Local Knot Backpackers

Property class: 2.5
Lodge near Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

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Living area
Exterior detail
Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, bed sheets
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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NAKAGOSHO1-6-2, Nagano, NAGANO, 3800935
  • Place, Japanese Traditional Paper Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Zenko-ji Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Futons

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Nagano

In Nagano .Your stay at this Nagano lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Saiko-ji Temple and Saisho-in Temple. Junen-ji Temple and Kitano Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Saiko-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gondo Shopping Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Japanese Traditional Paper Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Zenko-ji Temple - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪信州そば ナカジマ会館 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン アイリス - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪食楽彩々そば処 みよ田 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪草笛 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BECK’S COFFEE SHOP - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Local Knot Backpackers

Lodge near Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano
Local Knot Backpackers offers its guests laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Local Knot Backpackers also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Nagano lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Local Knot Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include hair dryers and children's slippers. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Local Knot Backpackers to the airport?

Local Knot Backpackers is 47.6 mi (78-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 Local Knot Backpackers?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Local Knot Backpackers on Apr 20, 2026 start from $56, 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 Local Knot Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Local Knot Backpackers.

Does Local Knot Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Local Knot Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Local Knot Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at Local Knot Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Local Knot Backpackers have a pool?

Local Knot Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Local Knot Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Local Knot Backpackers to downtown Nagano?

Local Knot Backpackers is 0.7 mi away from Nagano.

Local Knot Backpackers Reviews

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8/10 Good

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