About this property

Offering mountain views and free bikes, Guesthouse Hoshizora no Akari is situated in the Norikurakogen Onsen district of Matsumoto, 39 km from Matsumoto Station and 3.2 km from Mt.Norikura Ski Resort. Featuring free private parking, the 1-star guest house is 37 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsumoto, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Kamikochi is 25 km from Guesthouse Hoshizora no Akari, while Kappa Bridge is 26 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 41 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Matsumoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decoration was so sweet, everything was catered for and thought of, the owner was lovely and very friendly!
  • Eljas
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Cozy guesthouse in the mountains with an amazing host
  • Flaminia
    France France
    Our stay at Hoshizora no Akari was the most wonderful part of our Japanese trip. Our host is extremely attentive, generous, and welcoming; he knows how to make you feel comfortable in his guesthouse. The rooms are simple but very pleasant, the...
  • Marieke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great atmosphere and good location. The area is beautiful!
  • Lea
    France France
    Everything was perfect. You know is not a luxury hostel, but it was cute and comfy. Everything was fine and the facilities are greatful. Perfect location to be far to the crowd, close to the nature. The room was really nice, the mattress was...
  • Jolene
    Australia Australia
    The guesthouse host was friendly and very helpful. He made us feel at home right away and was able to have a conversation in English, helping us with sightseeing and restaurant recommendations. We loved the cute Japanese touches and the onsen.
  • Sophie
    Germany Germany
    Extremely friendly owner who showed us everything, comfortable room, very clean, during the night very quite even with the shared facilities; Onsen was fantastic, really rustic and authentic and the water felt extremely good
  • Lim
    Singapore Singapore
    Excellent staff and service. All facilities fully functional and staff friendly and extended assistance to enquiries. Very clean, good onsen. Highly recommended.
  • Kristina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautifully decorated hotel, comfortable big room, very friendly owner, free bikes. Sulphur bath downstairs!
  • Atsuko
    Japan Japan
    宿主さんが親切で、近くの観光スポットなどを教えてくださいました。また、星が本当にキレイで、天の川が見えました!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse Hoshizora no Akari
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Hot spring bath

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
Guesthouse Hoshizora no Akari takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please inform Guesthouse Hoshizora no Akari in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

License number: 長野県松本保健所指令29松保第65-14号

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