Name: YAWP! backpackers - Hostel
Address: 8-26-1 Takasago Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, 125-0054, Japan
Rating: 7.6

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YAWP! backpackers - Hostel

Very cool hostel! Has a chic coffee shop and clothing shop downstairs, host was extremely nice and made sure that people were comfortable, right next to Keisei Takasago station for easy commute. I had a great time talking and hanging out with host and fellow hostelmates, will be coming back!

Amazing place, Tak is a very good. Just please be respectful and mindful! The place has really homey feel to which is great and since the lobby is just the living you get to talk with the other guest a lot. If you travel alone this is the spot

The hostel is run and maintained by the owner only. The guy is intresting to chat with. He is giving me atypical Japanese charateristics. The cleaness is well maintained, only the facility parts like the staircases are not for everybody, especially eho are with bulky items and have health issues like knee problems because this biilding does noy have lifts.

A lovely hostel in an old eastern part of Tokyo, where the charm of the old city blends nicely with the hustle and bustle of the modern city just a few stops away. Tak's (owner) place is situated about a 7 minute walk from Keisei Takasago station, which will be your central point to all the other major stations. Once you get to Nippori station, then you're good to go mostly everywhere. Now the hostel itself is an old style Japanese home that has been turned into one, with nice beds and the usual hostel amenities (i.e. shared washroom, shower, kitchen etc.). Tak's got style, and you see it shine through the place. The man himself is a genuinely fun person, and he'll more than likely show you around the area if he's free, while giving you solid tips. He took my buddy and I, along with 2 others to try out the local izakaya and food shops. If you're looking for a unique sleeping place with a great owner to drop your bags off while you travel around Tokyo, then Yawp is right for you!P.s. to Tak - once I become a famous author, feel free to sell the signed runners I left if you havent donated them already lol

This backpackers has a strong community feeling thanks to Takuro, who knows how to host and connect guests very well. He even cooked dinner for us one night! Although the accommodation is out of the city centre, it is very close to a train station so getting around was still fairly easy. Thanks for the stay Tak :)

I loved this place! It’s was very cozy, very friendly, thank you !

It was pleasant staying here. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

The best Hostel ever~Im just looking forward to visit again soon.Thanks a lot host TAKU^^

The owner is s very good and accommodating

Host is so kind, speaks various languages and keeps the place tidy and comfortable :) He even helped with my luggage. Thank you so much!

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Guests may feel uncomfortable because it is a space where they live with a host. Most of the guests who rated the accommodation low seem to be true. Accommodation rules must be notified before arrival and a notice must be posted inside the accommodation. If the host explains verbally one by one after another after a guest arrives, they may be misunderstood or inconvenienced. It should not be forgotten that it is also the host's duty to make guests feel at ease. Accommodation facilities and services are about 6 out of 10 points, but I want to give him 8 points in the sense of doing well in the future.

Our host Tak truly made the stay memorable. He genuinely enjoys running a hostel and is happy to help with finding local gems and organizing outings with other guests. From kareoke to movie nights to the best local ramen shop Tak is your guy. The hostel is also right next to an amazing little bento shop, near both a 711 and family mart, coffee down stairs, and a five minute walk from a great train station.

Great hostel, very clean, I found the beds to be super comfy, ac worked well And was always on in the dorm. very quiet location, 1 min walk to a family mart for essentials/food. great friendly pubs close by, 2 min walk to the train station making almost everywhere accessible in Japan, big thanks to tak for making my time in Japan awesome, I will be returning!

This place is a little far from central Tokyo as mentioned in other reviews, but travel from this spot is quite easy using the Keisei line (about a 5 minute walk). Tak goes above and beyond to provide a welcoming and memorable stay for all of his guests. 

He often gathers all the willing guests to go to the best nearby restaurants (we went to a tonkatsu-ni (?) spot which put a different twist on the traditional dish as well as a delicious ramen/tsukkemen spot that I still think about today). 

There were two instances that he went above and beyond: 1) He overheard one of the guests talking to a family member over the phone about her birthday that day and he provided a cake for all of us to celebrate with her over dinner. 2) I unfortunately forgot my glasses when we were leaving Tokyo and he eventually found and shipped them to me at no cost to myself. 

All in all, despite Tak being a strict on a few things that wouldn't seem to be a big deal (as mentioned in other reviews), the accommodations are great if you're looking for a place to sleep as well as a few recommendations about good food and things to do/see.

Unexpectedly great place to stay!

wonderful 7 nights at Yawp and MR nice guy "TAK" the owner. He was help me everything plan to travel in Tokyo , learn Japaneses couture and He made my son birthday party . It was amazing  !!!! I can't forget him and i will stay with him again .

Yawp is not so far from Ueno or Nippori about 10 mins . And very close to Narita airport used Keisei line very easy.

Yawp is very clean. bathroom (male/female) very comfortable bed. love the kitchen.

Yawp has food all day. yummy milk , juice and a lot of jams.

The first chose for the hostel in Tokyo. " Yawp is not a  hostel it our home "

The Great hostel !

Great place with a very friendly owner. He was very helpfull and would give you tips on what to do and how to things in Tokyo. In general a very friendly atmosphere with lot's of other backpackers hanging out together in the common room, sharing their experience. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to meet other people.

Great place to stay!

I stayed for 2 weeks, these are the comfiest beds you'll find in Japan!The hostel is close to the station, great if you're flying in from Narita Airport. Place is full of vintage furniture, retro games and pop culture references.Owner and host Tak is a seasoned backpacker and knowledegeable friendly guy always ready to give a hand or a tip to ease your trip and help you discover this great country. Useful if you're a first timer navigatin Tokyo!He will often cook and take people out to local activities and try great local restaurants.

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