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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: ZEN Hostel in Yamanouchi offers a 1-star hostel experience with a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or utilise the ski storage for their winter activities. Convenient Facilities: The property features air-conditioning and a tatami floor, ensuring a comfortable stay. Free on-site private parking is available for those travelling by car. Local Attractions: Located 4.3 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 10 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, the hostel is also close to hot springs and various ski resorts. Matsumoto Airport is 103 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, attentive staff, and the availability of public transport options nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tammy
Australia“Location was perfect for the snow, the snow monkeys and it was a beautiful community. The restaurant recommendations from the zen hostel were perfect and we finished every dinner with local pudding.” - Grace Australia“Staff were super friendly and helpful, big rooms, clean facilities”
- Dulce
Mexico“I spent 2 night at Zen hostel with my family. I really enjoyed this place, the facilities are very comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly. I went on winter and the room wasn’t cold at all. Thank you so much.” - Rebecca
New Zealand“The room was beautiful; a wonderful Japanese room - exceeded expectations! Staff incredibly helpful, provided drying rack and extra heater to dry wet snow gear. Free 30mon bus from station to ski area. Very quiet at night, clean facilities and...” - Denisa
Czech Republic“We stayed in traditional japanese style room with tatami mats on the floor. The room was very spacious, had closet for futons, but we used it also as closet to store our things. In the room we had small table with pillows, so it was also...” - Anna
Sweden“Super friendly staff <3 Helped us a lot, more than you can expect. Beautiful old building and classical japanese room with tatamiflooring.” - Rachel Australia“The house is very old and has alot of character. The owner was very friendly and helpful and spoke English. Yudanaka is a beautiful location with mountains and forests.”
- Jasmin
Switzerland“We really enjoyed our stay at the cosy Zen Hostel. The room was spacious, decorated in Japanese style and had a wonderful view over Yudanaka. The toilets and showers were clean at all times. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped...” - Santhosh
Japan“The place was at an ideal location, staff was nice. Helpful. Good value for money. You get all you expect from a tatami room for that price” - Delphine
France“L'hôtel est très joli, la chambre familiale pour 3 est vraiment très bien avec une belle vue sur les montagnes. C'est agréable de pouvoir avoir 2 couettes. Nous étions seuls dans tout l'hôtel, c'était un peu effrayant le soir. L'accès au Onsen...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
