Hostel Kura

1.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
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Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6-6-9 Higashiueno, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo, 110-0015
  • Place, Kitchen Town
    โ€ช4 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Ueno Park
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Sensoji Temple
    โ€ช15 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    โ€ช35 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

Located in Taito, Hostel Kura is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Ueno Park and Sensoji Temple. This 36-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Kitchen Town - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ueno Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ameyoko Shopping District - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ueno Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sensoji Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Inaricho Station - 4 min walk
  • Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express) - 10 min walk
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชใƒžใ‚ฏใƒ‰ใƒŠใƒซใƒ‰ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชใ‚ซใƒ•ใ‚งใƒปใƒ™ใƒญใƒผใƒใ‚ง - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชๆ—ฅ้ซ˜ๅฑ‹ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชๅ–œๅคšๆ–น้ฃŸๅ ‚ - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชใ‚‰ใƒผใ‚ใ‚“ ็จฒ่ทๅฑ‹ - โ€ฌ3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Kura

Guests of Hostel Kura enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a garden. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. This smoke-free hostel also has a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Safes are also available. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100โ€“10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.ย 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hostel Kura Tokyo
Kura Tokyo
Hostel Kura Tokyo
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Kura Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tokyo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hostel Kura?

Hostel Kura provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hostel Kura?

This hostel is situated in Taito within a short 15-minute walk of Ueno Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Sensoji Temple. You'll also find Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Dome within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hostel Kura?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hostel Kura have a casino?

No, Hostel Kura doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hostel Kura?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Hostel Kura a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include slippers and a garden.

Does Hostel Kura have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Hostel Kura have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hostel Kura doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hostel Kura allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hostel Kura.

Are there connecting rooms at Hostel Kura?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Hostel Kura?

The closest major airport to Hostel Kura is Haneda Airport (HND), which is 15.5 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hostel Kura?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Hostel Kura.

Hostel Kura Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ask for towels when you check in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Poland

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom stinks really bad! It looks kind of clean but the smell is just unacceptable. When i checked in they there was a mug with mold in my capsule! If you are planing on saving some money and eating at the hostel don't count on it. There is no kettle nor microwave to make your food warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to Ueno station. The place was very clean and tidy. The private beds also great and comfy. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was generally nice but at night i could hear people snoring
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

yuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ca va.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

CHIEKO

Business traveler
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sofie

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ใ ใ„ใ

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JinU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LAURA FERNANDA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ใƒฆใ‚ฆใ‚ซ

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ใ‚†ใ„

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

CHIAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

masanori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

masanori

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019