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Koya Backpackers

1 stars out of 5
Nagakura 2147-500, Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Japan, 389-0111 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Karuizawa part of Karuizawa, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Inside city center

Top Value

530 meters to Karuizawa Hoshino Area

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Announcements by hotel (1)
This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. 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. 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. <Before Booking> 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. <Transportation to and from the property> 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. <Check-in time and curfew> 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.

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Safety deposit boxes

Concierge

Wi-Fi in public areas

Smoking area

Shared kitchen

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Based on 50 verified reviews

Service

9.7

Cleanliness

9.4

Value for money

9.3

Facilities

8.8

Location

8.3

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8.3Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Karuizawa Hoshino Area
530 m
Harunire Terrace
920 m
Karuizawachurch
1.0 km
Stone Church
1.2 km
Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa
3.6 km
Closest landmarks
Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring
450 m
Tombo no Yu
530 m
Hoshino Onsen
530 m
Karuizawa Hoshino Area
530 m
Hoshinoonsen Tonbo Hot Spring
540 m
Value for money9.3
Location rating8.3

Rooms available at Koya Backpackers

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Garden view
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Mountain view
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standard family room
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
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Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 3 single beds
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Shared Room - Women only
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  • 1 single bed
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Shared Room
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  • 1 single bed
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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  • 1 single bed
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More about Koya Backpackers

More about Koya Backpackers

Offering views of the mountain, Koya Backpackers is located in Karuizawa, 5 km from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a shared bathroom. Koya Backpackers features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find a shared kitchen with complimentary coffee and tea. Harunire Terrace is 500 metres from Koya Backpackers, while Yacho No Mori wildlife conservation park is a 10-minute walk away.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent8.8

Facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Hiking
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]

Location

Nagakura 2147-500, Karuizawa, Karuizawa, Japan, 389-0111

Excellent8.3

Location

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Karuizawa Hoshino Area
    530 m
  • Harunire Terrace
    920 m
  • Karuizawachurch
    1.0 km
  • Stone Church
    1.2 km
  • Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa
    3.6 km
  • St.Paul's Catholic Church Karuizawa
    4.2 km
  • Kyukaruizawa Ginza-dori
    4.3 km
  • Karuizawa Taliesin
    4.3 km
  • Shiraito Falls
    4.8 km
  • Karuizawa prince shopping plaza
    5.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Karuizawa Sengataki Hot Spring
    450 m
  • Tombo no Yu
    530 m
  • Hoshino Onsen
    530 m
  • Karuizawa Hoshino Area
    530 m
  • Hoshinoonsen Tonbo Hot Spring
    540 m
  • Sezon Museum of Modern Art
    670 m
  • Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary
    780 m
  • Karuizawa Yacho no Mori
    920 m
  • Harunire Terrace
    920 m
  • Ishi no Kyoukai Uchimura Kanzo Kinendou
    1.0 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 15 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

The property
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name佐保第11−1号

Property announcements

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. 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. 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. 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.

Reviews of Koya Backpackers from real guests

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9.1

Exceptional

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10 most recent verified ratings received by the property

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Service9.7
Cleanliness9.4
Value for money9.3
Facilities8.8
Location8.3
High score for Karuizawa
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9+ Exceptional (18)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (2)
<6 Below Expectation (1)
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10.0
Exceptional
Wei from Taiwan
Couple
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

Forest Japanese Architecture”

Friendly owner! Clean and comfortable stay!

Reviewed May 07, 2023
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8.8
Excellent
THANH from Japan
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

Wonderful stay”

The best backpacker I've stayed, cozy wooden building from Taisho period, super cool owner. I joined the campfire and had a wonderful time talking about stuffs. Definitely getting back if I visit Karuizawa again.

Reviewed May 05, 2023
10.0
Exceptional
Zachary from Japan
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2021

Beautiful property, generous host”

The host was very kind and helpful. I mentioned I was hiking and he drove me to the trailhead about 30 minutes away and gave me some local tips. The house itself is cozy with a beautiful backyard area. Two thumbs up

Reviewed September 20, 2021
10.0
Exceptional
YU
Family with young children
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Exceptional”

Very good place,nice people excellent service

Reviewed December 01, 2019
9.6
Exceptional
Hoi from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in October 2019

Very nice place, very nice host”

The house, the environment nearby is so nice and cozy. Strong taste of Japanese local, tradition home. The host is so helpful, so willing to talk to us. Missed the night that travelers had the little chats around the table.

Reviewed October 22, 2019
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