The best available Japanese guest houses to stay near Japan

May 4, 2023 Weston Hennigan

In the Land of the Rising Sun, ancient temples sit alongside neon wonderlands and shinto shrines offer pockets of peace amid metropolises. Add tea ceremonies, snow monkeys, sushi, kimonos, and karaoke to the mix, and you’ve got one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
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1. The Stay Sapporo

1008-10 Minami 5jo Nishi 9, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0805 Hokkaido
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

The Stay Sapporo

The biggest, funniest and nicest local hostel in Hokkaido.

Great location for snow&ice festival

Reviewed By TalithaMM

Room temperature was ok, but it could get pretty cold anywhere else. Except lounge on 10th floor, very nice. Breakfast is served on 3rd and so in that time you can you use the 10th floor, but there is no toaster, only a microwave. They could empty the trash more often and maybe put a small trashcan in the showerrooms. Only one elevator and stairs can only be used from 3rd floor down. Good location, especially for the snow&ice festivals. But also close to public transportation, convenience store. Friendly staff. Nice lounges. Beds pretty comfortable. Good size locker for valuables. Check in and out process quick and easy. English speaking staff and map/brochures available.

2. Sakura Hostel Asakusa

2-24-2 Asakusa, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 572 reviews

Sakura Hostel Asakusa

Sakura Hostel Asakusa is ideal for backpackers, and people lovers, offering a budget friendly environment and cultural events and tons of opportunities to meet people during your stay. 24-hour Reception and Tourist Information Desk English speaking staff are on duty 24 hours a day to help you. Fully equipped shared kitchen 24 hours available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Sensouji (Oldest Temple in Tokyo) , Sky Tree (Tallest Tower in the world ) and Ueno, guests of Sakura Hostel Asakusa can easily experience some of Tokyo's most well known attractions. We also host many kinds of cultural workshops, cooking parties,local tours and language exchanges. Visit us and do not forget to join our activities during your stay! At Sakura Hostel, we have countless numbers of customers staying with us for school trips, sports events, educational trips, business gatherings and so much more! Please contact us for your group inquiry. We have the ability to arrange several types of accommodation to fit your needs and the number of people in your party.

A very nice and friendly place!

Reviewed By NahueAbr

I spent a few nights here, and they welcomed me like a family already!! all the staff is always for you and the people here is very friendly and open-minded. There is a lot of events and it’s very well located. Super recommend it!!

3. Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel

1-5-10, Shintomicho, Chuo 104-0041 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
24%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 63 reviews

Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel

IMANO TOKYO GINZA HOSTEL focuses on hospitality, striving to be a comfortable hostel that makes you feel like you've come to have fun at a friend's home. Please enjoy drinking and dining while mingling with travellers from around the world in the lounge for guests staying at the Hostel on the 2F.

Budget Friendly Stay in Tokyo

Reviewed By clintellis99

I stayed in the 6 bunk room with 2 of my friends. The hostel is clean and is very calm. You can often find fellow travelers relaxing in the common areas. This hostel is in a great location as well. Very close to any public transportation.

4. K's House Ito Onsen

12-13 Higashimatsubara-cho, Ito 414-0022 Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 327 reviews

K's House Ito Onsen

K's House group boasts 12 quality hostels throughout Japan where you would find quality services and friendly staff. K's House Ito Onsen has celebrated 6th anniversary as a hostel, though our house counts 100 years since it has been built. Guests will find traditional Japanese atmosphere and 100% natural onsen (gensen kakenagashi)at very competitive price. We are tattoo-friendly onsen hostel. No worries if you are tattooed.

Perfect Stay

Reviewed By lebierle

K's House is an ideal place to stay. The staff was kind, helpful, and spoke English. The location was conveniently located 10 minutes walk from the station and the beach. The riverside view was beautiful and the old traditional style of the building was stunning. The tatami floors and futon sleeping arrangements was a fun and inherently Japanese experience. The included onsen was also top tier. Everyone in my party agreed we would love to stay again.

5. WeBase hiroshima

4-16 Nakamachi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0037 Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

WeBase hiroshima

WeBase Hiroshima is the 5th accommodation facility of WeBase Hostel and Hotel group followed by Kamakura, Hakata, Kyoto and Takamatsu. WeBase is the biggest community centred hostel and hotel brand and we would like to become a hub that connects world’s young travellers and locals. WeBase Hiroshima is located in the heart of the city centre and walk distance from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hondori - one of the biggest shopping street beloved by locals. Our goal is to become a community centred hostel that inspire our guests to experience and discover more by exposing to local culture and kindness of local people. We welcome travellers from all over the world with multilingual support and hospitality.

Very good modern hotel

Reviewed By ASkye

Very good modern hotel in an excellent location. Easy short walk to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Easy short bus from the JR station to the hotel. Surrounding streets have good food options, shops etc. Our room was comfy and cosy. Small but very clean and modern private toilet/shower room. Downstairs communal area was nice and spacious. Friendly staff and nice touches like origami instructions on the downstairs tables :). Also convenient luggage storage facility. Thanks for a great stay!

6. THE STAY OSAKA Shinsaibashi

1-14-29 Shimanouchi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0082 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

THE STAY OSAKA Shinsaibashi

MEANINGFUL TRIP OSAKA Nestled within the guesthouse rich area of Shinsaibashi. Take a good stroll, eat, have fun, talk, laugh and of course rest. Most importantly, enjoy a meaningful trip. We have renovated our building whilst preserving it's quaint 1981 retro feel. No pomp and circumstance found here, nostalga oozes from the very foundations of our design. We encourage guests from all over the world to join our STAY FAMILY.

Nice room, for good value

Reviewed By elenakV6969UD

We booked a double room with a private bathroom for the two of us. The room is very basic, but nice and clean & with enough space. The metro station is only a few minutes away & there are plenty if restaurants in walking distance.

7. My Place

3-1-8 Tomari JEIS Bldg, Naha 900-0012 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

My Place

MyPlace is opened 2015 in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. We not only offer you a comfortable stay, but also an unforgettable experience!! We are located right next to a boarding point for a boat to Okinawa’s famous Kerama-Shoto National Park, “Zamami” or “Tokashiki” islands. With just few steps, there is national road "route 58" that make it easier to drive around the main island by a car. (We have free car park!!) MY PLACE provides free WiFi throughout the premises. You will have a spacious common area that includes a fully equipped shared kitchen and a wide living room that you can use 24 hours. Be sure to check out our hammocks! A range of activities are offered with discounted price for guests at a tour desk on site, such as snorkeling, diving, parasailing, fishing, bus tour, and more. My Place offers varied types of rooms, fit for solo budget travelers as well as families or groups. Some rooms offer a relaxing harbor view.

Unique

Reviewed By markfino

このゲストハウスは私の人生に大きな意味を持っています。多文化の若い世代のための、手頃で快適なゲストハウスです。このゲストハウスに滞在中、私は恋人を見つけました。一緒にデートして、たくさんの思い出を作りました。私はこのゲストハウスを強くお勧めします。私は5月から9月まで滞在しました。 It is a romantic, casual and warm place. I strongly recommend this guest house for long-term and short term stay.

8. Hotel Potmum

1-3-17 Kikusui 1-Jo, Shiroishi-Ku, Sapporo 003-0801 Hokkaido
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Hotel Potmum

HOTEL POTMUM, the office building converts, opened as a hotel and a café in Kikusui, Sapporo. The room types include dormitory type bunk bed, single room, double room, two-bed room and three-bed room. MORIHICO. STAY&COFFEE in the first floor serves breakfast featuring the popular local cuisine. The check-in time is from 3 pm and the check-out time is until 11 am. Smoking is prohibited in the building except at the designated location in the hotel lobby. Parking space is available at 1000yen per night, but please inform us before your arrival since the space is limited.

Good location, clean and stylish

Reviewed By hezaa76

I stayed here while visiting Sapporo for the Yuki Matsuri. The location was very convenient. Only a 5 minute walk to the nearest subway station, and only a 20 minute walk back from Susukino if you stay out drinking past last train. The hotel itself was very clean and I liked the unique interior decorating. There's a coffee shop on the first floor that does very good coffee and also Hokkaido craft beers. The fireplace on the first floor was a nice touch too. The Japanese jimbei pajamas provided during your stay were nice too.

9. Omotenashi Hostel Miyajima

5-15-10 Jigozen, Hatsukaichi 738-0042 Hiroshima Prefecture 011 81 829-36-3677
Excellent
39%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 23 reviews

Omotenashi Hostel Miyajima

Grand open on April! Near Miyajima!! This is perfect for people who would like to fully enjoy the travel to Hiroshima and Miyajima while minimizing the accommodation expenses. Since accommodation is available for a price cheaper than hotels, the money saved can be used to enjoy your Hiroshima and Miyajima journey.

Super!!!

Reviewed By EmppuL

I loved it! They have huge place to hang around. Ans there was massage chair, ping pong, comic books, karaoke.. you name it! And the showers were so clean and beautiful decor. Felt like a five star hotel. Big space in doorms and excellent service!

10. Khaosan World Ryogoku Hostel

4-30-5 Ryogoku, Sumida 130-0026 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Khaosan World Ryogoku Hostel

Khosan World Ryogoku is a Hostel in Tokyo. Khaosan Group manages many hostels throughout all of Japan and has opened one of the largest scale hostels in all of Tokyo! Since their founding 13 years ago Khaosan Group’s Hostels have received high praise from travelers from around the world. This time Khaosan Group is opening their Ryogoku branch with the concept of diversity. There are rooms available for all types of travelers. Room types include 3-10 person private rooms for friends and families and mix gender/female only dormitories for business and solo travelers. From the backpackers who have always supported Khaosan to people who will be staying at a hostel for the first time, the Khaosan Ryogoku branch can answer the needs of all types of travelers.

As expected

Reviewed By barelydevi

I stayed in this hostel group before in Kyoto, so this time I gave Tokyo's Khaosan a go. Spacious lounge/common room, a foot bath also as describe ( need to be warmer imo ). My room was six bed female dorm, a little bit hard to open two large baggage in one go, but I managed it. Toilet and bathroom also inside the dorm... convenient, lovely. Would love to stay here again in the future. Thank you.

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