Matsushiro GuestHouse Hoteiya

This was the highlight of my Golden Week trip to Nagano! Matsushiro GuestHouse Hoteiya is an excellent hostel off the beaten path. It is comfortable, clean, and the staff is quick with a recommendation. Kaoru-San made my stay unforgettable. She is friendly and informative and speaks English well. She directed me to a fabulous onsen nearby, a delicious restaurant where I had amazing sashimi and yakitori, and local sites in the area. I cannot recommend this hostel highly enough. Thank you!

Kaoru was the sweetest host! I stayed at this location for eight nights with my 1 year old daughter & it was the best decision. She was very hospitable & went out of her way every day to help us. She drove me to the local Onsen a few times, drove me to grocery shop & do laundry, & even in to town. We celebrated my daughter’s first birthday there & it was very special. If you want to experience Japanese culture I highly recommend this hostel. She makes you feel so welcome. She felt like family.

Hands down my best experience with accommodation in Japan. Kaoru was an incredible host and went above and beyond to make sure I had a pleasant stay. I wanted to travel a few hours away to go mountain biking and she showed me all the trains to take. She took her time and showed me all of the interesting things to see in Matsushiro as well as educate me about all of the great history there. Hopefully i will have the chance to visit again in December. ありがとうございます！