A journey to find yourself begins.

Lose track of time and immerse yourself.
Before you know it, you are reflecting deeply on the small moments of today.

Why do we look back at the past, live in the present, and wonder about the future?

Wrapped in the crisp, clear air of Nagano,
Hold a pen in your hand and gently lean into your inner self.
The words poured onto the page will capture the lingering echoes of your journey,
Softly coloring the person you will become tomorrow.

This is more than just a lodging—it is a guesthouse designed for self-reflection through "journaling (meditative writing)."
Opportunities to experience journaling in daily life are rare.
Here at Local Knot Backpackers, we offer an experience where you can craft your very own journaling notebook.

Take a deep breath.

Let yourself spend a quiet, peaceful moment for the first time in a while.
You might just reconnect with your true self.
Gather the scattered thoughts from your mind, connect them, and let them flow onto the page.

Throughout the building, you will discover various thoughtful details designed to inspire your journaling experience.

"27 Questions" to Guide Your Journey

We constantly live across three worlds: the past, the present, and the future.
Each world may be an essential element that shapes who we are today.

To explore these three dimensions, we have prepared prompt papers featuring "Journaling Themes" designed to gently draw out your inner thoughts.

• ・"What thoughts are in your mind right now, at this very moment?"

• ・"What kind of person do you want to be one year from now?"

• ・"What is a small step you want to take when you return to your daily life?"

Pick one based on your intuition.
That card will surely serve as your "Bookmark," guiding you through this journey.

None of these questions are light, yet none are overwhelmingly heavy.
Pausing your pen, thinking for a moment, and starting to write again—we have carefully chosen questions that naturally create these reflective pauses.

Craft Your Own Custom Notebook（¥1,600 )

Guests on a stay plan: ¥1,500

A notebook to accompany you on your journey.

My mood changes every day.
I wonder what color best suits the "me" of today.

If you are going to make a notebook that is entirely your own, you should be able to care about every single detail.
For that very reason, this workshop allows you to choose your perfect combination from 3 cover styles (3 colors), 9 types of question sheets, and 5 ring colors.

Choose your favorite paper, your preferred texture, and your choice of rings. Then, bind them together with your own hands using a specialized binding machine.

You can mix different colors for the front and back covers, or keep it beautifully monochrome.
The process of holding each piece and taking your time to choose is a soothing, grounding experience.

• Craft Notebook Creation: ¥1,600 (¥1,500 for guests on a stay plan)

On the Journey Called Life

We believe that life itself is a journey.

And actually stepping out on a trip—stepping away from routine, breathing the air of an unfamiliar town, talking to strangers, and sleeping in a new bed—that kind of time is perfectly suited for facing yourself.

The notebook you create at Local Knot Backpackers is made exactly for that purpose.

You can start writing during your stay in Nagano, or continue it little by little after returning home.
You can take it with you on your next trip and write the next chapter in a completely different land.

We would be delighted if this notebook becomes a companion to the journey of your life.

Bring home a piece of this relaxing time and your unique memories.