Yudanakashibu Onsenkyo

Landmark4.5/5

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Yamanouchi's wildlife park lets you watch Japanese macaques gather around a hot spring pool in the mountains. In winter, they soak as snow settles on their fur.

Landmark4.3/5

Shibu Hot Spring

This hot-spring town has nine small public bathhouses along its lanes. Ryokan guests carry a key between them, walking in yukata and geta.

Landmark4.1/5

Yudanaka Station Front Kaede Hot Spring

Station-front onsen with a rectangular indoor pool and a Japanese-style outdoor bath. The raised entry floor is ringed with shoes from local regulars.

Transport4.1/5

Yudanaka Station

Landmark4.5/5

Shiga Kogen

Get ready for an epic snow adventure in Shiga Kogen! Located in Yamanochi, Nagano, this winter wonderland offers 21 ski areas with slopes for all levels. Zip down the powder-filled mountains, explore the charming village of Hirao, and soak in the nearby hot springs. With stunning views and opportunities for snow sports galore, Shiga Kogen is a snowy paradise you won't want to miss!

Landmark4.4/5

Yamanouchi Information Center

Cafe$$$4.8/5

YAMANOUCHI COFFEE

Yamanouchi cafe with coffee, matcha, breakfast bowls, sandwiches and home-brewed beer. You can also take home its coffee beans.

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Enza Cafe & Ramen Enza

Snow Monkey Park cafe with ramen, pizza and apple pie. Chicken ramen and apple pie with cream make a welcome pairing after the walk.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Yudanaka Brewery Complex U

This brewery has a restaurant and a footbath outside. On tours, you can taste beer straight from a fermentation tank.

Eat$$4.4/5

Yudanaka Onsen Pudding Honpo

Cafe$$3.9/5

Yama no Cafe

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Crumpet Cafe

Cafe4.5/5

Koishiya Ryokan

Eat$$$4.2/5

味処 みかさ

Yamanouchi Japanese restaurant serving ramen, curry and tonkatsu, with tatami seating and art on the walls.

Cafe$$$4.3/5

Japanese Dining GOEN

Eat$$$4.8/5

Shokudo Yoroshiki Hi

Eat$$3.8/5

Soba Yariya

This small Shibu Onsen noodle restaurant serves soba, udon, and ramen in a traditional Japanese-style room. They may bring a sample of soba tea.

Landmark3.8/5

Ryuoo Ski Park

Yamanouchi's ski resort has beginner runs below and steeper terrain higher up. A ropeway ride takes you above the clouds.

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Hotel Tsubakino

A 3-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, Hotel Tsubakino features indoor and outdoor hot spring baths with a vista of snowy mountain peaks. The hotel offers Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. From Tsubakino Hotel it is a 40-minute drive to Jigokudani Monkey Park, as well as to the Hokusai-kan Museum in Obuse Town. Guestrooms feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with a TV and an electric kettle. En suite bathrooms come with a shower. Tsubakino’s hot-spring baths are public or reservable for private use, for a fee. Massage service is available. The hotel houses a souvenir shop. Hotel Tsubakino’s restaurant serves Japanese multi-course dinners featuring Shinshu beef and fresh local vegetables. For breakfast, guests can opt between Western and local dishes.

Stay$4.75/5

Yudanaka Yasuragi

A small 6-room inn with Ryokan meals and cosy interiors, Yasuragi is just a few minutes drive to Jigokudani Monkey Park and an 8-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station. Hot-spring baths are featured. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free pick-up service from Yudanaka Station is provided. Yasuragi Inn’s Japanese-style rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors, futon beds and a flat-screen TV. Each room is air-conditioned. A fridge, an electric kettle and yukata robes are provided. All guests have access to the on-site hot spring public baths, and they can be reserved for private use. (please inquire at the front desk for more information.) Shiga-Kogen Ski Park and North Shiga Ski Park are both a 15-minute drive away. The property offers a free shuttle to nearby locations upon request, including Yudanaka Train Station. Parking is free. There is a convenience store right behind the inn.

Stay$$4.5/5

Shimaya

Just 500 metres from Yudanaka Station, traditional inn Shimaya Ryokan is a family-run friendly accommodation featuring hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. It provides free shuttle services from the station and to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and other famous local spots. This hotel was selected as one of Top 10 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2024. Rooms are cosy and comfortable, featuring tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. They are equipped with a TV, a fridge and a safe. Some rooms come with an en suite bathroom. Ryokan Shimaya is just steps away from a 24-hour convenience store. It is 6 km from Yomase Ski Resort. Free parking is available. Guests can leisurely soak in the spacious public hot spring bath or reserve baths for a private group. Meals can be served with advance reservation (extra charges apply). Open-air baths will be closed for a while from May 7.

Stay$$$$4.75/5

Shibu Hotel

Shibu Hotel, featuring traditional course meals using Shinshu beef, private hot springs, and shared open-air and indoor baths, is an 8-minute ride from Yudanaka Station via free shuttle bus. Traditional guest rooms feature futons laid out on tatami mats. Breakfast and dinner are Japanese set meals served in the dining hall. Check-in by 6:00 PM is mandatory for dinner service. Check-ins after this time will result in dinner not being provided, and no refunds will be issued. 【Information Regarding Allergies and Dietary Restrictions】 We accommodate dietary restrictions due to allergies or religious/philosophical reasons (vegetarian, vegan, etc.) to the extent possible. Please confirm the following points in advance: * We do not provide halal food. * Depending on the nature of your request, we may be unable to accommodate it. * Due to the nature of Japanese cuisine, we cannot provide broth made without bonito flakes, kelp, or dried sardines. Please understand this in advance. * Please notify us of dietary restrictions during online booking. The final deadline is 5 days prior to your check-in date. Changes or accommodations cannot be made after this deadline. We appreciate your understanding in advance. Experience Japanese culture with yukata robes, green tea, and zabuton seating. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a mini-refrigerator, and a TV. Each room has a private toilet. Please use the communal bathhouse for hot springs. Snow Monkey Park is 25 minutes from the hotel (10 minutes by car + 15 minutes on foot), the Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum is 20 minutes by car, and Zenkoji Temple is 1 hour by car. On-site parking is free. When not relaxing in the hot springs, you can visit our gift shop. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Stay$$$4.55/5

Yudanaka Yumoto

Yudanaka Yumoto in Yamanouchi offers family rooms with tatami floors and garden views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, open-air bath, and a garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. An à la carte breakfast is served with local specialities, juice, and fruits. The on-site restaurant provides a relaxed atmosphere. The ryokan offers a shuttle service, public bath, shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage, and free off-site private parking. Located 104 km from Matsumoto Airport, Yudanaka Yumoto is situated in a hot spring area.

Stay$4.25/5

Maruka ryokan

Maruka Ryokan in Yamanouchi offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and garden views. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, public bath, and lounge. The property also features a garden, bicycle parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a shuttle service, ski pass sales point, and free on-site private parking. Located 104 km from Matsumoto Airport, the ryokan is situated in a hot spring area. Activities available include skiing, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the friendly host, convenient location, and comfortable rooms, making Maruka Ryokan a preferred choice for relaxation and leisure.

Stay$$4/5

Hotel Suimeikan

Hotel Suimeikan in Yamanouchi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and tatami floors. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and free toiletries. Guests can relax at the spa and wellness centre, sauna, and hot spring bath. Additional facilities include a public bath, open-air bath, karaoke, and ski storage. The ryokan provides free WiFi in public areas, daily housekeeping, lift, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Matsumoto Airport is 103 km away. Hotel Suimeikan is situated in a hot spring area, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities such as skiing.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Ryokan Hakura

Ryokan Hakura in Yamanouchi offers family rooms with private bathrooms and tatami floors. Each room includes air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and a TV. Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, public bath, lift, and full-day security. The ryokan provides free on-site private parking, luggage storage, and free toiletries. Skiing activities are available nearby. Located 102 km from Matsumoto Airport, the ryokan is situated in a hot spring area.

Stay$$3.9/5

Hotel Yudanaka

Just a 3 minutes’ walk from Yudanaka Station in Yamanouchi, Hotel Yudanaka features natural hot spring baths, and offers free Wi-Fi and parking. The tatami-mat flooring makes the rooms warm and cosy. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and comfortable Japanese futon bedding. Some have a private bathroom. Guests at Yudanaka Hotel can recline in a variety of healing public hot spring baths, or relax in the sauna or hot tub. Café-restaurant Kiraku features a contemporary Japanese decor with wooden furnishings. It serves local cuisine and a variety of spirits and cocktails. Kiraku offers a karaoke. Hotel Yudanaka is a 15-minute drive from Ryuo Ski Park and 20 minutes by bus to Snow Monkey Park

Stay4.7/5

Sakaeya Ryokan

Stay4.6/5

Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso

Yamanouchi ryokan with fresh flowers in the room alcove and several onsen baths. You can use the private bath without reserving it.

Stay4.5/5

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

Stay4.5/5

Kokuya Ryokan Shibu Onsen

Stay4.4/5

楽奇温泉旅館（Rakki Onsen Ryokan）

Tatami-room ryokan with mountain views, a Japanese public bath, and loaner ski and snowboard gear.

Stay4.5/5

Ryokan Hatsunoyu

Stay3.3/5

Nozaru Hostel

Yamanouchi hostel near the snow monkey trail has indoor and outdoor onsen baths, with the outdoor bath especially pretty in falling snow.