381-1231 Nagano, Nagano, Matsushirocho, Matsushiro 84, Japan
#9 of 48 hotels in Nagano
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Alex
United KingdomN/A
Host provided excellent insights into the local transport to hike the mountains. It was good for the money
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Scott
CanadaEverything was good
Friendly staff and guests. Very close to bus stop.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Kobra
JapanThe host was so friendly and kind.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Davies
United KingdomOwner v helpful. Went out of his way to accommodate us and our bicycles.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Hannah
AustriaThe location is quite far from everything. The bus ride from Nagano station was about half an hour, with the snowstorm up to an hour! The nearest Convenience Store is located inside a hospital, which you need masks for to enter!
It’s a cozy place, feels very intimate! We liked the well equipped kitchen and the heated blankets. As there was a snowstorm on our first day, Yamamoto-san was so nice to give us a ride to the Onsen with his car, he even picked us up afterwards!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Alina
Germany- kitchen equipment is a bit limited and could be more extensive
- very clean - comfortable beds - good location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Tjorben
GermanyThe room was quite small and the beds were kind of hard, but fine.
The host was super nice and gave good recommendations on what to visit in the area. It was overall a very good value.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Teoh
JapanThe shared facilities was cold when we went in winter when the heaters weren't on. Otherwise this is a great place to stay!
The owners were wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about the area. The location was perfect as it was so close to the toll roads which made travelling around Nagano easier. We had a great time having a drink with the owners and they were kind enough to make a few local dishes to try!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Nathalie
JapanThe time to check in is between 5 and 9 pm, and you have to check-out before 9 a.m. because the walls are thin, you have to be really quiet in the common area to not disturb other guests.
The host is friendly, and the kitchen and beds are good. In winter, we got an electric heated blanket, so it was not cold at all during the night.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Joseph
AustraliaThe room was very bare but it was comfortable.
It was a very quirky place. The host was quite welcoming. The room.was very sparse. It was located a long way from Nagano city. But public transport was available. #30 from the station.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Brittany
AustraliaThe room was extremely cold until we put the heaters on, but we still felt a draft coming through the walls and floor at night (it was -8 degrees). The mattresses are very thin and on a wooden base so you can feel the planks through them. Its not in Nagano, its a 30 minute bus ride in the opposite direction to the snow monkeys, and there was limited restaurants or shops open at night, so you may have to eat at Lawsons if you want dinner.
The host was lovely and offered information about how to get to the snow monkeys. There was electric blankets on the beds which was definitely needed as it was freezing in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Ingrid
JapanThe host, Yamamoto-san is really friendly and was soooo kind with us 🥹💛We are very grateful with him, as we had a night bus to go back to Kyoto, and he realized that the stop was on the highway and offered us a ride, at the time we did not realize it but he really saved us as the subway/bus left us almost 20 min away and we would have walked with our suitcases in the cold, snow and almost in the dark. Also, the beds are very comfortable, the futon has an electric heater included which is amazing. The bathroom, bedrooms, living room and even the shower have heaters. We had an amazing stay!! and although the transportation system is a bit sparse in Nagano, we were able to go to several onsens, temples, we went to Matsumoto and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. We had a blast!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Cade
CanadaVery helpful owner, everything was clean, comfy beds
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Elena
AustraliaWe stayed here for one night and had a wonderful stay. The host was very generous as he dropped us off at an onsen and later picked us up in his car. It was our first onsen so we were very grateful he told us about it. Matsushiro is a hidden gem with lots of interesting history! The hostel was close to the bus stop - a one minute walk. And Matsushiro is only a 30 minute bus ride from Nagano. Also, the hostel is very clean and with only one dorm room felt like an intimate and genuine Japanese experience. ありがとうございます！
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Oliver
NetherlandsThe man was really nice, he helped us find the best route to snow monkey park and even help us make a schedule for the day to see multiple beautiful and interesting sites of Nagano. I really recommend this!!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Naama
IsraelThe owner is the nicest person.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Laura
JapanThe bed was very hard.
Very convenient location. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Gerson
GermanyThis has nothing to do with the homestay but with the public transport: The connection to Nagano City with the main train station could be better. Takes roughly 1 hour with two bus lines.
It's a small, very cozy guesthouse in the suburbs from Nagano. Our host was lovely and even drove us to the nearest onsen. We also had our best hiking trips with amazing views of the snowy mountains, just in front of the guesthouse. The beds are really comfortable and we had the best sleep. The homestay has everything needed besides toiletries also a fully equipped kitchen. In the small town you find everything you need, a familymart, small restaurants, post and onsen. We really loved it!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Krishna
JapanFor the price, the location and Guesthouse was extremely good! The owner is also so sweet and drove me to the mountains because I told him I really wanted to climb them. The beds are also super comfy, the showers are spacious, you even have a small kitchen, and the bus station is 200 ft from the guesthouse, as well! Definitely worth the stay and I definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
René
JapanNice and cozy stay in a small hostel, host ready to help you with everything!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Anonymous
Australiafacilities were decent considering the size. i will say that the owner was an absolute pleasure to hang out with and was extremely hospitable and was extremely helpful with taking me to cool spots around the area.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Chan
MalaysiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Xavier
JapanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sylvester
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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