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ZEN Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Yudanaka Hot Spring

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Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil pond.
Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table, chair, and television.
Traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden lattice design and a sign reading 'ZEN Hostel'.
Experience serene tranquility with a view of the lush garden through the window, featuring a small water feature and beautifully manicured plants.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a long table and comfortable seating.
Nestled close to Yudanaka Hot Spring, ZEN Hostel offers a serene escape with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden and take advantage of multilingual staff who are always happy to help.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Cozy sleeping quarters with bunk beds and carpeted floors.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, Japanese Futon

Experience traditional Japanese elegance in this serene room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, and shoji screens.

Basic Suite, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Japanese Futon

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji sliding doors, featuring a table, window, and sink.

Basic Twin Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table, television, and sliding door.

Basic Quadruple Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Japanese Futon

Traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screen door, and a view of the outside.

Basic Triple Room, Japanese Futon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
3031 Hirao, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano, Yamanouchi, 3840401

What's nearby

  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shibu - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maruike Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 15 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112.2 miles/180.6 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 128.5 miles/206.9 km
  • Iiyama Station - 16 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 27 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 30 min drive
  • Yudanaka Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪関英ドライブイン - ‬11 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

When you stay at ZEN Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Shibu and Jigokudani Monkey Park are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Yudanaka Station is just 4 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does ZEN Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, ZEN Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at ZEN Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at ZEN Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at ZEN Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at ZEN Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. ZEN Hostel also has a garden.

What's the area around ZEN Hostel like?

ZEN Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Yudanaka Station and 9 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area.

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ZEN Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

Super friendly host.

It is a very new hostel. Bright, comfortable, modern. Owner has tastefully decorated the hostel. He speaks good English, friendly and helpful. Price is very reasonable. Best hostel that I have stayed so far.

8/10 Good

YUKAKO, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

DAISUKE, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very chill, run by nice people
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Fook Wai, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed our stay at Zen hostel. The staff was attentive and helpful in planning activities.
Lorena, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Eidy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

1-night trip

8/10 Good

Le personnel est très accueillant, l’hotel Est très calme et d’une parfaite propreté. Notre chambre était très spacieuse, avec un petit balcon charmant.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice on a budget

Cheap, clean, friendly staff, lots of trust, good breakfast
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
luis, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

1-night trip

8/10 Good

スタッフは良い。チェックインの際、ペーパーに基づいて説明があるので利用に安心できる。ドミトリーの消灯は22時。シャワー個室に脱衣かごがあればより便利と思う。湯田中駅から約5分で近い。駅に近い所にコンビニエンスストアがある。
Suma, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

スタッフは良い。チェックインの際、利用についての説明をペーパーに基づいてしてくれるので安心。ドミトリーは22時消灯。個室シャワーに脱衣かごがあれば便利と思う。
Suma, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
holly, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Clean hotel, but wifi is slow and too far from metro or JR station
Nelson, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

ゆっくり寛げます

ラウンジにある薪ストーブが最高です 歩いて3分ほどの場所にある、よろずやのお風呂に割引で入れるのも素晴らしいです。 スタッフの方はみなさんフレンドリーですし、朝食もおいしかったです
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing, non expensive and clean place.
Kevin, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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。
ANDY, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

tabitah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

良かった。

居心地が良かったです。特に気を使うこともなく、特別にサービスを求めず、滞在重視な方にはおすすめだと思います。朝食が美味しかったです。スタッフも親切です。わが家に帰ってきたようなくつろぎを感じました。
2-night trip