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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, 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.
A room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.
A multi-story building with a sign reading 'Snow Monkey Lodge.'

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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

About the neighborhood

Yamanouchi

Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel places you next to Yudanaka Hot Spring and within a 5-minute walk of Shibu. This 13-room hostel has a bar/lounge along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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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

Renovated in 2025, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel offers microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. This hot springs hostel also has a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other standard amenities include 5 bathrooms and fans. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Laundry fee: JPY 1000

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

This hostel is located in Yamanouchi, just steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and Nishimiya Shrine, and within a short walk of Shibu. You'll also find Takayakushi Wakoan and Heiwakannon less than a mile away.

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

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel on Oct 18, 2026 start from $95, 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.

Does Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel include a casino?

No, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Snow Monkey Lodge - Hostel .

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