yama-niwa-INN - Hostel

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Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shiojiri hostel

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A modern building with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A building with a green triangular sign and a stone structure with Japanese characters.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted heater.
Reception
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a radiator, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1037-3 Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano, 399-6303
  • Place, Old Nakasendo Cedar Avenue
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Urushi Art Hanaikada
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 16
  • 16 Large Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Shiojiri

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Narai-juku Historical Village and Two Hundred Jizo Statues. Old Nakasendo Cedar Avenue and Urushi Art Hanaikada are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Nakasendo Cedar Avenue - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Two Hundred Jizo Statues - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Urushi Art Hanaikada - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nakamura House - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Narakawa Museum of History and Folklore - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Narai Station - 12 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪食事処与志田 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪立食麺屋ひろ - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪こでまり - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪木曽奈良井宿きむら - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪てずから - ‬20 min walk

About this property

yama-niwa-INN - Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Shiojiri hostel
As a guest of yama-niwa-INN - Hostel, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and shopping on site.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Shiojiri hostel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 per person

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [route bakery and coffee とmont-bellの間の通路を渡った左側にある夜間専用エントランス口]

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1200 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Frequently asked questions

How close is yama-niwa-INN - Hostel to the airport?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel is 16.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel on Oct 21, 2026 start from $100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1200 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at yama-niwa-INN - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have a pool?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does yama-niwa-INN - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is yama-niwa-INN - Hostel to downtown Shiojiri?

Yama-niwa-INN - Hostel is 6.3 mi away from Shiojiri.

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