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5-16, Dobashi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima

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-General Information We are the first backpackers Hostel in Hiroshima city. The building used to be a small Japanese style ryokan and we started the business in November 2006 after a partial remodelling. It is the second hostel after Kyoto managed by J-Hoppers Ltd. A 5-minute walk to Peace Memorial Park and a 10-min walk to World Heritage A-bomb Dome. Also nearest tram (streetcar) stop is a 3-min walk. Although we are located in a very convenient area near the downtown (5-10 min walk), it is very quiet around the hostel as it doesn't face a large street. -Guest rooms and common area- Most of our guest rooms are Japanese style with traditional tatami mats. Every room is air-conditioned and puffy Japanese style futon sets are installed. We have some twin rooms and 1 triple room. We also have two mixed dorm rooms with 4 bunk beds and one Japanese style female dorm room with 4 futon sets. A shower room and a toilet are not in a guest room. Toilet rooms are on every floor and 4 common shower rooms can be used for 24 hours. Self-catering kitchen with tableware, cooking utensils and various kind of seasoning and Dining/Living room are open for 24 hours, too. Many of our guests buy foodstuff at the nearest supermarket and enjoy cooking. In Living room, you can watch some English channels, enjoy some sorts of games and playing guitar, if you are a musician. We also have a nice patio where you can sit and smoke. The rooftop terrace is a perfect place to have beers (from a beer vending machine in the kitchen) with your travel fellows (open 9:00-21:00). We are very sorry but we don't have an elevator... -Times- The reception is open 8:00-11:00 and 15:00-22:00. Check-in time is from 15:00 to 22:00. You can arrive earlier and leave luggage between 8:00-11:00. The reception is closed from 11:00 to 15:00 for the house cleaning. Please avoid during the time because the front door is locked. However, you can open the door with the coed, so if you will be arriving at here between 11:00-15:00, please contact us in advance. Once you check in, there is no curfew and no lockout time. Check out time is 11am and you can leave your luggage even after you check out (please don't forget to get the coed for the front door, if you are picking up your luggage 11:00-15:00). -Internet access- Optical-fiber Internet access is free from every private room. Please prepare an Ethernet cable. Wifi is also available for free in the lobby and the common room. If you don't have a laptop with you, you can use one of the hostel computers any time for 100 yen per 30 minutes in the living room. -Location- About 3-4 minute walk from Dobashi Stop of tram (streetcar). Peace Memorial Park is a 5 minute walk and the World Heritage A-Bomb Dome is about 10 minute walk from the hostel. It is also very good access to Another World Heritage place Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine by tram for about 45 minutes directly. The Hostel is located in very convenient area. City centre: 10 minute walk Tourist Information Office: 7 minute walk Post office: 10 minute walk Supermarket: 4 minute walk Seven Eleven (International ATM): 3 minute walks Take-out lunch shop: 4 minute walk Local okonomiyaki restaurants: many nearby About the access from the station, please see the direction page. -Staff- Hostel staff is composed by Receptionists, Cleaning staff and Night-watch staff. Even receptionists have the clean-up shifts and try to keep the hostel neat and clean always. 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! -Payment and rules- >>Please make your payment on you arrival in cash or by credit card >>Key deposit: 1000 yen in cash (refunded at checkout). >>Cancellation: Full amount for the first night if you cancel within 48 hours to your expected arrival time or didn't show up without notice >>Smoking free in the building (Except Rooftop terrace and Smoking space on 1F ).

Reviews of J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse

J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse has a rating of 88% from a total of 439 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse

Staff speak english very well, we booked a japanese style room, excellent location. Best to Hire a bike to see Hiroshima!!

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by A-squared – posted on Nov 25, 2008

A-squared, from Australia, has 6 reviews 6

Awesome place to stay, the staff were friendly and spoke English well, the area maps were helpful, the common areas were cool and there seemed to be loads of cool people there. Beer in vending machine, yay! The dryer isn't actually on site but there's a laundry just round the corner which is...

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by adobrich6676 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

adobrich6676, from Australia, has 5 reviews 5

Staff was very friendly and helpful!! Lots of information on events and maps were available too! Very clean, comfortable and easy to find as well. Would go back and stay there again.

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by siren-echo-172852 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

siren-echo-172852, from USA, has 4 reviews 4

We have a excellent stance in a private room. It's a japanese style room, but really well done, comfortable and spacious in a cozy atmosphere. The living room is great with good fun. Besides the first night we had a free japanese diner party. Everyting perfect.

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by bcurtu7745 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

bcurtu7745, from Spain, has 1 review 1

Outstanding place to stay; fibre optic internet, free drip coffee, gorgeous traditional style double, great location, tons of local information provided by the staff. I did notice, however, a few bites on me the next day—may be bedbugs. Otherwise, perfect score.

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by jsuter – posted on Nov 21, 2008

jsuter, from Canada, has 11 reviews 11

Nice clean friendly hostel. Helpful staff. Cheep bikes for hire.

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by katie4361 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

katie4361, from England, has 4 reviews 4

Nice place to stay. Close to A bomb dome and tram

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by eefak20008872 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

eefak20008872, from Ireland, has 5 reviews 5

I loved the atmosphere at the j-hoppers hostel in hiroshima. the staff (including the night staff!) were super kind and helpful and funny. the hostel's ambiance is really relaxed and they have the awesome little patio where we ate breakfast and drank the tea they have for free there. there's a... more I loved the atmosphere at the j-hoppers hostel in hiroshima. the staff (including the night staff!) were super kind and helpful and funny. the hostel's ambiance is really relaxed and they have the awesome little patio where we ate breakfast and drank the tea they have for free there. there's a spark supermarket really nearby, the atomic dome, trolley to miyajima, and okonomiyaki all within a 5 minute walk from the hostel. Go stay there!close

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by miyusbox – posted on Oct 20, 2008

miyusbox, from USA, has 1 review 1

The best backpackers ive stayed at in Japan. Great location, great english speaking staff and very helpful. It was very clean. The only downside i would say is that the communal areas are quite small.

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by marialuisapatisso2531 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

marialuisapatisso2531, from England, has 5 reviews 5

Great place - don't understand why it's the only one in Hiroshima?!? But good on them for not abusing their monopoly and keeping a great hostel!

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by darkstardee8348 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

darkstardee8348, from England, has 1 review 1

The staff was exceptionally helpful, and very nice. The rooms were very clean and the entire place had a a homey, welcoming atmosphere.

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by cmdaeley7879 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

cmdaeley7879, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

Fantastic location, close to the peace park. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Good security.

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by sian-j-holland511 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

sian-j-holland511, from Australia, has 3 reviews 3

good place, clean and safe

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by chenthil – posted on Oct 7, 2008

chenthil, from India, has 3 reviews 3

Room was spacious! The staff were very helpful even lending us a lan cable for the internet! Very social atmosphere.

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by macca-1029847 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

macca-1029847, from Australia, has 2 reviews 2

great Hostel. we booked a dorm but ended up being put in a private room which was good and bad. really convenient for sightseeing in Hiroshima

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by ballsmithj5902 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

ballsmithj5902, from Australia, has 13 reviews 13

lounge area could do with a bit of a re plan,make better use of a small space.

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by stuartwaller20002623 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

stuartwaller20002623, from England, has 5 reviews 5

nice place stay here

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by markkavanagh – posted on Sep 26, 2008

markkavanagh, from Ireland, has 12 reviews 12

Nice dorms, but not that fun in the evening!

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by kwolff2357 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

kwolff2357, from Germany, has 4 reviews 4

Very good place to stay, right in the center of Hiroshima! Only was there one night, but did enjoy it fully! Thx

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by ndekker9851 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

ndekker9851, from Netherlands, has 6 reviews 6

great experience, friendly staff

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by dysonjonathan4782 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

dysonjonathan4782, from England, has 1 review 1

Staff were extremely helpful, very good location near the A-dome and the shopping/night district.

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by beccalai8359 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

beccalai8359, from Australia, has 7 reviews 7

A great hostel with very friendly and helpful staff. The location is brilliant for exploring all the major sites of Hiroshima. The dorms were good and had curtains to allow for a bit of privacy.

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by smutch17020 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

smutch17020, from Scotland, has 6 reviews 6

A good clean hostel in a good location for the main sights of Hiroshima. Incredibly thin walls so can be noisy. Has left luggage facilities but if you're using them make sure you take the code for the front door or you'll be stuck without your luggage between the hours of 1100-1500. Not...

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by coopk2 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

coopk2, from New Zealand, has 16 reviews 16

This place is so popular I could only get a room for 1 of my 3 nights in Hiroshima. The optional curtains for your bed are a nice touch. I would recommend J-Hoppers highly and would book further in advance if coming to Hiroshima again.

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by ayellen – posted on Sep 15, 2008

ayellen, from USA, has 13 reviews 13

Good hostel - very close to A-Bomb site and other areas. Very helpful and plesant staff. Would recommend to others.

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by alixjohnson4118 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

alixjohnson4118, from Australia, has 6 reviews 6

Clean hostel. Ideally located to visit the A-dome and Peace memorial center.

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by javier6254 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

javier6254, from Spain, has 3 reviews 3

good place, location and internet thanks

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by meredith744 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

meredith744, from Australia, has 16 reviews 16

"what time will you be checking in?" one assumes they'll have a room. After taking a bus trip all night to Hiroshima and not sleeping, we check in. This was a process as well, we asked where reception was and we got an open hand to the face, quite rude.Upon checking in, our money was... more "what time will you be checking in?" one assumes they'll have a room. After taking a bus trip all night to Hiroshima and not sleeping, we check in. This was a process as well, we asked where reception was and we got an open hand to the face, quite rude.Upon checking in, our money was taken and we were informed that we would not have our room till after 3pm!!!! Had to sleep in the recreation room.close

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by SickB – posted on Sep 1, 2008

SickB, from Canada, has 1 review 1

Nice small hostel, very clean and stuff is very helpfull. I would reccomend this place if you are staying in Hiroshima. Only one thing is that they have just three shower rooms for all the hostel, so in mornings be ready for a queue!

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by emmapiotrek – posted on Aug 31, 2008

emmapiotrek, from Poland, has 8 reviews 8

Great place! Great Staff. No Complaints

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by Stezo – posted on Aug 31, 2008

Stezo, from Canada, has 16 reviews 16

i loved the fact they told us when a baseball game is on at the stadium! they shoudl try and organise walking trips to the stadium though! tel people to meet up at 4;30 or something like that!

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by danielglenton4165 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

danielglenton4165, from England, has 6 reviews 6

Nice place to live, quiet and clean. Staff are really kind and the core of the city can be reached by walk (Genbakuen Dome, Memorial Park, etc.), althought it is necessary to take the tramway to go to the Main Station).

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by alexandre9202 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

alexandre9202, from Canada, has 6 reviews 6

Very nice place. Perfect location near downtown. Rent a bike and explore the heart of the city and all the nightlife!

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by steven9804 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

steven9804, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

the staff was very helpfull and the location is great!

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by Idocoh – posted on Aug 4, 2008

Idocoh, from Israel, has 6 reviews 6

Great hostel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Very handy to the Peace Park and tram routes to the train station and Miyajima ferry. And only a short walk to the baseball stadium, catch a game if its on, its crazy!

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by ADavi248 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

ADavi248, from New Zealand, has 11 reviews 11

A great hostel in a fantastic location. A 5 min walk from peace park and a really great atmosphere. I recommend it to anybody staying in Hiroshima. I only styaed 2 nights, but would have loved to stay for a third.

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by cbdesi – posted on Aug 1, 2008

cbdesi, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

A very nice hostel with an excellent location in central Hiroshima. Some of the information written inside are written in Engrish, but generally are easy to understand and informative.

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by ranggabudoyo9621 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

ranggabudoyo9621, from Indonesia, has 3 reviews 3

All-round a good hostel, though it needs to be advertised more clearly that check-in is from three o'clock. I unknowingly arrived at one-thirty and the front door was locked, so I didn't get off to the best of starts!

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by codowd – posted on Jul 27, 2008

codowd, from Australia, has 32 reviews 32

Staff were really helpful and the hoppers were really friendly. Do not try to go clubbing on Sunday. You will find nothing but a ghost town.

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by mhiranaka9222 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

mhiranaka9222, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

Nice place; however, it does have that feel that the staff have just seen too many backpackers and the place has the "well-used" feel to it, it's not very fresh or vibrant. Yet, the information and facilities are great and the location is pretty handy. The staff don't check you in... more Nice place; however, it does have that feel that the staff have just seen too many backpackers and the place has the "well-used" feel to it, it's not very fresh or vibrant. Yet, the information and facilities are great and the location is pretty handy. The staff don't check you in until the given time so be aware and prepared for that and it all should be fine. They do have a very nice feature in the dorms with detachable curtains to go around your dorm bed, a very nice feature.close

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by wayneo – posted on Jul 14, 2008

wayneo, from USA, has 4 reviews 4
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Facilities at J-Hoppers Hiroshima Trad Guesthouse

  • Communications

  • Sport & Leisure

    • Bicycle Hire
    • Cable TV
    • Common Room
    • Outdoor Terraced Area

  • In Room Facilities

    • Reading Light
    • Air Conditioning
    • Linen Included

  • Food & Drink

    • Guest Kitchen

  • General

    • Washing Machine/Dryer
    • Iron/Ironing Board
    • Towels Hire
    • Hairdryer for Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Parking
    • Parking
      • Bicycle Parking

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