Japan is every traveler’s dream destination, however let’s get real: it is also one of the most costly countries in the world to travel to. When I went to visit Tokyo and Yokohama, I was surprised with the cost of going around via train and the cost of food. Given this, the rise of cheap accommodation such as hostels was able to make any Japan trip a little cheaper. Hence, the rise of the best hostels in Japan.
But before anything else, please check these articles I have written so far about Japan:
Hostel life in Japan is different from that in other countries. In this article, we’ll show you where to stay in each region of Japan.
So, without any further ado, here are the best hostels all over Japan on every prefecture:
CHUBU REGION
If you’re looking for cheap accommodation in Japan’s Chubu region, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best hostels in Nagoya, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Shizuoka, and Kyoto.
BEST HOSTEL IN NAGOYA, AICHI PREFECTURE: TRIP AND SLEEP HOSTEL
ADDRESS: 3-27-29 Osu, Kanayama, Nagoya, Japan
Fukui Prefecture
HOSTEL291 BACKPACKERS (FUKUI)
ADDRESS: Fuchu 1-10-10, Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Gifu Prefecture
HATAGO ZEN (GIFU)
ADDRESS: Kano Nishihiroecho 1-14-7, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Ishikawa Prefecture
BLUE HOUR KANAZAWA (KANAZAWA)
ADDRESS: Live1Bld, B-3F, 3-3, Konohanamchi, Kanazawa, Kanazawa, Japan
Nagano Prefecture
BAMBOO-HILL SASAOKASO (NAGANO)
ADDRESS: Matsubadori, Nozawa, Nagano, Japan
Niigata Prefecture
IWAMURO SLOW HOSTEL (NIIGATA)
ADDRESS: 1276, Iwamuronsen, Nishikan-ku, Iwamuro, Niigata, Japan
Shizuoka Prefecture
CO-YA HOSTEL AND BAR LOUNGE (SHIZUOKA)
ADDRESS: Uchino Bld.2F, 8-13, Koyamachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Toyama Prefecture
GUESTHOUSE IWASE (TOYAMA)
ADDRESS: Takabatakemachi 1-2-43, Toyama, Toyama, Japan
CHUGOKU REGION
There are plenty of options when it comes to budget accommodation in Chugoku, so we’ve done some research to find out what makes these hostels stand out.
Hiroshima Prefecture
36 HOSTEL (HIROSHIMA)
ADDRESS: 2-10-17, Tokaichimachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
Okayama Prefecture
MACHICADO (OKAYAMA)
ADDRESS: 2−9−3, Tamano, Okayama, Japan
Shimane Prefecture
KIAN (MATSUE)
ADDRESS: Tonomachi 258-1, Matsue, Matsue, Japan
Tottori Prefecture
Y PUB AND HOSTEL (TOTTORI)
ADDRESS: Imamachi 2-201, Tottori, Tottori, Japan
HOKKAIDO REGION
If you’re looking for cheap accommodation in Hokkaido, then check out our list of the best hostels in Hokkaido. We’ve included details such as location, facilities, and price range.
Hokkaido Prefecture
GOEN LOUNGE AND STAY SAPPORO (SAPPORO)
ADDRESS: Chuo-ku Minami 2 Jonishi 5-26-4, Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan
KANSAI REGION
There are plenty of hostels in Osaka and Kyoto, so we’ve narrowed down the options to the top five. Each one has its own unique character and atmosphere, making them perfect for different kinds of travellers.
Hyogo Prefecture
KOBE GUESTHOUSE MAYA (KOBE)
ADDRESS: Nada-ku Shironouchidori 4-4-10, Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Kyoto Prefecture
FRIENDS KYO HOSTEL (KYOTO)
ADDRESS: Higashiyama-ku Kamiyanagi-cho 193, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Mie Prefecture
LODGER HOSTEL AND RESTAURANT MATSUSAKA (TSU)
ADDRESS: 1857-4,nakamachi, Matsusaka, Tsu, Japan
Nara Prefecture
THE DEER PARK INN (NARA)
ADDRESS: 158-5 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara, Japan
Osaka Prefecture
HOSTEL YU – LUXURY MIXED DORMITORY (OSAKA)
ADDRESS: Chuo-ku, Nishishinsaibashi 1-12-1, Floor 3, Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan
Shiga Prefecture
YOUTH HOSTEL WANIHAMA SEINEN KAIKAN (OTSU)
ADDRESS: Waniminamihama 403, Otsu, Otsu, Japan
Wakayama Prefecture
SUZUMARU HOTEL (WAKAYAMA)
ADDRESS: Suzumarucho 16, Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
KANTO REGION
If you’re looking for a place to stay in Tokyo, then check out these hostels in the Kanto region. They offer everything from dorm rooms to private rooms with en suite bathrooms.
Chiba Prefecture
SHOWA NO MORI FOREST LODGE (CHIBA)
ADDRESS: 955, Yasashido-cho, Midori-ku, Chiba, Chiba, Japan
Kanagawa Prefecture
HARE-TABI TRAVELER’S INN YOKOHAMA (YOKOHAMA)
ADDRESS: Naka-ku Yamashita-cho 216-2, Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan
Tokyo Prefecture
UNPLAN KAGURAZAKA (SHINJUKU)
ADDRESS: 23-1 Tenjincho, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
KYUSHU REGION
Fukuoka Prefecture
YAGURA HOSTEL (FUKUOKA)
ADDRESS: Chuo-ku Otemon 3 Chome 7-9-1 We Ohori 2F, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
Kagoshima Prefecture
HOSTEL TOMAL (KAGOSHIMA)
ADDRESS: 1-8 Izumi-cho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
Kumamoto Prefecture
DYEING AND HOSTEL NAKASHIMAYA (KUMAMOTO)
ADDRESS: 2-11-6,Shin-machi,, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan ADDRESS:
Miyazaki Prefecture
CACTUS INN (MIYAZAKI)
ADDRESS: 2-11-16, Aoshima, Miyazaki, Japan
Nagasaki Prefecture
HAFH NAGASAKI SAI (NAGASAKI)
ADDRESS: 5-21, Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
Okinawa Prefecture
THE KITCHEN HOSTEL AO (NAHA)
ADDRESS: 1-4-1 Kumoji, Naha, Okinawa Main island, Japan
Saga Prefecture
BASE OGI HOUSE OF SAKURAOKA (SAGA)
ADDRESS: Ogimachi 292, Saga, Saga, Japan
SHIKOKU REGION
Ehime Prefecture
CINNAMON GUEST HOUSE DOGO (MATSUYAMA)
ADDRESS: 4-50 Dogo yunomachi Matsuyama city Ehime prefecture Japan, Matsuyama, Matsuyama, Japan
Kagawa Prefecture
SUNNY DAY HOSTEL (TAKAMATSU)
ADDRESS: Marunouchi 9-13, Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan
Kochi Prefecture
TOMARIGI HOSTEL CAFE BAR (KOCHI)
ADDRESS: Sakuraicho, 1-2-20, Kochi, Kochi, Japan
Tokushima Prefecture
HOSTEL COLIBERTY (TOKUSHIMA)
ADDRESS: 4-23 Noboricho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, Japan, Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
TOHOKU REGION
Iwate Prefecture
TOTOMO MORIOKA (MORIOKA)
ADDRESS: 1-2, Morioka, Morioka, Japan
Miyagi Prefecture
HOSTEL KIKO (SENDAI)
ADDRESS: Wakabayashiku Higashishichibancho 1-15, Sendai, Sendai, Japan
BEST HOSTELS IN JAPAN: YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE WELCOME!
There you have it! I hope you were able to decide by now and book your corresponding chosen hostel in Japan, based on this list I created just for you. Btw, if you think if I missed any other better hostels in any prefecture, please let me know! 🙂 In the meantime, happy travels to Japan and please share me your experiences with your chosen hostel from this list!
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