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Number of youth hostels in Japan: 360
Pricing: 2,800-3,000 yen/night without meals
Other info: There is a curfew and preference may be given to younger guests in peak season
According to the Japan National Tourist Organization there are approximately 360 youth hostels in Japan. Not all of them are public with some requiring membership to either the Japan Youth Hostels Inc. or the International Youth Hostel Federation.
How to join? You can join the International Youth Hostel Federation in your own country or through its headquarters in Tokyo. Alternatively, you can buy a guest card at the hostel. If you have a guest card and use it six times it automatically becomes a full membership.
Most people associate Youth Hostels with young people, however there are no age limits on youth hostel guests.
Relevant links:
Japan Youth Hostel Association
Japan National Tourist Organization
Popularity: 2% [?]
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