Hostel
 ZEN Hostel

381-0401 Nagano, Yamanouchi, Hirao 3031, Japan – Great location - show map

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8.0
Very good
159 reviews

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.

Mia Japan

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!

Maria Japan

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!

Robbie United Kingdom

Excellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well

C Australia

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.

Megan Australia

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

Mccallum United Kingdom

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

Anna France

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.

Anna New Zealand

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

Goncalo United Kingdom

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.

Kimberly Japan
8.0
Very good
159 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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.”
    Mia Mia Japan Japan
  • “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!”
    Maria Maria Japan Japan
  • “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!”
    Robbie Robbie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well”
    C C Australia Australia
  • “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.”
    Megan Megan Australia Australia
  • “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”
    Mccallum Mccallum United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great Hostel for the price, really clean common places, but sadly the dormitory was super cold when it started snowing...”
    Anna Anna France France
  • “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.”
    Anna Anna New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great location, very friendly staff and hostel full of character! Looking forward to visit again in the near future!”
    Goncalo Goncalo United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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.”
    Kimberly Kimberly Japan Japan

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

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Located in Yamanouchi, 2.6 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park, ZEN Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers ski storage space. The property is situated 1 miles from Yudanaka Shibu Onsen and 1.2 miles from Snow Monkey Town Yamanouchi.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yamanouchi, like skiing.

Ryuoo Ski Park is 6.8 miles from ZEN Hostel, while Hasuike Pond is 8.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 65.2 miles from the accommodation.

This is our guests' favourite part of Yamanouchi, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

ZEN Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Aug 2016.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Yamanouchi, this property has an excellent location score of 8.6

Free private parking available on-site

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8.0
Very good · 159 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mia
    JapanJapan
    “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.”
  • Maria
    JapanJapan
    “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!”
  • Robbie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “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!”
  • C
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well”
  • Megan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “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.”
  • Mccallum
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “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”
  • Anna
    FranceFrance
    “Great Hostel for the price, really clean common places, but sadly the dormitory was super cold when it started snowing...”
  • Anna
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “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...”
  • Goncalo
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, very friendly staff and hostel full of character! Looking forward to visit again in the near future!”
  • Kimberly
    JapanJapan
    “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...”
Property questions and answers
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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
  • 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 you
    The 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
  • Can someone with tattoos use your onsen?
    You can use some of our tie-up Onsen's with tattoos.
    Answered on 18 February 2020
  • 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
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes. Sheets and one bath towel are included.
    Answered on 11 September 2019

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park
    2.6 miles
  • Ryuoo Ski Park
    3.7 miles
  • Hasuike Pond
    4.5 miles
  • Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum
    8.5 miles
  • Suzaka City Zoo
    9 miles
  • Mt. Kusatsu Shirane
    9.8 miles
  • Madarao Ski Resort
    10.5 miles
  • Lake Hokuryuko
    11.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant HAKKO
    0 miles
  • Restaurant みかさ
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar D-LINE
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar chamise
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant GOEN
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/bar タイム
    0.6 miles
Natural beauty
  • River 夜間瀬川
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain 高社山
    6.2 miles
  • Mountain 志賀高原
    9.9 miles
  • Lake 大沼池
    12.4 miles
  • Lake 野尻湖
    16.8 miles
Ski lifts
  • 竜王ロープウェイ
    6.2 miles
Public transport
  • Train Yudanaka Station
    0.2 miles
  • Train Iiyama Station
    8 miles
Closest airports
  • Matsumoto Airport
    48.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of ZEN Hostel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Skiing
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
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House rules ZEN Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

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.

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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.

Mastercard Visa American Express ZEN Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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).

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

  • ZEN Hostel is 5 miles from the centre of Yamanouchi.

  • 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.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to ZEN Hostel by:

    • Train 4h

  • ZEN Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing

  • Check-in at ZEN Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.