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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.

The hostel staff are incredibly amicable. The hostel was transformed from a traditional Japanese house, giving most visitors a nostalgic feeling. The location is perfect for those who want to visit Hirayu Onsen or Kamikoji. The hammocks in the lounge are relaxing.

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8.6
Fabulous
147 reviews
Price from
€ 38
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.

Host was exceptionally helpful.

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8.9
Fabulous
549 reviews
Price from
€ 19
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.

Nice space outside of the city center. Lots of space to hang out and relax, huge kitchen and outdoor relaxing area, close to bus stop.

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8.9
Fabulous
571 reviews
Price from
€ 19
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki Ryokan 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.

Cozy hostel similar to a ryokan. The staff speak English and the position is perfect in the city. Really suggest if you want a cozy and quite place to stay in a Japanese style

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8.8
Fabulous
69 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

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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113 reviews
Price from
€ 18
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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
€ 148
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 37.55
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 124 reviews
    Owner is very very kind! And it’s a great hostel! I forgot my glasses and he even offered to send them to me
    scott
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 56.02
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 339 reviews
    The owner was really helpful, with a lot of good recommendations for things to see and visit. The hostel in really good condition with comfortable beds and lockers should you need them. Definitely recommend this place for staying in Takayama.
    Konstantinos
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 56.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 746 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 49.47
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 328 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: € 45.29
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 549 reviews
    Very nice staff, great location, amazing burger place right in front of the hostel
    Noga
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 52.45
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,001 reviews
    Wonderful hostel in Great location, lots of character, very welcoming and friendly, knowledgeable staff including Luke, the other two hosts sorry we can’t remember your names- the Thai lady and the man who welcomed us on arrival. Thank you so much, we would definitely recommend!
    Sally
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 52.45
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,001 reviews
    Everything; staff, the location, facilities, the garden, the common room, the kitchen (mega professional and clean); just everything; the best hostel during my stay in Japan; no doubts
    Ramon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45.29
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 549 reviews
    Really nice place , location and friendly helpful staf . Small kitchen and living room . Old authentic house that is renovated . Close to center and station . Made some new friends , nice to meet new people . Safe place .
    Meiken
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 52.45
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,001 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 traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 215 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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