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The 10 Best Hostels in Takayama, Japan

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At the hostel, the rooms come with a desk. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Cocomock House also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a mountain view.

food was the best I’ve had in Japan. not kidding. delicious. staff couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly.

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8.6
Excellent
147 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Only a 2-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, K's House Takayama Oasis offers free WiFi throughout the property. The Old Town are a 10-minute walk away, while the venue of Miyagawa Morning Market is a 7-minute walk away.

The place was so cozy and clean, and staff was very kind. We could let our luggage before check-in. Its location was perfect, very close to the station and to the main attractions.

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8.9
Excellent
533 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Sakura Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Hida Takayama-mura Folk Village, and offers private and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. The entire interior is non-smoking, and parking is free.

JR Takayama Train Station is 1.3 km from the guest house. The hostel is just a 1-minute walk from Yuko-no-oka bus stop.

Exceptional hosting by owner/staff.

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8.9
Excellent
561 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Murasaki Ryokan Miyagawa is located in the centre of Takayama, less than 1 km from Takayama Station. The property is around 49 km from Gero Station, 700 metres from Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall and 46 km from Kamikochi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village.

Great new hostel very good located. The receptionists are very helpful and nice. Great common area

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8.9
Excellent
55 reviews
Price from
$18
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Guests can stay at one of the dormitory rooms featuring wooden bunk beds. Bathroom and toilets are shared, and towels are available at an additional charge.

Hidamari no Yu Hostel’s public bathing area includes saunas, various hot tubs and open-air baths, all available at a discounted fee for staying guests. The property also offers a shared lounge, luggage storage and drinks vending machines. Free parking is available on site.

The place is really good, and the onsen is very nice, The staff is very nice and helpful, There is not a close bus station but they provide shuttle to takayama station, We really enjoyed our stay!

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5.7
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110 reviews
Price from
$19
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The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Tomato Takayama Station rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Everything was good. Nothing amazing, but no disappointments.

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6.8
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20 reviews
Price from
$145
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $61.28
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 712 reviews
    Very friendly, helpful and kind staff - they contacted the police for me when I left my wallet full of money at a market stall (and it wasn’t there when I returned to the stall). My wallet was never found in the end but I’m grateful for their efforts. The hostel is a great location - ~10 min walk from train/bus station and main hub of Takayama. It is also kept very clean! Personal lockers in dorm rooms were also a bonus!
    Lucy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.28
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 712 reviews
    Great location ~10min walk to bus/train station and city center. Right next to 7/11. Very spacious dormitory, great kitchen with free coffee and great common room with extras.
    Cappie.P
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $66.45
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    Good for backpackers or solo travellers who enjoy meeting new people in a guesthouse as there will be other people around.
    Eugenia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $268.23
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,335 reviews
    Great cheap stay with washing machines in the room, close to the station, great view.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $162.12
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 311 reviews
    Great location just near the train station and the bus terminal to various locations like Kamikochi, Shin Hotaka Ropeway just to name a few. Super clean rooms with charging points on the Sofa, nice balcony facing the train track (but we couldn't hear a thing with the glass doors closed. We got the 2 x queen size + 2 bunk beds combo for 3 persons. It will be great for families.
    Yew Cheong
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 560 reviews
    It's like a youth hostel of an higher grade. We'll facilitate kitchen. Shared Toilet is clean, spacious with basket available to put clothes. You don't need to bring a bag
    Gloria
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 214 reviews
    This was such a fabulous hostel. Great location, 5 mins from the station. Such a nice chill area and kitchen inside. I had the most fabulous sleep in their super-comfy bed! Very well priced single room - such a luxury! First mattress in Japan that was soft enough for me as a side sleeper. Helpful, friendly staff. Lots of info provided. Can't fault it
    Francesca_Walton
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 560 reviews
    The staff is so nice and the location on the hill is very cute. There is a direct bus going into the city just 2 minutes downhill. The bed was really cozy with a big blanket and curtains. The hostel is in an older style but all so clean and I instantly felt safe and cozy there.
    Clarissa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $42.58
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 966 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Japan. Lovely traditional style building/rooms and it was clean with good facilities. Great location and staff gave good tips for food etc. Super sociable hostel - group of us chilled out drinking the (free) hostel sake in the tatami room!
    Piers
    Solo traveler
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 214 reviews
    Great location close to JR Takayama station and walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. K’s House has the friendliest staff who have a lot of knowledge of the area and are always happy to help. The communal areas (kitchen, dining and living areas) are great - a lot of newer hostels we went to didn’t have this! The rooms and bathrooms are basic but fine for the price (we had a private bunk bed room). Overall we liked staying here!
    Sonja
    Young couple

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