K’s House
K’s House is a chain of backpacker hostels in Japan. They started out in November, 2003 in Kyoto (which has perhaps the highest concentration of backpacker hostels anywhere in Japan) and have since opened hostels in Nagano prefecture and Tokyo.
The prices are cheap (starting at 2500 yen for a dorm bed in Kyoto, 2800 in Tokyo and Nagano) and the entire hostel has a very modern and welcoming atmosphere. Features in all hostels include:
- Communal living and dining room
- A well-equipped communal kitchen
- Internet, laundry and bicycle hire
- Separate bathrooms and toilets
- No curfew, English speaking staff and air conditioning in all rooms
- No YHA membership required
After staying at the Kyoto hostel numerous times, I can tell you that the place is clean, airy, modern, comfortable and best of all – cheap! The staff are all very friendly and will always try to be helpful. They all speak English reasonably well.
One thing that I found very useful was how the hostel has a room availablity chart online for three months in advance. This is updated daily, and bookings can be made via email.
I highly recommend this place. While I haven’t been to the Tokyo hostel, if it’s anything like Kyoto’s (which was, by the way, voted best hostel in Asia by Hostelworld, an online booking service) then you won’t be disappointed. Besides, 2800 yen for a bed is probably unheard of in Tokyo.
Link:
K’s House – in English
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