Your stay — The Phat House
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5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 889 m · ~11 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 897 m · ~11 min walk
信濃森上 — 892 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Travellers can exchange currency at major banks, post offices, or currency exchange machines at airports, but rates at airports tend to be poor. Consider exchanging at a post office or a bank for better rates.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Contactless payments and mobile payments like Apple Pay are also accepted at many places.
Tipping is not customary in Japan and may even be considered impolite in some situations. However, rounding up the bill or leaving small change is acceptable for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee can cost around ¥200-300 at a convenience store or a small café.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a bento box or a bowl of noodles at a restaurant, costing around ¥500-700.
A affordable dinner option is a hot pot or a bowl of udon noodles at a local restaurant, costing around ¥1,000-1,500.
The streets around the Nagano train station have a number of food stalls and small restaurants offering affordable options.
Major supermarket chains like AEON and Tomod's are common in this area.
Affordable shopping options include local markets and high-street stores like Uniqlo and Muji.
The Nagano City Bus One-Day Pass costs ¥500 and can be used to travel on buses within the city. From the airport, the cheapest option is the bus (around ¥1,000) or a taxi (around ¥2,000).
Try eating at local convenience stores or street food stalls for affordable meals.Use public transportation instead of taxis or rent a bike to get around the city.Avoid exchanging money at airports and instead use ATMs or exchange currency at post offices or banks.
Good to know — Nagano
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.38 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
NaganoNagano City Tourist Information: +81 26-226-2941. For English assistance, call the Japan Helpline at 0570-000-911, or the Nagano Prefecture Foreign Resident Support Center at 026-235-7395.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nagano, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Phat House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 889 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Nagano Station → Montague Hotel (walk 700m from Kawanakajima stop)
💡 This tram's a good backup if the bus is packed, but the walk from Kawanakajima stop is longer – fine unless you've got luggage. It also connects to the Snow Monkey Park line.
Nagano Station (East Exit) → Montague Hotel (stop: Zenkoji-dori)
💡 Buy an IC card (Suica/Pasmo) at Tokyo – it works on this bus and saves fumbling for coins. Get off at 'Zenkoji-dori' stop, not 'Zenkoji' – that's uphill.
Tokyo Station → Nagano Station (then walk 500m to Montague Hotel)
💡 Get a seat on the right side for views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Reserve ahead with a JR Pass if you're using one – it covers the full fare.
Narita Airport (NRT) → Montague Hotel Nagano
💡 Book the Nagano-bound bus in advance during ski season – it sells out. The drop-off is at Nagano Station, then it's a 500m walk to the hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Phat House?
Check-in at The Phat House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Phat House?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a bento box or a bowl of noodles at a restaurant, costing around ¥500-700.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Phat House?
The Nagano City Bus One-Day Pass costs ¥500 and can be used to travel on buses within the city. From the airport, the cheapest option is the bus (around ¥1,000) or a taxi (around ¥2,000).
Top Attractions in Nagano
💡 Start at the top of Joyama Park for a city view without paying the cable car fee; take the path past the former temple school.
💡 Check for rotating free exhibitions on the top floor; the permanent collection is always free and takes about an hour.
💡 Visit early morning to see monks chanting, or join the free underground tunnel walk in total darkness to find a 'key to enlightenment'.
💡 The garden is free only on weekdays; check the temple's noticeboard for calligraphy or tea ceremony events often free to observe.
💡 Rent a bike from the nearby convenience store for ¥500 per hour, not the official rental booth; the northern side has benches with mountain views.