Name: Hotel Omodaka
Address: 2614 16 Sano Shimotakai, Yamanouchi, 381-0402, JP

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Shawn

This place was the most amazing, warm, friendly, and loving hotel I’ve ever had the privilege of staying. The entire hotel is run by a phenomenal family—so incredibly kind, loving, and welcoming. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival and they showed us a map of the town, asked how they could help, and made great suggestions for dinner.

The gentleman drove my family and I to the Snow Monkey Park and drove us to the train station the next morning.

We had the most delicious cheeseburgers that we have ever had in our whole lives at the restaurant downstairs and enjoyed time in the recreation room playing pool, chess, and other fun games.

The onsens on the property were very clean, hot, and relaxing. I got to experience the open air and enclosed onsen during my stay and both were so peaceful.

When we left, the whole family came outside to wave goodbye to us and bow.

It was truly the most amazing and authentic Japanese hotel throughout our 1-month of travel across this amazing country!

I would recommend this place to every soul on planet earth :)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Emily

Wonderful stay! Staff were very helpful! The onsen was lovely. They gave us a ride up to see the snow monkeys and it was a very pleasant walk back down through Shibu to get back to the hotel- highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Yukiko

１０星以上の満足です。先ず入館してフレンドリーなスタッフの皆さんのお陰で和み、部屋、夕飯、風呂、そして今朝の朝食も最高に素晴らしく親子で大満足です。おもだかさんにステイできて本当にラッキーでした。もし悩んでいたら是非おもだかさんへ。
スタッフの皆さん　大変お世話になりました。

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Imran

Friendly staff

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Connor

Staff and room were exceptional. Pillows were a bit hard but you can ask for softer ones. Main problem was lack of ammenities tho there's a drug store a 10 minute walk away from it to buy some.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Erik

Staff was very kind, even with the language barrier, were more than helpful. Rooms were well equipped with extra blankets and mattresses. The hotel bus drove us to the Monkey park and to the train station upon checkout. Onsen was very hot and clean. Would love to come back!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Neal

Great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Jay

I was later than their last check in and they accommodated me and even made a multi course traditional Japanese meal at 9pm, the food for breakfast and dinner was delicious. The onsen was extremely hot and had an absolutely gorgeous view. The older couple that runs it were incredibly kind and hospitable to me, including a shuttle to the Monkeg Park and Yamanaka Station free of charge. The WiFi was good enough for a Microsoft teams call with zero lag whatsoever. I had a wonderful stay here and if I am back in the area I will stay again.

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Y T

Great onsen and dinner

The room shows some age but it’s comfortable. The public onsen is very good with an indoor pool and an outdoor one for both men’s and women’s spas. We have the half board option with our room. They serve our dinners in a private room. The food was great and staff were friendly. Breakfast was served buffet style and has a good variety of food. They also offer rides to Snow Monkey park and the train station. Would stay there again if I visit there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Marius Razvan

Rooms were clean, towels and japanese robes replaced each day. The onsens were clean, the outdoor one was usually empty, just for me. The gentleman at the reception was accommodating to us and gave us a few rides from the hotel to different locations (station, monkey park).

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Willem

The hotel is nice with a decent traditional breakfast spread and beautiful onsen, but the actual hotel is outside the shibu onsen city so it is impossible to go into any of the 9 hot springs except 1. We had to find another room at a hotel nearby to get the key for the onsen.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

David

Plenty of parking lot. Very nice female staff member who spoke some English and provided a Yukata for our 6 year old. Large, excellent room with amazing views. Value for money. Green tea provided. Had mostly private onsen experience ie hardly anyone around for both the outdoor and indoor onsen when we visited in early April 2025. Only few minutes drive from Snow monkey carpark. Of the 9 places we stayed in Japan, was our favourite.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Jonavan

Nice quiet place by the river and very friendly staff. Great value for money.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Marc

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Jeno

Great blend of modern amenities with traditional ryoken hotel. Welcoming and hospital staff. Beautiful surroundings and atmosphere, specially during winter. Close to snow monkey park.

Just wish there was more hooks to hang the towels.
Overall great stay and highly recommend.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2024

Samuel

This place is charming with great authentic Japanese food options with half board. Not everything is new but it works as it should. The onsen is amazingly hot with mineral water from source. The is also a sauna and an outdoor hotpool. There is also a cafe on the ground level with burgers, fries, tacos and drinks if you do not want Japanese food. .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Jarrod

The staff was excellent and made us feel like family.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Catherine

Incredible service and an absolutely amazing hotel. The staff were amazingly attentive and helpful, provided transport for us to see the monkey park and get us back to town in time for our train back. The evening meal was absolutely incredible and such a lovely experience, and the Onsen was outstanding. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again with absolutely no hesitation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Wei Chun

It's an older property but very clean and well-maintained. All the staff are friendly and food was great. The onsen was the hottest one we had during this trip to the Nagano area (3 different hotels). Our room faces the river so if you open the window, you can hear the river and mini waterfall. We saw the most amazing sunset at the bridge right in front of the hotel. Hotel is also conveniently located within 15 minutes from the Snow Monkey park, which makes it easy for us to beat the tours by arriving early.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Peter

Super ryokan experience. Friendliest staff possible. Hotel service to monkey park and train station was so helpful. Great onsen too

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Mui

The staff were so friendly and helpful. They make you feel like you’re the only guest there. So sweet and friendly. Highly recommend. They also serve a fantastic dinner.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Kim

Amazing

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

Samantha

Great Rokyan/Onsen Hotel.

If you want to stay in the mountains near the snow monkey this is where you should stay! The staff was amazing! They have a shuttle that will take you to the snow monkey park and also take you and from the train! And the room and the onsen were such an amazing experience! If your looking for more tradition and local Japanese experience, Stay here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2023

Lucia

Beautiful view from the hotel. Easy parking available and walkable to dining options and transport. Lovely helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Jun

staff very helpful. They sent us to Money's park, and drop us off at the train station. Thank you very much! It was a pleasant stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Justin

We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was huge with a lovely view towards the mountains. The staff were really helpful and picked us up and dropped us off at Yudanaka station. Breakfast is VERY traditional Japanese, so was a very authentic experience. We walked to the monkey park and back, which took around 1 hour each way. Well worth the visit as the monkeys were amazing. The walk will take you via Shibu Onsen village, which was like going back in time. The walk into Yudanaka was 10 mins, where there were around 10 restaurants.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2023

John

Hotel staff was friendly and went out of their way to help our group. We arrived late so could not visit the snow monkey park and we had to leave in morning to catch train back to Nagano. They planned an itinerary for us so we could see the snow monkeys and still get to train station on time. They even drove us to park, picked us up and dropped us off at station! Great service
The dinner was exceptional with fish caught on that day. Breakfast was also very good.
I highly recommend this hotel and will go back to this hotel the next time I visit Nagano.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2023

janine

Nice property, we enjoyed our stay, staff friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2023

Anna

The service and amenities were amazing. I was met at the station with a free shuttle to the Ryokan and the staff at the desk were very friendly and could provide service in both English and Japanese. The dinner and breakfast was phenomenal and the view out my window was breathtaking! Staying here allowed me to partake in some must-do things in Japan such as wearing Yukata and using the Onsen. I’m so happy I chose this place and got to experience everything for such a reasonable price! A huge thanks to the staff for everything :)

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2023

siddhartha

They were very nice. Despite the language barrier they went on to try their best to help us go through our stay without any problem. Extremely nice staff. Very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2023

Dellys

They made us feel just like at home here. The staffs are so friendly and accommodating. The location is a bit inconvenient since we are traveling with my 76 y/o mother, it is about 20min walk to town. However, the staff offered to drive us to town to pickup dinner in a snowy night. I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2023

Swee Chen

Room and food were perfect

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

It was a bit close to the train and bus station. They offered to drop me off at the Snow Monkey Park so it was a relief and convenient. And they dropped me off to the station when I was about to go home. If you really want to experience japanese culture you should stay here because their rooms are big and its a traditional japanese room and their japanese breakfast and dinner was superb! I really recommend you to try it! They had an indoor and outdoor onsen! It was very relaxing! This is one of the best hotel I’ve ever stayed! 😍

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2020

Rommel

Quick family get away.

The staff were amazing and friendly. The hotel itself is a bit old but is very clean. Location is great and in the middle of almost all destinations.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Dina

Lovely staff

The staff was lovely and very accommodating. They drove me to the monkey park, let me leave my luggage there, and even drove me to my next hotel at Shibu Onsen. The onsen was divine.

The place is a little run down and I found the pillows a little uncomfortable, but it was very reasonably priced, the breakfast was delicious, and it was a perfect base camp for exploring.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2020

Malvin

Best accommodation near Jigokudani

Nice neighbourhood, nice view, nice onsen, nice room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The hosts were so friendly and helpful. They picked us up from the station in Yudanaka, took us to the Snow Monkeys and drove us back to the station when we were leaving. They also always checked on with is to see if everything was ok. The Onsen facilities were excellent, the open air Onsen was great -1 air temperature made the very hot Onsen very welcome

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

This hotel is an older more traditional hotel but the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and are looked after. They are great really, such lovely people.

You get a traditional Japanese breakfast and can bath in their lovely Onsen. We really enjoyed the experience and may be back next time we are I. Japan.

Thank you for making us feel so welcome!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Hidden treasure

One of the best ryokan to stay in. The roof top onsen is lit. Rooms are super clean and staff is awesome.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2020

MAGGIE

Charming Ryokan facing river

This is a charming ryokan and the hosts were very friendly. They served breakfast, dinner and overall very delicious which we enjoyed. It is value for money. The surrounding is very beautiful too. They also helped us to courier our baggage to a hotel in Tokyo. We recommend you take the dinner option as surrounding are not many cafes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2020

Sidek

This is property is a bit dated in term of furnishing and deco but it make it up with the most attentive staff I have seen in Japan. They certainly experienced and very good with guests. The breakfast was excellent. We stayed for three days and the menu changed daily.
The property is a bit further from Yudanaka area but shuttle van is available and free. We especially love the onsen. The outdoor onsen has one of the best commanding views of the valley. It was snowing when we were there and the park in front of the hotel turned into a winter wonderland. Our kids really enjoyed themselves playing in the snow-covered park. For the price and what it offers, it definitely well worth it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

Matt

Traditional Japanese Ryoukan at it’s best!

This ryoukan was a great find! The service was their greatest strength, greeting us immediately upon arrival, allowing us to check in very early, taking us by van to the Monkey Park and train station, and making sure we knew how to get back by bus. The staff were very kind and helpful.

The room was a typical ryoukan tatami room with a nice “sitting room” with a view. For those of us used to sleeping on beds, just be aware that sleeping on the floor on futons may not make for the most comfortable night’s sleep. The futons did seem a little harder than usual.

The food was amazing; but very traditional Japanese ryoukan meals. It was about as far from western-style dining as you can get. (Don’t expect waffles for breakfast!) It was a great culinary experience.

The onsen (hot spring baths) was great. Inside and open air options. My wife did complain about hers being too hot, but the men’s outside bath was just right. (The inside one was pretty hot though.)

I highly recommend you stay here for a wonderful, traditional Japanese ryoukan experience. It’s convenient to the Monkey Park and Shiga Kogen ski areas (though a bit of a long bus ride to the latter). Skip the more expensive hotels for the real deal!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2019

J

Clean but old. Staff was very friendly and very willing to help. Location is convenient. Hotel overlooking a river.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Great experience

Great experience and service. They made us feel so welcomed and cared for.
The breakfast (Japanese style) was delicious and if arranged they can pick-up/drop off from train station and drop you at the entrance of the snow monkey park.

The hotel is located only 1 km away from shops and restaurants. Make sure you enjoy the beautiful view on your way there :)

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Flexible Japanese ryokan
Very service oriented

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay. Staff very helpful even though they speak a little English. Clean spacious Tarami room and the foliage view was amazing! Not to mention the outdoor Hotspring so relaxing. Ideal location just 10 minutes walk from Yudanaka station and another 5-10 minutes to Shibu onsen. Food was nice too (expect some cold dishes nevertheless delicious)

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place

Friendly staff. Nice view. Quite a walk from station...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is about a 15 minute stroll to the hotel from the Yudanaka station. You can grab a cab to get to the hotel as well.

Upon reaching the hotel, the staff greeted us and was very welcoming. The lady brought us to our rooms and showed us around. The room was very spacious and clean. They have their own onsen with the choice of open air bath. The shuttle service was very convenient as well as they took us to yudanaka station and also to the snow monkey park from the hotel.

From the overall experience, I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and wouldnt mind staying here again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Onsen was nice, complementary shuttle drop of to snow monkeys available but not pick up service. No tolietries in room.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with the beautiful view of the river and mountain range from the window. We love lazing and sleeping on the tatami. The traditional Japanese dinner is superb and we enjoy it a lot. It has been snowing heavily for our 3 days stay in omodaka. The powdery snow and beautiful winter view of omodaka has made the winter of 2018 an enjoyable and memorable experience for us

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2019

David

Great Stay

Very traditional room with tatami mats. We went in winter and the heating was excellent. Very close to the Snow Monkey Park. We had a rental car and the parking was easy and readily available. Staff were lovely especially the sweet lady who escorted us to our room. Very nice gift shop with good prices. The staff don’t have much English but that’s just Japan. It’s part of the adventure

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel Omodaka was a great find! A central location beside a beautiful river and park, with great onsens (hot mineral spas) at the hotel. The staff were so gracious and friendly, with free transfers to and from the hotel, and they were so helpful throughout our stay. We loved the traditional Japanese feel of the hotel, and would definitely recommend this hotel to others!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

We spent one night at this place in order to see the monkey park early in the morning. Everything was exceptional especially the staffs who were so helpful. The hotel is a little bit outdated but the everything else were superb. I would definitely stay here again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful and super helpful hosts!

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2019

sarah

Traditional Japanese Tatami room

Arrived in a snowstorm so wasn't until next day we saw the surroundings. Hotel not charming from the outside, but quite an experience staying in Japanese Tatami room with futons. We slept 6 in a 7 people room and it went just fine. One family member tried the \"hot top\", and he highly recommended it! Breakfast was really an experience you should not miss out on. You sit with crossed legs and have a beautiful hot meal served in front of you at your own table. Snow Monkeys park is very close by (we had a car, and it took less than 15 minutes) and they are incredible!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2018

Sonny

Very nice location. The owner was also the driver who took us around the village and to the Monkey Park. The dinner was authentically Japanese and awesome. Best dinner my family had in the 4 days we were in Japan. Free use of Onsen, which was refreshing after the hike to the the Monkey Park.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2018

Anna

Amazing hotel!

What an amazing hotel! If you have the chance to stay here, take it! It is perfectly located for visiting the snow monkeys. Upon arrival, the staff was very kind and offered us a ride to the monkeys, and during the stay they did everything to make us feel welcome.

And the food....just amazing! I have celiac disease (can't eat gluten), and they served me very good food that I could eat without any problem or having to worry.

The bath was also really good, with options both for indoor and outdoor.

Only downside, too far from Europe to visit as often as we would like to :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2018

Verified traveler

Everything was perfect. The staff were happy to transport us to the trailhead for the Snow Monkey Park and train station. The on-site onsens have many amenities, including a sauna and outdoor pool. The best part was the food—the chef has blended his skills in the kitchen with a talent for a very artful presentation. We have never had such a wonderful luxurious dinner experience before! The location is very relaxing, and also provides a good base to visit The Hokusai Museum in Obuse nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2018

Torbjörn

Lovely staff

Amazing staff - helpful and friendly =)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2018

Willem

The staff of the hotel is very very friendly. Helped us in anyway possible, brought us to Snow monkey park and back. Even helped us with our shibu onsen tour. Room is clean and nicely prepared. The in-house onsen is great with good facilities.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Good location and service as they pick guests up

Hotel right in front of a river& Park, charming location between two onsen towns. Friendly staff.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2018

samson

Nice hotel, great onsen and excellent staff

Stayed here for 3 nights in Jan 2017. We had two traditional rooms and they were fine. The hotel has a big traditional onsen which is perfect after a day of snow monkeying around or skiing at the near by slopes. The staff were great - picking us up from the train station, taking us to the monkey park, and dropping us at dinner every night. The Hotel itself is a bit dated but the staff, location and onsen make it a perfect escape. We’ll be back!

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2017

Jeff

Clean quiet hotel with friendly staff

We booked the largest com at the hotel and it was huge. Plenty of room for 4 people.

Room was spotlessly clean.

Staff were helpful and friendly, even taking us to the snow monkey park though were not organised with them.

I'd happily stay at the hotel again. It was good value

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2017

hawaii

Nagano

Wish they had non smoking room( had a smell of smoke) , wish they food in the hotel. They had no restaurant close by 7 eleven was the closest when I get in late for check in.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2016

Jun Jie

Cheap and good services.

They serves really good japanese style breakfast and dinner at a very affordable price. No wifi in the hotel though.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

patrice

Très bon accueil.. Futons un peu trop fins. Logement excentré.

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Elena

Mysigt traditionellt rum med fantastisk utsikt!
Trevlig och mycket hjälpsam personal som körde oss till snow money park och till tågstationen.
Den traditionella middagen var en upplevelse och det fanns ett bra onsen på hotellet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

jiho

温泉は最高でした！

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Tobias

Super Lage, wenn man in die Berge möchte.
Shuttle zum Bahnhof und Snow Monkey Park wurde angeboten - allgemein war das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sie haben mich auch bei der Planung unterstützt, man kann in der Umgebung super wandern oder auch Ski fahren / snowboarden.
Sauna und drei verschiedene heiße Quellen vorhanden.
Und das Abendessen war sagenhaft gut! Super traditionelle Japan Erfahrung.

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

yuzo

接待や施設が特に上等という訳ではなく、連休中という繁盛記でもあったので、親戚迄頼んでスタッフを確保したようにも感じ、１,２名接客下手な方もおられた。
ただ、大半のスタッフからはそれなりに誠意をもってもてなししようという気持ちが十分に伝わった。
あとは、こちらものんびりさせていただいた。
それで十分でした。

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

YenDa

大又舒服的房間，對外景色不錯

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

isabelle

la chambre est magnifique et spacieuse. Nous étions 2 dans la chambre . On nous a prêté 2 peignoirs pour aller au onsen au 3ème étage. c'était très agréable.
On a diné le soir au snack du bas qui propose des hamburgers délicieux.
J'ai regretté de ne pas être restée 2 nuits et de pouvoir gouter la cuisine de l 'hôtel. Nous n'avions pas réservé à l'avance et c'était complet.
parking à côté de l'hôtel gratuit.
personnel très serviable et chaleureux

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2025

Hiroyuki

バイカーに最適

一人旅でしたが心地よく対応頂けました。バイクは屋根付きの駐車場に案内してくれました♪

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

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