Neighbouring the Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, Shigakogen Prince Hotels boast a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi at public areas and ski equipment hire on site.
Ruth
Australia
This was our third visit to this property.
Fantastic ski in ski out location.
Staff very helpful, and more and more speak English.
High standard of room amenities available to select in the foyer - body lotion, face masks etc.
First time staying on a lower floor not in “comfort room 5F” and it was totally fine.
Great views from the picture window out over the snow.
Excellent to be able to do some laundry - washers free, driers very reasonably priced. BYO detergent.
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...
Stephen
Australia
Great location, a short walk from the main slope. Bus stop is pretty much just out front. The rooms are basic but comfortable, and ours was actually fairly big. Good buffet breakfast in the main hall. Also has an onsen which we used regularly. There is a ski gear hire place in the basement. Good value for money accommodation relative to other ski fields in Nagano prefecture.
As a word of advice, there aren't many independant places open for dinner in Shiga Kogen - a lot of the local visitors eat dinner in the hotels and the dinner service finishes early by western standards for ski areas. And on a Sunday night barely anything was open! So if you have young kids, or hungry adults, you need to lock in reservations ahead of time, or book in at the hotels.
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.
Frank
Australia
Loved the traditional feel of the place. The in house hot pools were perfect after a day of sightseeing. The breakfast had many options and was buffet style. The room was large for Japan and spacious, with a separate toilet and bathroom.
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
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.
Stephanie
United Kingdom
The food and Onsen were excellent. The evening meal was one of the best I’ve ever had.
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...
Neighbouring the Shigakogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, Shigakogen Prince Hotels boast a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi at public areas and ski equipment hire on site.
~We had five hours snowboard lessons in the resort
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 1700 metres above sea level, Hotel Japan Shiga is situated within Shiga Kogen in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, 100 metres from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort’s Ichinose Family Ski Area where guests...
On average, 3-star hotels in Yamanouchi cost £143 per night, and 4-star hotels in Yamanouchi are £247 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Yamanouchi can on average be found for £280 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Yamanouchi this weekend is £120 or, for a 4-star hotel, £286. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Yamanouchi for this weekend cost on average around £134 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Hosts are lovely people, friendly and hospitable. This was one of the best stays we ever had. Accommodation was extremely clean, comfortable and quiet, food amazing and plentiful ,onsen super fun. Location is within walking distance to snow monkey park.Would highly recommend this place to my family and friends.
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Anonymous
4.0
Scored 4.0
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.
Beyond our expectations! I booked this hotel because it was close to the Snow Monkey Park and I had no idea what was expecting us! Simply amazing. You arrive and they give you slippers, someone brings your to your room, serves you tea and bring you Kimono (which we wore the entire time there). Breakfast is prepared just for you, we were amazed by the experience and I got a room with a view and watching the snow fall was priceless, book a time at the private onsen, it is amazing!
I would totally go back!
I booked at 3:30PM for the same evening and called to ask if I could still join dinner. I could and am very grateful! It was super delicious, with a endless variety of dishes. The hotel itself is very cosy, with comfortable, clean and spacious Japanese-style rooms (six or seven I believe), while having two onsen baths! The couple that own/run the hotel, are most friendly and fabulous cooks. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk down the road from Yudanaka Station in a quiet street.
Our room felt like home…. Specifically, a traditional Japanese home! Our 2 nights offered us a glimpse of respect, love and comfort. It was such an honor to have stayed here!
Food was outstanding! Attention to detail was impeccable!
Staff was extremely helpful, friendly and cheerful. The best we have seen during our 7 weeks and 8 country holiday…. Including better than our 5 star hotels in Saigon & Hanoi.
Rooftop thermal bath was a surprise hit! Must do again!!
Such an amazing stay, highlights were meals (definitely opt in for breakfast AND dinner), the private onsen that you can reserve, and the well appointed amenities including yukata you can wear around the hotel, sake tasting, coffee and tea service, etc. hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Feels like more than a 4 star hotel. Highly recommend staying. Also family friendly, kids meals were amazing. Close to train station.
Location is superb being in the heart of Shibu onsen at Yudanaka. Also free pick up and delivery to the station and the Monkey Park. Some good restaurants within walking distance. Being a local Ryokan, has key access to all of the 7 public onsens which I used. What a treat. Just strolling around town in Yuakata provided is fun. Owners were very hospitable and there was also an onsen in the Ryokan.
The staff is tremendous. All fluent in English and super helpful. I had a mild cold and they even got me some meds so I wouldn't have to struggle at the pharmacy looking. The room was comfortable being a ryoken, but for western guests it will be an experience compared to a normal hotel. The town is quaint, very few speak English but are always helpful and definitely warmer as you drink with them
The spaces are gorgeous with the most hospitable staff. All the Onsen facilities were top class especially the outdoor one. We didn't feel like going to any other onsens in town after being in our hotel. Our breakfast and dinner was exemplary with our vegetarian needs taken into account beautifully by the host and chef. We are very grateful for the effort.
The room is nice and spacious in a traditional Japanese format. Hotel itself is in a old but well maintained building, which is a really cool vibe. It doesn't have an onsen on site but you can visit the public ones. Staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. There's also a bus stop really close so you can get here by public transport.
Extremely close to the snow monkey park! Best place to stay if you want to be the first on the trail! The style of the hotel seemed very traditional, and the staff went above and beyond to help. The rooms were big and comfortable, and the private onsen we’re great. We ended up doing the dinner, which was a good experience!
The staff is amazing, very friendly. They pick you up and drop you off at the station, there is a shuttle service to the monkey park.
The room is so traditional. Just in front of the hotel there are 2 bath houses.
Variation of food, good food, nice dessert as well. In the whole, it's like going back 60 years in time.
The hosts here were a standout, so enthusiastic and helpful, driving us to the monkey park, advising us where to visit, and lending us snow boots.
The outdoor private onsen experience was also very special. The indoor onsen at the hotel was good and convenient.
We really liked the views from our top floor room.
Loved this traditional Ryokan with indoor and outdoor onsen - teenagers loved it. 7min walk from Yudanaka Station and township. Hotel provided free shuttle to/from station and Snow Monkey Park. Decor a little tired & needs updating but super clean. Staff were amazing - friendly and helpful.
The hotel entrance, common area, room, onsen, and kitchen all are exceptionally very nice. The public onsen water was very hot and had all the things. I could enjoy it. If you go late in the night or the morning not many people will be there and you can get the feeling of a private bath.
Excellent hotel close to both Yudanaka, Shibu Onsen and Snow Monkey Park. Great value for money with family room.
Alos excellent restaurant/ cafe on ground floor selling delicious burgers. Very close to bus and easy walking to both towns.
Would stay again and recommend.
Authentic ryokan and very nice outdoor onsen on a hidden side street. Close access to the village public onsens that you need the provided a key to enter. Really nice experience in the town. Kaiseki meals worth it!
Ski in, ski out was great. Delicious and many options for breakfast. Amenities in hotel room were great. Received great assistance from staff to transport our luggages via yamato.
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.
Located very close to Yudanaka Station, responsive staff, well heated room, indoor Onsen and sauna included. Inside the hotel there is an Izakaya restaurant on 1st floor
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