J-Hoppers Kyoto Guest House

7 minute walk from JR Kyoto station (700 meters). J-Hoppers are the cross-cultural hostel for “Japan-Hopping “travelers. The Hostel of/by/for the Backpackers!!

Hello Japan-hoppers!
We welcome you with a warm heart and cozy bed!
We are the first hostel of J-Hoppers hostels founded by world motor cycle traveler.

Our location is only a 7-10min walk from the Kyoto station.(JR ,Kintetsu, subways)
Although we are located in the south-side of the Kyoto station, there is a city bus stop near by in only 2min walk .
Those buses take you to Kiyomizu-temple, Gion, the downtown area, and many other top sight-seeing spots directly.
We sell 1day bus passes at the reception and bike rentals only for 500yen/day to make your sightseeing easier!
*3min walk to the subway Karasuma line
* 7-10min walk to the Keihan subway line.
The post office and ATM machine where you can draw out money for 24hours are in a 2min walking distance.

We have loads of information about Kyoto and all over Japan.
Our location is also suitable for 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 and Coffee
24hours hot shower and equipped kitchen
Free parking lot for motor cycles and bikes
All rooms are air conditioned and heated.
Free Map of Kyoto, bus map and lot’s of information.

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

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

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


Free lending
Electric Plug, Battery recharger, Guide books ,Padlock,
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 and Osaka 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.

Hope to see you soon in Kyoto : )

Accommodation Information

The post office and ATM machine where you can draw out cash for 24 hours are in 2min walk distance.

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 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 curfews 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 every shower rooms.

Free Lending
* Electric plug,
* Battery recharge’s
* 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.

Location Information

We are close to the Kyoto Station (7 minutes walk)
Subway Karasuma-line 'Kujo' Station (1 minute walk)
Airport Bus terminal (6 min walk)
JR highway bus terminal (15 minutes walk)
Other highway bus' terminal (10 minutes walk)
City bus stop (1 min walk)

Post office with ATM machine (1 minutes walk)
Bank (3 minutes walk)
General Hospital (10 minutes walk)
Police Box (3mins walk)
Central post office (12 minutes walk)
Tourist Information (10 minutes walk)

To-ji temple (12 minutes walk)
Tofuku-ji temple (15 minutes walk)
Sennyu-ji temple (18 minutes walk)
Higashi Hongan-ji temple (20 minutes walk)
Shosei-en garden (18 minutes walk)
Sanjusangen-do temple (20 minutes walk)
Kyoto national museum (20 minutes walk)
Kamo River (6 minutes walk)
Fushimi-inari-shrine
*1000 of Torii-red gates shrine
(10min to the station 5min ride on the JR line)