Top 5 Hotels In Yamanochi, Japan - Updated 2024

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Yamanochi is a popular town nestled in the beautiful landscapes of northern Nagano Prefecture. It is known as the home to the snow monkeys of Jigokudani Monkey Park, where travelers from all over the world visit to see the unique wild monkeys who enjoy bathing in hot springs. If you envy the monkeys as they soak warmly in hot springs, consider taking a side trip to the historic onsen towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka Onsen. Yamanochi is also renowned for its ski resorts, especially Japan’s largest ski site, Shiga Kogen.

Elevate your stay by checking into some of the town’s most prestigious hotels. Check out this list of the top hotels in Yamanochi, Japan, for excellent options.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.

1. Hotel Tagawa (from USD 43)

Hotel Tagawa guarantees a serene and relaxing escape by providing cozy rooms with lovely nature views. Guests can choose from Western and Japanese-style rooms with either beds or futons. The hotel also boasts top-notch facilities to elevate your stay, including a relaxing indoor bath with steam to reduce fatigue and muscle pain. After bathing, guests can indulge in excellent Japanese cuisine and drinks at the on-site restaurant — Hungry Mama.

Booking reservations at this hotel is also an excellent choice if you’re planning a business-related activity, as the property houses spacious and well-equipped multipurpose spaces for meetings and events. Additionally, you can take advantage of outdoor facilities, such as a barbecue garden.

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Hotel Tagawa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Yomase 11700-96
22.19 km (13.8 mi) from Yubatake

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace

2. Okushiga Kogen Hotel (from USD 162)

Okushiga Kogen Hotel is an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts, as this hotel provides a rejuvenating escape surrounded by the vibrant natural landscapes of Okushiga Highlands. It offers elegantly designed rooms and suites, each with expansive windows overlooking a natural view. If you’re a fur parent who can’t leave your pooches behind, staying in this hotel is also ideal. You can book the Superior Twin Room - Pet Friendly to enjoy a vacation with your pal.

A bathroom also awaits guests, which has naturally sourced water from Okushiga Highlands.

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Okushiga Kogen Hotel

Wheelchair accessible

Address: Okushiga Kogen,Yamanouchi-town, Shimotakai-gun, Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan, 381-0405
18.36 km (11.5 mi) from Yubatake

3. Kumanoyu Hotel (from USD 165)

Kumanoyu Hotel provides spacious traditional Japanese rooms with tatami mats and futons. If you want a regular elevated bed, you also have the option to choose a purely Western-style room or a combination of Japanese and Western-style rooms. The hotel also offers two indoor bath and an outdoor rock bath to ensure guests can soak and bathe after a long day of adventure. Additionally, guests can hang out and rest in the lobby with a beautiful tea room.

Those who come to experience endless winter sports opportunities may rent skis and boards at the hotel’s underground facility for an additional fee.

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Kumanoyu Hotel

Address: Hirao7148
11.38 km (7.1 mi) from Yubatake

4. Shiga Lake Hotel (from USD 159)

Consider booking reservations at Shiga Lake Hotel whether coming for business or leisure. It offers well-equipped facilities for business travelers, including multipurpose rooms, which are also an ideal place to conduct study camps. The hotel also provides plenty of room options, including Japanese-Western-style rooms. If you’re visiting as a small group, don’t miss the chance to book the special room with several tatami mats, two beds, and a living room.

Make the most of your stay by bathing in the shared indoor bath with water from a natural hot spring. Excellent Japanese cuisine is also available on-site!

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Shiga Lake Hotel

Wheelchair accessible

Address: Shigakogen 7148,Hirao,Yamanouchi Shimotakai-gun, Shigakogen, Nagano, Japan, 381-0401
13.99 km (8.7 mi) from Yubatake

5. Hotel Takimoto (from USD 118)

Experience the peaceful countryside of Japan by checking in at Hotel Takimoto. It features a rustic interior with relaxing amenities, including a cozy shared lounge with a fireplace to keep you warm, especially during winter. A lunch dining and wine bar are also available to serve guests tasty meals and drinks. Guests can kickstart their day with a breakfast buffet offering bread, rice, and salad options.

Additionally, the hotel guarantees that guests can stay in good shape by providing top-notch wellness facilities, including a yoga studio and a Ryukyu thermal room.

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Hotel Takimoto

Address: 7149 Hirao.Yamanouchi,Shimotakai-gun, Shigakogen, Nagano, Japan, 381-0402
14.3 km (8.9 mi) from Yubatake

Experience the best stay at a hotel in Yamanochi

As a famous resort town and ski site, make sure to choose a hotel with excellent amenities to keep you comfortable and warm during the coldest seasons in Yamanochi. So, don’t hesitate to select any of the hotels listed above for your next visit.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
Disclosure: Trip101 selects the listings in our articles independently. Some of the listings in this article contain affiliate links.

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