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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 34 km from Yamanouchi sekisan chi, while Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 103 km from the hostel. Everything-Location-Ryokan Managing-Hospitality-Service Mind-Caregiver(All in Sekisan)

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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. Guesthouse was very clean, the host was always available to help and really welcoming. The showers had great pressure and the toilets were always clean. The location was great for snow sports, free shuttle bus right outside the door to the slopes. The Kitchen was very clean and well kitted out - the dining / living space was also very well set up. Lockers were spacious and there is an area at the front door to keep your snow sports equipment. The people this venue attracts are well mannered and very friendly - I look forward to my next stay. Thank you Keimichi-san.

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9.1
Superb
577 reviews
Price from
£16
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. Friendliest staff! Very comfortable, tasteful interiors and you can not beat the location! In a great residential area that is so close to everything! We met wonderful fellow guests and staff there too.

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9.6
Exceptional
492 reviews
Price from
£22
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. Even though I made a last minute decision to visit Asahi the hosts were very nice and helpful! The atmosphere in the guesthouse was great.

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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. Everything. From Gaspards hospitality to his organisation, everything is easy, smooth and streamlined. Multiple shuttles to either the main bus terminal (where all the busses to the resorts go from), or if there's a bunch of people going to a close resort, you get dropped to the door. Awesome.

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9.3
Superb
154 reviews

Hostel Yui-an 1 stars

Nagiso

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. Amazing beautiful and tasteful. Stunning scenery. Wonderful staff. Fantastic dinner and breakfast. Surpassed expectations.

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9.6
Exceptional
373 reviews
Price from
£99
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. The staff was really nice and helpful. It's not very big, but it has everything a person needs to be perfectly comfortable. Free coffee and tea in the morning and you get a map of the area with all the good eating spots and tourism spots. The beds were surprisingly comfortable, too!

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9.3
Superb
411 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Guest House Kura 1 stars

Suzaka

Guest House Kura offers affordable dormitory-style accommodations in a building that was formerly a traditional Kura warehouse for storing silk. Guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden and free parking is available on-site. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and Suzaka Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Very kind people all around, staff was very helpful and I felt right at home. Firsr time sleeping on a Futon, and although I was apprehensive at first, it was great for sleeping. Would go there again in a heartbeat If I am in the area again.

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9.1
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£24
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. We had an amazing time. Hoped we could stay longer. The common area is sunny and confortable. The kitchen is well equiped. The bathrooms are clean. The beds were confortable. We had great visit recommendations from the owner ; we should have asked for recs before booking anything! Would definitely come again!

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

MOUNTAinn Nagiso

Nagiso

Located in Nagiso, 4.7 km from Kotoku-ji Temple, 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
£212
per night

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