J-hoppers Osaka Central

/////// Event schedule at J-Hoppers Osaka //////

++Every Wednesday++
*Local walking tour*
One of our staff takes guests to special places that could be difficult to find or try by yourself.
Try a 'cos-play' or maid cafe (costume fancy dress cafe) ?
Wanna try Pachinko? One of our staff will plan a tour course so that guests can enjoy it!
Time: between 9:30 -12:00
Fee : Free. But you have to pay for transportation, entrance fee, food or anything else by yourself.

++ Every Wednesday & Sunday ++
*Izakaya(Japanese style bar) party*
One of our staff takes guests, so you will learn the Japanese way to drink!
Time: 19:00-22:00
Fee: Pay separately for the food or drink you ordered

++ Every Thursday ++
*Kimono Experience*
The Japanese instructor will dress you up in Kimono, and take a walk for photos.
Fee: free
Time : 16:00-17:00 Please make a reservation if you would like to join it by email or call.

++ Every Friday ++
* International Exchange Party*
J-Hoppers Osaka will become the bar every Friday.
Not only for guests but also local people will join the party.
Enjoy the cross cultural communication!!
Time : 19:00-22:00
Fee : Draft beer and cocktails served at all 300YEN. (1st drink is free)

//// Why J-Hoppers? ////
1)Because you can enjoy international exchange with Japanese people! 2)Free Services -Wifi everywhere in the hostel -Common PC -Kimono try-on -Parking for motor cycles and bikes -Osaka detail map, bus map and tons of info.
-rice (till December 31st )
-Coffee, Tea and seasoning
-Luggage storage
-Lending such as electric plug, guide books, padlock, alarm clock, card reader and headset for Skype. and, Staff's Smile!!

3)Good location
-It takes only 30 min to 1 hour to the main tourist sights in Kansai area such as Kyoto,Nara, Kobe, and Himeji, all accessible by train.
So we can be your home base for exploring all of Kansai.
-There are lots of Izakaya(Japanese style bar) and Bars with many kinds of local foods, post office, supermarket, `Seven Eleven`with International ATM, public
bath(sento) etc.
All of them are in 1-5 mins walk!!

+++Services+++
*We are happy to store your luggage in the luggage room before checking in and after checking out. Longer term luggage storage is available for returning guests.
*Bike rental : 500/day (100/hour within 5 hours) *NO curfew NO lock out time *Late check-in OK *Cash and credit card acceptable for payment *Photo copy and print out service *Local phone call , fax service, international phone call (We sell a quite reasonable Int'l phone card)

+++Facilities+++
[Guest rooms]
Mixed dormitory, Female dormitory, Twin room, Triple room and Double room.
*Single room is sometimes available,but it's normally a twin room.
Therefore there is a bunk bed in a room.Please kindly understand it.
*We are very sorry but we don't have an elevator.

[Shower room and toilet]
Soap and shampoo are provided and can be used 24 hours a day. There is a High-tech toilet and lavatory with hair dryers on each floor.

[Kitchen]
We have a communal Kitchen which is fitted with a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, rice, cooker, cooking utensils, tableware etc..
Free coffee, tea, Japanese tea and various kinds of seasoning are available to use.

[Common space]
-TV lounge - TV with international programs (CNN.BBC etc), a DVD player and some games.
-Rooftop terrace - a perfect place to chill out with fellow travelers.
-Backyard - a sort of hidden spot - you can sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
-Beer vending machine
-FREE Common PC for Internet access

+++Attractions+++
-10 min walk to Sky Building
(Floating observatory deck with a great night view)
-15 min walk to Umeda Downtown area with lots of shopping stores and departments stores.
-15 min to Kaiyukan Aquarium by train
-10 min to Universal Studios Japan by train -30 min to Namba,Shinsaibashi,Dotombori by train, which is another big downtown area
-12 min to Osaka Castle by train
-30 min to Kobe by train
-60 min to Himeji Castle from Osaka station by train -50 min to Nara by train
-2 and half hours to Koyasan by train

+++On Sale+++
*Rental towel 30yen and 70yen
*International phone card : 1000yen
*Padlock
*Post card
*DVD, CD, Electric plug
*Kimono
*Many other things you might need for traveling.

+++Staffs+++
All our staffs can speak English and are looking forward to talking to you with friendly smile. One staff can speak Italy and another staff can speak Chinese a little bit.

We also try to be up to date on what is happening in the area and can give you advice where to go. We are a meeting point for travelers from all over the world!
We can also provide the information for the Hiroshima , Kyoto and Takayama as well since we have a chain hostel!

We are looking forward to meeting you in Osaka :)

Directions

By Train:
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From Tokyo:
From Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station, by JR Nozomi Shinkansen, 140 minutes.
From Kyoto Station to Kintetsu-Tambabashi Station, by Kintetsu-Kyoto Line express train, 8 minutes.
From Tambabashi Station to Neyagawashi Station, by Keihan Line semi-express train, 39 minutes.

From Osaka:
From Osaka Station to Kyobashi Station, by JR Osaka Loop Line, 6 minutes.
From Kyobashi Station to Neyagawashi Station, by Keihan Line rapid-express train, 11 minutes.


By Air:
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Fly to Kansai International Airport in Osaka.
From Kansai International Airport,Approx. 30 min. by JR Airport Express 'Haruka' to Tennoji Station.
Switch to JR Osaka Loop Line, 13 minutes to Kyobashi.
Then take Keihan Line, 9 minutes to Neyagawashi Station.

From Neyagawashi Station (the nearest train station):
6 minutes walk toward Osaka (Kyobashi and Yodoyabashi) direction along the rail track of Keihan Line. Please refer to the map in one of our photos.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Lift / Elevator, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Health Spa