Nozaru Hostel
2034 Hirao,Yamanouchi,Shimotakai-gun, Yudanaka, Nagano, Japan, 381-0401 - See map
The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Yudanaka part of Nagano, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Zenko-ji Temple. As an added bonus, hot spring bath is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.
Highlights
Facilities
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Luggage storage
Game room
Laundry service
Wi-Fi in public areas
Family room
Smoking area
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Very cheap and very fun”
It was one of my first times staying at a hostel - I enjoyed meeting people and the facilities were perfectly fine (not to mention the place was very cheap.) It is a long walk from the station (which I had to make during the snow), but the staff kept check in open a bit later for me and it was a nice base of operations in town (close to the Monkey Park, near some nice hot springs, etc.)
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Exceptional”
It takes about 20 minutes to get to the hotel from Yudanaka station. At first, the hotel does look pretty old and worn out. However, if you ignore that, the rooms are absolutely massive, the staff, especially the receptionist, is such a friendly and lovely woman! I also loved the fact that you have a free onsen available on site. The bus stop is located 5 minutes away and from there you can get both in the direction of the station, as well as Monkey park and Shiga Kogen. Definitely recommended!
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Friendly staff, terrific location, clean, coooold!”
The staff were absolutely wonderful and the location perfect for skiing, Onden hopping, monkey park, peace, etc. We visited in the winter and the building (like many in Japan) has no central heat and is damp. The heated tables were excellent. The mini kitchen was typically stocked with odds and ends from other travelers. We only used the onsens located in house, but many others were “onsen hopping” on the street. Staff speak Japanese and English fluently and perhaps other languages if there are volunteers. Enjoyed meeting people from all over the world while there. The extra blankets and mats for under the futons made for a very comfortable sleeping experience. The heater in our room could have been WAY more efficient (kept turning off and never really warmed the room). Bus is within easy walking distance and can get you to larger stations, resorts, or other attractions. Town is fairly easy to walk, too.
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Super good value”
The place is old, but you could feel it was a really nice hotel some decades ago. Now they are called "hostel", but honestly, it doesn't feel like a hostel. Big private room and good quality onsen with all the Japanese vibe you need. The price is very affordable. I want to come back.
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Nice Japanese Style Hostel with Onsen”
A bit far from the train station but you could easily get to the hotel by taxi (around 2,000¥). The place was better than I thought. Old but clean. Staff was very kind! Quiet neighbourhood. Overall, value for money! Will definitely go back if we were back in the area.
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Affordable and great”
Affordable place to stay with nice onsen
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The best price! ”
If you look for the best price this will be the best option. Its actually quite simple to reach to the hostel from Yudanaka Eki it will take like 5-10 minutes to shibu onsen. After that walking for 3-5 minutes. Yet! The operation of the bus os only for 5 PM. So if you miss the last bus you need to walk about 30-40 minutes. Since it is an economic hostel, for every additional service you need to rent, e.g. towel, yukata, etc.
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Good”
No shower in the room and no hot water in woman public bath (someone turn off the switch)
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Good location”
The room itself was large and clean but the hostel is a bit run down and needs some love!
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Other places should be checked first”
The hotel is in bad condition. Many rooms are taped closed. The elevator is unsafe and is not allowed to be used for people, therefore requiring you to walk up steep steps. The bathtub in the rooms is locked closed. The only nice part of the hotel was the main ofuro, which was nice.
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Bugs, smelly, unconfortable, dirty”
We booked a non smoking room but it dmell a lot, A LOT, a tobacco. Reception told us it was a non smoking room. There were lot of dead bugs in the room and also outside (live and dead). Futon was dirty, the most thin and unconfortable we slept on in Japan. Carpet was dirty, too dirty. We didn't try the onsen as everything was dirty. Elevator was available only for luggage, not a problem for us but just as advice.
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Friendly staff, great onset”
Nozaru is a bit aged and shabby, but Japanese rooms are large and comfortable with own toilet, which is a good deal with that price. The receptionist is really super friendly and helps you where ever she can. Nozaru clients have no access to Nine onsens of Shibu, but hostel has it's own onsen (hot spring) and it is awesome! It is atmospheric and you can use it any time between 4 pm and 9 am and there are both outside and inside pools (and it is much more comfortable from western point of view than those public ones in town).
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Far But Worthy Place”
My first thought is to come to this hostel but I never thought it was far away from Yudanaka Station. Its a quiet and great place to stay, if its not far away. Even though the distance to Snow Monkey Park is about an hour walk, its cozy with heater during winter and hot spring!!! Although no private bathroom, that's okay. The onsen is worth the stay. I don't mine coming back again if there is a chance. The staff is friendly too.
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NOZARU Cheers!”
This hostel is fantastic! As a solo traveler, staying in a cozy and simple single room, I felt satisfied! I had a great experience using the Japanese heating table.^^ Also, the hot spring was comfortable but I didn't know the hot springs in this area are all VERY HOT!! Haha~The only inconvenience is that the restroom is downstairs. Anyway, the location is very nice. In addition, the staff is very kind and friendly. The quality of the stay is definitely worth much more than the price! I will choose here again next time coming! (Hope I could use the mini kitchen next time~XD) Thank you very much!
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Fine by me”
Aside from the grimy carpet and it being a bit chilly throughout the building, I was very comfortable here. The gal at the front desk was very pleasant to talk to and helped out with anything I asked. The onsen was very hot and natural. It was a bit of a hike from Yudanaka station but doable. I booked a dorm style room. It had the entire space to myself! I would visit again.
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generally good”
It was super low season when I was there (Spring) but the Hostel, I think used to be a Hotel. Rooms (I had a dorm) are big, and I had one for myself. There weren't a lot of other guests. The in house Onsen is really nice, go to the outdoor area when it's dark.
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onsen could have been more clean. far away from the train station.”
i had to walk 30min uphill with my backpack to reach the hostel from the train station. no bus goes all the way there. to go to the monkey park you have to walk 40min uphill as well. again no bus goes there from the hostel. if you stay at this hostel, you can't access any of the other city onsen which is a shame. there is a private onsen but it was not clean, dead insects and white discharge were floatong inside. the staff was great and really helpful though.
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Simple but friendly no-frills accommodation.”
People complain that this place is run down, dirty, and this, that and the other doesn't work, but get real! It is an old establishment being run as budget accommodation in an otherwise VERY expensive neighbourhood. You won't get towels, and some of the facilities are not functioning, but what you will get is a very friendly welcome from the lovely Morita-san who will guide you to your simple room where you will find a comfy futon with clean sheets, and a great view of the classic neighbourhood you are staying in. It's priceless!!
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Worth every penny”
Pros. 1. Near main attraction the jigokudani monkey park and Shibu onsen pathway 2. Onsen 👍👍👍 3. Japanese style room with kotatsu. Came here off season is less occupied. 4. Nice public area Cons. 1. Nothing more here except the main attraction. 2. No minimart 3. Really expensive food
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free onsen”
i booked the dormitory room for one night. but since i was the only one who booked it i got the whole room with kotatzu for myself. the natural onsen is very nice and relaxing. most of the stuff are volunteers which makes a nice atmosphere.
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