Hostel 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.
JapanI 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!
JapanThe 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!
United KingdomExcellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well
AustraliaThe 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.
AustraliaReally friendly welcome, made to feel at home. Lovely sitting area by fire, great breakfast and coffee. You can easily walk to Shibu onsen and
United KingdomGreat Hostel for the price, really clean common places, but sadly the dormitory was super cold when it started snowing...
FranceGreat 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.
New ZealandGreat location, very friendly staff and hostel full of character! Looking forward to visit again in the near future!
United KingdomIncredible 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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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, 48.5 miles from the accommodation.
This is our guests' favourite part of Yamanouchi, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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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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See what guests loved the most:
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Mia
Japan“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.”
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Maria
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! ”
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Robbie
United 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!”
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C
Australia“Excellent location and staff, facilities clean and ran well”
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Megan
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.”
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Mccallum
United 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”
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Anna
France“Great Hostel for the price, really clean common places, but sadly the dormitory was super cold when it started snowing...”
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Anna
New 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 for money, quiet and the town is very quaint.” Read more
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Goncalo
United Kingdom
“Great location, very friendly staff and hostel full of character! Looking forward to visit again in the near future! ”
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Kimberly
Japan
“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.” Read more
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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
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speak English
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Facilities of ZEN Hostel
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Garden
Ski
- Ski storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Hiking Off-site
- Skiing
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! 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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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.
Bar is closed from Sat 31 Oct 2020 until Mon 31 May 2021
FAQs about ZEN Hostel
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ZEN Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Skiing
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at ZEN Hostel (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to ZEN Hostel by:
- Train 4h
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Check-in at ZEN Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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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.
