Great value for money, older style accomodation however was very clean and everything we needed. Room was spacious and about a 10min walk from the station. Staff were very friendly, they even privately drove us up to the snow monkey park which we were not expecting however very greatful for. Even bigger surprise was when checking out the gentleman at the desk also drove us to the station as he knew we were only just going to make the next train, got us there & called out the car window to train station staff to let us on, talk about going above and beyond! Burger shop on the ground floor also had really good burgers.

Staff were friendly and facilities were clean. We loved the authentic rooms with tatami mats and the views from our room of the mountains were beautiful. It was a great location for the monkey park with a free shuttle bus provided and we enjoyed the walk back to the hotel afterwards. Charming little old fashioned streets nearby too though a lot of the shops and restaurants were closed as the ski season was over. At the end of our stay, we got a lift back to the train station too. The onsen was lovely especially the outside one and they allowed us to use it despite having tattoos.

Onsens were single sex with nowhere for us to go together as a couple but this didn't detract too much from the experience.

Having never tried an onsen before this was a great experience! The hotel room was spacious and we enjoyed having a little dining table and a setting on the inside balcony that overlooked the river. Photos of this place don't do it justice. It has such a nice feel. We were here two nights and went to see the Arctic monkeys and to the Snow fields. The restaurant at the hotel was booked out so be sure to book in advance as I hear their dinner is exceptional. We enjoyed a fantastic meal at the restaurant opposite the train station so if you miss out on the hotel dinner I recommend eating there. You won't be disappointed. Hotel also has a cafe and all the staff are lovely. Really enjoyed the room, private bathroom and hotel facilities. They also picked us up from train station, and took us to monkey park entry the next day. This is a quaint area to visit, relaxed and enjoyable. Happy to recommend this place. It's not upmarket but it is friendly, clean, spacious and comfortable plus the onsen is a must as part of the Japan experience!

The place is run by an old couple. Top notched services, very cozy and large space in the room. Room were cleaned every day with fresh towels. Clean and warm room. One thing to take note is that there is no private showers in the room. Only a toilet and a sink. You have to shower with strangers in the public shower beside the onsen, but that is how you get to fully experience the Japanese culture. There were two onsen, one indoor and one outdoor, and one sauna.

There were no instructions in the onsen / shower area, some foreigners didn’t know about proper onsen rules and regulations so it would be best to provide that in the public showers

I stayed at a japanese style room. The photos do not show how good the room was: it was really nice, with amazing views and a little balcony. I felt like being in a movie. The onsen is also super. They provide bufet style breakfast with lot of japanese food, I even tried natto. The staff is super friendly and helpful: everytime when I seemed to be lost somebody helped me without being asked, and it was never a problem that I don't know the local customs, somebody always told me how and what to do. I really enjoyed my stay there! The hotel has a minibus, and they give you a lift to/from the train station and the monkey park, which was also very lovely!

i was satisfied with everything.

We loved everything about the hotel — the charm, the food and especially the onsen. We were greeted with such warm hospitality, we were contemplating to extend our stay. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were quaint, yet comfortable. One of ladies at the hotel were so kind to accommodate our one year old, she even gave her a small toy. We will definitely be back in Yudanaka if not for the hotel, the charm of the whole town and the beauty it holds. Tip — the hotel can be a bit far from restaurants so dinner may be a problem. The cafe downstairs does good burgers worth trying and there’s a quaint restaurant about 300m walk from the hotel which serves home cooked food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Yudanaka and cannot wait to come again.

We had the best time here. We were in the Japanese style room, which was beautiful and bigger than expected. Everything was clean and the heating worked wonderfully. We had THE best night of sleep on their tatami!! What we liked the most were the host: we really felt welcomed and cared for. They came out their ways to accompany us in everything we did and we couldn't be more grateful for them. The onsen is beautiful and well cared. We had the burgers at the downstairs restaurant and they were DELICIOUS!! We definitely recommend staying here and we will definitely be back! Thank you for everything!

Service: going above and beyond! They drove us to the train station to save us from the pain of walking 15 min with two suitcases, and even called us beforehand to remind us of the time we had to leave. The hotel is run by elderly staff and they’re the exemplar of hospitality and professionalism. We only stayed a night but were very impressed. Both indoor and outdoor onsen- loved it. Room is spacious and spotless clean. View from room-can see snow-covered river. Location- conveniently located opposite the bus stay. Just a few min walk. Dinner is an extra 1500 yen. Elaborate presentation and too much to eat. Taste was ok.

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The staff at Omodaka were incredibly friendly & despite the language barrier did anything to help us out, it really felt like the staff were a family & did everything to look after all their guests. The outdoor onsen was an incredible experience & if you want a traditional ryokan near the Jigokudani Monkey Park this a great a place to stay. The Kaiseki multi course dinner is also a must, you get given a private tatami room with multiple dishes from soba, tempura, sashimi and a bunch of local dishes. The mountain views were also spectacular with the snow caps & river nearby.

The property did feel a little dated.

Honestly the hospitality was genuinely exceptional. We only stayed two nights as we wanted to see the shibu onsen and the snow monkeys, but my gosh did Omodaka make us feel at home. The style of the traditional Japanese rooms is pretty kitsch, with incredible views of the river and mountain. We were picked up from the station, dropped at the Monkeys and even 2 restaurants over our stay when we couldn’t brave the snow. It felt like spending the weekend at your grandparents. Also the Onsen are AMAZING with comfy Kimonos to wear around.

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