About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Koya Backpackers in Karuizawa offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 84 km from Matsumoto Airport, the guest house is 7 km from Karuizawa Station and 20 km from Honmachi Machiyakan. Nearby attractions include Usui Pass Railway Park at 26 km.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicholas
United Kingdom“My partner and I visited Koya during our roadtrip around Honshu. We were greeted by Yusuke, the lovely host, and Shiro, a local, who entertained us all evening exchanging stories and recommendations. We had an amazing dinner cooked by Yusuke’s...” 
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Japan“Good location, parking available, kitchen and utensils available. Clean shower and toilet, curtains around bunk beds. Old traditional house that's been converted which us very interesting to experience.”- Ashutosh
India“Host was very helpful, even spoke in hindi :) Helped suggest places to cover near by.” - Dana
Netherlands“Beautiful house, very kind host and nice area. Got some nice recommendations and the host does his best to make you feel at home, safe and be able to do what you’re looking for. The house is very traditional styled, had beautiful light coming in...” - Moe Japan“It is located in very "Karuizawa" kind of nice area with woods, bird singing and Onsen. They offer dinner/breakfast option if you wish or you can also walk 10-15mins to Hoshino area where you can find several places to eat / shop / Onsen (open for...”
- Javier
Spain“Really welcoming home and host. Nice location to directly go for a hike in the morning.” - Giordana Japan“I really like the area where the house is located, which is in the middle of the woods, with an amazing sunlight exposition, a nice back yard, and a very typical internal design. Everything inside of the hostel is very well organized and clean,...”
- Hugo India“The owner was extremely helpful and even offered me a lift towards my next destination. It is slightly out of the way but perfect for visiting the local onsen. Extremely comfortable room.”
- Yihjiun
Taiwan“a very lovely place! will go again and stay longer：）” - Costelloe Japan“Amazing location in a secluded woodland area on the outskirts of Karuizawa. The property is 110 years old and built in traditional Japanese style so a beautiful place to stay.”
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Child policies
Children older than 15 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property is a small house in the woods. Some insects may enter the property during guests' stay. In addition, guests may experience disturbance on site due to noise from footsteps and other guests.
Guests are advised to take a bus or taxi to reach the property from Karuizawa Station or Nakakaruizawa Station. The nearest bus stops are Hoshino Onsen Tonbo No Yu and Karuizawa Sengataki Onsen Iriguchi Bus Stop.
If you need to check in after 21:00. due to unavoidable circumstances, please contact us before 21:00. Please note that check-in after 22:00 is not possible.
The curfew and lights-out time is 23:00.
Luggage storage service is available before check-in upon reservation.
Please inform Koya Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
License number: 佐保第１１−１号
