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.
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...
Alexander
Australia
Location is great, ski room is very good. Convenient restaurants in the bottom level.
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.
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.
Located in the centre of Shibu hot-spring area and a 5-minute drive from Yudanaka Train Station, Sakaeya offers Japanese-style accommodations.
Elinor
United Kingdom
Wonderful service, really beautiful ryokan, walking distance to the monkey park. Dinner was one of the best meals we had in Japan. Loved the hotel indoor and outdoor onsens and being able to walk through the town to try some of the local onsens.
Located in Yamanouchi, 4.1 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shoraiso provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
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.
Situated in Yokokura, 3.9 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Ryokan Biyu no Yado - Vacation STAY 16234v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Yokokura, 3.9 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Ryokan Biyu no Yado - Vacation STAY 16236v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Yokokura, 3.9 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Ryokan Biyu no Yado - Vacation STAY 16235v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Situated in Yamanouchi, a 20-minute bus ride to Jigokudani Monkey Park, Shiga No Yu Hotel has rooms with free WiFi access.
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Animal enthusiasts can’t miss this park. Set in a valley, it’s home to a group of beautiful snow monkeys. On the way in, you’ll pass a few as they sit in the trees - and once you get to the hot springs, you’ll see why Jigokudani’s so popular with visitors and locals. Here, red-faced monkeys bathe in the warm water, Zen expressions across their faces.
Planning a trip to see the Jigokudani Monkey Park? Check out the latest reviews and scores
Scored 8.0
8.0
It was OK - depends on how much experience you have with...
It was OK - depends on how much experience you have with wild life in other parts of the world. The walk is about 40 minutes each way. The monkeys completely ignore the gawping humans, which is great. Unique experience but getting there and back using public transport was challenging
JThirl
Australia
Scored 10
10
If you are going in winter wear some proper shoes as it is...
If you are going in winter wear some proper shoes as it is icy, muddy and wet. Try to go in the first half of the day as you see the monkeys chilling out before the staff start to feed and interact with them.
Tina
New Zealand
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Early July, we were the only travellers so we had the onsen to ourselves. There was male, female and private onsen available. There was excellent service, and they welcomed our young toddlers. We got driven to the Jigokudani Monkey Park and picked up by Yumoto-san. Yumoto-san and his wife also helped style our family in yukata for photos.
We specifically choose this hotel to visit the Jigokudani Monkey Park. For this visit, it was the ideal location! Right in front of the hotel was a bus stop that went to the park. The hotel itself doesn't offer breakfast, but they work together with a hotel nearby for a traditional Japanese breakfast which was a really nice experience for a good price! You also had the possibility to reserve a private indoor onsen, which was a fun experience. They also provided yukata's that you could wear in the room and when going to the onsen.
- Super friendly, attentive, and helpful staff despite language barrier
- Very comfortable beds and quiet rooms
- Clean and well-managed onsen for hotel guests. Yukata also provided
- Great location to Jigokudani Monkey Park, and other onsens.
The guesthouse is lovely and although the hosts don't speak English, they have answers already written out for most of the questions you need. They picked me up from the Yudanaka station and then drove me to the Jigokudani monkey park entrance the next morning. I also did the dinner and breakfast and it was a highlight of the stay. The onsen on the property is great and I liked the yukata they provided. It's about a 10-15 min walk down to Shibu Onsen if you want to walk around and get some drinks or food.
Very friendly and accommodating owners. Especially grateful that they cater to non-meat eaters. Two private onsens; one with very hot water, one more spacious and beginner friendly. Highly recommended for those who are travelling to see Jigokudani monkey park or those looking for an intimate, traditional-feeling ryokan.
Matthew
Japan
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