Hostel in Nagano Prefecture
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Ski in/Ski out and more
About this hostel
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Nagano Prefecture
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
It was very laid back and friendly. I meet a lot of new friends from around the world. I ended up staying longer than planned because I liked it so much. Nice kitchen, shower, bed, etc. I stayed in nicer places before but made very few friends there to go see the sights with. But here i found many.
The AC in my bunk room only mildly worked.
7 / 10Good·Jun 2026
I liked its location near the train station. It also has a kitchen.
1. The price is high compared to other hostels in Japan and what you get here, I booked here only due to rain as I didn’t intend to stay in the town overnight.
2. There’s not much space, it’s quite narrow although I felt comfortable because there was wasn’t many people around.
7 / 10Good·Jun 2026
Convivial atmosphere.
Old style charm.
‘Left luggage’ turned into extra hustle, cancelled return night accordingly.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
I booked Matsumoto backpackers but they offered me a private room at Hanko Inn instead. It was a small room with a bunk. Comfortable bed. Great location.
I had a very strange reception from the girl working there. No hello or welcome. When I opened the door, I thought am I in the right place? She was very distant, and aloof. I had to go to an atm to get the cash to pay for the room, and again another awkward exchange when I returned.
I’ve been backpacking since 2008, and the guesthouse and space reminded me of old places back then. It was run down, a little smelly , and they gave me a tiny towel. The bathroom was small, the toilet blocked easily. Hostels in Japan have pretty high standard, and this place felt so rundown and old.
It was great to have a private room, but everything else, wasn’t great.
I spent my two days on day hikes, so essentially the room was just a place to crash.
I plan to return to Matsumoto in winter, and will not be staying here.
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"It was very laid back and friendly. I meet a lot of new friends from around the world. I ended up staying longer than planned because I liked it so much. Nice kitchen, shower, bed, etc. I stayed in ni..."
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