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title: "Nozaru Hostel, Nagano: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Nozaru Hostel in Nagano: rated 5.7 by guests, 1.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★
# Nozaru Hostel

Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan

5.7 ·  Below average 701 reviews ·  #186 #186 of 186 in Nagano ·  3.3/5 on Google, 323 reviews ·  2.9 Location score
## About Nozaru Hostel

Nozaru Hostel is a hostel in Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan. It holds a 1.5-star rating. Guests rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 701 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 4.0 km from the centre of Nagano. The nearest airport, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), is 78 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1975

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 23

2034 Hirao,Yamanouchi,Shimotakai-gun [nozaru.com](http://nozaru.com/)

## How Nozaru Hostel scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Nagano

-   Guest rating **5.7**
-   Location **2.9**
-   Public transport **0.2**

Nagano average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

323 Google reviews

-   5★37%
-   4★26%
-   3★15%
-   2★10%
-   1★12%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **37**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **13**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Yudanaka Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">78 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">175 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nagano</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   志賀高原ロマン美術館1.1 km

## Nozaru Hostel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Nozaru Hostel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Nozaru Hostel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. A few accommodations within Nozaru Hostel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms at the hostel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. At Nozaru Hostel, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences. During your stay at hostel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Engage in delightful snow adventures with other visitors, assured that ski slopes is effortlessly reachable while you relish the finest winter experiences.

### Compare

## Compare Nozaru Hostel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Nozaru Hostel

### How do guests rate Nozaru Hostel?

Nozaru Hostel has a guest rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 701 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Nagano.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Nozaru Hostel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Nozaru Hostel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Nozaru Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), is 78 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Nozaru Hostel have?

Nozaru Hostel has 15 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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