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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.2/5
Great
96 reviews
300m from Yudanaka Station
1K+ people booked
€104.65
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
3K+ people booked
€353.79
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
150 reviews
1.4km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
2K+ people booked
€179.47
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
€109.39
Based on rates from 7 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
52 reviews
1.9km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Well-equipped facilities
700+ people booked
€186.87
Based on rates from 22 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
37 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
500+ people booked
€529.59
Based on rates from 24 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
123 reviews
2.9km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
1K+ people booked
€477.28
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
164 reviews
200m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
2K+ people booked
€175.59
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
€358.75
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
68 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
1K+ people booked
€364.85
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
127 reviews
1.8km from Yudanaka Station
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
1K+ people booked
€505.97
Based on rates from 4 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
2.0km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
2K+ people booked
€118.29
Based on rates from 9 Oct

Top rated hotels in Shimotakai

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
€109.39
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
700m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
€311.57
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
€358.75
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
€353.79
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
1.9km from Kumanoyu Ski area
Hospitable service
Well-equipped facilities
€196.41
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
123 reviews
2.9km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€477.28
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
67 reviews
400m from Yudanaka Station
Clean and tidy
€310.24
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
150 reviews
1.4km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
€179.47
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
68 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
€364.85
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
164 reviews
200m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
€175.59
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
2.0km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
€118.29
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
71 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
€386.20

Luxury hotels in Shimotakai

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
€353.79
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
224 reviews
500m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
€147.58
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
164 reviews
200m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
€175.59
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
37 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
€529.59
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
67 reviews
400m from Yudanaka Station
Clean and tidy
€310.24
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
€109.39
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
€358.75

Shimotakai at a glance

When are Shimotakai hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$600
$500
$400
$300
$200
$100
Avg $242 Priciest $459 Cheapest $117
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Nightly rates dip to around USD 117 in October, roughly 75% below the September peak — the priciest month is September. Based on Klook booking data, September 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Shimotakai hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$400
$300
$200
$100
$0
$121
Budget
$225
Standard
$355
Premium

Standard rooms are the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 225 per night; prices jump from standard to premium by USD 130, with top-tier rates about 2.9 times the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

14 daysLast-minute
40 daysTypical
137 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia typically book about 40 days ahead, giving reasonable flexibility rather than urgency, though demand is highest in the priciest months named in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Shimotakai hotels

Staying overview

Staying in Shimotakai County ranges from affordable economy rooms to considerably pricier premium options — the top end typically runs roughly three times the bottom end, so there’s a wide spread to match different budgets. The best balance between cost and comfort is the standard tier, which tends to offer the most value for most travellers.

Hotel class comparison

Economy properties sit at the entry point and are noticeably cheaper than the tiers above, making them a sensible choice for budget-conscious travellers or short stays. The standard tier represents the sweet spot and is where most travellers will find the best value for money. The biggest step up in price happens when moving from standard to premium, so that jump is the key decision point: premium rooms are substantially more expensive and suit travellers prioritising extra space or upgraded finishes. Luxury-level descriptions aren’t present in the data; use the premium tier as the highest-priced option shown here.

When travellers from Australia book

Prices peak in 09 and drop to their lowest in 10, with October typically the cheapest month and September the priciest. For a budget-led trip, aim for October when rates are at their lowest. Travellers from Australia generally book around six weeks ahead (about 40 days); rooms are often still possible at shorter notice, but booking earlier—especially before the priciest month—reduces the chance of paying the higher rates.

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