Backpacker'S Mini House, Tokyo

Amenities & Facilities

The hostel provides lockers, safety deposit boxes, and smoke alarms in each room. Fire extinguishers are installed on every floor for guest safety. Free WiFi and baggage storage are available at the front desk.

Accommodation

Air-conditioned rooms with shared bathrooms are offered in female and male dormitory configurations. Each dormitory room contains bunk beds, with the female dormitory limited to 8 beds. The shared bathroom is located inside the dormitory room.

Location

The hostel is 300 metres from Bellesalle Kanda and 600 metres from Nikkei Hall. Kanda Children's Park is 500 metres away, and Kotoku Inari Shrine is 600 metres from the property. Train stations on three major Tokyo lines are within a 10-minute walk.

Dining

A free breakfast is served each morning, including toast, coffee or tea, and a boiled egg. The owner, Jij, sets up the breakfast table and invites guests to share stories. The breakfast area is a communal table where guests can meet other travellers.

Host & Hospitality

The owner, Jij, operates the hostel based on his own experience as a former backpacker who received free food and shelter. He personally welcomes each guest, offers a free welcoming drink, and stays available for conversations in the evening. Guests have described his hospitality as a key reason for returning to the hostel.

Highlights

Location: 300m from Bellesalle Kanda, 10-min walk to train stations

Rooms: Air-conditioned dormitories with shared bathrooms, 8 beds in female dorm

Dining: Free breakfast with toast, coffee, and boiled egg

Host: Owner Jij, a former backpacker, provides free breakfast and welcoming drink

Safety: Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, lockers, and safety deposit boxes

Non-smoking: Entire property is non-smoking including all rooms