Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a front desk safe. Bathrooms are shared.
Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
During your stay at Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Toson Memorial Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus meeting rooms.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
Steps from Toson Memorial Museum and Magome Tourist Information Center
Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free self parking is available.
This Nakatsugawa hostel is smoke free.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shared bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 10:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
Up to 3 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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.
Property is also known as
Guest House gaku MAGOME Hostel
Guest House gaku Hostel
Guest House gaku MAGOME
Gaku Magome Hostel Nakatsugawa
Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel Nakatsugawa
Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Guest House gaku MAGOME - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The idea of making a school into hostel is so creative. Love the atmosphere which makes me feek like I am actually back to becoming a student. The front desk is super helpful and friendly too! Recommend this to everyone who is going to stay in Magome :)
This hostel has been cleverly created from the former school building just outside the picture-postcard town of Magome. The beautiful timber interior is actually reminiscent of a traditional ski chalet and all of the rooms are open and spacious - including the dormitories where beds are located in purpose built capsules or behind partition curtains. All staff are friendly anc helpful. Guests can also get a free lift in hostel’s minibus each evening to an onsen and restaurant at a nearby hotel/resort. There’s a massive kitchen at the hostel if you prefer to prepare your own meals but tea/coffee and a basic breakfast are all offered for free in the lounge area. This all adds up to a great value-for-money stay in the heart of Nakasendo Trail country.
Great accommodation for a traveler with limited budget. Clean, comfortable and the staff are super kind and friendly (they speak basic English). One of the staff gave me a lift to Nakatsugawa station on my last day. The accommodation includes simple breakfast (bread, eggs and hot drinks) which was very helpful, too. Highly recommend for young travelers from overseas.
A former children’s school, converted to a friendly and unique hostel - closest to a “capsule hotel“ experience but without drunk businessmen. Very spacious and scenic, perfect location for hiking the trails through the ancient villages close by.
I'm a hospitality professional and this hostel by standards of quality of service, cleanliness of facilities, location, and staff is top notch. Had an incredible time here and frequently forgot that I was in a hostel. Five stars.
It was very nice, better than I thought it would be. Appreciate the free breakfast. Amazing staff. Beautiful scenery, nice view of the mountain and very quiet.
I was meant to travel to Tokyo, but a crazy Tokyo weekend had me search for a more out of the way venture. In comes Magome, and particularly gaku. This place was an oasis, a haven in an full travel schedule, the beauty, the sharp change in rhythm, the wonderful place was simply breathtaking. Do it!!!!
The staff were super helpful, bringing us to a gorgeous local onsen in the evening and explaining how it all worked. I had been a little nervous about the curtained twin room in a dormitory, but it ended up working out fine. There is a little safe for valuables between the beds. A simple complimentary breakfast was included. Location is very convenient and quiet.
This guest house provided a wonderful stay during our Magome to Tsumago hike on the well maintained section of the former Nakasendo trail. Other guests were respectful of the rules and very quiet. Customer service was excellent. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
L'établissement présente plusieurs installations utiles : cuisine et salle de lavage. Toutefois, Les lières du dortoirs ne de ferme qu'en bloc... C'est un petit problème pour les couche-tôt.
Hostel in Form von Dportinternat. Super. Total gemütlich im Holzstil gehalten. Wirkt sehr neu.
Kostenloser Shuttleservice zur nächsten Onse bzw. zu dem Restaurant, welches nach 17:00 Uhr noch Dinner anbietet.
Rechtzeitiges Buchen sichert den Pärchen noch das Zweibettzimmer hinterm Vorhang im Dormroom....
Das Premiumzimmer mit Tatamis bietet Platz für bis zu 6 Personen.
Ist eigentlich für den Schuldirektor vorenthalten.
SEHR EMPFEHLENSWERT !!!!
Very quiet place, and nice view of mountains. Nice budget friendly place to stay, before going to Magome Tsumago old post trail. A bit cold on the other rooms except dormitory and reception.
Wij hadden een privekamer in dit oude schoolgebouw. Douches en toiletten allemaal heel schoon. Hotel is leuk ingericht. Ontbijtje was includief.
Wel 10 minuten lipen naar centrum en vanaf busstation.