J-Hoppers Kyoto Guest House in Kjoto, Japan

We will have a dinner party on May 7, 17, 23 and June 1 !!!

J-Hoppers Kyoto Guest House is a small homely hostel located in a convenient location, 8 minute walk from JR Kyoto station. Everything you need as follows is accessible within 3 minute walk; convenience store, supermarket, 100 yen shop, ATM, post office, izakaya (Japanese bar) and restaurant.

To the bus stop for Kiyomizu-temple, Gion, the downtown area, Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle is 2 minute walk. We sell One day bus pass which makes your sightseeing easier at the front desk.

Each of our staff members will help you with warm hospitality. Please relax and stay as your home away from home. Our custom-made roomy bed is a compilation of knowledge that we acquired from 10 years of managing hostel.

+++Roomy Bunk Bed+++
Equipped with a quite large sized loft bed. Guests sleeping on the top use the loft and unlike ordinary bunk beds, you can keep all your luggage up on the top. Taking the bottom, you can sleep in an independent single bed under the loft. Each bed has a personal bed light, plug outlet and curtain. You can surf on your bed by WiFi. Safe lockers in all dorm rooms.

+++Services+++
We are happy to store your luggage in the luggage room before check-in and after check-out. Longer term luggage storage is available for returning guests.
+Bike rental: 500/day (100/hour within 5 hours)
+Cash and credit card acceptable for payment
+Photo copy and print out service
+Local phone call, fax service and international phone call
We have loads of information about Kyoto and all over Japan. Our location is also suitable for the day trip to Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and Shiga.

+++Free Services+++
+Kimono try-on and take photos
+Parking lot for motor cycles and bikes
+English map of Kyoto and Kyoto bus map
+Coffee, tea and seasoning
+Lending such as electric plug, guide books, padlock, alarm clock and card reader

+++On Sale+++
+Rental towel: 30 yen and 70 yen
+Bus pass: 500 yen
+Public bath ticket: 390 yen
+Stamps: 70 yen (for international post card)
+Unique Kyoto postcards: 100 yen

+++Neighbourhood+++
+Convenient store with ATM 24hours: 2 min walk
+100 yen shop: 3 min walk
+Supermarket: 4 min walk
+Public bath house: 5 min walk

+++Place to Eat+++
+Japanese style pub (Yakitori and Kushikatsu): 1 min walk
+Coffee house for breakfast: 1 min walk
+Okonomiyaki restaurant: 2 min walk

+++Discount and Coupon Service+++
We give you a stamp for each night at any J-Hoppers Hostels (Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Hida Takayama) or Hana Hostels (Hiroshima and Kyoto). You will get a discount or a special coupon on every 4th night.

+++Cancellation Policy+++
If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, we will require 2 days advance notice before the date of your arrival, otherwise you will be charged the cancellation fee of one night's stay. For groups of more than 5 people, we may require additional condition when you make a reservation request.

We are looking forward to meeting you in the ancient capital city, Kyoto :)

We have loads of information about Kyoto and all over Japan.
Our location is also suitable for the day trip to Nara, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe and Shiga.

If you arrive before check-in time or after check-out, we will store your luggage for free.

*Free wireless Internet access in the whole building.
*Free teas(Japanese and English) and Coffee
*24hours hot shower and equipped kitchen
*Free parking lot for motor cycles and bikes
*All rooms are air conditioned and heated.
*Free Kyoto map, bus map and tons of information.

NO curfew NO lock out time
Late check-in OK
Payment: Cash and credit card acceptable

Room Facilities
*Bed curtains *Bed lights.
*Safe lockers in all dorms.
*Travel information file *A/C and heater.
*Free wireless access *Luggage shelf.

At Common Space
*Book exchange *Manga(anime)book shelf
*Coin laundry and dryer (Washing powder is free)
*Variety of games
*TV (local and CNN.BBC)
*Japanese and English newspapers
*Free kimono try-on and sales
*Computers for Internet access 100yen /30min
*Free computer for CD and DVD burning and creating documents.
*Photo copy and print out service
*Shampoo and soap in the shower rooms.

Free Lending
*Electric plug, *Battery recharger, Guide books, Padlock,Hair drier
*Alarm clock, *Card reader, Headset for Skype and MSN

On Sale
*Rental towel 30yen and 70yen
*International phone card *Bus pass
*Public bath ticket *Stamps *Padlock
*Public phone and fax mail service
*Drinks
*Unique Kyoto postcards
*DVD, CD, Electric plug
*many other things you might need for traveling.

Convenient info
Supermarket 9:30-2:00, 5min walk
ATM 24hours, 2min walk
Chemist 9:30-21:00, 4min walk
100yen shop 10:00-20:00, 5min walk
There are many local restaurants in this area.
Parking lot for cars near by.

Please relax and have a nice conversation with other travelers in the cozy common room with coffee and tea or Japanese Beer ! It is also a very good idea to go to a public bath near by to relax after long day walk for sight seeing.

Recommended sightseeing spots nearby

Toji-Temple = One of the most important temples for Esoteric Buddhism .The big flea market is held on the 1st Sunday and 21st of every month. The pagoda in Toji is the biggest in Japan.

Fushimi Inari Shrine = a famous Geisha movie [Memoirs of a Geisha=Sayori] was shot at this place. More than 3000 red Torii gates form a line all over the Inari -mountain. You can see a superb view of Kyoto from the top of the shrine. This place is very nice also for a short hike and open for 24hours. No charge.

Tofukuji = Zen-Temple, a well-known temple for the beautiful scenery of Momiji leaves. The bright colors of the Momiji leaves are outstanding. And also it's famous as Karesansui (dry landscape gardens, also known as rock gardens and waterless stream gardens) made by Mirei Shigemori.

*We can provide the information for the Hiroshima,Osaka and Takayama J-Hoppers!

For further information about J-Hoppers, please visit our blog [J-Hoppers Blog]. We provide a variety of information about traveling in Japan, including events, festivals, Japanese food and some sightseeing spots that are only known to locals. You will also find useful traveling tips in our blog.

--Cancellation Policy-- If you wish to cancel or change your reservation, we will require 2 DAYS ADVANCED NOTICE from the date of your arrival (e.g. if your arrival date is on the 5th, then before 22:00 [Japan Time] of the 3rd), otherwise the cancellation fee of one night's stay will be charged. Cancellations made with two days or more advanced notice will not be charged. --Group Booking-- For groups of more than 5 people, we may require additional condition when you make a reservation request. --Reception Hours and Check In Time-- *Our reception is open from 8:00 to 14:00 and 15:00 to 22:00 (check-in time is from 15:00 to 22:00) *If you would arrive out of our reception hours, please let us know in advance. We will tell you how to enter the hostel and further information *Luggage storage is available for FREE even before check-in and after check-out. *Even before 15:00, you can use all hostel facilities except guest rooms.