Within a traditional old wooden house restored as part of an NPO project to give life to vacant dwellings, Anago is a budget option with character. As well as the dorms (accessed via narrow stairs) with firm beds and individual curtains, there are tatami family rooms (¥3300 per person), a kitchen and a schoolroom-themed cafe. Enter from the shōtengai (shopping arcade).
Pick up one of the excellent homemade maps.