A 3-minute walk from the Hasuike Ski Resort, the Shiga Lake Hotel boasts Japanese-style rooms with majestic mountain and lake views, and natural hot spring baths.
Kerry
Australia
The included breakfast was great, though it would be great if there was a little variety from day to day. Staff were fantastic (including gorgeous golden retriever who sought out pats from everyone). The suites were large which was great for a group who benefited from two separate sleeping areas. Comfy beds. Very convenient location next to the Yamanoeki as well as ski in / ski out access (it took a few days to work this out however, overall Shiga Kogen is confusing on first arrival). The hotel's onsen area is amazing, great after a day of skiing. As a side trip visit the Monkey Park! It's a long walk in but worth it.
Located in Yamanouchi, within 19 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 29 km of Ryuoo Ski Park, Shiga Grand Hotel provides accommodation with ski-to-door access and free WiFi throughout the property as...
Kumanoyu Hotel offers free WiFi throughout and has easy access to the Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Resort. Located in a tranquil area surrounded by mountains, the hotel boasts a public hot spring bath.
Located a 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Hotel Housei offers free WiFi access, indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and air-conditioned Japanese-style rooms.
lauriane
France
The dinner was good, and the public onsen
It was not busy
The bed is comfortable
Boasting open-air hot spring baths, a heated indoor pool and beautiful Japanese gardens, Senjukaku offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation that has a historic charm.
Siew Seng
Singapore
Clean and spacious. Excellent food and service. Very polite staff
Only a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park, Yudanaka Onsen Yamazakiya offers simple Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi.
Vainius
Lithuania
Very neat, traditional ryokan. Breakfast was delicious. Host was helpful and even gave us a ride to the station. Onsen can be used privately with the reservation.
Japanese-style hotel Kokuya offers comfortable rooms that boast a private outdoor hot spring bath and free internet access. The hotel features 2 restaurants, a spa and spacious hot-spring baths.
Hilary
United Kingdom
Staying in a 400 year old Ryokan was a unique experience
We loved the private Onsens
The food was amazing!
On just a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Station, Wafu-no-Yado MASUYA features beautiful Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms boast a private outdoor hot spring bath.
Peter
United Kingdom
Nice stay. Good onsens. Large Japanese style rooms. Food good and staff attentive and very friendly. Worth a visit/stay. Good place to relax and walking distance from monkey park (2-3k gentle stroll).
Located in the historical Shibu Onsen district, 渋温泉小石屋旅館 offers both private and dormitory-style guest rooms as well as an on-site restaurant where local dishes, wines and craft beers are available.
Lisa
Australia
This property was amazing. The location was incredible - a very short drive from the snow monkeys. The village was beautiful. The ryokan was really authentic - enjoyed making up the beds and the complimentary robes. The food was also really good - even gluten free options catered for. A must stay property!!
Located right in front of Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort, Okushiga Kogen Hotel offers accommodations with free WiFi, simple wooden interiors and mountain views.
wonderful staff, Ski in Ski out and excellent meals
Set in Yamanouchi and with Jigokudani Monkey Park reachable within 19 km, Shiga Kogen Olympic Hotel offers ski-to-door access, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and barbecue facilities. 29 km from Ryuoo...
Located in Yamanouchi, 4.1 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shoraiso provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.
Located in Yamanouchi, 19 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Hotel Mount Shiga - Vacation STAY 95224v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Yamanouchi, 19 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Hotel Mount Shiga - Vacation STAY 95300v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Yamanouchi, within 19 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 29 km of Ryuoo Ski Park, Shiga Grand Hotel provides accommodation with ski-to-door access and free WiFi throughout the property as...
On average, 3-star hotels in Yamanouchi cost £154 per night, and 4-star hotels in Yamanouchi are £248 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Yamanouchi can on average be found for £375 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Might be better in winter, but in spring only thing to see...
Might be better in winter, but in spring only thing to see was monkey park, and that only takes a few hours ( mostly travel time) as it isn’t very big. I was of impression it was a whole mountain, but it is just one small area you see the monkeys from.
I’d suggest staying in nagano which was nice, and coming to Yamanouchi for a morning.
James
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
While Yamanouchi is known for its proximity to snow monkeys,...
While Yamanouchi is known for its proximity to snow monkeys, it wasn't what stood out to me about the area. The snow monkeys just have too many tourists to be truly enjoyable. Yamanouchi has beautiful mountain views, charming winding streets with quirky decorations, and onsen hopping among different ryokans is something to look forward to. If you look behind the main street, you'll see many stairways leading to many shrines. We had dinner at a sushi restaurant ran by an elderly couple, on traditional tatami floors. It felt like eating at someone's house, and they absolutely stuffed us with delicious sushi. Two nights would probably be the best to fully wind down.
Tamara
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Amazing amount of terrain in the ski fields.
Amazing amount of terrain in the ski fields. Need to have better maps (in English) available for the runs. A (live) board showing which lifts and runs are open would be great, prior to entering the areas.
The snow was amazing!!!!
Restaurants were good however the area appeared to be directed at locals (Japanese) rather than tourists. We had to do a lot of work to find somewhere to eat.
It would be great to have some public onsens available in the area.
James
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our stay at a ryokan just couple miles from Snow Monkey Park...
Our stay at a ryokan just couple miles from Snow Monkey Park was the absolute highlight of a trip filled with highlights. Specifically we stayed at Onyado Hishiya Torazo, and loved everything about it - the room, the food, the staff, and the oh so relaxing onsen! We made the mistake of only booking one night and the short turn around combined with outside temps down in the low 20’s (F) meant we never did try any of the public onsen. Trust me - two days here is the minimum!
Snow Monkey Park ended up being another highlight (and between my wife and I, we have about 1,000 pictures to prove it!). Before going we were concerned that it might seem contrived at best and a bad situation for the monkeys at worst. But they were absolutely there of their own free will and happily making use of the large onsen on a cold winter’s day. Get there early - we got there about an hour after opening and wished we’d been an hour earlier. It started to fill up about 20 minutes after we got there.
Here’s the weird thing, and the only downside - and I don’t quite know how to explain it. The town was basically closed! And we were there Jan 26-27, a decent snow had fallen a couple days earlier and a light snow fell the morning of the 27th. I thought this would be big tourist season, but we barely saw another sole in town. And those few we did see were almost all tourists out taking pictures in their yukata. This made for a very quiet morning, which was great. But we had planned to pick up our luggage at the ryokan after visiting the monkey park and meander through town stopping to eat, drink, or shop as we made our way to the train station. But nothing was open so we caught an earlier train and ate in Nagano while waiting for our Shinkansen.
Thurmond
10
Scored 10
The Ryokan Biyunoyado was just fabulous.
The Ryokan Biyunoyado was just fabulous. They have shuttle bus to and from station. also to the snow monkeys.We were late and they returned to station to collect us. Onsens were great. The food was amazing and plenty of it. Japanese style room was very comfortable and beds made up when we were at dinner. Definitely stay here when you come to see the snow monkeys. it’s the best.
Heather
Australia
10
Scored 10
Its a great spot for visiting the snow monkeys and a quick...
Its a great spot for visiting the snow monkeys and a quick snow board at Ryuoo Ski Resort. A walk through the older Shibu Onsen town is also fun for people who like that. We went to three different restaurants in the town and they were all good.
The negatives were that the roads and paths were slippery with ice, so bring appropriate footware if visiting in winter (although your hotel might have some).
Almost all places were cash only.
Cozy place right in the middle of the Yamanouchi onsen route. One onsen is literally paces away.
Exceptional staff who went above and beyond (shoutout to Karinn in particular). Everyone I talked to spoke decent to good english.
Good food and decent toilet facilities.
I booked a cheap dorm bunk and was afraid it would be 15 snoring men in a barracks, but it was in fact a cozy three-bed room with privacy curtains on the beds.
You get everything you need for the nine onsen route for free, except the cloth to stamp at every onsen, which is ¥400.
The location of the accomodation in the small and quiet town of Yamanouchi was so enjoyable. I also LOVED my room. Everything needed was provided and well decorated. You even have a space with table and chairs in addition to low typical japanese style table and cushions, and a sink and fridge. There are two onsens in the basement and you get a kimono to spend your time. Staff is super friendly ! Don't be surprised to get to shower next to the onsen since there are no showers in the rooms! ;)
The location was good. The Nagaden express bus stop in Ichinose is right across the street and it is a short walk to the ski lifts (and it’s possible to ski back to the hotel though we did not figure that out). We also rented skis right at the hotel - it was very easy. The quad room we booked had four twin beds and a private bathroom (I think the booking.com description says it’s “shared” but it’s not). The there is also a ski room to store skis and boots.
Even though hotel not that very far from the train station, but good thing is they allocate driver for pick up the guest which I like very much. On my arrival, suddenly heavy snow and very good have shuttle. The hotel also arrange free shuttle to Snow monkey resort. The onsen is superb with indoor and outdoor. The food is nice too. We have a very good experience! Even though staff may speak little English, but they are polite! Highly recommended!
This ryokan and the surrounding area are seriously quaint. Room was clean and comfortable with a great view of the mountains and the river that flows through the town. Two private baths were available for reservation and a key to the 9 public onsens comes with the room. Close enough for a (long) walk to the snow monkey park. There is a bus stop right outside the front door which will also go to the snow monkey park or to yudanaka station.
This place is in the heart of the shibu onsen area and a fantastic place to stay if you want the ryokan experience but also some western style touches. Two things stuck out: an incredible, gorgeous outdoor private onsen you can book, and the fact that they will pick you up from the train, drive you to the monkey park, and drive you back to the train. Incredible hospitality. Highly recommend!
Yes, it is a dated hotel. However, the value, location, friendly staff and nightly dinner buffets more than make up for it. Conveniently located across the Tagamagahara lifts and near the bus/shuttle stops. Hotel will also aid with your Yamato/Ta-q-bin delivery/pickup needs. We booked a private bathroom room and it was very roomy with enough space/storage for 4 of us. Would stay here again.
Staff were so lovely and accommodating. We had a lot of questions which they didn't mind answering and used a translator on their phone as did we. When checking in to our room we were given tea and a welcome treat and the staff member explained the hotel facilities to us and how to wear the Yukata which can be worn around the town if you want to use the onsens
- it was close to the snow monkey park;
- the staff were very accommodating and kind;
- the private onsens were a great experience;
- dinner was perfect and our server was great;
- the garden in the centre of the hotel was lovely;
- they had a shuttle to take you to the hotel from Yudanaka Station
Quaint cosy cottage amongst the fir trees. So pretty and furnished beautifully. Very clean and close to lifts and hotels for alternative eating out. Home cooked meals and 2x terrific private use mineral bath. Had choice of doona or blanket and temp perfect to sleep.
The onsen was lovely and well appointed. The staff were friendly and helpful. But food in this hotel was the absolute highlight. The care taken to provide beautiful and tasty banquets for both breakfast and dinner was exceptional.
Great hotel, closest to the entrance of the 1.8km walk to the monkeys.
Staff were great. All very helpful.
Shuttle bus service efficient.
Onsen nice both indoor & outdoor options.
Good WiFi.
Japanese breakfast amazing.
Beautiful family-run Ryokan in the heart of Shibu Onsen town! Amazing onsen! Just a 3 min walk to the nearest bust stop (that also goes to the snow monkey park). Keiseki dinner was one of the best meals we've ever had!
A bit of a walk to the town.
Hotel takes you to the Monkey park but you have to take the public bus back to town then walk to the hotel. I was surprised they didn't pick you back up.
Good location to all the public baths and restaurants. It’s one of those self check-in hotels with minimal staff. There had a bar was often was not open during the hours stated.
This ryokan is right on the strip of onsens. They also have their own onsen in the hotel. The food was amazing. I cant say enough positive things about our stay here.
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