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Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

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A cozy interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a traditional Japanese building.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a staircase leading to another level.
A multi-story building with a sign reading 'Snow Monkey Lodge.'
A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding, a wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $94
$84 nightly
$94 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25

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2960 Hirao, Yamanochi, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810401
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Yumiya Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors.

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a bed with a beige blanket, a wooden ceiling, and a large window.

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a sliding door, and a view of the outside.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, tatami mats, a small table, and a chair.

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a fan, and a tatami mat floor.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sofa, a table, and a fan.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding, a wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

Located in Yamanouchi, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu. .This hostel is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Madarao Kogen Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Takayakushi Wakoan - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shibu - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yumiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shibuyu Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 6 min walk
  • Kaesa Station - 25 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪福十拉 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX “U” - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪中華料理 栄楽 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Yamanouchi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in December 2025.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen). There are 2 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including concierge services and a communal living room.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Piano
  • Ski equipment rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 113 ºF
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1961
  • Communal living room
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Renovated guestrooms - December 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 detached shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Futon bed fee: JPY 6000 per night
  • Laundry fee: JPY 1000

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

kazu

綺麗
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Masami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
静かで綺麗な施設でした。温泉の温度が高かったかな。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
チックアウトの時間等を告げていなかったにで、チェックアウトにスタッフがいないので戸惑いました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026