Membership / Youth Hostel Membership Card How Can You Become a Youth Hostel Member? Anyone can become a member with just a simple procedure. Application can be made at the nearest Youth Hostel Association office in your neighborhood. If you have been (or will be) staying in Japan for more than a year, Japan Youth Hostels, Inc. will issue its national membership card. You will be requested to present your registration card (ID) at the application counter. To those whose visit will be shorter than a year, International Hostelling Card (2,800 yen) will be issued instead. Discount Membership of Hostelling International also entitles you to thousands of discounts worldwide - to find out more click Discounts!(HI site) and discover where you can start saving money right away! What Do You Need to Apply for Membership? 1. ID card (e.g. registration card issued by the Japanese Government) with which your address and name can be identified. 2. Membership fee. Annual Membership Fee �|For applicants who have been (or will be) staying in Japan for over a year. Type of Membership Applicable Age Membership Fee Juvenile Pass 4 - 15 1,500 yen Junior Pass 16 - 18 1,500 yen Senior Pass above 19 2,500 yen Family Pass Husband and wife with(or without) children under 16yrs 3,500 yen *240 yen postage will be charged for the application made through mail order Membership applications can only be accepted from residential addresses inside of Japan. Those living outside of Japan can buy membership from the Youth Hostel Association of their home country, or take out Hostelling International Card on arrival at YHA office in Japan.