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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.2/5
Great
96 reviews
300m from Yudanaka Station
1K+ people booked
kr782.31
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
37 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
500+ people booked
kr3,959.01
Based on rates from 24 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
kr817.75
Based on rates from 7 Oct
1/5
3.7/5
Good
52 reviews
300m from Yudanaka Station
700+ people booked
kr777.64
Based on rates from 15 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
149 reviews
1.6km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
2K+ people booked
kr583.16
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
kr2,681.83
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
52 reviews
1.9km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Well-equipped facilities
700+ people booked
kr1,396.97
Based on rates from 22 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
3K+ people booked
kr2,644.75
Based on rates from 13 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
190 reviews
1.0km from Yudanaka Station
2K+ people booked
kr636.55
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
2.0km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
2K+ people booked
kr884.28
Based on rates from 9 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
150 reviews
1.4km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
2K+ people booked
kr1,341.67
Based on rates from 2 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
30 reviews
200m from Kumanoyu Ski area
400+ people booked
kr1,222.21
Based on rates from 18 Oct

Top rated hotels in Shimotakai

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
kr817.75
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
700m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
kr2,329.17
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
kr2,681.83
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
kr2,644.75
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
1.9km from Kumanoyu Ski area
Hospitable service
Well-equipped facilities
kr1,468.30
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
123 reviews
2.9km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
kr3,567.95
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
67 reviews
400m from Yudanaka Station
Clean and tidy
kr2,319.18
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
150 reviews
1.4km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
kr1,341.67
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
68 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
kr2,727.46
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
164 reviews
200m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
kr1,312.61
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
146 reviews
2.0km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
kr884.28
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
71 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
kr2,887.09

Luxury hotels in Shimotakai

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
230 reviews
1.7km from Yudanaka Station
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
kr2,644.75
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
224 reviews
500m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
kr1,103.21
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
164 reviews
200m from Yudanaka Station
Well-equipped facilities
kr1,312.61
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
37 reviews
600m from Yudanaka Station
kr3,959.01
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
67 reviews
400m from Yudanaka Station
Clean and tidy
kr2,319.18
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
400m from Nozawa Onsen Morning Market
kr817.75
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.4km from downtown
Well-equipped facilities
kr2,681.83

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 their lowest in October at around USD 117—roughly 75% below the priciest month in September, which is the period to avoid if you want lower rates. 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

The standard tier offers the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 225 per night; prices jump most noticeably from standard to premium (+USD 130), with top-tier rooms about 2.9× more expensive than the cheapest. 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 Malaysia typically book about 40 days ahead, which gives moderate flexibility rather than urgency; for peak pricing in September you should plan bookings earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Shimotakai hotels

Staying overview

Shimotakai County offers a noticeable spread between budget and top-tier rooms — roughly three times the price from the most affordable to the most premium options — so your budget will strongly shape the experience. The best balance of comfort and value sits in the standard tier, which is where most travellers find the most practical trade-off between cost and quality.

How the hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy rooms sit at the lower end and are the most affordable option relative to the others, suitable for travellers prioritising price over extras. Standard rooms represent the best-value middle ground and are where the largest share of sensible stays land. The biggest step up in price comes when you move from standard to premium, so upgrading to premium is the main decision point if you want noticeably more refinement. Luxury-level options (described here as premium-tier offerings) sit above that jump and suit travellers seeking a higher-end stay and willing to pay the premium.

When travellers from Malaysia typically book

Rates peak in 09 and fall to their low in 10, with October typically the cheapest month and September the priciest. For a budget-led trip, aim for travel around October when rates are well below the high; travellers from Malaysia generally lock in rooms about 40 days ahead, so plan to book several weeks in advance, especially if travelling nearer to September.

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