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Hostel NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL (formerly Nozaru)

Hirao 2034, Yamanouchi, 381-0401 (show map)

6.4

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358 verified reviews

1/35

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Hostel Overview

Featuring a hot spring bath and a terrace, Nozaru is a 7-minute drive from Yudanaka Station. It offers Japanese-style rooms, free WiFi at the lobby and a games room. Drinks vending machines and charged parking are on-site.
This non-smoking guest house offers private rooms as well as shared dormitory rooms, all with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low kotatsu leg-warming table and traditional futon bedding. A shared fridge and a washbasin are provided, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the floor. Toilets and bathing facilities are shared. Toothbrushes, towels and yukata can be provided for an additional fee.
Guests at Nozaru can unwind free of charge in the spacious public hot spring bath that is provided for each gender. The property has a shared kitchen with a microwave, an electric stove and condiments. Local beer and shochu liquor are available.
Guest house Nozaru is only an 8-minute drive from the Jigokudani Monkey Park and a 35-minute drive from Shiga Kogen’s Ichinose Yamanokami ski area.
We have multiple parking options at various prices to suit your budget and needs. We have limited parking at the hostel, during busy periods (often Saturdays and holidays) parking at the hostel costs 1000 yen. There is also the Shibu public parking for 800 yen and the Kutsuno parking for 500 yen just a short walk fron the hostel. We do not take reservations for parking, this depends on the availability on the day.

Formerly Nozaru

Before January 2019 NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL was known as Nozaru

Rooms List

Single Futon in Japanese-Style Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

The single room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room offers tatami, a wardrobe, heating along with a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and tatami are provided in this family room. The unit offers 7 futons.

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and tatami are featured in this family room. The unit offers 10 futons.

Single Futon in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

The private bathroom is equipped with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The unit is fitted with tatami, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a balcony.

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The family room provides tatami, a wardrobe, heating along with a balcony. The unit offers 9 futons.

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The unit offers 8 futons.

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Facilities of NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL

General
On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Hiking, Ski storage, Skiing, Table tennis

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)

Pools and wellness
Hot spring bath

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage

Common areas
Games room, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services
Laundry

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bath, Bathroom, Bidet, Clothes rack, Desk, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Linen, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Spa Bath, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 16 Apr 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 16:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that air conditioning and heating are not available in the rooms.
Please inform the property of your means of transportation, in the Special Requests box at the time of booking.
Please note, on-site parking is free except on Saturdays and during high season, when additional fees are required. Please note that if the property's parking is full, you will be referred to a public parking.
Guests are advised to drive four-wheel drive vehicles with studless tires to reach the property in winter.
Late check-in request can be accommodated only upon prior confirmation by the property. Late check-in fees apply.
Please note, guests must be 16 years and older to stay in dormitory rooms.

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6.4

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Lara

“Good”

7.0

28 Mar 2026

Don't be put off by some reviews, this place is fine. Some things are a little unusual, but it has charm. The onsens are actually good, I guess you could say the womens outdoor onsen is bath sized, but still nice. It's in a great spot. Sure you can get luxury if you pay more, but for the price, this one is ok.

Sarah

“Superb”

10.0

17 Feb 2026

Lovely staff, very helpful! Great location to be in a village with great places to eat and an authentic feel and not far from the ski hill. Room was massive and nice and warm with heater. Lovely onson. Great value for money

Lindsay Rae

“Overall, a comfortable stay for the price.”

7.0

03 Jan 2026

Location is absolutely perfect and the onsen was wonderful. I usually had the female onsen to myself and my husband said the same for the male side. Room was large and it felt welcoming. Coin laundry available, which was appreciated.

Simone

“Fair”

6.0

25 Dec 2025

It was very close to the snow monkeys. We travelled in winter so the room was very cold, but in other months it may be better.

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Hostel NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL (formerly Nozaru)

Hirao 2034, Yamanouchi, 381-0401 (show map)

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Formerly Nozaru

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Single Futon in Japanese-Style Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Futon in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Hirao 2034, Yamanouchi, 381-0401 (show map)

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Formerly Nozaru

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Rooms List

Single Futon in Japanese-Style Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Futon in Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

Japanese-Style Room - enter dates to see room photos

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