<h2>Historic Setting</h2> Hostel Yui-an in Nagiso offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and modern restaurant, providing a charming atmosphere. <h2>Comfortable Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout, a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and family rooms. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating, picnic area, and bicycle parking. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The restaurant serves European cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Dinner is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 52 mi from Matsumoto Airport, the hostel is near Kotoku-ji Temple (5 mi) and Magome Observatory (9.9 mi). Hiking enthusiasts appreciate the surrounding nature.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
5 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Nagiso

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caryn
    United States United States
    Fabulous people and great building renovated with love by the owners.
  • Guinevere
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful old renovated farmhouse with kids of books and toys for kids. We all loved the decor, the comfortable beds, the food, and Erica was an absolute pleasure to interact with
  • Graham
    United States United States
    Incredible location on the Nakasendo path. Genuinely historical building and wonderfully kind hosts. Highly recommend dinner and breakfast.
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My favorite place I’ve stayed in Japan. Fantastic location for hiking the trails, absolutely gorgeous house, delicious meals, and fantastic hosts!
  • Alcock
    Canada Canada
    Staff very lovely! Amazing home lots of character.
  • Esteban
    Argentina Argentina
    The place is beautiful. We visited in winter, and even though it had snowed and the road was a bit challenging, the scenery was absolutely spectacular. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was delicious. We truly felt at home.
  • Greg
    United States United States
    This place is so cool! The building is over 200 years old and the atmosphere is amazing. I wish I could stay longer! The staff were incredibly nice and fun to talk to. While it is a bit out of the way, the comfort was really second to none and the...
  • Benjamin
    United States United States
    Very personal guest house in the mountains. This was a great place to stay after we finished the Magome to Tsumago portion of the Nakasendo. Everyone was so kind, from picking us up at the train station to dropping us off the next morning. Dinner...
  • Nancy
    United States United States
    The home is very special and very comfortable. It is a beautiful getaway in the mountains and is very peaceful. The owners/staff are very accommodating and the meals were plentiful.
  • Koscica
    United States United States
    Incredibly beautiful space and location. Every detail of Yui-an is thoughtful and delightful. Very nice view of the mountains as well.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Hostel Yui-an
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Hostel Yui-an takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostel Yui-an of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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