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1. HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO
HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO2.0 star property
Shinano
The price is ￥12,690
￥12,690
￥14,040 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Yamanouchi
Soak in steaming hot springs alongside wild snow monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park, where furry residents bathe year-round. Nearby Shiga Kogen offers premier skiing in winter and spectacular alpine hiking trails during green summer months.
Top reviews in Yamanouchi
Shibu Hotel
Shibu HotelHirao
10/10 Excellent
This was a very nice experience for me and my family. The hotel itself is very nice, but the best part is the service provided by the staff. Extremely courteous and they provided for all our requests. It's in a very nice location with 9 onsens (hot spings) within walking distance. As long as you stay in a hotel in town, you get a free key to access all of them. The hotel provides you with a Onsen outfit that we found very fun to walk around in (like a kimono with jacket and wooden sandels)....
This was a very nice experience for me and my family. The hotel itself is very nice, but the best part is the service provided by the staff. Extremely courteous and they provided for all our requests. It's in a very nice location with 9 onsens (hot spings) within walking distance. As long as you stay in a hotel in town, you get a free key to access all of them. The hotel provides you with a Onsen outfit that we found very fun to walk around in (like a kimono with jacket and wooden sandels)....
Glenn
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku
Kanbayashi Hotel SenjukakuHirao
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful surroundings, and right next to the path that leads to the monkey park. We very much enjoyed the kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. They were happy to explain what everything was and how to eat it, since a number of the dishes were unfamiliar to us (in particular with the breakfast). The public onsen is nice, and in addition to the indoor pool, has a small but pretty outdoor area. The staff anticipate everything, and somehow manage to be extremely helpful while leaving you on your...
Beautiful surroundings, and right next to the path that leads to the monkey park. We very much enjoyed the kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. They were happy to explain what everything was and how to eat it, since a number of the dishes were unfamiliar to us (in particular with the breakfast). The public onsen is nice, and in addition to the indoor pool, has a small but pretty outdoor area. The staff anticipate everything, and somehow manage to be extremely helpful while leaving you on your...
Douglas
Kamei no Yu
Kamei no YuHirao
10/10 Excellent
This place is amazing. Service is wonderful. Food is extraordinary and there are 2 excellent hot springs in hotel. One of best experiences of my 2 week trip.
This place is amazing. Service is wonderful. Food is extraordinary and there are 2 excellent hot springs in hotel. One of best experiences of my 2 week trip.
troy
Wafu No Yado MASUYA
Wafu No Yado MASUYAHirao
10/10 Excellent
All around incredible stay. Located on the Onsen road, with access to two public baths outside of the hotel, two very well equipped Onsen within the hotel, and the option to reserve a private Onsen as well. Not listed on when booking, but the hotel picked us up from the train station, as well as runs a free shuttle once every morning (940am) to the monkey park. Really nice touch that they should publicize more broadly. Highly recommend getting breakfast and dinner included. Highlight of the...
All around incredible stay. Located on the Onsen road, with access to two public baths outside of the hotel, two very well equipped Onsen within the hotel, and the option to reserve a private Onsen as well. Not listed on when booking, but the hotel picked us up from the train station, as well as runs a free shuttle once every morning (940am) to the monkey park. Really nice touch that they should publicize more broadly. Highly recommend getting breakfast and dinner included. Highlight of the...
Adrian
Hotel Tsubakino
Hotel TsubakinoHirao
10/10 Excellent
An unforgettable experience with my son who is 9 we enjoyed the private onsen with 2 separate baths we bathed under the stars which was perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating attentive and so SWEET , the Japanese chocolate covered pecans are dreamy definitely grab a box or 2!
An unforgettable experience with my son who is 9 we enjoyed the private onsen with 2 separate baths we bathed under the stars which was perfect. The staff was incredibly accommodating attentive and so SWEET , the Japanese chocolate covered pecans are dreamy definitely grab a box or 2!
Victoria
Ishinoyu Lodge
Ishinoyu LodgeShiga Highlands
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful stay. People were great! Food excellent. quick van rides to and frome nearby slopes.
Wonderful stay. People were great! Food excellent. quick van rides to and frome nearby slopes.
Nathaniel
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya
Shibu Onsen SakaeyaHirao
10/10 Excellent
This traditional ryotan was wonderful. It was a blend of traditional Japanese with modern updates. We booked a suite that had western beds and a private onsen. Our sons shared a smaller room with tatami mats. We selected the traditional dinner and breakfast which were wonderful experiences. If you do not like traditional Japanese food you may not like the meal option. The service was great and staff helpful, despite some language limitations. It was very conveniently located near the train...
This traditional ryotan was wonderful. It was a blend of traditional Japanese with modern updates. We booked a suite that had western beds and a private onsen. Our sons shared a smaller room with tatami mats. We selected the traditional dinner and breakfast which were wonderful experiences. If you do not like traditional Japanese food you may not like the meal option. The service was great and staff helpful, despite some language limitations. It was very conveniently located near the train...
Irving
Ryokan Suminoyu
Ryokan SuminoyuHirao
10/10 Excellent
Really nice place. You get access to the 9 onsen nearby and the town is cute and quiet. Definitely opt in for meals, they are AMAZING.
Really nice place. You get access to the 9 onsen nearby and the town is cute and quiet. Definitely opt in for meals, they are AMAZING.
Leah
turuyaryokan
turuyaryokanSano
10/10 Excellent
Very unique traditional onsen experience! Staff were very kind and helpful. Only stayed on night but it was perfect, very close to Yudanaka train station and Snow Monkey Park bus station, and only a mile walk from Shibu Hot Springs! Thank you very much.
Very unique traditional onsen experience! Staff were very kind and helpful. Only stayed on night but it was perfect, very close to Yudanaka train station and Snow Monkey Park bus station, and only a mile walk from Shibu Hot Springs! Thank you very much.
Michael
Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen
Club Wyndham Shirakabaso ShigakogenShiga Highlands
10/10 Excellent
The front desk agents were super kind and helpful. They both spoke English. We needed that.
Bountiful and delicious dinner and breakfast buffets were included.
Our room was amazingly well appointed and large. The king bed was beyond adequate. It was two full sized beds bound together.
We hope to return to this property some day.
The front desk agents were super kind and helpful. They both spoke English. We needed that.
Bountiful and delicious dinner and breakfast buffets were included.
Our room was amazingly well appointed and large. The king bed was beyond adequate. It was two full sized beds bound together.
We hope to return to this property some day.
Rodney
Aburaya Tosen
Aburaya TosenSano
10/10 Excellent
Very enjoyable experience with polite staff in kimono. If one would like to immerse themselves in Japanese tradition with tatami floors, sleeping on futon, and taking a traditional bath (onsen)/dress in yukata provided by the hotel, then this is the hotel for you.
Very enjoyable experience with polite staff in kimono. If one would like to immerse themselves in Japanese tradition with tatami floors, sleeping on futon, and taking a traditional bath (onsen)/dress in yukata provided by the hotel, then this is the hotel for you.
John
Shibu Onsen KOKUYA
Shibu Onsen KOKUYAHirao
10/10 Excellent
This was the last place we stayed during our honeymoon trip to Korea and Japan — we had the "Japanese Style with Open Air Bath B (Take)" room which was massive and featured an outdoor bathing area with piped in hot spring water. We had an amazing host who explained everything about the room, a spectacular dinner was included, and overall a really magical evening. Definitely worth the cost. Still thinking about our time there...
This was the last place we stayed during our honeymoon trip to Korea and Japan — we had the "Japanese Style with Open Air Bath B (Take)" room which was massive and featured an outdoor bathing area with piped in hot spring water. We had an amazing host who explained everything about the room, a spectacular dinner was included, and overall a really magical evening. Definitely worth the cost. Still thinking about our time there...
Matt
Minshuku Miyama
Minshuku MiyamaHirao
10/10 Excellent
Aside from the lovely hosts, the best thing about this place is proximity to the Snow Money Park, which is INCREDIBLE! There are a few good places to eat within walking distance, Enza at the park entrance is fantastic, and we also loved Farmhouse brew pub.
As for the actual lodging, it's great. The hosts are the sweetest people in the world, very accommodating. I had the Japanese breakfast each morning and it was stellar. I also had the onsen to myself for an hour or so each night. Lovely...
Aside from the lovely hosts, the best thing about this place is proximity to the Snow Money Park, which is INCREDIBLE! There are a few good places to eat within walking distance, Enza at the park entrance is fantastic, and we also loved Farmhouse brew pub.
As for the actual lodging, it's great. The hosts are the sweetest people in the world, very accommodating. I had the Japanese breakfast each morning and it was stellar. I also had the onsen to myself for an hour or so each night. Lovely...
Donna
HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -
HOTEL ROUTE INN Grand NAKANO OBUSE - Shinshu-Nakanoekimae -Nakano
10/10 Excellent
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff was amazing! Very. Courteous and helpful the moment you arrive. The station is a within walking distance which is helpful if in a rush.
The room was spotless and comfortable. The staff was amazing! Very. Courteous and helpful the moment you arrive. The station is a within walking distance which is helpful if in a rush.
Saul
Shimaya
ShimayaHirao
10/10 Excellent
If I could rate Shimaya an 11 out of 10, I would. The inn itself was so charming and wonderful, and that's long before you get to the wonderful hosts' hospitality, joy, and kindness. When we shared our plans for Nagano, we were told we HAD to check out Obuse...which was a worthwhile stop on our trip and definitely added to the richness we enjoyed in Japan! Thank you so much.
If I could rate Shimaya an 11 out of 10, I would. The inn itself was so charming and wonderful, and that's long before you get to the wonderful hosts' hospitality, joy, and kindness. When we shared our plans for Nagano, we were told we HAD to check out Obuse...which was a worthwhile stop on our trip and definitely added to the richness we enjoyed in Japan! Thank you so much.
Hannah
Koishiya Ryokan
Koishiya RyokanHirao
10/10 Excellent
Went here March of 2016 and had an Amazing time. We arrived at the train & took a taxi to the ryokan [900¥], the staff was so nice they took in our luggage and we went to the snow monkeys [30 min inclined walk to the monkey park gate] or a quick 5 min taxi ride to the gate [900¥] the ryokan does offer a free shuttle at 11am to the monkey park, make sure not to miss that. The rooms were clean and quiet. The staff helped us find a private Onsen across the street due to our tattoos. It was awesome....
Went here March of 2016 and had an Amazing time. We arrived at the train & took a taxi to the ryokan [900¥], the staff was so nice they took in our luggage and we went to the snow monkeys [30 min inclined walk to the monkey park gate] or a quick 5 min taxi ride to the gate [900¥] the ryokan does offer a free shuttle at 11am to the monkey park, make sure not to miss that. The rooms were clean and quiet. The staff helped us find a private Onsen across the street due to our tattoos. It was awesome....
Adrian
Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei
Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu KateiHirao
10/10 Excellent
What a gem! Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei is an experience in itself. A short ride from Yudanaka train station, this tradițional ryokhan is excellent. As soon as you arrive you will be greated by the hotel manager (okamisan) who is attentive and will answer any questions. Dinner and breakfast were included in the price and the food was amazing. Traditional food was prepared with attention to the details and served by lovely staff. Be punctual. Dinner at 630 and breakfast at 730. There are nine ...
What a gem! Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei is an experience in itself. A short ride from Yudanaka train station, this tradițional ryokhan is excellent. As soon as you arrive you will be greated by the hotel manager (okamisan) who is attentive and will answer any questions. Dinner and breakfast were included in the price and the food was amazing. Traditional food was prepared with attention to the details and served by lovely staff. Be punctual. Dinner at 630 and breakfast at 730. There are nine ...
aurora
Yudanaka Seifuso
Yudanaka SeifusoHirao
10/10 Excellent
Very nice staff. Would stay here again.
Very nice staff. Would stay here again.
Eric
Hotel Higashidate
Hotel HigashidateShiga Highlands
10/10 Excellent
Hotel staff is amazing. Hard working and they take care of everything.
Hotel staff is amazing. Hard working and they take care of everything.
Adam
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from a motel trip to Yamanouchi?
Because you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Yamanouchi has to offer. Top sights include Shiga Kogen Ski Area in Yamanouchi, as well as Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort in the area.
What are motels like?
Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Yamanouchi?
Here is one of the motels in the larger area that you can book. HOTEL&SAUNA WAYPOINT SHINANO-MYOKO is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from the heart of Yamanouchi. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What things can I to do in Yamanouchi?
Enjoy the hot springs in this relaxing, culturally rich area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Yamanouchi have good things to say about its ski slopes and mountain landscape. Must-see places in and around Yamanouchi include Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Jigokudani Monkey Park, Ryuoo Ski Park, and Shibu. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Takayakushi Wakoan, Yubatake, and M-Wave Olympic Memorial Arena.
What's the seasonal weather like in Yamanouchi?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Yamanouchi to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 32°F. The rainiest months in Yamanouchi are July, December, January, and August, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Yamanouchi when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Yamanouchi to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), which is located 51.9 mi (83.6 km) from the city center. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Yudanaka Station.