The dormitory smelled a bit bad, but I don't know if it was because of other guests.

The person is very nice and helpful, she create a nice ambiance. She helped me about the hikes around. Shared space is cozy and the cats are cute.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di settembre 2025

The location was awesome! The staff was awesome. Kaori the owner/manager was awesome! And the price for a two night stay was very good! I will definitely come back and stay at this hostel again in the near future!

Ha soggiornato nel mese di luglio 2025

Great gig. Really friendly and helpful.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di aprile 2025

I enjoyed my time resting in the living room a lot! It’s cozy and warm. People had meals, chatted with each other, or just relaxed on their own here. The host creates a wonderful atmosphere! I slept well and got fully rest! I would love to come back again. Highly recommended!

Ha soggiornato nel mese di aprile 2025

Very good location, 5 min walk to JR station and 2 min to the nearest onsen. Staffs are very nice and helpful. Definitely will stay again if available.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di marzo 2025

The dorm room curtains only go half way and the lights are really bright for the top bunk. The private room was a bit cold even with the heater.

Location was very good, close and direct walk to Yuzawa Station East where all the ski resort shuttle buses are. The showers are clean and good water pressure.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di febbraio 2025

What I’d like to see improved further is the cleanliness of the futon (mattress) and blankets. I completely understand that guests staying here have different standards when it comes to cleanliness, which makes maintaining hygiene a crucial aspect. However, ensuring continuous and detailed cleanliness is an even more challenging task. In the room I stayed in this time, I found a dried blood stain (likely from a menstrual period) on the futon. I’m aware that the cleaning has been done, but seeing a visible stain still left a sense of discomfort. I would suggest that Sansan Yuzawa Backpackers consider taking further measures regarding this issue, including addressing some unidentified stains on the pillows. While I know that pillowcases (or protective covers) are provided, that alone may not be the best solution. Please don’t wait until a customer points this out in a way that isn’t constructive criticism. I don’t want the staff to feel discouraged, but it’s important to address this before it becomes a bigger issue.

Sansan Yuzawa Backpackers – This is my second time staying here. On this visit, I noticed that many things remained the same, while some have changed, especially the staff, who are now almost entirely Chinese. This means communication is primarily in English. Fortunately, this isn’t an issue for me, but for Japanese guests, it might cause some initial concern. However, any worries would likely disappear after a conversation, as all the staff (including the cat) are incredibly friendly, cheerful, and always ready to help. I hope this aspect remains unchanged, as it’s a key charm that makes guests want to return.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di gennaio 2025

We enjoy our time staying here. The staff is really nice. The shower room is super clean! It's near the station and convenient to take the bus to many ski resorts.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2024

nothing

it was pretty cheap, very warm and comfortable with friendly staff and a very sweet cat 😄

Ha soggiornato nel mese di settembre 2024

The air-conditioning is a bit noisy.

Very friendly owner. Thank you very much for her hospitality. There is a public onsen two minute walk away. Very convenient.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di agosto 2024

Bed needs to be made by the customer.

The cats

Ha soggiornato nel mese di aprile 2024

Towel wasn't free. Laundry wasn't free. Had to dry clothes longer than they should have taken. Bunk curtain did not extend the entire length of bed, but some is better than none!

Great little stay. Bed had a small desk built in to store belongings on. Cozy common area with sink, fridge, microwave, usb chargers, heater, and cats. Receptionists were kind, often greeting you upon returning. There was a drying room, likely for ski wear... but I did not investigate it.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di febbraio 2024

No

Nice stuff! Amazing location with Very reasonable price

Ha soggiornato nel mese di marzo 2024

Nothing.

Closeness to station. Super friendly staff that gave me ton of Information and tips. I would definitely without a doubt stay here again if I make my way back to yuzawa in the future.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di marzo 2024

Near railway station，room is cleaning and warm,and very convinent for guest to go to ski resorts around the town.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di febbraio 2024

The bed mattresses are a bit thin, and the sheets do not easily cover the duvet, and I guess the duvets aren't washed.

The homely feel of the communal area was really nice, great to see other people and relax. The drying room is really handy, and I really appreciated being able to leave some of my luggage there for a few hours.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023

Not that I didn't like it because I loved everything about the hostel; I will def come back. I just maybe noticed the headspace of the bunkbeds (particularly the bottom bed) to be quite low.

loved it! The owner was really friendly and recommended shops we could visit. We also rented snowboarding gear from her friend's shop; they picked us up from the hostel and brought us back after snowboarding, so it honestly saved us time and made the entire trip easy for us.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di gennaio 2024

Very clean and conveniently located near Echigo Yuzawa train Station + helpful and friendly staffs

Ha soggiornato nel mese di gennaio 2024

None

The room is super clean and comfortable 😀 the value for money and helpful staffs (Kaori & Toshi)

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023

None

Nice and clean with Japanese tradition style accommodation (tatami mattress). The staffs are SUPER helpful, especially Kaori and Toshi 🙏♥️🇯🇵 thank you the location is amazing and next to one of the best well known Yakiniku in the town.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023

The friendliness of the host, the location, the cleanliness and common room where we can make friends and chit chat with other guests.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023

Special appreciation to all Sansan members for offering nice place and warming services to us! Besides, two cute and lovey cats are the other reason you should visit it! It's the best backpacking hotel for skiers.

Ha soggiornato nel mese di gennaio 2024

Few bahtrooms

Great location, staff, common room

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023

Too few baht rooms

Great!

Ha soggiornato nel mese di dicembre 2023