Narita Airport Hostel

Narita Airport Hostel is held by a backpacker who aims to provide fellow travelers with cheap accommodation. He chose Narita hoping to attract more clientele, as most people go through Tokyo Narita Airport on their way in and out of Japan.

The Location

The hostel is the owner's two-story house. It is located about twenty-five minutes from Narita train station and from the airport. The owner will conveniently pick you up and drop you off -- you just need to give him a call when you arrive at the airport (get some change for the phone boxes, which only accept 10 and 100 yen coins). He will kindly stop at the supermarket (if open) if you need to buy something.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are two large tatami rooms on the first floor of the house, which can be reached by the outdoors stairway (covered, so you won't get wet if it rains!). It is usually single-sex (as much as possible). You are provided with the Japanese mattress (futon) on which you spread out the sheet provided and the warm duvet. It is quite comfortable and gives a taste of how Japanese people usually sleep. You need to take your shoes off every time you go inside the house.

There is a toilet upstairs and another one downstairs (where the common areas are, such as the kitchen). The singular shower is downstairs too. Neither towels nor is soap and the like are provided. Both the toilets and the shower are spotless clean. There are no lockers, and no keys to the doors.

Common Spaces

The ground floor is where the common areas are situated, although the first floor also has a kitchen sink and water kettle in the hallway, as well as one cooking plate. The kitchen/living area is where breakfast is taken (toast and spread such as jam or peanut butter, tea, coffee) and also where the laptop with free internet is. There is also a TV and a few books you can browse through.

The atmosphere of this place really depends on the other travelers who are there. Most people are only passing by, between flights, and leaving early, or arriving late. So there is little opportunity to socialise. However, the owner has done his share of traveling and is talkative and interesting, as well as helpful. He will no doubt keep your luggage for some time, if you ask nicely.

Summary

Narita Airport Hostel is managed by someone who knows what traveling is like, especially on a budget and backpacker style. It is a quiet place to sleep off the long flight hours and the pickup/dropoff from either train station or airport is very convenient! The price is especially sweet considering the great service you get.

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November 2008