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Reviews of 馬籠ふるさと学校 Magome Furusato Gakkou

508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, 馬籠4797-230, Japan

#5 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Nakatsugawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 293 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a bit cold on halls and shower rooms, but not a big deal. It would be good if there was a hot water in the toilet for brushing teeth, but it was durable.

    Friendy staff, bunk beds provided enough privacy and dormitory room was quiet and warm

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    8.0
    Cool hostel in a stunning location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so cool to stay at an old school building, they put a lot of effort into maintaining the original structure of the building. I stayed in one of the bunk beds, which was really nice. It seemed more like one of the capsules in a capsule hotel almost! The staff was very kind and helpful, and it was located perfectly for the Magome-Tsumago hike (which I would highly recommend doing too by the way).

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had two beds with a curtain in the dormitory! Everything was fine, of course you should bring earplugs, someone will always snore!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Was great to use the kitchen for a card game and then made a fresh dinner. A game of basketball was so fun. The school w
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is amazing!! So clean & very unique! Great location to Magome.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great experience to sleep in a wooden box. Very practical and toilet and shower facility wa very clean and during the night it was silent. I'm not used to such a hard matras so for me it was not that comfortable. But that's personal.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable for my family and the kids loved to play in the gym.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to find, cool location despite being a bit off the main path. Very neat and well kept. Other guests were respectful and staff helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit stiff, it felt a bit uncomfortable.

    The hotel was in a beautiful historical town and it was a beautiful wooden building. Also the people who stay there and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, just 5mins driving from 马笼宿。 it’s a clean and has enough parking space.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    100% recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surely the most beautiful hostel I’ve seen in Japan ! The building looks brand new, all made of wood. Everything as been renovated but they kept the school furniture to reuse it, it makes it perfect ! Dormitories are comfy, with a lot of spaces, kitchen is huge with a LOT of furniture, showers/toilets are very clean ! And it’s very close (5-10min by foot) from the Old road that lead you from Magome to Tsumago !

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, beautiful facility. Everything you need is there. Only 10 min walk to Magome. I highly recommend it!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Separate shower facilities were on a different floor

    The private room was a classroom that was very spacious.withbabundantvclosetcspace. The dormitories were basically a shared room with capsules. The kitchen was an institutional kitchen with plenty of cups and plates good selection of cheap frozen food and some ramen bowls.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    A lovely place to stay and meet fellow travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a suggestion to bring food for your dinner.

    A beautiful building with wood gleaming. Great facilities. The hostel pods had everything: a lamp, lock box, outlet, privacy curtain. The showers had soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    A great place to stay while hiking on the Nakasendo Trail (or for any other reason)!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a great youth center and hostel. Everything is clean and comfortable. The staff are also helpful. It doesn't have any frills, but it is a great hostel. I would definitely stay here again, whether on my own, with a group, or with my family.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful school turned guesthouse, lovely people running it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit further away from the city center. The more private room was still in the sleeping hall with others. For us no problem, but poor other guests who must have endured my partner’s snoring.

    Really lovely personnel, I love the architecture.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    10
    Wished I've stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    The staff were super helpful, and went beyond their way to help me. I'm super appreciative about it. Also, location is accurate as what's shown in booking.com, apprx 10 mins walk from lower entrance from magome post town ( same place as where it meets nakasendo route. The bed is also so comfortable, and the whole school setting was really interesting to experience! Would totally recommend this place.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    8.0
    It was surprisingly pleasant to stay there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice if there is hot water at the sink. It will be nice if the bed was a bit more comfortable.

    The property is very, very clean and neat. It is very well maintained and equipped. The staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice mountain view

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's absolutely worth the stay. 10 min walk from closest bus stop. Very clean with amazing staff that helped us extensively in organising luggage transfers last minute. Kitchen and amenities were easy to use. Tea and coffee available in common room as well as quick meals to buy. Room was large and heating was perfect, there were also extra blankets if needed. Beds were comfortable. We had a great stay and would recommend staying here! Thank you so much!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Nice for people who loves quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is a little cold.

    Comfortable spaces. Big kitchen, dorm room and shower. Kind employees.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Unique stay with stunning view of the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We went in February and it was very cold. Be prepared with warm layers if you are travelling in the colder months, however I think this is the case for most of the older guest homes in the area.

    Absolutely loved our stay. I originally booked a single night solo trip (in a mixed dorm) but upon arrival I added an extra night and upgraded to a private room so my husband could join the following day. It was too good not to share! We loved the retro atmosphere and the stunning view of the mountains from our room was a very happy surprise. The kitchen was also very well equipped to prep food in the evenings (the town was closed by 4/5 pm so having a space to cook was great).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    10
    The best guest house ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there were cats!

    The guest house was beautiful, our room was spacious, clean and had the most beautiful view of the mountains. It was warm and close to the bathroom. It had great kitchen facilities too.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful old renovated school, you can feel and see the history. Very good warmth, extra blankets, good pressure/hot shower with games in the common areas. Would have stayed longer if it wasn’t already fully booked.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    I want to go back to Magome just to stay at Furusato Gakkou again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom where the toilet is is very cold. Just be quick haha

    Amazing. Everything perfect. Spacious room, super comfortable bed, amazing staff, everything clean, even the common areas. If I come to Magome again, I will definitely choose Furusato Gakkou again.

    Stayed in February 2025

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