“Train” Hostel Hokutosei is a simple and affordable accommodation facility with a theme of the Hokutosei sleeping car train.
The Hokutosei was a limited express sleeping car train much loved in Japan. Through a collaboration with East Japan Railway Company and JR East Urban Development Corporation, “Hokutosei” has been revived into this unique hostel in central Tokyo. With a 8.5 rating on Booking.com this is a train you’ll want to catch!
Location
By Train: 6 mins to Asakusa,15 mins to Shinjuku,25 mins to Shibuya
By Walking: 20 mins to Akihabara
Also
2 stations away from Tokyo Station,direct trains access to Narita Airport and Haneda Airport.
Next to a convenience store and 3 mins walk from supermarkets.
Accommodation
The guest rooms are all big dormitory rooms for 10-23 people.
We have Mixed Dorm (Bunk Beds) and Female Dorm (Bunk Beds).
Bunk Beds have different colors and types for every floor.
Also, there is 1 semi-private room in both Mixed Dorm and Female Dorm. It was the most luxurious type of room on Hokutosei train.
Other Details
Located on the 2nd floor, the shared lounge and kitchen resemble the style of the dining car the “Grand Chariot”
It’s open 24 hours a day. You can also enjoy alcohol and softdrink from the Tohoku area, sold at the front desk.
The capacity of the hostel is 71 people.
They accept groups from 11 people. If you are 11 people or more, please make a group reservation directly.
Prices for groups are different from the prices for individuals.
Special offer: mention Tokyo Cheapo for free towel rental every night of your stay!
