Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men — Tokyo, Japan

Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men is a basic men-only hostel near Shin-Okubo in Tokyo, Japan.

Address: 1-9-5 Hyakunincho, Tokyo. Property ID: 1161255.

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About Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men

Property type: Hostel
1-star hotel
1-9-5 Hyakunincho, Tokyo
City page: Hotels in Tokyo

Axel's take: 7.4/10

It's a practical men-only base if hard bunks don't bother you.

Choose it for: Shin-Okubo rail access, nearby Korean dining, and straightforward bunk accommodation.
Skip it if: You need a soft mattress, a private bathroom, or showers after nightlife.

Axel's opinion of Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · ikyu.com · kkday.com · gotokyo.org · timetables.jreast.co.jp. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom)

Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
Bed in Dorm (male dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 3

Family room

Location

Good for Shin-Okubo dining and Shinjuku nights, less convincing for restful stays.

The block: The entrance is on a narrow Hyakunincho lane near Shin-Okubo, rather than on a major hotel boulevard. The surrounding neighborhood supplies Korean restaurants, food shops and convenience stores. Kabukicho is 8 minutes on foot; オムニ食堂本店 is 4 minutes away. This is a useful everyday-food location, not a polished hotel frontage.
Getting around: Use nearby Shin-Okubo for the Yamanote Line toward Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Ueno. It is simpler than treating the much larger Shinjuku station as your starting point every morning. Walk for neighborhood meals and Kabukicho; use rail for trips across Tokyo.
After dark: Kabukicho makes going out easy, but nearby railway activity can disturb sensitive sleepers. The hostel is better treated as a functional overnight base than a quiet retreat.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · ikyu.com · kkday.com · gotokyo.org · timetables.jreast.co.jp.

Best areas in Tokyo for nightlife

Shinjuku: 9.2/10 for nightlife. Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho and Ni-chome make walking home after a late night the main advantage.
Shibuya & Harajuku: 8.4/10 for nightlife. Stay at the Shibuya end for music and late dinners; Harajuku's shopping streets follow an earlier rhythm.
Ikebukuro: 8.2/10 for nightlife. Busy entertainment streets and excellent value make a practical alternative, though it is not a quiet substitute for Shinjuku.
Roppongi & Akasaka: 8.0/10 for nightlife. Choose Roppongi for late bars and clubs, or Akasaka for a more restaurant-led evening.
Ueno & Akihabara: 7.5/10 for nightlife. Base yourself around Ueno's sociable eating and drinking streets; Akihabara becomes markedly quieter after shops close.
Asakusa: 7.0/10 for nightlife.
Ginza & Tsukiji: 6.9/10 for nightlife.
Tokyo Station & Marunouchi: 6.5/10 for nightlife.
Tokyo Disney Resort: 4.4/10 for nightlife.
Shinagawa: 4.3/10 for nightlife.
Odaiba & Ariake: 3.4/10 for nightlife. Where to stay in Tokyo for nightlife

Hotels around Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Kabukicho, inside Tokyu Kabukicho Tower). Hotel Groove wins when: Modern high-floor comfort and skyline views, with nightlife immediately outside. Keep Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men when: Keep Yamate when basic men-only bunk accommodation near Shin-Okubo suits the trip better than an upscale hotel.
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower (Central Kabukicho). APA Kabukicho Tower wins when: A conventional hotel room and complimentary top-floor baths, accepting tiny rooms and centrally controlled air conditioning. Keep Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men when: Keep Yamate for hostel-style accommodation near Shin-Okubo, provided shared bathrooms and restricted shower hours are acceptable.

Getting around from Yamate Rest House - Hostel, Caters to Men

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

Kabukicho: 8 min.
Haneda Airport: 36 min by taxi.
オムニ食堂本店: 4 min.

What guests say

Ratings: 3.9/5 (24 reviews). Two September 2026 Expedia reviews praise cleanliness and staff; both flag small, hard beds. Their ratings differ sharply: 10/10 and 4/10.

Good to know

Men only: Accommodation is restricted to male guests, including whole-room bookings.
Shower cutoff: The shared shower room closes at 10 PM.
Check-in: 1 PM–10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
Check-out: 11 AM.
Stairs: No elevator; upper-floor rooms require stairs.
Parking: No on-site parking.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com · Trip.com · Kayak · ikyu.com · kkday.com · gotokyo.org · timetables.jreast.co.jp · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

Rooms: Dormitory beds and whole bunk rooms are offered, with shared bathrooms. Repeated complaints concern hard mattresses and limited bed length.
Cleanliness: Booking.com gives cleanliness 7.6/10 and Expedia 8.8/10. Clean rooms and showers receive praise, although individual reviews mention dust or stained curtains.
Service: Booking.com rates staff 8.5/10; guest accounts describe helpful assistance and smooth check-in. Reception operates limited hours.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry facilities, a shared microwave and refrigerator, and a communal TV area. Upper floors require stairs.
Fees and surprises: The practical surprises are restricted shower access and a firm arrival cutoff, rather than hotel-style facilities. No after-hours check-in is offered.

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