Zen Hostel And - Nagaoka

We came for a few days at the beginning of a fairytale and this opposite was a very special highlight of our trip! Maybe it was outside the season, but it felt like we had the whole place for ourselves. the staff was friendly and helpful. overall the picturesque and peaceful atmosphere of the opposite was really good with my small town heart compared to the hectic of the metro areas of tokio.

Wonderful place with amazing staff, I highly recommend. I checked-in around 3pm and then asked how I could get to the Monkey Park. They told me since it's late in the year, it would close around 4:00-4:30pm and I wouldn't make it. So they offered me a ride over, and I couldn't thank them enough. The staff spoke English very well, and the location of the hostel is just a few minutes walk from the station. All the standard amenities exist, rooms are spacious, etc. Overall a good experience.

Absolutely stunning atmosphere. Host is friendly and speaks fluent English. Quite a travel to reach Yudanaka, the town that the hostel is, but if a quaint place with a lovely stay is on your mind, this is definitely a great stop.

Very nice hotel. The owner’s daughter was very nice, professional and could speak English very fluently. The place is pretty good and the rooms are ryokan style. If I have to say something to improve, I would say the place was pretty cold! (They offer gas heaters, but dangerous while sleeping)

Staying for 1 night in Zen hostel, good stay with a cheap price. Booked 1 room for ourselves (not the sharing room). Good traditional Japanese room, but we can still feel the cold inside the room. The way to the shower room feels cold without warm clothing (maybe a slipper could help). The lock is a little tricky (still left a little gap between the sliding door). Oh they have lounge for people to commune, and a little Japanese garden Nice stay for a 1 night, as we mostly do activities outdoor.