Title: Yamanouchi Travel Guide: Best of Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi-Hotels.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi-Holiday-Rentals.d6126721.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Yamanouchi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yamanouchi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi.d6126721.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Yamanouchi Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Yudanaka Shibu Onsen featuring heritage elements as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/b8d780a3-56e7-4eec-95f9-60e33c160259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yudanaka Shibu Onsen featuring heritage elements as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/b8d780a3-56e7-4eec-95f9-60e33c160259.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jigokudani Monkey Park showing cuddly or friendly animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103742/8269ba2d-6d80-49b2-9157-973ea89f2bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yudanaka Shibu Onsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/5d18e4dd-a90d-42c8-98b5-7088a1a2c29d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yudanaka Shibu Onsen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757325/2d83f05c-5019-4bd1-bb8c-a3c4173b3a9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Yamanouchi Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Yamanouchi ![Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981738953/0f631c3f-cbda-4884-a780-0f53904e0825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shiga Highlands 5/5(2 area reviews) Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi-Shiga-Highlands.dx553248633981738953) - Top hotels in Yamanouchi - Top Holiday Rentals in Yamanouchi ![Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2875900/2875882/ea075cbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £109 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ... 7.6/10 Good! (162 reviews) Rooms are dated but reasonably clean. I would describe the room as adequate. Buffet breakfast is a must as there’s no easy alternative. The variety of the food was good but the temperature of the hot food was always luke-warm. Dinner was a mission unless you want to spend $50 or $100 (AUD) per adult ... Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2875882&PinnedHotelID=2875882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126721) ![Aburaya Tosen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5550000/5542300/5542217/75012fd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aburaya Tosen 2586-5 Sano Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £178 9 Mar - 10 Mar Stay at this ryokan in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Yudanaka Hot Spring are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews) Spacious room Japanese style rooms, incredible onsen and shower spa with great Mountain views walkable to shops and town Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=5542217&PinnedHotelID=5542217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126721) ![T Hotel Ryuoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34950000/34942900/34942802/fd29d93d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### T Hotel Ryuoo Yamanouchimachi,Yomase 11700-24 Yamanouchi Nagano £133 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Ryuoo Ski Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews) No spa! I am not sure why they have a spa picture they need to remove it because the staff member said the spa is getting put for the past two years and still hasn’t been done. Otherwise good hotel and staff are friendly and hotel is clean and accessible. They have cars to get you from the ryuoo ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=34942802&PinnedHotelID=34942802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126721) [See all 718 properties in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6126721) 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. ![One room reserved The room closest to Jigokudani / Shimotakai-gun Nagano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74450000/74449900/74449875/w1146h1536x452y0-ec58250f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### One room reserved The room closest to Jigokudani / Shimotakai-gun Nagano Shimotakai-gun Nagano Stay at this holiday home in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi-Hotels-One-Room-Reserved-The-Room-Closest-To-Jigokudani-Shimotakai-Gun-Nagano.h74449875.Hotel-Information) ![rinne 2nd living Kitakaruizawa Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116562500/116562439/w1122h700x0y0-b24ac067_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### rinne 2nd living Kitakaruizawa Garden 2267-180 Omae Tsumagoi Gunma Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic Park are located ... 6.6/10 (6 reviews) 一棟まる Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi-Hotels-Rinne-2nd-Living-Kitakaruizawa-Garden.h116562439.Hotel-Information) ![SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118020000/118014300/118014288/509bf893_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SANU 2nd Home Kitakaruizawa 2nd 1484-14 Kanbara Tsumagoi Gunma Stay at this holiday home in Tsumagoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Popular attractions Karuizawa Toy Kingdom and Onioshidashi Volcanic Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Perfect accommodation ! Just a little suggestion, if there is a small mirror on the desk will be 10/10 ! Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsumagoi-Hotels-SANU-2nd-Home-Kitakaruizawa-2nd.h118014288.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6126721&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Yamanouchi hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126721&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring a small town or village, snow and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103752/de639cce-1179-4a3f-b67b-2b257baaa718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiga Kogen Ski Area Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiga-Kogen-Ski-Area-Nagano.d6103752.Attraction) ![Jigokudani Monkey Park showing a small town or village, a river or creek and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103742/c16efbf2-445e-4079-a5e1-50bb526c1f61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jigokudani Monkey Park See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) ![0_214671247](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664369/ee3e97ad-3ec8-4b85-a45a-c576edc2aa03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shibu You can take time to visit Shibu during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shibu-Yamanouchi.d3000664369.Attraction) ![The very pretty Sun Valley. Part of the massive Shiga Kogen, Sun Valley is quiet, has great skiing and attracts locals who come back year after year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126721/6c9c8b40-eefc-409d-b52e-8c6a863a7877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maruike Ski Area Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maruike-Ski-Area-Nagano.d553248621594606291.Attraction) ![The very pretty Sun Valley. Part of the massive Shiga Kogen, Sun Valley is quiet, has great skiing and attracts locals who come back year after year.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126721/6c9c8b40-eefc-409d-b52e-8c6a863a7877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hasuike Ski Area Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hasuike-Ski-Area-Shiga-Highlands.d553248621562275084.Attraction) ![Yamanouchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126721/866829df-3c85-42ec-ac28-95b08b481fd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yakebitaiyama-Ski-Resort-Shiga-Highlands.d848474503366713344.Attraction) ### Things to do ![©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47061519/4b48a630-a5fd-4908-9b46-8c52a8c8da63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano £127 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkey-park-miso-production-day-tour-from-nagano.a47061519.activity-details) ![Nagano Private Two Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2456088/fc9518c3-f593-4bfc-8e5f-08932f1ae8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Private Two Day Tour £695 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-private-two-day-tour.a2456088.activity-details) ![Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2340023/9c9434e5-acc9-451d-a5d4-5f4cf988b36a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen £448 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-nagano-1-day-toursnow-monkeys.a2340023.activity-details) ![From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48759293/87d02e37-cba6-4baf-8640-207ab5df02cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour £421 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-nagano-snow-monkey-park-private-tour.a48759293.activity-details) ![A monkey in Snow Monkey Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50008541/d5e1759d-f017-4516-aa54-bad7356a99ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano’s Snow Monkeys and Sake Tasting Day Tour £421 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/naganos-snow-monkeys-and-sake-tasting-day-tour.a50008541.activity-details) ![Snow monkeys!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46315484/5d6ad4ab-0720-42dd-ad09-8100eec14079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide £4,211 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-from-tokyo-full-day-private-trip-with-local-guide.a46315484.activity-details) [See all activities in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Yamanouchi 4.3 Top destination 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ## Cities near Yamanouchi ![Shima river is blue water @ Ouketsu.🌀](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129217/30d75512-b51d-4d19-8263-ba5d3c4b4f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nakanojo - Cities near Yamanouchi - Places of interest [Nakanojo](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakanojo.dx6129217) - [Jigokudani Monkey Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) - [Yudanaka Hot Spring ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) - [Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Joshinetsu-Kogen-National-Park-Japan.d6103744.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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