About

Welcome to Dot Hostel Nagano.

We renovated an old traditional Japanese house which has been living for more than 100 years to make it Dot Hostel Nagano in 2016 April, so here you can feel like real traditional Japanese life with us.

We are a small hostel and small team to make you comfortable and help you to make the most out of Nagano.

The hostel is only 1 minutes from the Zenkoji Temple and 20 minutes from Nagano Station, enabling you to have easy access to all that the lovely city has to offer.

Dot Hostel Nagano has 4 rooms: Mixed dormitory, Woman only dormitory, Single room and Tatami room. There are a big common living, where we can eat and drink as well as work with laptop by using free Wi-Fi.

We have a mini sake bar, serving local sake and craft beer with reasonable price.
Our staffs are fluent in English and hence we can advise you where to go and what to do in Nagano in English.


***Property Policies & Conditions:
1. Check-in Time: from 16:00 to 20:00 (please let us know your arrival time)
- You can leave your bags and luggage before check-in only when you inform the hostel beforehand.
2. Check-out Time: until 11:00.
3. Payment: Cash (JPY) or card upon your arrival
4. Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 days advance notice before the arrival date is required.
5. Age Restrction:
(1) The hostel is not suitable for children, especially in dormitory room.
(2) The minimum age to stay at the hostel is 6 years old.
6. Reception Hours: from 09:00 to 11:00; from 16:00 to 20:00.
7. Curfew:
(1) Please lower the voice after 21:00.
(2) The lights are off at 21:00.
8. The shower room, bathroom and kitchen are shared with customers.
- The kitchen is open from 16:00 to 20:00.
9. No smoking in the entire building.
10. Pets are not allowed.
11. No breakfast available

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

9.2Superb(302)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.0
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Dot Hostel Nagano offers a clean, cozy, and comfortable stay. Guests praise its excellent location, close to Nagano station and Zenkoji Temple. The staff are noted as helpful and kind, contributing to a friendly atmosphere. It's ideal for solo travellers seeking a calm and welcoming environment.

Stayed in Jun 2026
9.4
O
Oriol
Male, 25-30, Spain
Enchanting traditional house in Nagano. I felt very confy at this place!
Stayed in Jan 2026
10
N
Naheeda
Female, 18-24, USA
Had a great time! The location was really convenient, walking distance from the bigger Nagano station and right next to Zenkoji Temple. The hostel itself was super clean and cozy and was a great place to come back to at night since Nagano was so cold!
Stayed in May 2025
8.3
C
Caya
Female, 18-24, Germany
Overall a small and cozy hostel to spend 1-2 nights. I visited in May where it was relatively empty, therefore also less social. The staff was always helpful, people were nice and respectful. Only downside I found was the mattresses that were quite uncomfortable.
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Location

379 Higashinomon chou, Nagano, Japan
1.2km from city centre