

Badger

NT$2,448 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a variety of colorful chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a chalkboard with welcoming messages.

9. Fukuoka Hana Hostel

Hakata Ward

Axel

NT$1,604 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A dining area with a long table and chairs, a vending machine, and a view of the outside.

10. HOSTEL　WASABI Nagoya Ekimae

Nagoya City Centre

Philip

NT$1,244 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Top reviews in Japan

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern and a rock.

Couch Potato Hostel

Matsumoto

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a tiled roof, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

GUESTHOUSE Kinosaki Wakayo - Hostel, Caters to Women

Kinosaki Onsen

10/10 Excellent

Rene

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low wooden table.

Dormitory Sandanya Guesthouse

Shirahama

10/10 Excellent

Deo

A building entrance with a red brick facade, a wooden door, and a tiled pathway leading to a well-lit interior.

WAGOKORO - Hostel

Arakawa

10/10 Excellent

Susan

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Central Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

The owner Tomi is extremely attentive and will provide you with a multitude of services within and around the guest house. The traditional Japanese rooms are located on the second floor up a VERY STEEP set of stairs, keep that in mind for luggage and beverages. The onsen around the corner is super nice and you’re nearby to both JR station and local subways. Tomi also cooks egg breakfast sandwiches daily 7-9 am, has tea, coffee, and cold water/electric kettle available anytime. 12-5 pm is...

Adam

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi

Otaru

10/10 Excellent

최고의 숙소였습니다. 일본 가정집의 정취를 느끼시려면 꼭 여기에 숙박하세요! 숙소에 사장님 옛날사진들을 볼 수 있는데, 여기가 얼마나 시간이 흘러 추억이 쌓였는지 가늠할 수 있어요. 허그상과 모모상도 정말 귀여워요! 객실마다 공간이 충분히 넓고 샤워시설도 적당합니다. 그리고 아침식사 서비스 또한 아주 좋았습니다

JinWook

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a hanging light fixture.

Guesthouse Voketto - Hostel

Kawanehon

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

A building entrance with a wooden facade, a metal railing, and a sign reading 'WPÜ HAKONE'.

WPÜ HOTEL HAKONE

Gora

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a wooden deck in front.

Matoi Hostel & Bar

Takasaki

10/10 Excellent

One of the best hostels have stayed at. Very clean, modern, beautiful kitchen. Great staff. However, there are challenges if you do not have a car. The distance to the train station going into the city is really quite a walk. Taxis are not always available. So I advise you MUST make arrangements for staff to pick you up at the train station and you must make arrangements at least one day in advance. They need to arrange to have an extra person on staff in order to be able to pick you up. There...

Corinne