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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. The dormitory beds were in their own cozy little cubicles. An extra blanket was provided. The decoration was very Japanese and nice. The bed slept well. I also loved the atmosphere of this guesthouse! The owner is very friendly and hospitable. In the common area there were blanketed tables, which was great for your free morning coffee. Everything was very clean and in good shape. The location is wonderful and free parking was nice. The town has some good restaurants and everything you could need.

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9.3
Superb
240 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Super nice japanese style house, almost feels like a Homestay. Good vibes in the place and the owner is very helpful and friendly. Would definitely come back.

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9.6
Exceptional
783 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. Very cool style, thoughtful and comfortable. A great place to stay as family or with friends. Great coffee and breafast pleace right next door and the station 50m away. Highly recommendable!

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9.3
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
US$339
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. Staff was nice, rooms and facilities were clean and great. Pick up and drop off service was great and really useful. Also provided good tips and recommendations for food, skiing and other activities.

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9.3
Superb
119 reviews

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 lodge owner is an expert host, and creates a very friendly atmosphere for his guests. His staff make an excellent evening meal, and great conversation can be found at the dining table. This is good location from which to explore the Hakuba valley and many ski areas.

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9.5
Exceptional
230 reviews
Price from
US$332
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. Staff were so welcoming and arranging. Being able to have a free lift before check in was massively helpful. The location at the bottom of the slopes of Tsugaike is perfect too. A really positive and warm atmosphere - I highly recommend staying there!

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9.2
Superb
101 reviews

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. Gorgeous ryokan in nature that was restored and personalized by the owner. He constantly works and upgrades the place and really makes it unique. The staff is amazing! We had a great time chatting with them after dinner. Get the curry dinner - it’s one of the best! The nature around the place is beautiful.

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9.7
Exceptional
578 reviews
Price from
US$170
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. The staff are so nice and helpful, thanks a lot to them! I really appreciate how cozy it was in the public area. The vibe is good, and I made some friends here as well. Definitely recommend.

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9.4
Superb
797 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. great lodge area, breakfast was delicious, wifi great & easy access to ski resorts via shuttlebuses

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9.1
Superb
173 reviews

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. Who wouldn’t want to stay in a 140 year old silk warehouse! This is probably one of the coolest hostels we have ever stayed in. Marina and staff, words cannot express how they went above and beyond, over and over. From accommodating the couple in our group to a shared location, to driving us to and from our car rental and suggesting the most amazing soba restaurant.

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9.3
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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