Homestays in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Situated only a couple of minutes walk from Hondori shopping street and about 10 minutes walk, depending on if you’re a snail pace walker or someone who walks as fast as an angry mother who’s about to complain to the school board about something, from the Peace Memorial Park lies Santiago Guest House. A hostel that is a bit of a pain to find with it only being sign posted by those hanging signs attached to high rise buildings that are literally everywhere in Japan. With said buildings hosting separate businesses on each floor, it may stress you out finding it but upon entry the stress will go bye bye from its general aesthetically pleasing outlook. A modern and polished looked hostel who’s reception lies right next the common room and kitchen area, giving everyone in there a look at the fresh meat coming in. The common area and reception give a friendly vibe out from the on set with bean bags, couches, two TVs (one with a PlayStation 3) and shelves holding games and cuddly toys for you to spoon like they’re your partner whilst watching a rom com on Netflix. Generally the 6th floor where there is one dorm room and the kitchen and common area is quality. The kitchen is a little small in size but it does the job plus you’re in Japan where bento boxes are a way of life. Plus you can always just jaunt to the local supermarket- Yours- between 8:15 – 8:40pm where the bento boxes, salad and sushi goes half price, which the foreign helpers for free accommodation do pretty much every night. The WiFi is pretty solid as well. Follow link in bio to losertravels website so read full review and more!

For a place as expensive as Japan, JHoppers was a welcome treat to the budget. The staff were extremly friendly and helpful. The premises was clean. They had many showers which is not a common feature of hostels. All clean and good hot water. The kitchen facilities and lounge area was large. The rooms spacious, especially for Japan (we took a private room with tatami mats) and the sound did carry a little bit between the rooms but honestly not that bad. In the reception area they had many suggestions for things to do which we took up and very grateful for. We met some people who suggested to stay at JHoppers in Osaka as we were heading here shortly after. it was good advice!

First of all, the sense is very good. There are two outlets on the bedside and several photographs. The photographs were all nice, I liked the warmth of the lights, the arrangement of the basket and the lamp, all. It is also a happy point to have a window. It seems to be an ordinary house and the lounge is also small. However, there were books, reading spaces, and high-level coffee shops next to them, and I liked the atmosphere where the couple was doing it and the atmosphere where the child came to play. It is a hostel that I want to use again!

Great place - a little out of town (like 8 min bike ride). Comfortable and large rooms - particularly the triple share. Would love to see a couple of small improvements - (a) kettle and cups and tea bags/coffee satchets jn rooms; (b) two pillows per bed (or a couple in the cupboard); (c) plastic cup in bathroom; (d) hanging space or hooks for towels; wet clothes etc.

Really nice traditional guesthouse to stay in Miyajima. Right in the heart of the old town and couple of minutes walk from the shrine. The chef is an absolute sushi master also and was amazed by the sushi omakase tasting menu we received as part of our stay. It included some different fish i was hoping to try while in Japan. Would definitely recommend staying overnight if you get the chance if visiting Miyajima as the shrine and Tori gate is really nice lit up at night when quieter with less tourists and the Shiomachi-An guesthouse made for a really nice place to stay

Situated only a couple of minutes walk from Hondori shopping street and about 10 minutes walk, depending on if you’re a snail pace walker or someone who walks as fast as an angry mother who’s about to complain to the school board about something, from the Peace Memorial Park lies Santiago Guest House. A hostel that is a bit of a pain to find with it only being sign posted by those hanging signs attached to high rise buildings that are literally everywhere in Japan. With said buildings hosting separate businesses on each floor, it may stress you out finding it but upon entry the stress will go bye bye from its general aesthetically pleasing outlook. A modern and polished looked hostel who’s reception lies right next the common room and kitchen area, giving everyone in there a look at the fresh meat coming in. The common area and reception give a friendly vibe out from the on set with bean bags, couches, two TVs (one with a PlayStation 3) and shelves holding games and cuddly toys for you to spoon like they’re your partner whilst watching a rom com on Netflix. Generally the 6th floor where there is one dorm room and the kitchen and common area is quality. The kitchen is a little small in size but it does the job plus you’re in Japan where bento boxes are a way of life. Plus you can always just jaunt to the local supermarket- Yours- between 8:15 – 8:40pm where the bento boxes, salad and sushi goes half price, which the foreign helpers for free accommodation do pretty much every night. The WiFi is pretty solid as well. Follow link in bio to losertravels website so read full review and more!

For a place as expensive as Japan, JHoppers was a welcome treat to the budget. The staff were extremly friendly and helpful. The premises was clean. They had many showers which is not a common feature of hostels. All clean and good hot water. The kitchen facilities and lounge area was large. The rooms spacious, especially for Japan (we took a private room with tatami mats) and the sound did carry a little bit between the rooms but honestly not that bad. In the reception area they had many suggestions for things to do which we took up and very grateful for. We met some people who suggested to stay at JHoppers in Osaka as we were heading here shortly after. it was good advice!

First of all, the sense is very good. There are two outlets on the bedside and several photographs. The photographs were all nice, I liked the warmth of the lights, the arrangement of the basket and the lamp, all. It is also a happy point to have a window. It seems to be an ordinary house and the lounge is also small. However, there were books, reading spaces, and high-level coffee shops next to them, and I liked the atmosphere where the couple was doing it and the atmosphere where the child came to play. It is a hostel that I want to use again!

Really nice traditional guesthouse to stay in Miyajima. Right in the heart of the old town and couple of minutes walk from the shrine. The chef is an absolute sushi master also and was amazed by the sushi omakase tasting menu we received as part of our stay. It included some different fish i was hoping to try while in Japan. Would definitely recommend staying overnight if you get the chance if visiting Miyajima as the shrine and Tori gate is really nice lit up at night when quieter with less tourists and the Shiomachi-An guesthouse made for a really nice place to stay

Incredible traditional Japanese house, newly renovated with everything you need for comfort. The kitchen is extremely well-stocked for us to prepare our own meals. The garden is beautiful and you can enjoy ocean view and sunrise from the house, there’s even a blooming Cherry Blossom tree in the garden. Just a tip to keep the sliding doors closed properly because mosquitoes do get in. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.