The hardest mattress/futon I have encountered in Japan. That goes for beds and the traditional japanese rooms. Aside from that an eccentric, if quixotic place. Lights out early.The hardest mattress/futon I have encountered in Japan. That goes for beds and the traditional japanese rooms. Aside from that an eccentric, if quixotic place. Lights out early....Close

Marc, USA | Male 31-40 | 07th December 2009

Loved this place　in a traditionnal Japanese house! Loved this place　in a traditionnal Japanese house! ...Close

Audrey, France |  25-30 | 06th December 2009

good, friendly place.good, friendly place....Close

Jonathan, England |   | 27th November 2009

great location for exploring nara, hostelwise seen better seen worse. ac in room was roasting and only one shower. one thumbs up - would recommend as most of time spent sighstseeing anywaygreat location for exploring nara, hostelwise seen better seen worse. ac in room was roasting and only one shower. one thumbs up - would recommend as most of time spent sighstseeing anyway...Close

donnahamilton2903, Scotland | Couple 25-30 | 13th November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. IchiEnSou Guesthouse, Kyoto90%
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Un buon ostello, personale carino e disponibile ma non dispone di camere private per sole due persone.Un buon ostello, personale carino e disponibile ma non dispone di camere private per sole due persone....Close

pierligabriele6585, Italy | Couple 25-30 | 06th November 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Hotel Mystays Ochanomizu / Akihabara100%
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Ugaya was a perfectly good place to stay. Good price, good location, nice staff. Considering it is a pretty reasonable price I was perfectly satisfied with the place. If you want to stay somewhere nicer then pay more, if not this will serve the touring individual just fine. We used it as a one night stop. I like that they provided lockers (with lock) for your stuff at no charge.Ugaya was a perfectly good place to stay. Good price, good location, nice staff. Considering it is a pretty reasonable price I was perfectly satisfied with the place. If you want to stay somewhere nicer then pay more, if not this will serve the touring individual just fine. We used it as a one night stop. I like that they provided lockers (with lock) for your stuff at no charge....Close

ericwinterbottom6190, USA | Male 31-40 | 04th November 2009

this was the first place i stayed at in japan and it was an awesome experience! thanks!this was the first place i stayed at in japan and it was an awesome experience! thanks!...Close

crazykyy5564, USA | Male 18-24 | 28th October 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Gojo Guesthouse - Annex, Kyoto97%
2. Hostel Ann, Nagoya100%
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A relatively small establishment with a common area and kitchen on the first floor, and all the rooms on floors above. I stayed in a 3-person traditional-style room (tatami) and was provided with some very comfy bedding. However, whether you\'re in a bunk bed or traditional room, there isn\'t much to muffle or suppress the sounds of the other guests (i.e. snoring). The hostel has only 1 shower that all guests must share. Very clean otherwise, and really nice staff.A relatively small establishment with a common area and kitchen on the first floor, and all the rooms on floors above. I stayed in a 3-person traditional-style room (tatami) and was provided with some very comfy bedding. However, whether you\'re in a bunk bed or traditional room, there isn\'t much to muffle or suppress the sounds of the other guests (i.e. snoring). The hostel has only 1 shower that all guests must share. Very clean otherwise, and really nice staff....Close

alex8148, USA | Male 18-24 | 26th October 2009

Status: Novice Nomad

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1. Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto, 90%
2. Khaosan Tokyo Ninja, Tokyo77%
3. Hotel CHUO OASIS, Osaka80%
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The place itself has a very cool 'independant' charm - it's just a shame I only noticed the English manga on their lounge bookshelf quite late! I could have read more otherwise... Having one shower wasn't a problem, it was always free when I needed it. Would stay here again.The place itself has a very cool 'independant' charm - it's just a shame I only noticed the English manga on their lounge bookshelf quite late! I could have read more otherwise... Having one shower wasn't a problem, it was always free when I needed it. Would stay here again....Close

James, England | Male 18-24 | 26th October 2009

Perfectly located hostel with young, English speaking and knowledgeable staff. Had a great time there and there are opportunities to meet the other guests. Do try their homemade coffee in the morning. Perfectly located hostel with young, English speaking and knowledgeable staff. Had a great time there and there are opportunities to meet the other guests. Do try their homemade coffee in the morning. ...Close

Joachim, Belgium | Male 18-24 | 24th October 2009