62%JGH Tokyo

This hostel is bizarre. "It's just a place to sleep" says the dude when we check in. And he's right. It's tiny, literally the private room we stayed in was the bed and about 30 cm's of floor on one side. The room was 'private' but as it was only separated from the other rooms by a piece... more This hostel is bizarre. "It's just a place to sleep" says the dude when we check in. And he's right. It's tiny, literally the private room we stayed in was the bed and about 30 cm's of floor on one side. The room was 'private' but as it was only separated from the other rooms by a piece of plywood that only went up just above your head, it wasn't so private. The doors made loads of noise, it was like staying in a dorm with a plywood curtain. The checkin took ages, you have to pay a deposit of 1000 yen each which felt dodgy. There are rules printed all over the place, and posters justifying the tiny space. Rules rules rules! No common areas that were big enough for more than two people, you had to pay for gas in the kitchen and the internet isn't free if you have a laptop. Late or early checkin fees were really unreasonable and 100 yen per 20 minutes for internet is ludicrous! Bed was hard (usual Japanese style but still hard), pillows were filled with balls of something strange, and security was minimal. You could lock the door but anyone could steal stuff over the plywood walls!close

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by adobrich6676 – posted on Nov 24, 2008

5

The location is a bit far from city but with the price of the hotel, I think you got a good deal and it is very near to the train station. the place is clean and very comfortable sheet also

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by Newcle – posted on Nov 24, 2008

1

I'd only reccommend staying here if you like seedy old men propositioning you and bed bugs. That, or your only other option is the street! The people staying there are great though, made it a lil worth while although you're not allowed to talk at night because the neighbours call the cops and the... more I'd only reccommend staying here if you like seedy old men propositioning you and bed bugs. That, or your only other option is the street! The people staying there are great though, made it a lil worth while although you're not allowed to talk at night because the neighbours call the cops and the manager yells at you to shut up... They also throw your food away, marked or not.close

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by space-cadet50055575 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

3

This is not a 'hostel.' It is litterally a shed that was built on someone's lawn...poorly. The power comes form extention cords that are fed from the main house. It is a fire hazard and looks to be unsafe. It is cheap, but the staff will try and charge you for EVERYTHING. There are fees for all... more This is not a 'hostel.' It is litterally a shed that was built on someone's lawn...poorly. The power comes form extention cords that are fed from the main house. It is a fire hazard and looks to be unsafe. It is cheap, but the staff will try and charge you for EVERYTHING. There are fees for all sorts of minor 'infractions.' Do not be fooled by the low price, this is the worst hostel that I have stayed in in Japan (I have stayed in 15+).close

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by josephamici7348 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY A CRAP WHOLE!!! IT IS NOT CLEAN, I COULD TOUCH THE WALLS WITH MY HANDS. THERE IS NO SPACE AND YOU HAVE TO SLEEP IN THE FETAL POSTION BECAUSE THE BED IS TO SMALL.DONT STAY HERE

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by little-miss-soulsister3052 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

1

Yes, there are bugs, but they are very delicious!

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by masterdreams81 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

Owners are very warm and service oriented as all japanesse I met

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by contrerasroj7739 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

the beds have bugs, too small a room...

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by luvmonmon – posted on Oct 11, 2008

2

Great hostel for the price! Just 2 stops from NRT! The police (koban) station provided an easy to use map to JGH. Staff was helpful, clean room/facilities & air conditioning... fantastic!!! Using jorudan.com (station to station trip planner) it was an ease traveling from this location.... more Great hostel for the price! Just 2 stops from NRT! The police (koban) station provided an easy to use map to JGH. Staff was helpful, clean room/facilities & air conditioning... fantastic!!! Using jorudan.com (station to station trip planner) it was an ease traveling from this location. My stay had a family-like feel & I will definitely be back. =)close

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by misteltoe9604 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

1

Our room was`nt clean - there were also little bugs living in our beds... But the toilet and the shower were clean. If you need place for your luggage, forget it! It`s cheep, so don`t expect to much... Nishikawaguchi is great to stay, also the staff is very friendly! ^^

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by Tschennie – posted on Sep 19, 2008

8

bad bad!

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by lucamarello251 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

1

i left after the first night and cannot recommend this hostel.

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by manuelaneulist2073 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

2

Great place to stay. Not central but trains are very convenient and quick. Would stay again. Yoshi is great.

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by jencate1177 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

10

way to small no where to chill out, and u will be shareing ur bed with bed bug

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by steve4646203 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

At £7 a night you cant get better. You get what you pay for and its comes good. I defintely recommend it if you are a penny pincher. Takes about 1hr door to door to Tokyo station so this gives you a good idea about location.

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by ood216616 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

good

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by paris – posted on Aug 17, 2008

2

Avoid sleeping here at all costs. The facilities are disgusting and the owner is a sleezy miser. He checked us in when he was drunk and charged us ridiculous fees. JGH charges for every little thing: computer time, kitchen time, lockers, early and late check-in, etc. In the end, you could stay in... more Avoid sleeping here at all costs. The facilities are disgusting and the owner is a sleezy miser. He checked us in when he was drunk and charged us ridiculous fees. JGH charges for every little thing: computer time, kitchen time, lockers, early and late check-in, etc. In the end, you could stay in a far better hostel for the same price. Plus, the beds have bed bugs, it's located in the red light district, and the rooms are unimaginably cramped. Better to stay at McDonalds.close

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by jyudice6633 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

4

Very small rooms, 1 air con unit for all rooms...so very hot in summer & really quite far away from Tokyo.

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by georgiafinch2098 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

1

BEDBUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Holtive – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

The people at the hostel are very nice but the area it is in seems shady with "snack bars" and other places. The staff helped me find a place to ship my luggage to the airport.

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by pandapplefan7626 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

3

Do not stay here. Maxan Hayasshi the owner is rude and arrogant to guests lying to us, refusing to even work out bill until we had cash,, management incompetence means you constantly forced to change rooms, bed bugs leave many nasty bites. Other guests during our stay experienced many problems... more Do not stay here. Maxan Hayasshi the owner is rude and arrogant to guests lying to us, refusing to even work out bill until we had cash,, management incompetence means you constantly forced to change rooms, bed bugs leave many nasty bites. Other guests during our stay experienced many problems with the owner, even though it is cheap it is not worth the hassle, he charges everything no matter how minor, JGH should be removed from hostelworld site.close

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by katesbigtrip4458 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

9

I could not find the place from the directions given. I got to the nearest station but after that I couldnt find it, even with my handwritten directions from a map.

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by luker3566395 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

4

Not need some word. only need this word.. there was no hostel.

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by kyotostaily – posted on Jul 27, 2008

3

i have been in hostels in usa europe and in japan and this is far the worst..it@s so tiny you dont even imagine. half　my legs sticked out, the walls are made of fake wood that falls apart, bathroom are dirty and air conditioning doesnt exist even do they say so. and it takes a huge amount of... more i have been in hostels in usa europe and in japan and this is far the worst..it@s so tiny you dont even imagine. half　my legs sticked out, the walls are made of fake wood that falls apart, bathroom are dirty and air conditioning doesnt exist even do they say so. and it takes a huge amount of time to get there from tokyo center. u dont even have to take a metro u need a jr train which is also very expensive!close

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by odessarms1305 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

like everyhting is japan is tiny tiny tiny.

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by Cosigo – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

This hostel was hands down the worst hostel that we encountered in our three month Journey. The beds were disgusting, the staff was unfriendly, the location was terrible, and there was absolutely nothing interesting about it. After one night, we preferred to pay the owner one nights fee so we... more This hostel was hands down the worst hostel that we encountered in our three month Journey. The beds were disgusting, the staff was unfriendly, the location was terrible, and there was absolutely nothing interesting about it. After one night, we preferred to pay the owner one nights fee so we didnt have to stay two more. We left that day and stayed in a mcdonalds that was cheaper. There is a curfew, and this hostel is absolutely useless. There are bed bugs.close

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by jessehope4271 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

1

The owner and his wife are very friendly. I do recommend this hostel　to backpackers and don`t be turned off by the size of the rooms. It`s the service that counts!

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by ericmstrang1239 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

6

was ok ,and not that far on train to attractions

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by yabbie – posted on Jul 15, 2008

15

I had BUGS in my BED. Aweful.

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by krzysztofrozmus5102 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

14

we had a very good time at the hostel! we met a lot of new friends and the staff was so nice and funny! i don't care if it was small, it was cheap and cosy! i really want to go back! :)

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by devila896617 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

You get what you pay for. It's not very spacious, at all, think extra extra cozy, very very cramped but staff are nice and the rates are pretty cheap. Good for a short overnight stay but I'm not sure if I could stand it for more than a night.

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by thoatnguyen9536 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

Yoshi is a top guy who was always smiling. The hostel is cheap and chearful although it is very small, but you get what you pay for. If you like hanging round hostels all day then this is not the place for you but if you want a freindly place with nice staff andd a somewhere to sleep for a couple...

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by stuartle – posted on Jul 3, 2008

5

first time room is very small. but enough to stay, we are very comfortable^^ Hi yoshi see you~~

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by Ha2dy – posted on Jul 2, 2008

1

Interesting & valuable experience living in tiny space in tokyo suburb family house. Friendly owner. 28 mins rapid or 32 mins local train ride to JR tokyo is OK. Its fine for JR rail pass holders. <10 mins walk from JR nishi - kawaguchi stn is OK, asked police station for more info....

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by jbsbah – posted on Jun 22, 2008

2

Wonderful people who run JGH, very friendly and helpful. Very cheap so what you pay for is what you get, and suited us perfectly as I just needed a bed to sleep. Good for being able to relax outside the big city. Missed it as soon as outside the big city. Missed it as soon as I left. Surrounded...

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by sariahmai7681 – posted on Jun 8, 2008

2

Cheap, that is about it. It IS not in Tokyo, nor 20 minutes from Shibuya, It is in Saitaima, a prefecture right next to Tokyo. Alright if all you plan on doing is sightseeing during the day, but if you want to go out at night, I recommend a different hostel.

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by hillsonn5106 – posted on Jun 5, 2008

1

I got bed bugs my 2nd night there. Tiny rooms and common area. Staff is polite but not warm. Too many rules.

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by gersh – posted on Jun 2, 2008

1

We have stayed earlier in many hostels and have moved around the globe but unfortunately, JGH does not meet even the minimum criteria to deem it fit on the hostelworld site. It is a bad reputation for your esteemed network. Basic human needs as air/ventilation in the room is absent and people are... more We have stayed earlier in many hostels and have moved around the globe but unfortunately, JGH does not meet even the minimum criteria to deem it fit on the hostelworld site. It is a bad reputation for your esteemed network. Basic human needs as air/ventilation in the room is absent and people are plainly tricked into taking a horrendous capsule accomodation (even which does not satisfy the minimal norms for a capsule hotel) in the name of dorms. JGH will but bring distrust to the hostelworld.close

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by adthakur2074 – posted on May 7, 2008

1

Many travellers that come to JGH give the innocent staff a very hard time – please don't! Just realize you get very much considering what you pay: the rooms are clean, the staff friendly, the location very much OK – but it IS small. If you cannot handle small, take a more expensive hostel,... more Many travellers that come to JGH give the innocent staff a very hard time – please don't! Just realize you get very much considering what you pay: the rooms are clean, the staff friendly, the location very much OK – but it IS small. If you cannot handle small, take a more expensive hostel, don't take it out on the nice people here. But if you can be flexible, this is nice!close

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by hellmanlisa9739 – posted on May 5, 2008

2

We were not really absolutely bad, but the room besides small, because badly they were done, with four wood, without any type of privacy, since hollows habian that communicated rooms with others, but good, certainly there are better inns, in Tokyo, this at least us salio very cheap.

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by crismoraza607 – posted on Apr 23, 2008

2