Katsunuma Budokyo Youth Hostel is a Hostelling International property in Hishiyama, Katsunuma-cho, part of Koshu City in the heart of Japan's best-known wine region, about a 13-minute walk from Katsunuma-Budokyo Station on the JR Chuo Line. The hostel has the simple, functional character typical of Japan's youth hostel network, built into a hillside setting surrounded by the vineyards that supply Koshu's wineries with the Koshu grape. Accommodation is dormitory-style with a shared Japanese-style room option, aimed at budget travelers, cyclists, and hikers passing through the wine country rather than travelers seeking hotel-style privacy. A shared kitchen allows self-catering, useful given the modest number of restaurants in the immediate area, and a shared lounge provides a common space for exchanging travel notes with other guests. There is no restaurant, spa, or pool on site. The location places guests within walking or short cycling distance of Katsunuma's vineyard tasting rooms and the Budo-no-Oka winery complex, making it a practical low-cost base for exploring Koshu's wine region on foot or by rental bicycle.
Room types
- Dormitory bed
- Shared Japanese-style room
Amenities
- Shared kitchen
- Free WiFi in common areas
- Bunkhouse-style dormitory rooms
- Shared lounge
- 13-minute walk to Katsunuma-Budokyo Station
Location
861-2 Hishiyama, Katsunuma-cho, Koshu, Yamanashi 409-1302
35.6598, 138.7368 View on map
Highlights
- Set among the vineyards of Katsunuma, Japan's best-known wine region
- Shared kitchen for self-catering
- 13-minute walk from Katsunuma-Budokyo Station
- Dormitory rates among the lowest in Yamanashi Prefecture
Tips for visiting
- Hostelling International membership can reduce nightly rates at this property
- The walk from Katsunuma-Budokyo Station is uphill; a taxi is an option for heavier luggage
- The shared kitchen is useful since dining options directly around the hostel are limited
- Rent a bicycle in Katsunuma to reach multiple winery tasting rooms in a single afternoon
Accessibility
The hostel is built on a hillside site with steps between the entrance and common areas; wheelchair accessibility is not confirmed and should be checked directly with the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a dormitory-style hostel?
Yes, accommodation is primarily dormitory beds, with a shared Japanese-style room also available.
How far is the walk from the train station?
It is about a 13-minute walk, partly uphill, from Katsunuma-Budokyo Station.
Is there a kitchen for guest use?
Yes, a shared kitchen is available for guests wanting to prepare their own meals.