Hostel Knot

This is a fantastic hostel! I stayed on two separate occasions and loved my stay both times. The staff are super friendly helpful and flexible. I loved the female dorm- super cozy with optional cozy lighting, shelves and lockers for your things… it was quiet and comfortable. The location is great as well for exploring the area as it’s near (walkable) many of the towns main attractions and restaurants. I used it as a base for exploring hiking trails in the Heda Pass- so if you have your own transportation it’s great for that! (Parking also available!) it includes an onsen, the one included is very “utilitarian” and basic and a lot of locals use it (it’s not the one you see in the websites pictures) It’s small but its nice to have access to it! Kitchen is well equipped (I used it several times) and there’s free coffee/tea. Def can’t recommend this place enough!

I stayed just one night but I had a great night! The futon is comfortable and there's a lot of privacy in the dormitory. The hostel itself is beautiful and cozy and most importantly, the staff members were very welcoming. Thank you for helping me and writing a cute card!

Functional yet beautiful onsen, and the location is prime: just up beyond the bus stop, past the fancy ryokans (which cost 10 times the price, if not more). 2 more special points: the staff is super obliging & the travelers i met here were creative & intelligent.

The hostel is very close to the bamboo walk way. Inside the hostel the beds have a privacy curtian, charging ports and lamps as well as ac throughout. The hostel has a nice socializing area and fully equipt kitchen area. The staff provide a map to local attractions and the hostel has detailed food recomendations. Also the staff is very handsome and provide a warm welcome. Recomend staying here for the reasonable price and a good rest :) Only negative there is only 1 shower space so you have to race to use it. While i stayed there one guest took a 30 minute shower while i waited. I thought that is the longest shower someone took in the history of taking a shower and i had to keep awake until very late to use it next.

This hostel is just amazing. Warm welcome by staff, hand-written books with restaurant and cafe recommendation, spacious beds…You can see there is a lot of love for this hostel. Also it has the best location, bamboo forrest is just 2 minutes away. Thank you so much, I will come back

I loved this hostel! It’s very cozy with the traditional Japanese style. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they give thanks cards to the guests and I think that’s so kind, I appreciate it so much, thank you Haruka and Ryoney!

amazing attention to detail! Very fair price for a lovely stay with great people running this place. Loved the common spaces, rooftop and even free onsen- all located in the heart of Shuzenji. We truly found a gem. Great work, keep it up!!!

Real nice place with Onsen free to use. Friendly staff. Fairly good location, but requires car or bus to explore the area.