About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: tabi-shiro in Matsumoto offers family rooms with tatami floors. Each room includes air-conditioning, a hairdryer, free toiletries, and slippers. Shared bathrooms feature free toiletries and complimentary WiFi. On-Site Facilities: Guests can enjoy a bar and lounge, a shared kitchen, and a lounge. Additional amenities include bike hire and paid private parking. Local Attractions: Matsumoto Station is less than 0.6 mi away, while Matsumoto Castle is a 9-minute walk. The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 2.5 mi distant, and Suwa-Lake lies 21 mi from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, the bar, and nearby castles.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jessica
Australia“Really loved this hostel, very lovely staff! Facilities are clean and organized and it was very cozy.” - Andrea
United States“First of all, the location was wonderfully easy to find from Matsumoto Station. Secondly my dorm had AC which felt so luxurious during the summer heat. Third the amenities were amazing; clean showers, toilets, rooms, comfy beds, roomy common...” - Tudor-andrei
Romania“Probably my favorite hostel while traveling in Japan. It's located very close to Matsumoto castle, as well as a lot of restaurants. The staff was extremely nice, making me feel welcome from start to finish. There is a bar and communal...” 
Els
Singapore“What a perfect spot! Close to the Matsumoto Castle and a great sushi restaurant, Kakube! They made a perfect Ryokan out of nothing, truly amazing. A fire place, nice place to sit and read, drink tea, lovely kitchen. Everything was perfect!”- Olivia United States“The coziest and friendliest hostel I have ever stayed in! Highly recommend for the comfort and the vibes and the location.”
- Luke United States“Staff is very friendly and attentive. Facilities are clean and comfortable. Lounge and kitchen area is great at encouraging travelers to engage with one another. Location is close to Matsumoto activities too!”
- Noam
Israel“Very clean hostel with great facilities and very kind and friendly staff. the atmosphere in the common area is very warm and comfortable. I would love to stay here again in my next trip to japan” 
Jocelyn United States“Tabi-Shiro is one of the coziest places to stay in Matsumoto. I stayed overnight in a Japanese-style room. The staff was welcoming, the futon beds were comfy, and the shared facilities were clean and organized. The lounge space is also truly...”- Dimitri United States“Nice staff close to great food options and castle Matsumoto”
- Tal United States“The staff were amazing! Real Japanese hospitality. Everything was super clean(!!) and they really thought about all the small details to make your stay a pleasant one. I really appreciate how dedicated the staff is. I loved the cozy common areas -...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note luggage storage before check-in is available between 08:00 - 12:00. Please contact the property directly if you wish to check-in early during those hours.
Cleaning is performed daily from 10:00 and guests may experience some noise.
Guests must be 11 years or older to be accommodated at this property.
Children 15 years and younger cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms.
Please note your booking will be treated as a no show if you do not arrive by 22:00.
Inquiries by telephone would be accepted from 08:00-10:00 and from 16:00-21:00.
Please inform tabi-shiro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
License number: 37-64
