Day 1 at Japan - From Tokyo to Glocal Nagoya Backpackers Hostel, Nagoya.

December 2015 – Counting down to the days we travelled to Japan. But due to some last minute changes of itinerary, we cancelled one of our hotel’s reservations in Tokyo upon the arrival day and decided to travel to Nagoya on the same day as while.

Due to this last minute’s change, hotels in Tokyo were very expensive already especially it was on a Saturday night. After discussed with Hubby, he suggested to stay in Airbnb since it was only a stopover and a short night. But after took a bit of time to search around, I finally decided on a hostel booking. The price was very reasonable and so we booked it without hesitating.

Glocal Nagoya Backpackers Hostel

2 X Mixed Dormitory for 7 People @ MYR 223.50

“Glocal Nagoya Backpackers Hostel is located a 7 minute walk (600m) from the bullet train exit (Taiko-dori side) of Nagoya station. From Nagoya station, you can get anywhere you would like to go by train, subway, bus or bullet train.

100m away is the Willer Express bus stop to go to Osaka.”
- Description extracted from the website.

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Glocal-Nagoya-Backpackers-Hostel/Nagoya/98703?sc_sau=sfab&sc_pos=2

19 December 2016 -

We landed at Narita Airport, exchanged our JR passes, took the NEX to Shinagawa and then rushed to take the Tokaido Shinkansen with our reserved seats and time. Finally, we were in the bullet train to Nagoya. It was a pleasant flight experience with ANA and the officers at the JR East Travel Service Center were very helpful too! We had a smooth day on Day One and indeed Happy~

Glocal Nagoya Backpackers Hostel –

Indeed, it was really convenient. We walked our ways to the hostel by using the Google Map. So, it was not difficult to find. We reached a bit late on Saturday night but the hostel’s owner welcomed us personally. He is very friendly and nice guy. The hostel itself has no lifts. The owner even assisted us to carry our luggage all the way to the 4th floor where our room was located.

After checking-in, we walked out to nearby shops for our dinner. It was a cold night at Nagoya and it was very crowded too. It was tired but happy as we finally reached our first destination ahead our scheduled time. 

Our first stop-over and comfort stay at Nagoya before taking our train ride to Takayama early morning on the next day. It is a new hostel with very clean and well-equipped facilities. Highly recommended!