NORTHSTAR Loft

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: NORTHSTAR Loft in Matsumoto offers a 3-star apartment with a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain and river views, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, concierge service, ski equipment hire, and a ski pass sales point. Additional amenities include an indoor and outdoor play area, minimarket, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Mt.Norikura Ski Resort is a 15-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include Kamikochi (27 km), Kappa Bridge (28 km), and The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (39 km). Matsumoto Airport is 44 km from the property. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips, the convenient location, and the well-equipped kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    “We stayed in the mountain view apartment. It was excellent. Lovely view out over the stream. Our kids loved the free onsite activities - rock climbing wall, badminton and balls to kick around. Having a big outdoor space for them to play was...”
  • Robin
    Spain Spain
    “Great vibes in general. Love the sounds of the water. The location in the middle of nature. The spacious apartment. And the super friendly people.”
  • Kenneth
    Denmark Denmark
    “Location, staff and facility perfect for kids + exploring nature. We rented mtbs and took a good 10-15km trail with kids aged 8+12 - easy and good for 1/2 day.”
  • Suraya
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “My family and I had an incredible stay at NORTHSTAR Loft during the winter season! The location is breathtaking—nestled high up in the mountains, surrounded by pristine snow-covered landscapes. It truly felt like a winter wonderland. However, I’d...”
  • Shirley
    Singapore Singapore
    “Love everything about it. The location, facilities, staff, absolutely everything.”
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “I felt very relaxed during my stay. The outlook was beautiful. The living area was great and the kitchen had everything we needed. It was nice to sleep in a big bed. The welcome drink pack was a lovely touch.”
  • Russell
    Australia Australia
    “Fantastic size apartment in beautiful location. A real gem in the wilderness of Japan’s northern alps.”
  • Skye
    Australia Australia
    “Great facilities and large space. Very comfortable. Excellent location for exploring the mountain trails.”
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    “Nice alpine style lodge in a lovely setting. There is separate kitchen and living area in the accommodation we stayed. The space is comfortable and right next to Norikura Kogen and the Norikura Kogen Onsen. There is also rock climbing wall...”
  • Pedlikar
    Australia Australia
    “Our stay at the Northstart Loft was very comfortable. It had all the necessary amenities required for a relaxing stay. Spencer is a great host and provided excellent customer service.”

Managed by NORTHSTAR Loft

Company review score: 9.5Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a bi-lingual, multicultural staff that is mostly Japanese and American, but we have short term staff from all over the world! We are not one of those normal hotels that sees you as just a body in a room, with us, you are family. We love food, beer, adventure and good conversation! We look forward to sharing our passions with you!

Property information

NORTHSTAR is a lodge in the Japanese Alps that focuses on outdoor adventure and education. We have a half Japanese, half Western feel to the hotel. We have an English speaking staff from all over the world, with Japanese style tatami mat rooms, and we serve food and beer from all over the world. Our location in the Alps is perfect for adventure. We specialize in Snowboarding and Mountain biking! We teach both and have rentals for both! Come stay with us and have an amazing adventure!!

Neighbourhood information

Mount Norikura is the southern most mountain in the Northern Alps range. The 3026 meter peak of Mount Norikura over looks Norikura Kogen (highlands) which sit at around 1500 meters. This plateau is perfect for easy access nature. If you don't want to take a 5 hour hike to the peak, there is a bus that takes you all the way up there. But it always more fun to ride your road bike. It is the highest paved road in Japan, after all. But if you want to just stick close to the hotel, then there are 3 different waterfalls that are very easy to access. Renting a bike and exploring the Highlands area is always an option. For whole the family, Norikura Base offers tons of fun, including a high ropes course and zip line.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

NORTHSTAR Loft takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

To use the hotel's 'outdoor school' facilities, please make a reservation in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform NORTHSTAR Loft in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 松福食指令第14号21005