Hostels in Aichi Prefecture, Japan

I stayed for 3 nights at the Wasabi Hostel Nagoya. I took the Nohi Bus from Takayama, which took about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach its final destination, the Meitetsu Nagoya Bus Terminal. The fare was 3600 yen. Using Google Maps, it was about a 700-meter, 10-minute walk to the hostel. Actually, getting off at JR Station would have been closer, but I wanted to check the Meitetsu train schedules to Atsuta Jingu and Chubu Centrair International Airport, as well as the Meitetsu bus to Matsumoto. Being my first time in Nagoya, the different lines and companies were quite confusing and disorienting. _The hostel is located near a transportation hub, surrounded by various shopping malls, restaurants, convenience stores, and supermarkets, making daily life very convenient. It's also relatively easy to get to attractions like Osu Kannon, Oasis 21, and Nagoya Castle by subway. I stayed in a female-only dormitory on the fifth floor, which had about 30 beds. The beds were spacious, and the bedding was soft and comfortable. Each bed had a safe with Chinese instructions, as well as an outlet, a bedside lamp, and a small TV. Due to the overall space constraints of the hostel, the aisles between the beds were very cramped. There was a small luggage room. On the fifth floor, there were 3 shower rooms and 2 toilets, providing facial cleanser, shower gel, shampoo, and body lotion. There was a self-service coin-operated washing machine for 200 yen per wash and a dryer for 100 yen for 30 minutes. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, bath towels, and slippers all had to be purchased separately. There was a common lounge area on the first floor where everyone's shoes had to be placed in shoe lockers. The first floor also had a refrigerator, microwave, and oven, and complimentary miso soup and tea were provided. The staff were gentle and friendly, providing thoughtful and enthusiastic service; despite me not knowing English or Japanese, they patiently explained everything to me. What confused me was that having traveled to Japan multiple times and stayed in many hostels, guesthouses, or hotels, this was the only place where the shower water pressure was low. I don't know if it was only on the fifth floor during peak water usage hours at night, but for me, this was the biggest drawback. Overall, if you're traveling solo in Nagoya and looking for an affordable and convenient place to stay, this hostel offers good value for money.

It was an interesting experience. It was very similar to an old-style Chinese guesthouse or a Hong Kong-style dormitory. There was a public bathhouse, but no WiFi upstairs. You just had to put your key in the keyhole when you left the room. No one checked out. The check-in was handled by very old grandmas, which you don't see in other hotels. But it was still very clean. The sheets and quilts were disposable and there was no smell, which was much better than in China. There were sockets. I left early the next morning and just had a good sleep. It was still quite comfortable. The house had an air-raid shelter, which was quite interesting.

Location is about 1.km from Kyoto train station by foot and there is no restaurant nearby the hostel. Room is clean and spacious

O hotel foi exatamente como imaginei!** Desde o check-in rápido e eficiente até o quarto impecável, tudo foi perfeito. A localização era ótima, o café da manhã delicioso e o atendimento, impecável. Sem dúvidas, superou minhas expectativas e recomendo a todos que buscam conforto e qualidade. Voltarei com certeza!”

It’s a nice guesthouse divided between two building. There are many amenities, in the check-in building there is a nice cafe with coffee and food. It is close to subway and several nice cocktail bars. The only drawback was insects in the capsules that bit me :( should be desinfected.

Very near station, only few mins walk!! Very nice female staff!! Very quiet and comfortable! Thanks so much for arranging very good bed for me!! If provide soap in toilet will be perfect! My first time in Nagoya but the bed is softer than the hotels!! Impressive!! When checked out, i put a can of energy drink for the female staff!! Hope you can enjoy it and be energetic everyday!!  Hope to visit you when come to nagoya next time!!

This is the second time I stayed at the Shochikumei Hotel. The hotel seems to be a renovation of the former workers' dormitory. It is within a ten-minute walk from Nagoya Station. It is two stops away from Sakae Station, and the transportation is very convenient. The hotel room is small, but very clean, and disposable toothbrushes and slippers are provided. The bathroom and toilet are public, relatively clean and sanitary. I will stay here again next time, mainly because it is cost-effective.