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The lounge at Len, located in Kawaramachi, Kyoto.
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Honma Takahiro, the former backpacker whose experience trekking through Australia led him to starting a hostel business of his own. (© Kodera Kei)
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The common room at Nui in Kuramae lets guests read or use the Internet.
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A simple, relaxing twin room at Citan in Higashi-Nihonbashi.
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Citan is a seven story building with an underground lounge. From Thursday through Saturday, DJs play music for guests to enjoy, and there are plenty of live music events as well.
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The entrance to Len, located close to Kyoto’s Kamogawa. Taking strolls by the famous Kyoto waterway is one of the hostel’s highlights.
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The garden at Toco, a retro, 90 year-old Japanese home renovated into a hostel.
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Honma says that the warmth of the staff is what makes the hostels’ relaxing atmosphere. (© Kodera Kei)
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Delicious coffee, food, and carefully selected craft beer are all on offer at the lounge at Nui.
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