This blog is made by staff of J-Hoppers Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. We usually write about travel information on Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Also you'll see information about other guest houses and backpacker's hostels and local information like events or festivals. We are very happy if we could enrich your stay in Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka.

September 7, 2007

New items in dorm

Clip-on curtains and bed lights are installed in co-ed dorm rooms of J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guesthouse.

Now you don't have to make a frantic search for your passport in the darkness and you can write a diary after your roommates fall asleep.

Bed cartains are in the basket in each dorm. Please feel free to take it. Even though you have more confortable night, don't oversleep through the check-out time, please !

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August 15, 2007

Hostel on Beach

It's burning hot these days in Japan, isn't it?
I am sweating everyday for 24 hours, and moisture in my body is evaporating every moment.
I really want to dive into the sea and soak up water into my body. Otherwise I'm going to be dried.

In my J-Hoppers days, I was asked about a beach around Kyoto many times, and wasn't satisfied with my answers. I have recommended Shirahama beach in Wakayama Prefecture. But there is no backpackers hostel so that a day trip is only the way to go there.

A change happened in last June . A hostel set up there [nima Guest House] The owner of the hostel is a girl and she has been to J-Hoppers months before. It takes 2 hours and half from Kyoto. It could be a long time, but worth going there. You will see a country side of Japan, and find many differences between people live in the sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. You can get there all the way by JR. It shouldn't cost if you have a JR Rail Pass. Visit them if you have a time and travel differently from the other travelers.

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