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J-Hoppers Hostel Kyoto

The hostel opened in Kyoto in 2002. It's an 8 minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. There are many important historical sites such as Toji Temple or Fushimi-Inari Shrine. The nearest bus stop is right in front of this hostel , which is on the quite convenitnt bus route to access to other major sights such as Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera or Gion.

J-Hoppers Hostel Hiroshima

The hostel opened in Hiroshima in 2006. The builing used to be a Japanese style ryokan and most guest rooms are Japanese style with tatami matts. Located near the Peace Memorial Park and A-bomb Dome. You can also go to Miyajima, which is one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan, by tram.

J-Hoppers Hostel Osaka

The hostel opened in Osaka in 2008. It's just about 15 minutes walk to JR Osaka station, which has extensive travel links to everywhere. It could be a starting point for all sightseeing places not only Osaka but also Nara, Kobe, Koyasan and Himeji.

J-Hoppers Hostel Takayama

The hostel opened in Takayama in 2009. It's just 3 minutes walk to JR Takayama station. Takayama has preserved the feeling of a castle town. There are lots of historical spots such as Histrorical Govement House, San-machi-suji lined with stores selling the traditional wares and craftman's workshop and Hida Folk Village.

Staff introduction

Name---Shin
Staff photo1 Home town---Kanagawa
Language---Japanese, English
Favorite---Plant, Rock Music, Mountain
Hate---Mite, Vegemite, Dynamite
It's nice to meet you. My name is Shin. I'm not from Kyoto originally, but am enthusiastic about this city. I'm into temples and shrines, mountains and rivers, and Japanese food and booze (sake). I hope you all satisfy your desires to experience something new. Your pleasure is my pleasure. See you in Kyoto !!

Name---Shogo
Staff photo1 Home town---Shimane
Language---Japanese, English
Favorite---Bicycle, Snowboard, Blue sky
Hate---Tomato, Upslope
Hello! I'm Shogo. Im from Shimane. I love cycling and snowboarding (especially, ride a gradual downhill) My target is to run 5000km or more by my bike. I recommend everybody to go sightseeing with the bicycle. The bike is convenient for the sightseeing under the blue sky. My favorite cycling course is the Kamo river trail with a nice breeze. Let’s go sightseeing by bike!! I'm waiting for your coming. Have a great trip!

Name---Reina
Staff photo1 Home town---Saitama-Fukaya-city
Language---English ,a biiitttt of German
Favorite---Music, Dancing, Writing, Drawing, Photography, Singing, Tea, study, Learning about religion, Own philosophy, LOVING
Hate---Is hate really negative ,Is love really positive?!
Konichiwa. Welcome to J-hoppers. We are J-happies. I've travelled a lot of countries. Kyoto is my favourite city and my life itself! 4 seasons of Kyoto is amazingly beautiful. Come over to gaze it together.