Koru Takanawa Gateway Hostel, Cafe&Bar — Hotel in Tokyo

Koru Takanawa was the first of several places we stayed in while in Japan. We arrived late after a long flight and were greeted by a friendly enthusiastic Yuki. We were provided a free drink and some local information before being shown around the hostel. It is a smaller privately owned hostel by Yuki. First floor has a bar/restaurant, 2 shower rooms and 1 toilet room. The second floor has a dorm room and private room and another toliet room. There is also a 3rd floor with another dorm room. My family stayed in the private room which has a queen size bed and a full size traditional futon. It was a tight fit for 3 adults with luggage but it worked well for us. The location was a 5 minute walk from a grocery store and a few bakeries as well as situation between a few train stations, about a 7-15 min walk depending on which. We didn't have lunch or dinner near the hostel but there are numerous places. We did use the bar one night and it was an enjoyable experience. Our only negative was that other guests used the hairdryer outside our door at 5am 2 days in a row. The rooms aren't sound proof but ear plugs are provided. That was the only noise problem. We loved our stay here and Yuki made us feel like old friends right away. The hostel is also on a quiet street which was nice to come back to after a long day exploring the busier...

Great hostel!! It’s arranged a bit like a house, and situated in a cosy, quiet back street next to a school. I stayed in the 6 bed mixed dorm which is really clean and has plenty of space for luggage, as well as lockers (bring your own lock though). The room has air conditioning and the bunks are spacious with electrical plugs, a light and a curtain for privacy. Beds are comfy.

The hostel owner, Yuki, is a fantastic host. Super helpful, speaks English and is extremely friendly. His bar is a cosy little social hotspot for guests and locals alike. There’s a great selection of Japanese and European beers, and every evening they serve Japanese stew at a good value for money, but there are other meals available on the menu too.

The hostel is only 5-10 min walk from Shinagawa station (one of the major Tokyo stations where you can get the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen [to Kyoto and Osaka] as well as the Narita express [to...

Me and my family arrived in Tokyo way too early before check in but despite that Yuki answered our call and helped us set up our stuff to be kept safe while me and my family explored Tokyo then checked in during the proper time. Yuki is a great host and owner. Runs a beautiful bar as well. Would definitely recommend staying here and personally will probably stay here myself in future visits. Great hostel! Even just talking to Yuki is proof enough of the quality of the...