THE GAKUSUI - Hostel

1.0 star property

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Lounge
Twin Room
Lounge
Shared bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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10899, Hakuba, Nagano, 399-9301
  • Place, Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Iwatake Onsen
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kurashita Onsen
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Hakuba

At THE GAKUSUI - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort and Iwatake Onsen. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Hakuba hostel include Tsugaike Ski Resort and Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Iwatake Onsen - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kurashita Onsen - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Hakuba Station - 6 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ホワイトプラザ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪お食事処 ちとせ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪来夢来人 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪庄屋丸八 肴七味屋 le pain Boule CAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪炭火焼肉 深山 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

THE GAKUSUI - Hostel

Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
THE GAKUSUI - Hostel offers 14 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Hakuba hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at THE GAKUSUI - Hostel ?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at THE GAKUSUI - Hostel ?

No, THE GAKUSUI - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at THE GAKUSUI - Hostel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at THE GAKUSUI - Hostel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

THE GAKUSUI - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, sharing bathrooms were not overcrowded and very clean. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently refreshed interior, decent breakfast and excellent location for skiing/boarding
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un excelente hostal con buena accesibilidad y buena higiene! Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026