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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.
Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs
A traditional Japanese interior with wooden beams, tatami flooring, and a central wooden structure.
Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

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

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About this property

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are 2 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
During your stay at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel , you're just a quick walk from Yudanaka Hot Spring. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a communal living room
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs and ski equipment rentals
  • Steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 4 minutes on foot from Shibu
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.

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 ºC

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1961
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated guestrooms - December 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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