Name: JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion
Address: 605-0079 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Tokiwa-cho, 170, Japan, Higashiyama-ku, Tokiwa-cho, 170, Kyoto, 605-0079, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $9 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hostel JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location 605-0079 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Tokiwa-cho, 170, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location

*8.9* Gion District: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

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Friendly, helpful staff and management; wonderful sake bar. It’s my favorite place to stay in all of Japan — not just Kyoto.

Gordon, Japan

The room was clean, there was a decently big locker to put your stuff in, showers, and the price was amazing, especially for such a great location. 2 minutes from the train station, 5 minutes from downtown Gion. Was able to see most of the major Kyoto sights from this location in two days.

Gabriel, United States of America

This hostel is perfect for solo travelers. I meet some interesting people and staff are so helpful.

Robin, Japan

The location was very nice, dormitory room had a balcony with a view overlooking the Kamo river, and it was just down the road from Gion subway station, do it was easy to get around from there. The price is also very affordable.

Stephanie, United Kingdom

The staff speak english very good and they are vert nice. The location is also good, you have the subway veeery close and also there are very nice restaurants and bars. Had a nice time there.

Nicolas, Chile

Location right in front of Gion-Shijo train station

Maria, United States of America

Good value and great location. Wifi is fast when there aren't many people on it, but it can get slow/flaky in the evening when there are a lot of users. By hostel standards, it's very clean. There's a washer/dryer on site. If there's someone at the front desk (i.e., the downstairs sake bar), you can leave your luggage before check-in time for free -- however, there doesn't seem to be someone there every morning, so don't be too surprised if you end up having to use a coin locker. Apparently they will even keep your luggage for the rest of the day after you check out, though I did not make use of this.

Jj, United States of America

Its is so good,, i was at 3rd floor.. and everything come in handy. This hostel is really close or right infront of gion shijou sta. (exit 9) And the manager give me a warm welcome even i did come late around 9.30pm. The facility is so good.. I will stay here again next time i stay in kyoto.

Christhoper, Indonesia

Excellent staff. Great location right in front of the subway. Good bar.

Alexson, United States of America

Beyond expectation for very minimum price. Located in the heart of Gion City and very near to all tourism areas. We only walk to most of the places such as Nishiki Market, Giyomizu-dera Temple, the pagoda, Kyoto Museum and Nijo Castle. The toilets are super clean for a backpacker hostel.

Mohd, Malaysia

9.3

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“Friendly, helpful staff and management; wonderful sake bar. It’s my favorite place to stay in all of Japan — not just Kyoto.”

Gordon Japan
“The room was clean, there was a decently big locker to put your stuff in, showers, and the price was amazing, especially for such a great location. ”

Gabriel United States of America
“This hostel is perfect for solo travelers. I meet some interesting people and staff are so helpful.”

Robin Japan
“The location was very nice, dormitory room had a balcony with a view overlooking the Kamo river, and it was just down the road from Gion subway station, do it was easy to get around from there. ”

Stephanie United Kingdom
“The staff speak english very good and they are vert nice. The location is also good, you have the subway veeery close and also there are very nice restaurants and bars. Had a nice time there.”

Nicolas Chile
“Location right in front of Gion-Shijo train station”

Maria United States of America
“Good value and great location. Wifi is fast when there aren't many people on it, but it can get slow/flaky in the evening when there are a lot of users. ”

Jj United States of America
“Its is so good,, i was at 3rd floor.. and everything come in handy. This hostel is really close or right infront of gion shijou sta. ”

Christhoper Indonesia
“Excellent staff. Great location right in front of the subway. Good bar.”

Alexson United States of America
“Beyond expectation for very minimum price. Located in the heart of Gion City and very near to all tourism areas. ”

Mohd Malaysia

One of our best sellers in Kyoto! A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely nonsmoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property. It has a sake bar and offers air-conditioned dormitory and private rooms with shared bathrooms.

Guests at Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion can sleep in a bunk in a shared dormitory-style room or choose a simple private room with a Double bed or a bunk bed. Rooms do not have a TV.

A chargeable washing machine and free tea & coffee are provided. Luggage can be left at the reception.

The hostel is 2,450 feet from Yasaka Shrine and a 10-minute walk from Kennin-ji Temple. Gion-Shijo Train Station is a 3-minute walk, from which Kyoto Station is a 10-minute train ride (transferring at Tofukuji Station).

A cafe/bar is on the ground floor, and many dining options are available within a 5-minute walk.

Higashiyama Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks.

This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and ancient landmarks – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Gion Shijo Station
0.1 miles
Ponto-cho
0.1 miles
Hanamikoji Street
0.2 miles
Kawaramachi Station
0.2 miles
Gion District
0.2 miles
Sanjo Station
0.3 miles
Sanjo Keihan Station
0.3 miles
Yasaka Shrine
0.4 miles
Samurai Kembu Kyoto
0.4 miles
Nishiki Market
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Itami Airport
24.3 miles
Kobe Airport
40.3 miles
Kansai International Airport
49.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Right next to Gion and many temples and next to Ponto Cho. Great place for the price. You're about 15 min by train for the Shinto temple Inari.”

Guillaume

Canada

9.1

“Location is perfect, just need to choose correct exit from the train station (go to the lockers sign direction). . We had private room, so was enough space fo...”

Zirzale

Lithuania

9.5

“The location is just perfect!! The staff was really nice and friendly. We did our laundry there and the service was great. Comfy room, nice common space and com...”

Keren

Israel

8.3

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3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

JAM hostel reserves the right to refuse service to any customer.

Guests arriving after 21:00 cannot check-in to the property and will be considered as no-show. The total amount of the reservation will be charged.

The hotel reserves a right to keep your credit card details on file until you check-out.

Guests must have a valid credit card in order to make a booking.

All rooms are accessed via stairs; elevators and porter service are not available. Mobility-impaired guests are discouraged from staying at this hostel.

Guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at this hostel.

Guests must arrive and check in between 15:00 and 21:00. The front desk is closed between 23:00 and 15:00.

Group cancellation policy applies to guests in groups of 4 or more people. For more information, please contact the property directly.

Please note that this property is completely smoke-free.

Please inform JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

“The room was clean, there was a decently big locker to put your stuff in, showers, and the price was amazing, especially for such a great location. 2 minutes from the train station, 5 minutes from downtown Gion. Was able to see most of the major Kyoto sights from this location in two days.”

Gabriel

United States of America

“The location was very nice, dormitory room had a balcony with a view overlooking the Kamo river, and it was just down the road from Gion subway station, do it was easy to get around from there. The price is also very affordable.”

Stephanie

United Kingdom

“The staff speak english very good and they are vert nice. The location is also good, you have the subway veeery close and also there are very nice restaurants and bars. Had a nice time there.”

Nicolas

Chile

“Good value and great location. Wifi is fast when there aren't many people on it, but it can get slow/flaky in the evening when there are a lot of users. By hostel standards, it's very clean. There's a washer/dryer on site. If there's someone at the front desk (i.e., the downstairs sake bar), you can leave your luggage before check-in time for free -- however, there doesn't seem to be someone there every morning, so don't be too surprised if you end up having to use a coin locker. Apparently they will even keep your luggage for the rest of the day after you check out, though I did not make use of this.”

“Its is so good,, i was at 3rd floor.. and everything come in handy. This hostel is really close or right infront of gion shijou sta. (exit 9) And the manager give me a warm welcome even i did come late around 9.30pm. The facility is so good.. I will stay here again next time i stay in kyoto.”

Christhoper

Indonesia

“Beyond expectation for very minimum price. Located in the heart of Gion City and very near to all tourism areas. We only walk to most of the places such as Nishiki Market, Giyomizu-dera Temple, the pagoda, Kyoto Museum and Nijo Castle. The toilets are super clean for a backpacker hostel.”

Mohd

Malaysia

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