Local Knot Backpackers

2.5 star property

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Living area
Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, bed sheets
Exterior detail
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, Saiko-ji Temple
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zenko-ji Temple
    ‪4 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Futons

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Nagano

Local Knot Backpackers places you within a 10-minute stroll of Saiko-ji Temple and Saisho-in Temple. This 8-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Saiko-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Japanese Traditional Paper Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zenko-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sanmon Gate - 4 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

Local Knot Backpackers features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a communal living room.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers, children's slippers, and slippers. All-in-one washer/dryers, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Local Knot Backpackers?

This lodge is located in Nagano, a short 20-minute walk from Japanese Traditional Paper Museum and also 16 minutes on foot from Kitano Cultural Center. You'll also find Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum and Aqua Wing Arena within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Local Knot Backpackers?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Local Knot Backpackers on Apr 27, 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.

Is parking available on site at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, this lodge doesn't offer parking.

Does Local Knot Backpackers feature a casino at the property?

No, Local Knot Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Local Knot Backpackers?

Amenities at this lodge that appeal to couples include slippers in each guestroom with a city view in some.

Are there hot tubs at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Local Knot Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Local Knot Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Local Knot Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Local Knot Backpackers.

Are there connecting rooms at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Local Knot Backpackers?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Local Knot Backpackers.

Local Knot Backpackers Reviews

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8.0

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

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8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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