Neighbors Inn Kanazawa was a cheap and friendly hostel on the west side of Kanazawa Station. In its earlier form it was known as Khaosan Kanazawa Family Hostel. The hostel closed in November 2020, so this page is kept as an archived record of the accommodation that once operated here. The details below describe the old hostel and should not be used for booking or trip planning.
Neighbors Inn Kanazawa
Guest Rooms
The hostel had both mixed dormitories and dormitories for ladies only. Dormitories had bunk beds with privacy curtains that slept eight people.
Dormitory room at Neighbors Inn Kanazawa
Dormitory guests also had access to security lockers for their belongings. In addition there were a range of spacious private rooms that were suitable for single travelers or groups of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. All rooms had air conditioning and all guests had access to electricity outlets. Beds were supplied with pillows, clean linen and blankets.
Bathing facilities
This hostel had shared-use toilets, wash stands, and showers. Showers were supplied with body soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryers. During its operating period, towel rental cost 50 yen and guests could also buy a toothbrush or shaving razor for 50 yen each.
Facilities
Reception was open from 8.00 to 21.00, and luggage could be stored at reception for free.
This hostel had a living room with a TV, a manga library, a kid’s play area, and a shared kitchen stocked with pots, pans, cooking utensils and free tea and coffee. The hostel sometimes hosted cultural events in the common areas, such as calligraphy lessons or traditional dance displays.
Free Wi-Fi internet access was available throughout the hostel.
A limited number of bicycles were available to borrow for free, though they required a 1000 yen deposit.
This hostel had a laundry area with coin operated machines. The washing machines cost 200 yen for one use and the dryer cost 100 yen. Laundry detergent was supplied for free.
For security reasons the hostel was locked at night, but guests were provided with a pin-number code that they could use to get back in at any time.
This hostel did not have its own parking space, but there was a paid parking lot nearby.
The hostel entrance
Access
Neighbors Inn Kanazawa was located at 1-10-18 Ekinishi-Honmachi, on the west side of Kanazawa Station. The map below shows the former location.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 07-Jun-2026.
