It is a membership system accomodation for youths who love travelling. You can stay here economically and safely. Also, it is an institution for social education. Anyone can use this hostel (e.g. as a training camp, a dormitory and for travelling..)

YHs differ from Hotels. Toothbrushes and towels are not included in our services. We also ask you to keep your room tidy during your stay. Thank you for your understandings.



Richard Schirrmann, a German primary school teacher, hit on fundamental ideas of a YH when he took his pupils hiking in 1909. In 1912, he founded the first YH at Altena Castle in the Ruhr industrial area.



Osaka Municipal Nagai YH was opened in 1970 when the international expostion '70 was held in Osaka. In 1996 this YH was re-opened as part of the main stadium for the National Sports Competition '97 in Osaka.