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Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel）

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a hanging paper lantern, and a wall-mounted air conditioner. - Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel） (Nagano)
A room with a green wall, a floor lamp, a potted plant, and three artworks. - Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel） (Nagano)
A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden ladders, and curtains. - Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel） (Nagano)
A group of people sitting around a wooden dining table in a room with a blue sofa and a guitar in the background. - Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel） (Nagano)
A small, enclosed entrance with a door, surrounded by greenery. - Local Knot Backpackers(Journaling Hostel） (Nagano)
Local Knot Backpackers provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a mirror.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A narrow hallway with a wooden bench, a small table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, wooden ladders, and curtains.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Nagano is home to Local Knot Backpackers. Myoko Kogen and Yamazaki Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kitano Cultural Center and Shiroyama Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Aqua Wing Arena or M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena. Visit our Nagano travel guide
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NAKAGOSHO1-6-2, Nagano, NAGANO, 3800935

What's nearby

  • Saiko-ji Temple
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saisho-in Temple
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gondo Shopping Street
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mizuno Museum
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nagano Station
    4 min walk
  • Nagano (QNG)
    5 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • カフェレストラン アイリス
    3 min walk
  • そば味処 ぼっち
    2 min walk
  • 長寿日本一 長野県長寿食堂
    4 min walk
  • そば亭油や
    4 min walk
  • しなの
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: JPY 500 per night
  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Local Knot Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Local Knot Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Local Knot Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Local Knot Backpackers located?

Situated in Nagano, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Saiko-ji Temple and Saisho-in Temple. Junen-ji Temple and Kitano Cultural Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nagano Station and Nagano (QNG) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Local Knot Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at in Nagano. Close to the train station, a cheaper option than most hotels. Our room was clean and the shared bathrooms and bathrooms, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026