Backpackers Jinya

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Takayama

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Reception
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1-chome-47 Honmachi, Takayama, Gifu, 506-0011
  • Place, Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Basic Double Room Single Use

  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Takayama

Hida Takayama Onsen stay.With a stay at this Hida Takayama Onsen hostel, you'll be steps from Nakabashi Bridge and Takayama Jinya. Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Shiroyama Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Takayama Jinya - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shiroyama Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 9 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪バグパイプ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪喫茶去 かつて - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪まさごそば - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪中華そば専門店 M - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪レストラン ル・ミディ (LE MIDI) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Jinya

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Takayama
Backpackers Jinya offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Backpackers Jinya also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Parking is available for a fee.

This Takayama hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Backpackers Jinya offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 1,000 per night)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 1000 per night

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Budget Room Jinya Takayama
Budget Room Jinya Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Budget Room Jinya Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Takayama

Frequently asked questions

How close is Backpackers Jinya to the airport?

Backpackers Jinya is 51.5 mi (120-min drive) away from the Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Backpackers Jinya have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Backpackers Jinya.

Does Backpackers Jinya offer free breakfast?

Backpackers Jinya does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Backpackers Jinya?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Backpackers Jinya?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Backpackers Jinya?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for JPY 1000 per night.

Does Backpackers Jinya have a pool?

Backpackers Jinya does not have a pool.

Does Backpackers Jinya have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Backpackers Jinya to downtown Takayama?

Backpackers Jinya is 0.4 mi away from Takayama.

Backpackers Jinya Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Panasbodee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy to check in. Personal area is quite large. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haruto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
According to the accomodation there were parking spaces available, they were so small that we needed to search for a public coin-paid parking space. Check-in was quite easy via a tablet with remote staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Lan Hilda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
方便,乾淨,性價比高,唯房沒有門,有少少擔心。但整體上滿意。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

XUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025