Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Shimotakai District

Great location with friendly staff. Beautiful house, couldn't believe I was almost the only guest. Less than 100m walk to skiing, great breakfast, comfortable and spacious room for Japan.

Good breakfast, good location! Also the staff were friendly and nice!

Had a wonderful stay! The morning breakfast was delicious and the room was spacious. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They would drive us to the ski rental shop in the morning and then to the onsen and restaurants at night. Madarao was great!

We happened to be the first visitors for this snow season. It was a comfy stay with breakfast; 3-min drive to Madarao ski resort; highly recommend

great stay at Altitude Madarao. Justin is super responsive. We were picked up from Madarao Kogen hotel and taken to the lodge which is cosy and warm. hosts kept lodge clean and were happy to answer questions.

What an amazing stay at Aibiya! We only had 3 nights in Nagano and decided to stay at Yudanaka so we would have quick and easy access to the snow monkey park and the snow fields. Aibiya was the perfect place for our little family with kids aged 8 and 6, an easy walk to the train and bus station. Right from the time of booking, communication was first class. Seongmi and Yoshi offered heaps of suggestions and advice on visiting the region as well as tips for making it a safer trip. Upon arrival, Yoshi made the check-in process very easy, had lots of tips for dining and even booked us a private rooftop onsen at a nearby hotel. The guest house is a beautiful traditional Japanese hotel which immediately felt like home. Our room was spacious and the shared areas were clean and tidy with plenty of books, games and origami for the kids. By far the best thing about our stay were Seongmi and Yoshi, the most welcoming, warm and helpful hosts. We look forward to staying with them again!

Aibiya was a lovely place to stay for our few days in Yudanaka! The hosts are very kind and provided many recommendations for the local area, including restaurants, shops, and bars. The onsen passes that you can purchase from the hosts are great since you aren’t staying at a ryokan. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing stay with Seongmi and Yoshi at Aibiya. We were there for 5 nights total to finish up our trip in Japan. I’ll probably forget some things, but here is a list of things that we loved about this place - Yoshi and Seongmi were fantastic hosts, so friendly and always up for a chat about anything and everything. - They provided us with great recommendations on restaurants and things to do in the area. - We were able to book onsens directly through Seongmi and Yoshi (there is a great one like 50m up the road that we went to twice) - Having breakfast provided. It’s a small thing, but so nice to not have to think about what you’re going to eat. - The place was always spotless and beautifully decorated and lit. We felt right at home immediately. Our only regret is not coming here a couple of months later to enjoy the snow. We will definitely be back in the ski season next time. See you soon! Jack and Maria

Miho was a gracious and friendly host! We had daily homecooked breakfast which was delicious and hearty! The accoms was a 5min walk to the karasawa ski lift and the ski rental shop. It was certainly a pleasant stay!

This is the second year in a row that we've stayed with Rika and Greg. We came back because we knew it would be a wonderful weekend. Location is very close to Ishiuchi ski resort and a short drive from Echigo Yazawa station. There's a really nice onsen just down the street from the house. Rika/Greg have great recommendations for delicious restaurants nearby. The house fits two large groups comfortably with a big common area, nice kitchen, drying room, and a bathroom facility that works well for large groups. To me, that's all I can hope for in an Airbnb. What makes this place the best in Japan is Greg and Rika. They make you feel like family. Always good recommendations, always good stories, and always happy to help. Really looking forward to continuing our annual Ishiuchi tradition and see Rika and Greg next year.

Michiko and Miho's place is wonderful. it's essentially a snowboarding hostel run by the family, and has all the charm you could ask for. every breakfast and dinner is prepared, and is AMAZING. everyone gathers in the cafeteria, and after all the guests are fed, the family and staff all eat together. it all feels extremely genuine and unique, especially because it's primarily Japanese guests who stay there. they even provided rental gear, and arranged a ride to nozawa with a resident snowboarding instructor. I'd recommend this stay to anyone looking for a unique and wholesome excursion out of the major cities.

Honestly, such an amazing and warm place. The authenticity is so strong. Seeing the history of the family and the connection to the sports is a delight. The calmness of the region was very mindful and we loved the host. Such a nice family, very kind and just perfect. Thank you for the stay.

Seong Mi and Yoshi are the best ! They really take care of their hostel as well as their hosts. They gave me plenty of recommendations and advices. They also made sure I had everything I needed. I felt very welcoming here ! The room is perfect for a stay in Yudanaka. Their partnerships with Onsens around are a great way to enjoy different baths. In my opinion, it's even better than having their own Onsen inside the hostel. All the shared spaces are clean and well furnished. It's the perfect place to enjoy a traditional woodhouse. The location is also great, close by foot to the convenience store, drugstore, local restaurants and to the train station / bus hub. It makes it easy to go to any major spot in the area, from Nagano city center to the hiking trails / ski centers of Shiga Kogen. Just book it here and enjoy a peaceful time in Yudanaka 🙏