Hostel in Nagano Prefecture
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this hostel
Historic Setting
Amenities
Business facilities
Shuttle available
Free shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Bar
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
A magical stay in a magical location. We were welcomed in the owners’ beautiful home .
We had to leave
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
Staying at Hostel Yui-An is the peak of hospitality and truly feels like staying as guests in someone's home, and is very unique for being literally right on the Nakasendo, more specifically the Yogawamichi path between Nagiso to Nojiri. The home itself is over 200 years old and renovated by the family- Hiro and Rey san and family who are incredible hosts. The guesthouse offers shuttle pickups and dropoffs from Nagiso station and options for dinner and breakfast- considering the location/town and especially if you are doing the Nakasendo I would recommend at least dinner as we got a delicious Japanese curry meal for dinner with massive portions. Breakfast was a bit simpler western style but and made for a quick and energetic start to our day. Our room was very clean, quiet and comfortable and the common areas around the house are the epitome of coziness.
Somewhat pricey, but honestly not too far out of line with other accommodations in the immediate Nakasendo path. Laundry and use of onsen is extra.
Not a complaint so much as a tip especially if you are doing this section of the Nakasendo, but keep in mind that Nagiso itself is pretty sparse and somewhat far from the guesthouse, so I would highly recommend timing and taking advantage of the shuttle service as it skips a few boring kms of the Nagiso to Nojiri leg and a nice luxury to get to the guesthouse =) Similarly, if you don't eat at one of the few spots in town I would highly recommend booking at least a dinner ahead of time
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
The owner was really friendly, always ensured we were comfortable.
Their place is very lovely, tastefully decorated tranditional japanese styled house. I am Japanese and was impressed by their place.
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
The house is beautiful. The owners were welcoming and very accommodating. The hostel was right next to the Nakasendo Trail to hike to Nogiri.
Our curry meals were delicious and they prepared vegetarian for one of us.
We really enjoyed the hot bath in the wooden tub.
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9.7Outstanding
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"A magical stay in a magical location. We were welcomed in the owners’ beautiful home ."
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