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The Phat Packers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Slopeside fun with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges

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Interior
Restaurant
Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Bunk bed and 1 single bed Up To 5 ppl)
Reception hall
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Panoramic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (Up To 4 Guests)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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)

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Comfort Double or Twin Room

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Otari is home to The Phat Packers - Hostel. Togakushi Shrine is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hakuba Valley Ski Area and Tsugaike Ski Resort. Hakuba Mini Train Park and Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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12840-1 Chikuniotsu, Otari, Nagano, 399-9422

What's nearby

  • Tsugaike Ski Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Hakuba Koruchina Ski Area - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hakuba Iwatake Ski Resort - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Chikuni Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪岩岳スカイアーク Iwatake Sky Arc - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪キッチン栂の森 - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪ホワイトプラザ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪レストラン アルプス - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hakuba Mountain Harbor - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Phat Packers - Hostel

Hostel near Hakuba Valley Ski Area
A short walk from Tsugaike Ski Resort, The Phat Packers - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and 2 bars. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel featuring ski-in/ski-out access. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A free bus station shuttle, luggage storage and a vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Phat Packers - Hostel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: JPY 30 per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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 The Phat Packers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Phat Packers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Phat Packers - Hostel located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out hostel in Otari is within a 10-minute walk of Hakuba Valley Ski Area, Tsugaike Ski Resort and Saera ski resort Oze. Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort and Maeyama Hyakutai Kannon are also within 15 minutes.

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The Phat Packers - 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

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Per

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

6/10 Okay

yermein

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

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Shane

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

SARAH

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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