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Matoi Hostel & Bar

2.0 star property
Hostel in Takasaki with a coffee shop and a bar

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Enjoy dining in this stylish space with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a beautiful potted plant.
Two comfortable beds with mattresses and pillows, positioned against a wall with a window offering a view.
Welcome to this vibrant hostel with a modern entrance featuring large glass doors and a prominent sign.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can socialize and unwind.
Guests can enjoy a welcoming outdoor space with a deck and parking for bicycles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed, nightstand, and natural light.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Cozy retreat with a bunk bed and ladder for easy access.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Compact room with a wooden bunk bed and a small desk for work or study.

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

Relax in a spacious room with a lofted sleeping area and desk, featuring a large window and a wooden ladder.

Basic Shared Dormitory

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
823-1 Kitaharamachi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-3513

What's nearby

  • Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Maebashi Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shikishima Park Rose Garden - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shikishima Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lunar Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Maebashi (QEB) - 17 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪バタチキ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪魚べい 吉岡店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪はしご屋 - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Matoi Hostel & Bar

Property highlights
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Matoi Hostel & Bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, coworking spaces, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Matoi Hostel & Bar offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and toaster ovens
  • Rice cookers, stovetops, and freezers

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Matoi Hostel & Bar Takasaki
Matoi Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Matoi Hostel & Bar Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Takasaki

Frequently asked questions

Is Matoi Hostel & Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Matoi Hostel & Bar?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Matoi Hostel & Bar?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Matoi Hostel & Bar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Matoi Hostel & Bar located?

Situated in Takasaki, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Genkeiji Temple, Nippon Silk Center, and Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma. Green Dome Maebashi and Shikishima Park Rose Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Matoi Hostel & Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and general vibe here was amazing. Super nice and helpful getting me to and from the train station. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking of a comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOSHINORI JUNIOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the stay. All the rooms and facilities are clean. Staff are super friendly and enjoyed the casino night activity on Wednesday night. I strongly recommend this place if you cone to Gunma.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good people there
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ゆう

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVE. Stay here, bring your friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels have stayed at. Very clean, modern, beautiful kitchen. Great staff. However, there are challenges if you do not have a car. The distance to the train station going into the city is really quite a walk. Taxis are not always available. So I advise you MUST make arrangements for staff to pick you up at the train station and you must make arrangements at least one day in advance. They need to arrange to have an extra person on staff in order to be able to pick you up. There is a huge grocery and convenience store a short walk away. But not much to do entertainment-wise in this small neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good.god.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
家族的でリラックスできる
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
部屋の空調は全室に送風するタイプで、常時ついている状態のため、とても乾燥します。 加湿器を持っていくことをお勧めします。 他部屋の宿泊者の就寝時間が遅いこともあり、 会話やドアの開け閉めにより途中で目が覚めてしまうので、耳栓をした方いいです。 外国の旅行者が多く滞在されているので ホームステイをしている感覚が味わえます。 ロッカーは入り口が10センチ四方のタイプで 財布やスマホくらいしか保管できないです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKAHARU

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

マサコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
キレイで、 スタッフの方も丁寧で優しかったです！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ますみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
タクシー会社の問合せをしたところ、タイミングか良かったとのことで、快く最寄駅までお迎えに来てもらえました。 オーナーさんをはじめ、スタッフの方々がとってもフレンドリーで、居心地がよかったです。 また、利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

和紀

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
実家に向かう前泊で利用しましたが、開放的で気持ちの良いスペースです。マットレスの硬さが気持ちよく、熟睡でした^_^ またよろしくお願いします！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもきれいでスタッフの方も親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su o

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
超級無敵棒的Hostel-設計風格我很喜歡、服務人員很熱情！
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIZUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenji

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had one night of Accommodation to book the night before I flew to Japan for a Business/Holiday trip. Staying here was the best last minute decision I have made. Clean, comfortable, quiet dorm rooms, a short distance from the train station, a kitchen with everything you could need, a bar with cold beer and amazing staff that go above and beyond! I walked from Gunma station, the free drink ticket was very nice! I spent 3 nights before hand at a premium hotel in Nagoya for work, (above the station, much expensive!), and I think Matoi Hostel is as good or better. My Japanese language skills are very poor, but it was no problem to talk and make friends. Next visit to Japan I will definitely be coming back, I promise with much better Japanese skills. My only regret is not staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
一人旅や少人数ツーリスト、 バックパッカーには、 最高のゲストハウスです。 食事も美味しかったです。 ゲストハウスの文化を知らないファミリー層などには、オススメはしません。 一人旅には最上級で良い宿でした。
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

シュンスケ

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

るい

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの皆さんがものすごく、明るく親切に接してくれるのでとても明るい気持ちで泊まることができました！観光の場所を一緒に考えてくれ、さらに行き方まで一緒に調べてくれたり、たまたま月一のイベントの日にチェックインだったので、急遽参加させてもらったりと最高に良かったです！そこに宿泊していた他のお客の方たちや地元の方たちとも交流する機会があり楽しく過ごすことができました！絶対にまた利用したいと思います！
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NORIKO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホストの方がとてもフレンドリーで、夜バーで過ごした時間もとても楽しかったです。カクテルもおいしかった。私はアメリカ人の方とイギリス人の方とたくさんお話できました。ホステル全体がおしゃれで清潔なので快適です。素敵な出会いに感謝です。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023