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The Phat Packers - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
2 bars/lounges
Classic Double or Twin Room
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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12840-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Nagano, 399-9422
  • Place, Tsugaike Ski Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Up To 4 Guests)

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Up To 4 Guests)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Panoramic Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Otari

The Phat Packers - Hostel places you steps from Tsugaike Ski Resort and within a 10-minute stroll of Saera ski resort Oze. Highlights at this ski hostel include 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. .This hostel offers ski-in/ski-out access, free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Otari hostel include Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Tsugaike Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saera ski resort Oze - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Chikuni Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪バーガーキング - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blue Star Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TSUGA BASE - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪レストラン アルプス - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪レストランエデン - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Phat Packers - Hostel

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and a bus station shuttle are free. Ski-in/ski-out access, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Phat Packers - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Otari hostel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
The Phat Packers - Hostel offers 29 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Otari hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle during limited hours
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free bus station shuttle

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

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:

  • Deposit: JPY 30 per stay
  • 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.

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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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

The Phat Packers

The Phat Packers Hostel Otari

The Phat Packers - Hostel Otari

The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

The Phat Packers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otari

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

No, The Phat Packers - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

Yep, The Phat Packers - Hostel has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Phat Packers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, view was excellent, team was beyond awesome, shuttle service was amazing, and the most convenient and possibly best spot in Tsugaike. 10/10. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ikuyo

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was happy with overall experience staff were friendly and helpful at all times
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with ski in ski out. Fantastic staff who could help with all questions
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge thanks to the team at Phat Packets for welcoming us and making our stay so great. Had the best time!

6/10 Okay

yermein

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service was awesome, unfortunately the service at restaurant was not. The rooms with private bathroom are too basic, i dont recommend to pay for it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All great, Ill rate this eight out of eight, mate!

Friendly and helpful staff. Great rooms and beds. Showers on lower level which is actually more convenient than sharing one in your room with your ski buddy. Breakfast really good, much better than last time in Hakuba valley in similar lodge. Shuttle/taxi service free of charge. Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHING-PEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
有
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

WEIMING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025