YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Free WiFi
Property entrance
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, 125-0054
  • Place, Teishakuten Sando
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Katsushika Symphony Hills Cultural Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (HND-Haneda)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

1 bed out of 12, shared with other guests

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

3 beds out of 12, shared with other guests

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tokyo

Located in Katsushika, YAWP! backpackers - Hostel is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple. This 12-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Teishakuten Sando - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shibamata Taishakuten Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yamamototei - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Katsushika Symphony Hills Cultural Center - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Keisei-Takasago Station - 3 min walk
  • Yotsugi Station - 5 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪麺心國もと - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鳳龍軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪鳥貴族京成高砂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪レストラン・デキムラ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

At YAWP! backpackers - Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Helpful staff can provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles. 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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (11 AM - 3 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6 PM - midnight)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are 11 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to midnight.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger (only guests older than 6 are allowed)

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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 available for a fee (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 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 11 AM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 PM

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 for incidental charges and 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 cash.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Katsushika, close to Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple, and Ueno Park. You'll also find Sumida River and Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku within a short drive.

Is there parking available at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does YAWP! backpackers - Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, YAWP! backpackers - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a free daily breakfast, and a terrace at this hostel.

Does YAWP! backpackers - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does YAWP! backpackers - Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, YAWP! backpackers - Hostel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will YAWP! backpackers - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel.

Does YAWP! backpackers - Hostel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

The closest major airport to YAWP! backpackers - Hostel is Haneda Airport (HND), which is 22 mi away (57 minutes by car). Another top airport is Narita Intl. Airport (NRT), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at YAWP! backpackers - Hostel.

YAWP! backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 145 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best hostel experience I've had! The capsule style beds seemed intimidating at first but turned out to be very cozy, the sheets were changed once a week so the beds kept clean even on a longer stay. The owner, Tak is nice and a good dude to talk to, even took us out to eat at small local places which was very cool of him. Will defenetly stay here again if I'm ever in Tokyo and can't recommend it enough for a good budget stay!
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful host, comfortable beds and a great atmosphere. I felt safe leaving my stuff behind, but there are lockers as well for small valuables. Well worth it for a solo traveller like me :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for backpacking
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Sevgi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely don't come here, you'll regret it The staff are very rude the environment is very dirty and freezing cold
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, will definitely come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan Alexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host, clean, and we'll organized.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place! It’s was very cozy, very friendly, thank you !
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay, everyone there was super friendly, especially the man who runs the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay, but it’s great for what it is. I just couldn’t stay because I’m very claustrophobic and I underestimated how claustrophobic I was. The host is really nice. It’s a wonderful place if that’s a fit for you if you’re claustrophobic don’t go there but if you’re not, it’s fine. It’s very good for what it is but I didn’t stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient area although a little secluded from all the big tourist attractions but with it's own attractions.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Christopher

It's okay for the money you're paying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Hudson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was lovely if you’re looking for a quiet place to stay. The owner was amazing, our favourite person we met in Japan. Truly a kind and welcoming person who was fun to talk to and spend time with. Highly recommend if your on a budget.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very rude. There is only one shower to be shared by alll. No proper desk for laptop or work. The free breakfast is bread and jam. Nothing else. One small table to be shared by all for meals and the light is broken. This is the worst of the 3 accomodations that I have stayed for this Japan trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool hostel! Has a chic coffee shop and clothing shop downstairs, host was extremely nice and made sure that people were comfortable, right next to Keisei Takasago station for easy commute. I had a great time talking and hanging out with host and fellow hostelmates, will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasant staying here. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

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

Loved my stay

Tuk was an amazing host. I left an item there and he offered to ship it to my next hostel for free. He cares about his guests and will even help you with a map of where to go. The hostel beds were comfortable and rooms/ toilets were decently clean. It is also conveniently next to the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

It has everything a backpacker needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

よかったです。Wonderful!

This was the best experience I've ever had . I was nervous about going to Tokyo but Tak made me feel right at home . I enjoyed our conversations, laughs , and good times. The bed was amazingly comfortable that I slept soundly. Thank you Tak for everything. I'm looking forward staying again . 😃
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aguilar Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, Tak is a very good. Just please be respectful and mindful! The place has really homey feel to which is great and since the lobby is just the living you get to talk with the other guest a lot. If you travel alone this is the spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kitche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is s very good and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

HYUCKRAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hostel ever~ Im just looking forward to visit again soon. Thanks a lot host TAKU^^
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Burak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the website are completely different from reality. The person at reception is really rude. They won't let you sit in the common area after midnight and have ridiculous rules like you have to lock the door every time you go out. A truly awful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

IBrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Happy

thank you for the service.will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backpackers has a strong community feeling thanks to Takuro, who knows how to host and connect guests very well. He even cooked dinner for us one night! Although the accommodation is out of the city centre, it is very close to a train station so getting around was still fairly easy. Thanks for the stay Tak :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tak was very hospitable! Def would recommend it to people who are looking to save money, as well as potentially meet new people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023