J-Hoppers Osaka Guesthouse

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/////// Event schedule at J-Hoppers Osaka //////

++Every Wednesday++
*Local walking tour*
Mr.Yano takes the guests to special places that could be difficult to find or try by yourself.
He will plan a tour course so that the guests can enjoy it!
Time: between 9:30 -12:00
Fee : Free. But you have to pay for transportation, entrance fee, food or anything else by yourself.

++ Every Wednesday & Sunday ++
*Izakaya(Japanese style bar) party*
Mr. Yano takes the guests to Izakaya, so you will learn the Japanese way to drink!
Time: 19:00-22:00
Fee: Pay separately for the food or drink you ordered

++ Every Thursday ++
*Kimono Experience*
The Japanese instructor will dress you up in Kimono, and take a walk for photos.
Fee: free
Time : 16:00-17:00 Advance reservation is required if you would like to join it by email or call.

++ Every Friday ++
* International Exchange Party*
J-Hoppers Osaka will become the bar every Friday.
Not only for guests but also local people will join the party.
Enjoy the cross cultural communication!!
Time : 19:00-22:00
Fee : Draft beer and cocktails served at all 300YEN. (1st drink is free)



//// Why J-Hoppers? ////
1)Because you can enjoy international exchange with Japanese people!

2)Free Services
-Wifi everywhere in the hostel
-Common PC
-Kimono try-on
-Coffee, Tea and seasoning
-Luggage storage
-Parking for motor cycles and bikes -Osaka detail map, bus map and tons of info.
-Lending such as electric plug, guide books, padlock, alarm clock, headset for Skype and Staff's Smile!!




+++Good location+++
-It takes only 30 min to 1 hour to the main tourist sights in Kansai area such as Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, and Himeji, all accessible by train. So we can be your home base for exploring all of Kansai.
-There are lots of Izakaya(Japanese style bar) and Bars with many kinds of local foods, post office, supermarket, Seven Eleven with International ATM, public bath(sento) etc. All of them are in 1-5 mins walk!!


+++Services+++
- We are happy to store your luggage in the luggage room before checking in and after checking out. Longer term luggage storage is available for returning guests.
- Bike rental : 500/day (100/hour within 5 hours)
- NO curfew NO lock out time - Late check-in OK
- Credit card acceptable for payment
- Photo copy and print out service
- Local phone call, fax service, international phone call


+++Facilities+++
We are very sorry but we don't have an elevator.

[Guest rooms]
Mixed dormitory, Female dormitory, Twin room, Triple room and Double room.
*Single room is sometimes available (Normally used as a double or twin room.)

[Shower room and toilet]
Soap and shampoo are provided and can be used 24 hours a day. There is a High-tech toilet and lavatory with hair dryers on each floor.

[Kitchen]
We have a communal Kitchen which is fitted with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, rice, cooker, cooking utensils, tableware etc..
Free coffee, tea, Japanese tea and various kinds of seasoning are available to use.

[Common space]
-TV lounge - TV with international programs (CNN.BBC etc), a DVD player and some games.
-Rooftop terrace - a perfect place to chill out with fellow travelers.
-Backyard - a sort of hidden spot - you can sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
-Beer vending machine
-FREE Common PC for Internet access

+++Attractions+++
-10 min walk to Sky Building (Floating observatory deck with a great night view)
-15 min walk to Umeda Downtown area with lots of shopping stores and departments stores.
-15 min to Kaiyukan Aquarium by train
-10 min to Universal Studios Japan by train -30 min to Namba, Shinsaibashi, Dotombori by train, which is another big downtown area
-12 min to Osaka Castle by train
-30 min to Kobe by train
-60 min to Himeji Castle from Osaka station by train
-50 min to Nara by train
-2 and half hours to Koyasan by train

+++On Sale+++
- Rental towel 30yen and 70yen
- Padlock : 150yen
- Electric plug : 840yen (lending is free)
- Post card : 100yen
- Kimono : 1500yen
*Many other things you might need for traveling.

+++Staffs+++
All our staffs can speak English and are looking forward to talking to you with friendly smile. One staff can speak Italy and another staff can speak Chinese a little bit.

We also try to be up to date on what is happening in the area and can give you advice where to go. We are a meeting point for travelers from all over the world!
We can also provide the information for the Hiroshima , Kyoto and Takayama as well since we have a chain hostel!

We are looking forward to meeting you in Osaka :)