Hi, guys! This time, I want to share with you 4 Japan medium budget accommodations for family that I personally stayed at and recommend.
Finally I can update this blog after my Japan trip, busy days at work, and house move… 😅
I went to Japan with my mom and sister in October to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Usually, I enjoy choosing accommodations for upcoming trips.
But that wasn’t the case for Japan — it gave me a headache. I’m serious 😣 😣 😣
The Japanese yen is 2.5x stronger than the Malaysian ringgit, and the hotel rooms there are usually SUPER SMALL.
Plus, since it was a family trip and my mom is already 62 years old, my checklist for choosing accommodations in Japan got longer:
- The price must be reasonable
- It must be spacious enough for 3 people
- It must be safe and comfortable for family
- There must be a train station nearby (walking distance)
- It must have an elevator coz we bring big luggage (it’s mostly stairs in Japan)
BOOM. HEADACHE 🤣 🤣 🤣
Disclaimer:
For your information, the 4 Japan medium budget accommodations for family that I’m sharing in this blog post may be within or outside your budget.
For me, they fall under “medium budget” category based on the considerations I shared above, and… the most important thing: I shared the cost with my sister.
So, if you’re the only one who pay for the accommodations, they could be outside or within your budget.
If you plan to visit Japan with your friends, prefer non-hostel accommodations, and are sharing the cost evenly, these 4 Japan medium budget accommodations may suit you.
Again, it depends on your budget.
I’m writing this blog post because some friends wanted to visit Japan with their family and asked me for tips, especially about accommodation and price range.
Since I found these places with sweat and a headache, why not share them? Who knows it’s useful 😉
Okay, before that, here’s my 12 days Japan itinerary:
*3 Nights in Tokyo
- Harajuku
- Meiji Shrine
- Yayoi Kusama Museum
- Shirakawago & Kanazawa day trip
- Mt.Fuji, Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi, etc day trip
*1 Night in Takayama
- Sake tasting
- Hida beef dinner
- Morning market
- Explore the serene, traditional UNESCO town
*3 Nights in Kyoto
- Arashiyama bamboo forest + monkey park + romance train (all in nearby area)
- Fushimi Inari
- Higashiyama district
- Food hunting and shopping at department stores (our favourite is Takashimaya)
*5 Nights in Hokkaido
- Asahiyama Zoo, Shirahige Waterfall, Blue Pond, etc day trip
- Hokkaido Shrine, Atama Daibutsu, etc day trip
- Food hunting, shopping at department stores (our favourite is Daimaru, coz the food promoters there gave generous testers 😆)
We had a short stay in Tokyo and skipped Osaka because mom preferred nature and serene places compared to bustling cities 🍁 🍁 🍁
Alright! Here are 4 Japan medium budget accommodations for family that I recommend:
Japan Medium Budget Accommodation for Family – Srs Kinshicho (Tokyo)
Srs Kinshicho is a modern apartment in a quiet, safe neighbourhood. There are restaurants, mini markets, and a shopping mall near the train station.
The apartment that I selected had 2 beds, a washing machine + dryer, a heater, capsule detergent, a hair dryer, 2 ACs, slippers, a fridge, etc.
The place was very clean and comfortable; it felt like our own house!
P.S. Please follow the recycling rules when you take out the trash or you’ll be fined.
Size: 42 m²
Elevator: Yes
Price: around RM600/night (for 3 people)
My Room Type: Two-bedroom apartment with balcony
Nearest train station: Kinshicho Station (5-10 min walk)
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Japan Medium Budget Accommodation for Family – Rikka Hanasato (Takayama)
Rikka Hanasato was the only Japan medium budget accommodation for family without elevator that we stayed at during the trip. I chose it because… the ones with an elevator were very expensive 🥹
Plus, I think most of the accommodation in Takayama has no elevators.
We really liked this place because of the hospitality. The host prepared yummy snacks + drip coffee bags + green tea in the room, the bathroom amenities were nice, the futons were good…
Oh, did I tell you that the toilet paper was pink? Surprise surprise! 😍
We were lucky our room was on the 1st floor, so my sister and I didn’t have to drag our luggage through many staircases.
Apartments in Japan offer similar facilities. Like Srs Kinshicho, you’ll find a washing machine + dryer, a heater, a hair dryer, slippers, etc.
P.S. The checkout time is around 10am. If you still want to explore the area, you can checkout first, then put your luggage in the storage area at the bike rental shop.
Size: 32 m²
Elevator: No
Price: around RM662/night (for 3 people)
My Room Type: One-bedroom apartment
Nearest train station: Takayama Station (around 4 min walk)
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Japan Medium Budget Accommodation for Family – Hotel M’s Plus Shijo Omiya (Kyoto)
Ahh… the only hotel that we stayed at in Japan. I was so happy when I found this hotel!
The room was spacious, including the toilet and bathroom. Plus, there was a big tatami space for relaxing, eating etc. 😍 😍 😍
Hotel M’s Plus Shijo Omiya is just a short walk from the train station, Family Mart, and 7-Eleven.
The roads in this area aren’t as busy as those in Tokyo or Osaka. So if you come here with your children or parents and have to cross the road, it will be fine.
P.S. The room that I chose had 2 beds + 1 futon, because the room price with 3 normal beds was out of my budget.
Size: 36 m²
Elevator: Yes
Price: around RM825/night (for 3 people)
My Room Type: Family room with tatami area
Nearest train station: Shijo Omiya Station (1-3 min walk)
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Japan Medium Budget Accommodation for Family – Chateau Hiragishi シャトーひらぎし (Hokkaido)
Alright, this was the last Japan medium budget accommodation for family that we stayed at.
We liked this place because it was in a quiet neighbourhood, although our building was the only one that looked modest, hehe!
The Hiragishi station is just 5 stops away from Sapporo station, and you can walk for around 6 minutes to the apartment.
The smooth pedestrian pathway and quiet road make it perfect for families with luggage, children, and the elderly. The apartment’s size is also great!
Aaand… It has 3 single beds! Yaaay! 😴 😴 😴
The downside is, there are only Family Mart and 7-Eleven near Chateau Hiragishi. No restaurants nearby. So, have your dinner before you return to the apartment.
P.S. This apartment has a few trash bins; please follow the recycling instructions shown in the pictures and in the manual book.
Size: 53 m²
Elevator: Yes
Price: around RM483/night (for 3 people)
My Room Type: Two-bedroom apartment
Nearest train station: Hiragishi Station (around 6 min walk)
Okay guys, those are 4 Japan medium budget accommodations for family that I recommend. My mom was so happy, finally she could visit places that she saw on YouTube and experienced autumn ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you for reading, I hope you find this blog post useful 😊
Have an awesome November! 🌻 🌻 🌻
CLARA10
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