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ZEN Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel with free parking, walk to Yudanaka Hot Spring

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ZEN Hostel

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Front of property
Reception
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Interior entrance

Overview of ZEN Hostel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3031 Hirao, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Yamanouchi, 3840401
  • Popular LocationYudanaka Hot Spring3 min walk
  • Popular LocationShibu7 min walk
  • Popular LocationJigokudani Monkey Park7 min drive
  • AirportMatsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)80 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, Japanese Futon

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Suite, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Japanese Futon

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Japanese Futon

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Yamanouchi

ZEN Hostel is located in Yamanouchi. Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shiga Kogen Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 3 min walk
  • Shibu - 7 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 9 min walk
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 7 min drive
  • Ryuoo Ski Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 4 min walk
  • Iiyama Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • スポーツハイム奥志賀 - 10 min walk
  • HAKKO - 1 min walk
  • 串道楽 - 2 min walk
  • 福十拉 - 5 min walk
  • 関谷醸造場 - 5 min walk

About this property

ZEN Hostel

Property highlights
Close to Yudanaka Hot Spring, ZEN Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at ZEN Hostel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

ZEN Hostel Yamanouchi
ZEN Yamanouchi
ZEN Hostel Yamanouchi
ZEN Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ZEN Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is ZEN Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ZEN Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ZEN Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ZEN Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is ZEN Hostel located?

Situated in Yamanouchi, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Nishimiya Shrine and Yudanaka Hot Spring. Shiga Kogen Ski Area is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away. Yudanaka Station is only a 4-minute walk.

ZEN Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very chill, run by nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Fook Wai

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay at Zen hostel. The staff was attentive and helpful in planning activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice on a budget
Cheap, clean, friendly staff, lots of trust, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and attention to details from the hist
It was a great stay! Everything that you could need was provided! Very friendly environment both the staff and the guest! Special Kudos to Maya who manages the hostel very professionally and welcoming. She provided very useful information as well as the gentleman that was also there!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Yamanouchi!
Zen Hostel is in a neat, old, traditional Japanese building. The lounge overlooks a pretty Japanese garden which can be viewed through the giant windows making it seem like you are outside. The walls throughout the hostel are adorned with nice photos from around the world. The floor in my private room was covered by beautiful tatami mats on which a futon is placed for sleeping. The futon was a little thin for sleeping on my side (boney hips) but was otherwise comfortable. Everything is clean. The heaters provided kept the room as toasty as I needed but the common spaces are pretty cold so bring warm jammies in the winter for the trip to the restroom. I don't consider this a negative for this hostel as I found it is normal for there to be cold common spaces in places in the low budget range (I wouldn't know about the fancy hotels in Japan). The staff were super nice and speak English. The breakfast options were yummy and reasonable at 600 yen. The dinner menu is limited but my curry was good. The location is perfect, just 5 minutes walk to the bus and train station and close to all restaurants. I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Nelson, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, but wifi is slow and too far from metro or JR station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Amazing, non expensive and clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Not bad but expensive for what you get
We stayed at a "private" twin room and once our door was opened by someone while we were away, and another time while we were still inside someone came into our room even though it was locked! It was a mistake but I couldn't recommend the private room if you are concerned about someone entering the room. Furthermore my girlfriend didn't think the room was that clean, personally I thought it was average. Service was nice and it's not far from station. However this area doesn't have many stores or restaurants that are open. I chose to come here because my girlfriend lives close by, but hotels in Nagano city are much cheaper and cleaner if you book in advance. Unfortunately my girlfriend was a bit picky and didn't want to travel to Nagano so I ended up paying more money for less. If you have the choice, stay at a hotel in Nagano city or choose this if you want to be close by some specific tourist attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

ANDY, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
個室に泊まりましたが、旅館のような部屋に泊まることができくつろげました。 また、近くの有名温泉旅館と提携していて、追加料金で温泉に入れる仕組みがあり、助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018