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Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

Property class: 2

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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, two beds with white bedding, a wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.
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, a sliding door, and a staircase leading to another level.
A multi-story building with a sign reading 'Snow Monkey Lodge.'

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$135
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
  • 9 sq m
  • 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
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single 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 Single 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

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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 and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers concierge services, multilingual staff and luggage storage. 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 Hirao hostel include Shigakogen Hasuike 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
  • Baio-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shibu - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪味処 みかさ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪小石屋カフェ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪HAKKO BEER STAND - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪YUDANAKA BREWERY COMPLEX “U” - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪手打蕎麦うどん 玉川本店 - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel offers its guests hot springs. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Yamanouchi hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1961
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • 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 free toiletries and fans. Beds feature down duvets 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in December 2025.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen). 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

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
  • 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 - 45 ºC
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

  • 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

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 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel on 24 Nov 2026 start from AU$135, 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.

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the place is so quiet. Is convenient to travel to the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

綺麗
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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