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Keimichi Guest House

Hakuba

Located in Hakuba, 9 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Keimichi Guest House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 43 km from Nagano Station, 44 km from Zenkoji Temple and 1.9 km from Happo-One Ski Resort. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi. Guest rooms include bed linen. Best value for money I had in Japan

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9.1
Superb
577 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Couch Potato Hostel

Matsumoto

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms include a shared bathroom, a bidet and a hairdryer, and some rooms at Couch Potato Hostel have a safety deposit box. All units have bed linen. The location is great, the owner is so nice and helpful with guidance and tips. The hostel is very cuzy and I recommend you all to go there!

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9.6
Exceptional
488 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Guesthouse Kazenowa 1 stars

Asahi

Set in Asahi, 19 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Guesthouse Kazenowa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Matsumoto Station. cozy,warm,good vibes ,healthy food!

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9.1
Superb
162 reviews

The Bohemians' Shelter 1 stars

Hakuba

Situated in Hakuba, The Bohemians' Shelter is located a 5-minute drive from Happo-One Ski Resort. This property is nestled in a quiet forest where guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is provided in all areas and private parking is available on site. A free shuttle service is available to take guests to nearby ski lifts. Amazing place, feels like a house and not like a hostel. Good breakfast/dinner. The owner was very nice and kind.

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9.3
Superb
154 reviews

Hostel Yui-an 1 stars

Nagiso

Situated in Nagiso, 36 km from Ōi, 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. Very cozy rustic feel mixed with a traditional Japanese house. The staff were very welcoming, inviting and thoughtful. They gave me great advice as to recommendations and where to go to continue my journey for the Nakasendo Trail. Location is fantastic to continue your journey on the trail whether you're heading towards Kyoto or Tokyo. They have an alcohol menu as well to help you enjoy the local sake which is very reasonably priced!

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9.6
Exceptional
363 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

1166 Backpackers 1 stars

Nagano

Guests sleep in a bunk bed in a shared dormitory room, equipped with a curtain and a private light. Private rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. All rooms provide personal safes and complimentary green tea. Toilets and bathrooms are shared. Homey vibe with very friendly staff. Location is also convenient. This is perfect for backpackers or short term travellers.

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9.3
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

K's House Hakuba Alps - Travelers Hostel 1 stars

Hakuba

A 9-minute walk from JR Kamishiro Station, K's House Hakuba Alps features a common lounge area and rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture.

Dormitories and Japanese style rooms are available at K's House Hakuba. Some dormitories offer shared bathroom facilities. Amazing experience! Fantastic accommodation, close to the slopes, super hosts. Only positive comments, 100% recommend staying here!

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Yamanouchi sekisan chi

Yokokura

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms will provide you with a mountain view. All units include bed linen.

Nagano Station is 32 km from Yamanouchi sekisan chi, while Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 103 km from the hostel. The host was lovely and a wonderful cook, the Japanese breakfast set us up for the day. The accommodation was traditional Japanese, homely, comfortable and very clean. The Jack Russel dog was brilliant surprise and really cool.

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9.3
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

MOUNTAinn Nagiso

Nagiso

Located in Nagiso, 32 km from Ōi, MOUNTAinn Nagiso features views of the river. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Each room is fitted with a balcony with mountain views and free WiFi.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. It was crossing the street from the station! Very convenient and nice walking trail into Tsumago. The house is well equipped and the staff was super friendly.

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9.3
Superb
49 reviews
Price from
£216
per night

Starfall Lodge

Hakuba

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Starfall Lodge also offer a mountain view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. great location, reasonable walking distance to most things you need. great, clean rooms and shared facilities. brekky exactly what you need before heading out to the slopes. staff were welcoming, friendly and super helpful. went out of their way to shuttle us to pick up hire gear (twice), even to dinner once and out to the mountains every morning. their recommendations for restaurants, mountains, hire gear and everything in between were spot on.

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9.4
Superb
86 reviews

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