1166 Backpackers
Located in the heart of Nagano city, 1166 Backpackers offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in a renovated traditional Japanese house. This intimate guesthouse features comfortable dormitory and private rooms, a communal lounge, and a shared kitchen, fostering connections among travelers. Its central location provides easy access to Zenko-ji Temple and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring Nagano’s culture and natural beauty.
Quick Facts
What We Love:
A 90-year-old dry-cleaner's shop converted into a nine-bed guesthouse five minutes from Zenkoji temple, in the block where century-old machiya have become bookshops, galleries and coffee bars. Dorms from about ¥3,500 and a hand-drawn neighbourhood map.
Dining Experience
• Uzuraya – Historic eatery celebrated for handmade soba noodles, offering an authentic taste of Nagano’s regional cuisine.
• Yorozuya – Popular local izakaya known for its lively atmosphere, creative small plates, and curated sake selection.
• Restaurant Le Petit Hotel – Refined dining destination featuring French-Japanese fusion cuisine with elegant presentation.
• Café Marumo – Retro-style café specializing in expertly brewed coffee and traditional Japanese desserts.
• Bar Kura – Stylish bar set in a converted traditional storehouse, renowned for craft cocktails and a unique ambiance.
Après Ski
1166 Backpackers offers a cozy, communal atmosphere with a shared kitchen for guests, but does not feature on-site restaurants or bars. However, its central location in Nagano city places guests within easy walking distance of a vibrant local dining scene. Nearby, sample regional specialties such as soba noodles at Uzuraya, a historic eatery renowned for handmade buckwheat noodles, or enjoy izakaya-style dining and sake at Yorozuya, a favorite among locals for its lively ambiance and creative small plates. For a refined experience, visit Restaurant Le Petit Hotel, known for its French-Japanese fusion cuisine and elegant presentation. Coffee lovers can relax at Café Marumo, a retro-style café serving specialty brews and desserts. Après ski options are centered around Nagano’s charming bars and izakayas, with Bar Kura offering craft cocktails in a stylish, converted kura (traditional storehouse), and Beer Hall Ogiya pouring local brews in a convivial setting. The hotel’s proximity to Zenko-ji Temple also means guests can explore temple-side tea houses and sweet shops, perfect for a post-ski treat. While 1166 Backpackers itself is simple, its location provides easy access to Nagano’s diverse culinary and social experiences, making it an excellent base for exploring the city’s après ski culture.
Design & Architecture
A thoughtfully restored traditional Japanese house, this guesthouse showcases original wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding shoji screens, blending heritage architecture with a warm, communal interior layout. The design emphasizes authentic local craftsmanship and intimate shared spaces, creating a harmonious balance between classic Japanese aesthetics and a contemporary, social hostel environment.
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Located in the heart of Nagano city, 1166 Backpackers offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in a renovated traditional Japanese house. This intimate guesthouse features comfortable dormitory and private rooms, a communal lounge, and a shared kitchen, fostering connections among travelers. Its central . with 3 rooms. located in Nagano city, Japan.
1166 Backpackers's distance to ski lifts is: Distance to lifts not available. The nearest ski resort is Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort.
This hotel does not have any spa or wellness facilities.
1166 Backpackers offers a cozy, communal atmosphere with a shared kitchen for guests, but does not feature on-site restaurants or bars. However, its central location in Nagano city places guests within easy walking distance of a vibrant local dining scene. Nearby, sample regional specialties such as soba noodles at Uzuraya, a historic eatery renowned for handmade buckwheat noodles, or enjoy izakay
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