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Located in Yokokura, 4.3 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Yamanouchi sekisan chi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. In a prime location in the Yudanaka Onsen district, this hostel offers ski-to-door access, as well as a hot spring bath. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Ryuoo Ski Park. Most awesome hostel ever!!! Such comfy beds, delicious breakfast, comfy kotatsu could’ve hung out all day :-)

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9.3
Superb
256 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Situated in Matsumoto and with Matsumoto Station reachable within 1 km, Couch Potato Hostel features free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.9 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 29 km from Canora Hall and 600 metres from Matsumoto Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Awesome cozy place with a japanese vibe. Good for connecting with other travelers. Great location.

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9.6
Exceptional
809 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Providing free WiFi, MOUNTAinn Nagiso is located in Nagiso, 4.7 km from Kotoku-ji Temple and 4.7 km from Sekibutsu Kanzan Jittoku Statue. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a mountain view.

Otsumago is 6 km from the hostel, while Magome Observatory is 12 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 83 km from the property. My party of 5 total stayed only one night when hiking the Magome to Nagiso section of the Nakasendo. Proximity to train station and Nakasendo trail was the original selling point, but we fell in love with the place as soon as our host toured us around. It feels like staying at an artsy bed and breakfast, except you provide the breakfast and you get the entire place to yourself. There's small, delightful touches of personality and hospitality every where you look. We did not want for anything. Our sweet host met us at the front door to enter data from our passports and then gave us a walk through of the building. Two toilets and two showers was perfect for a group of 5. Fridge and other kitchen appliances work great. We listened to the CD disc player on the wall while reading the books and it was a lovely experience.The futons were placed very thoughtfully according to our parties needs. In addition to the trail and train station, there's a grocery store, a historic bridge and a cafe all within a couple minutes walk. The patios were a great hang out spot and we saw monkeys near the river around 7am. Honestly, I wish we had stayed longer but our plans dictated we move on. Next time we will try to book a few more nights so we can explore the area more!

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9.3
Superb
113 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Starfall Lodge also offer a mountain view.

Hakuba Cortina Ski Area is 14 km from the hostel, while Togakushi Shrine is 41 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 67 km from the property. Super comfortable bed, great staff, handy drop offs and pick ups at key spots. The included breakfast had a real coffee, protein and carb options, all that’s needed for a day skiing.

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
US$240
per night

Located in Hakuba, 8.3 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, The Bohemians' Shelter provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar. The room and the public spaces were always neat. The staff are pleasant and very accommodating. The general vibe was exceptional, including amongst other guests. I’m a solo female traveler and stayed in the mixed dormitory but I had 0 discomfort. The host runs several shuttles in the mornings to drop off patrons in the morning, so we can then take the town shuttle to get to different ski resorts etc, as well as evening shuttles to pick you up from town and take you back to the guesthouse.

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9.5
Exceptional
230 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Set in Otari, less than 1 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Hai Lodge offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Amazing atmosphere, great staff. Couldn’t fault it

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9.2
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Situated in Nagiso, 8.4 km from Kotoku-ji Temple, Hostel Yui-an features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. Exceeded expectations! Travelling with a picky husband and he was blown away by place. The old farm house has been lovingly restored, with lots of attention to detail. Serene, warm, welcoming. Highly recommend. We re-arranged our travel plans to stay here as it was fitting to stay in an old farmhouse after a day's walk Magome to Tsumago on the Nakesendo Way. The curry dinner was superb - we did the extra portion as 6 ft + sons with us - and it was very hearty. Free barley tea was delicious. We stayed in the family room - sleeps 5 comfortably - Japanese style and very comfy. Hosts were great as were the staff. The whole place was decorated with attention to smallest detail, down to the wood and stone decorations of the bathrooms. Fans of Manga will love the selection around the place and there were a few English books to pick up and read too. We were caught short on a rainy onwards trip and the hosts were able to supply us with plastic bags so we would arrive at destination nice and dry :) Would highly recommend.

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9.7
Exceptional
594 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

1166 Backpackers is located in Nagano, within less than 1 km of Zenkoji Temple and 2.5 km of Nagano Station. With a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. It’s a perfect place near the Nagano station, and you can also walk to the Zenkoji within ten minutes ~ the snow here is beautiful ~

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9.5
Exceptional
834 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

There are large sofas and a big TV in the lounge area, making it a perfect place to kick back and relax after spending a day on the ski slopes or hiking the trails. The property offers free luggage and ski storage services, and offers discount lift tickets. Laundry facilities can be used for free. Amazing Aussie breakfast with generous portions and everyday menu is different, cosy living area, friendly staff, decent location, very good drying room that can efficiently dry the snowboarding equipment.

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9.1
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
US$202
per night

Situated in Suzaka, 1.9 km from Suzaka City Zoo, Guest House Kura features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Zenkoji Temple. Guest House Kura was my first time as a solo traveler, and I felt right at home. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made me feel safe. We even had a party there, and it was the best place to meet new people and experience traditional house living with a Futon bed. Overall, it was the best experience I’ve had so far!

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9.4
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

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