Solo Backpacking in Japan: Osaka – J-Hoppers Hostel
After planning, finally I’m in Japan!
My first solo backpacking out of the country…scary? maybe…exciting, of course!!!
Arrived at Kansai Airport. We need to shuttle in 2nd floor going to the immigration.
Then, ride the Rapid Service Train going to the hostel, but where’s the rapid service train?
Well, someone point me to the ticket office/section where I can find the rapid service train ?
I bought 2 tickets. One is the Kansai 2-Day Thru pass and a ticket for rapid service going to Fukishima station.
Going to J-Hoppers Hostel, they provided the directions on how to go to their place, from kansai airport, it will take 70 minutes by Rapid Service train. And yup, I didn’t alight to the correct stop. So I need to ask again, ’cause I’m in the loop, and I don’t know what subway to ride. But I made it.
OK, Fukushima station…I followed the direction to J-hoppers hostel, but wait!
I went to the wrong way, and it’s getting chilly now. ?
I went back to the station, and went to the other way, I still can’t see the hostel, but the grandma told me just go keep on walking. And there it is!
I emailed the hostel that I’ll be arriving late. SO they told me that they will email me the pass code to get in, and they key to the room will be at the reception desk.
The hard part, I need to carry my 15 kg luggage upstairs, they don’t have lift, just stairs.?
I booked a female dormitory.
I had a chance to talk to someone (Jimmy), and chatted about his backpacking adventures.
Sleep time….
Next day…
I checked out and left my luggage at their storage area so I can start my Osaka itinerary.
Yikes! I admire you for having the courage to travel alone. Japan is on my list so i look forward to your posts.
I’m also almost always travelling solo – and Asia is a particularly chilled and safe region for a female solo traveller. Actually, I’m planning on going to Japan in September so I’m really curious reading about your adventures.
You still have a lot of time to prepare ?
I don’t think I’m brave enough to travel alone, so kudos to you! I definitely would love to visit Japan one day though!
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Room looks nice. Japan is my favorite destination to explore. Happy to know that you finally reached there. waiting for your detailed experiences there. Enjoy.
I don’t think I would have the courage to travel solo, that would be too much of an adventure for me? I hope you enjoyed your visit.
Congratulations, you made it to Japan! I admire the solo travelers, but I don’t have the courage to do it. Enjoy your trip in Osaka and in Japan generally/ Such a beautiful county!
Awesome, I haven’t had a chance to to to Japan, but it’s on my list of places I really want to visit, cant wait to hear more about Osaka.
I never experienced the solo traveling and desperate to travel alone. Japan is one of the attractive place in visitors.
One of my goals for this year is to experience the solo travelling. Not sure if I would choose Japan for the first time, but definitely will try one day.