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Most-visited cities for hostels

Tokyo

133 hostels

Osaka

73 hostels

Kyoto

47 hostels

Fukuoka

16 hostels

Sapporo

15 hostels

Nagoya

8 hostels

Yokohama

9 hostels

Naha

6 hostels

Hiroshima

13 hostels

Narita

3 hostels

Kanazawa

8 hostels

Kobe

9 hostels

Fujikawaguchiko

11 hostels

Hakone

4 hostels

Takayama

8 hostels

Most popular regions for hostels

Niseko Ski

13 hostels

Tokyo-to

138 hostels

Okinawa

40 hostels

Okayama

10 hostels

Kumamoto

7 hostels

Mount Fuji

24 hostels

Miyazaki

11 hostels

Kagoshima

21 hostels

Kyoto

55 hostels

Chiba

11 hostels

Toyama

4 hostels

Kanto

203 hostels

Shiga

9 hostels

Hokkaido

75 hostels

The 10 Best Hostels in Japan

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,382 reviews

Located in the Edogawa Ward district of Tokyo, GRAND HOSTEL LDK TOKYO Nishikasai provides a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $216 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews

In a prime location in Osaka, Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located in the Chuo Ward district.

From $40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews

Located a 5-minute stroll from Shimoyoshida Station, SARUYA HOSTEL offers a renovated 80-year old Japanese-style accommodations with free WiFi. All rooms are private rooms with futons or beds.

From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,068 reviews

Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.

From $28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,494 reviews

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

From $38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

Featuring a garden, DON chan GuestHouse Nikko,7 minutes walk from Imaichi Station is located in Nikko.

From $63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Located in Tanabe, Hostel Kumano Kodo has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From $77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

Hatago STAY Shinmachi provides air-conditioned rooms in Nakatsugawa. Guests can use a bar.

From $67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews

Located in Nachikatsuura, a 18-minute walk from Nachi Beach, Pension Sora has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From $74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews

Guest house SENWA provides air-conditioned rooms in Yuzawa. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

From $56 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 3,301 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,813 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 808 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,614 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,022 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,043 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,366 reviews

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