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yama-niwa-INN - Hostel

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Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shiojiri hostel

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1037-3 Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano, 399-6303
  • Place, Narai-juku Historical Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Urushi Art Hanaikada
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nakamura House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A large room with wooden floors, multiple beds with curtains, and large windows.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a radiator.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Shiojiri

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Narai-juku Historical Village and Two Hundred Jizo Statues. Old Nakasendo Cedar Avenue and Urushi Art Hanaikada are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Two Hundred Jizo Statues - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Narai-juku Historical Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Urushi Art Hanaikada - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nakamura House - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Narai Station - 12 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪食事処与志田 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪木曽奈良井宿きむら - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪おぎのや - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪こでまり - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪食事処 与志田 - ‬4 min drive

About this property

yama-niwa-INN - Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shiojiri hostel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Shiojiri hostel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,500 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Night entrance on the left side of the passage between route bakery and coffee and mont-bell (same building)]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Frequently asked questions

How close is yama-niwa-INN - Hostel to the airport?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel is 16.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel on Nov 29, 2026 start from CA $118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1500 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have a pool?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is yama-niwa-INN - Hostel to downtown Shiojiri?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel is 6.3 mi away from Shiojiri.

yama-niwa-INN - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and the staff were helpful in checking me in. I let them know in advance I would be late and they guided me. It was also useful to have a convenience store nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is about a 15 minute walk from Narai station. It is located in a former elementary school which gives it a nice look and feel. The lounge area is a nice place the sit and relax. Keep in mind that after 15:30 it is no longer possible to order coffee. For diner they serve 2 sorts of pizza, margeritha and quatro formaggi. There are not a lot of options to eat in Narai so either being your own instant noodles or reserve ahead. The personel is very friendly and helpfull. The rooms are a bit noisy so earplugs are handy. All and all a beautifully located inn to enjoy the nature and quietness of the Kiso Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ひとりで訪れて初めてのドミトリーだったので心配でしたが、ベッドは１人１台ずつ木の仕切とカーテンで区切られていて、夜も明かりが漏れることなくリラックスして寝られました。 ドミトリー部屋に入る鍵や、シャワースペースもセキュリティがしっかりしていて女性ひとりでも安心して過ごせました。 シャワースペースにはシャンプー・トリートメント・ボディソープが備えてあり、ヒノキの香りがとても気に入りました。 タオルや室内履きがあるのも助かりました。 朝食のコーヒーが美味しいです！ 駅から歩くと少し坂道もありますが、夜でも街灯があって安心して辿り着けました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026