Cheapest hostels in Japan

Situated in Osaka's historic Karahori district, this hostel is a mere 1.5 kilometres from the bustling Namba/Dotonbori and Osaka Castle areas.
This budget-friendly guesthouse, offering an authentic local experience, boasts an on-site craft beer bar and air conditioning, with a unique offering of only 4 beds for an intimate stay.

Just a minute's walk from JR Teradacho Station on the Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Guesthouse Nest offers a prime location for exploring Osaka City, with Osaka Castle and Dotonbori a mere 10 kilometres away by train.
This budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and well-equipped shared facilities including a kitchen with a microwave, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Conveniently located in Osaka City, this hostel is a mere 7-minute walk from the Shimoyamatobashi Monument and within an 8-minute walk of Manpuku-ji Temple and Daikaku-ji Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air conditioning, free WiFi, and a terrace, providing a comfortable and affordable stay in Osaka.

Located in Osaka City, this hostel is conveniently situated approximately 2.2 kilometres from Tsutenkaku and other historical sites, with Matsunomiya Shrine and Tsurubashi Shopping Street also nearby.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, bar, and terrace, making it an affordable and comfortable choice for travellers exploring Osaka.

Centrally situated in Kyoto, this guesthouse is 1.9 kilometres from Heian Shrine and within walking distance of Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kyoto International Manga Museum.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, Kyoto Guesthouse Hive provides air-conditioned rooms, complimentary WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a terrace for guests to enjoy.

Directly connected to Ebisucho Metro Station, this hostel is just a 6-minute walk from Tsutenkaku Tower and 0.5 kilometres from Shinsekai, offering a budget-friendly base in Osaka City.
Guests can enjoy a shared lounge, free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave oven, with staff fluent in English and Japanese available to assist with planning your affordable stay.

Just a few steps from Gora Station, WPU HOTEL Hakone is a hostel situated in Hakone-machi's geothermal area, 8.5 kilometres from Hakone-Yumoto Station.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a relaxing hot spring bath, complimentary parking, and free Wi-Fi, making it an affordable choice for exploring Hakone.

Perfectly situated at 1,400 metres, Hütte Jil Shirakabako hostel in Chino Shi is just a 14-minute walk from the picturesque Lake Shirakaba and within 32 kilometres of Canora Hall, offering a fantastic mountain setting for a budget-friendly escape.
This affordable hostel provides ski pass sales, equipment rental, and bike hire, alongside free WiFi and parking, making it an ideal base for exploring the area and enjoying winter sports or cycling.

Located in Hayashima, Okayama Hostel Igusa offers a budget-friendly stay 6.8 kilometres from Shinkeien Garden and 12.2 kilometres from Rian Bunko Art Museum.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms with traditional tatami flooring, alongside a garden and fitness centre for guests to enjoy.

Centrally located in Osaka City, &And Hostel Hommachi East is conveniently situated near Stage Ku, Nanba Betsuin Temple, and Namba Shrine, placing you just 21 kilometres from Itami Airport.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, complimentary WiFi, and family rooms, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Centrally located in Kyoto, this hostel is just 1.4 kilometres from the Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.7 kilometres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides guests with free WiFi, air conditioning, and an on-site restaurant and bar, with shared bathroom facilities available.

Perfectly situated in Kyoto, Tsukimi Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, placing you 1.8 kilometres from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.1 kilometres from Heian Shrine, offering excellent transport links for exploring this historic city affordably.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts air conditioning, a terrace, and a shared kitchen, providing a comfortable and convenient base for your travels with free WiFi throughout.

Offering serene river views, Lodge Kiyokawa is a budget-friendly hostel situated in Bungo-ōno Shi, approximately 40 kilometres from Oita Bank Dome and 45 kilometres from Oita Station.
This affordable accommodation boasts a terrace, garden, and on-site restaurant, with free WiFi and bicycle rental available, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding outdoor activities.

Perfectly situated for beach access, this budget-friendly hostel in Takahama-chō offers direct entry to Wakasawada Beach and is just 3 kilometres from Toriihama Beach and Wakamiya Swimming Beach.
Enjoy excellent amenities including air conditioning, a terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and parking at this affordable seaside accommodation, ideal for a quintessential beach holiday.

Located in Osaka's Minami district, this hostel is mere steps from Namba Walk Shopping Mall and just a 5-minute walk from Nippombashi Station, offering budget-friendly access to key attractions like Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Hozen-ji Temple.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a communal fridge, a microwave, and laundry facilities, making it a practical and affordable choice for exploring Osaka.

Calendar Hotel is a hostel in Ōtsu-shi, located approximately 8.9 kilometres from Daigo-ji Temple and 9.8 kilometres from Shoren-in Temple.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a terrace, restaurant, and bar, making it a great choice for an affordable stay.

Located in Kōchi Shi, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with complimentary breakfast and evening curry, just 8 minutes by train from the city centre and adjacent to a Lawson convenience store.
Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and on-site parking (for a fee), with free bicycles available to explore the area, approximately 33.8 kilometres from Daizen-ji Temple and Nishihama Park.

Just a 5-minute walk from the popular Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, UNPLAN Village Hakuba offers a budget-friendly stay in Otari Mura, with Hakuba Cortina Ski Area a mere 6.1 kilometres away.
This hostel provides a communal lounge, a restaurant, and a shared kitchen, alongside free WiFi and on-site parking for a comfortable and affordable visit.

Located in Nagato's Nagato-Yumoto Onsen district, this hostel is approximately 32-40 kilometres from Kuruson-zan Shuzen-ji Temple, Doigahama Site Anthropological Museum, and Ejio Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi and on-site Italian breakfast, alongside access to a sauna and hot spring bath for a relaxing stay.

Located in Osaka City's Umeda district, this unique hostel is the world's first capsule hotel, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, and is conveniently situated just 365 metres from the HEP Five shopping and entertainment centre, offering a historically significant and budget-friendly stay.
Boasting extensive spa facilities across three levels, including various temperature baths, saunas, a swimming pool, and an open-air relaxation area, this affordable accommodation also provides air-conditioned sleeping capsules with privacy blinds and on-site dining.

Located in Matsumoto, this hostel is a 12-minute walk from Matsumoto Station and 3.9 kilometres from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area.
Enjoy a family-friendly restaurant, indoor play area, and bicycle rental at this cheap and cozy hostel, which also provides free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms.

Conveniently located in Nagoya's Naka Ward, Trip & Sleep Hostel is situated 1.7 kilometres from Oasis 21 and 3.1 kilometres from Nagoya Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This affordable hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning and complimentary WiFi, alongside a shared kitchen and lounge, making it a practical choice for travellers seeking cheap accommodation.

Located in Fuji-yoshida Shi, this hostel is just a 3-minute walk from Fujisan Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the area, with the Yoshida-guchi Climbing Trail 20 minutes away on foot and Fujikyu Highland amusement park 1.9 kilometres distant.
Guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, free private parking, and a shared kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave, alongside bike hire and luggage storage services for easy exploration.

KOREGA! Hostel Osaka Namba is found in the Namba district, a mere 500 meters from the city centre and a short walk from Nipponbashi Park and Komyo-ji Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and private balconies, alongside complimentary WiFi and a restaurant, making it an affordable choice for exploring Osaka City.

Just a 12-minute walk from the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Guest House Atagoya offers a budget-friendly hostel stay in Kyoto, also situated 3.2 kilometres from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple.
This affordable hostel provides essential amenities like free WiFi and a shared kitchen, perfect for travellers seeking cheap and cozy accommodation while exploring Kyoto's attractions.

Located in the Higashiyama district, this hostel is a mere 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and a 10-minute stroll to Heian Jingu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring Kyoto.
Guest House Ga-jyun provides a traditional Kyoto townhouse experience with a garden and terrace, featuring amenities like air conditioning, a microwave, and free Wi-Fi, ideal for travellers seeking affordable and cozy accommodation.

Situated in Kyoto's historic Gion district, this hostel is a mere 4-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and close to Gion Shijo Station and Shoren-in Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, and a terrace, providing an affordable base for exploring the city.

Just 500 meters from Shibuya Museum and Sanzo Inari Shrine, Area Inn Fushimicho Fukuyama Castle Side offers a budget-friendly stay in Fukuyama, with Fukuyama Castle Museum and Hiroshima Prefectural History Museum also nearby.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, an on-site bar, and is a convenient base for exploring local attractions.

Centrally located in Hiroshima City, GuestHouse Hostel MangeTak is just 600 meters from the Atomic Bomb Dome and a 12-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring key historical sites.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and an on-site bar, making it a convenient and affordable choice for travellers.

Located in central Osaka, this hostel is just a 7-minute walk from Kochiin Temple and conveniently close to Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum, Osaka Station, and the Umeda Sky Building.
Offering excellent value, this budget-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, making it an ideal cheap and cozy stay for exploring the city.

Offering panoramic views of Onomichi, this hostel is uniquely situated on a hillside, requiring an ascent of over 350 steps for access, and is within a 15-minute walk of the MOU Onomichi City University Art Museum and 1.3 kilometres from Jodoji Temple.
This budget-friendly accommodation provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen facilities with a fridge and microwave, and an on-site bar, making it an affordable choice for exploring local temples and museums.

This budget-friendly hostel in Osaka City, Picnic Hostel Osaka, is situated in the Sakuragawa area, just a minute's walk from Sakuragawa Station, offering direct train access to Nara and Kobe, and within a 1.6-kilometre stroll of Kyocera Dome and Amerikamura.
Offering excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, this family-friendly hostel provides complimentary WiFi, air conditioning, and shared kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers.

Conveniently located, Hotel The Gate Kumamoto is situated in Kumamoto, approximately 3.2 kilometres from Kumamoto Castle and 3 kilometres from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a shared lounge for relaxation and dining, and family rooms, making it an affordable choice for travellers with children.

Just 500 metres from Kofuku-ji Temple and 1.6 kilometres from Todai-ji Temple, this hostel in Nara offers a budget-friendly stay with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
This hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a terrace, a shared lounge, and family rooms, making it a convenient and affordable option for exploring Nara's cultural sites.

Just a 15-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and 5 minutes from JR Ajikawaguchi Station, J-hoppers Osaka Universal offers a budget-friendly stay in Osaka City.
This hostel provides a shared kitchen with complimentary drinks, a lounge with board games, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Conveniently located just 500 meters from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, this hostel offers easy access to Kyoto's Gion District and Yasaka Shrine, both within a 16-minute walk.
This budget-friendly hostel provides modern capsule units with reclining Serta mattresses, free WiFi, a communal kitchen, and an entertainment play zone, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.