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Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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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 room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with potted plants.
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.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$145
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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2960 Hirao, Yamanochi, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 3810401
  • Place, Yudanaka Hot Spring
    â€Ș1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shibu
    â€Ș4 min walk‬
  • Place, Heiwakannon
    â€Ș11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

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

  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

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
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

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
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Yamanouchi

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel places you steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and within a short 5-minute stroll of Shibu. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and karaoke. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Yamanouchi hostel include Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nishimiya Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shibu - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yumiya Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Heiwakannon - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€Ș摳懩 みかさ - ‬5 min walk
  • â€Șăƒ©ăƒŒăƒĄăƒł ćŸłć‘ł - ‬15 min walk
  • â€ȘAs it. - Craft Beer and Vintage Clothing - ‬4 min walk
  • â€Șいさみ毿し - ‬4 min walk
  • â€Șäž­èŻæ–™ç† æ „æ„œ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel offers its guests hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, karaoke, and concierge services are also featured at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel . Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Yamanouchi hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1961
  • Karaoke
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in December 2025.

There are 2 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Piano
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 45 ÂșC

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

Yep, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

No, there is no spa at this property. Shibu is a short 4-minute walk away.

What makes Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel .

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

No, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

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