We Were Ranked No. 1 in the “25 Best Hostels in Japan”!

We are happy to share some wonderful news!

Guesthouse Pongyi was ranked No. 1 in the “25 Best Hostels in Japan 2026” list published by Hostelz.com, a website that compares and introduces hostels around the world.

Hostelz helps travelers compare hostel prices and guest reviews from different booking websites.

The ranking is based on guest reviews from sites such as Hostelworld and Booking.com. Pongyi received an overall score of 10.0 out of 10!

Since opening in 2009, we have welcomed many wonderful guests from all over the world.

We are very happy and grateful to receive such a high rating.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has stayed at Pongyi and shared their kind reviews.

We look forward to welcoming more guests and sharing special moments together at our small, traditional Japanese guesthouse in Kanazawa.

▼ Hostelz – 25 Best Hostels in Japan (2026)

https://www.hostelz.com/best-hostels-in-japan

Since opening in 2009, Pongyi has always valued connecting people and creating warm relationships.

At the heart of this is “Make Yourself Your True Work,” a way of life that our founder, Masaki, believes in.

We would like to share the story of how our small guesthouse began and the values that are important to us.