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ZEN Hostel
381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 3031, Japan – Great location - show map
I loved my stay at the ZEN hostel! The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable, and I found the lounge area to be super cozy.

I stayed in the dormitory and it was clean and quiet. It is very close to Yorozuya Onsen and you can buy a discount ticket in the hostel. I love this place. Totally recommended!

The staff were so very kind and helpful! The 24-hour service is extremely helpful, and the staff were always so polite. I very much enjoyed my stay and was happy with the facilities!

Excellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well

The hostel was much larger than I had expected, the overall ambience was perfect for a hostel. With a large communal area, a bar/cafe and friendly staff it was overall a great experience.

Really friendly welcome, made to feel at home. Lovely sitting area by fire, great breakfast and coffee. You can easily walk to Shibu onsen and

Great Hostel for the price, really clean common places, but sadly the dormitory was super cold when it started snowing...

Great value for money. We thought it would be hard staying here , and skiing at Shiga Kogen but given a choice we would definitely stay down in Yamanochi. Awesome onsen just down the road. Clean and good communal areas. This hostel is great value for money, quiet and the town is very quaint.

Great location, very friendly staff and hostel full of character! Looking forward to visit again in the near future!

Incredible old ryokan that's been converted into a hostel. We got the large, room that sleeps up to 6 people and loved it. Tatami mats, paper doors, the whole place feels like a piece of history. Very cozy common area with fireplace, too! Staff was also really friendly and helped suggest onsens nearby.

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Can guests of the ZEN Hostel use the different onsens in the town?Guests are able to use only certain onsens in this town. One is behind the station and the other two are hotels that we have partnerships with. The other onsens require special keys and are more geared towards the local people who live in this area.Answered on 24 December 2019
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Does this room include a shared bathroom or is there a private bathroom for this space? Also, is there a refrigerator or microwave available? Thank youThe shower room is shared. In addition, a microwave oven, refrigerator, and hot water pot are also available in the lounge.Answered on 30 December 2021
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Can someone with tattoos use your onsen?You can use some of our tie-up Onsen's with tattoos.Answered on 18 February 2020
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Do you have planned events or activities?We usually do not have events or activities planned everyday. However, we do have a few events each month such as a special breakfast on the first Sunday of each month and also music events occasionally.Answered on 11 September 2019
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Are sheets and towels included?Yes. Sheets and one bath towel are included.Answered on 11 September 2019
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Jigokudani Monkey Park2.6 miles
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Ryuoo Ski Park3.7 miles
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Hasuike Pond4.5 miles
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Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum8.5 miles
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Suzaka City Zoo9 miles
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Mt. Kusatsu Shirane9.8 miles
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Madarao Ski Resort10.5 miles
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Lake Hokuryuko11.3 miles
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Restaurant HAKKO0 miles
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Restaurant みかさ0.2 miles
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Cafe/bar D-LINE0.2 miles
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Cafe/bar chamise0.2 miles
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Restaurant GOEN0.3 miles
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Cafe/bar タイム0.6 miles
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River 夜間瀬川0.6 miles
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Mountain 高社山6.2 miles
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Mountain 志賀高原9.9 miles
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Lake 大沼池12.4 miles
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Lake 野尻湖16.8 miles
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竜王ロープウェイ6.2 miles
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Train Yudanaka Station0.2 miles
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Train Iiyama Station8 miles
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Matsumoto Airport48.2 miles
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
ZEN Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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).
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.
FAQs about ZEN Hostel
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ZEN Hostel is 5 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi.
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The prices at ZEN Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to ZEN Hostel by:
- Train 4h
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ZEN Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Skiing
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Check-in at ZEN Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.