Best Hotels in Yamanouchi

Good location, but small and old room. Overall still quite good. Recommended for ski in ski out

My ski pants broke on the trip and we went to so many different shops in shigakogen but only found 2 shops that sold a very limited selection of ski pants - Restaurant St Christophe (at Okushiga) and Snowcan Ichinose Diamond shop

service and environment is good, however too expensive, i would expect better facilities for this price

Ski gears quality are quite good in hotel rental shop. Room is small if u choose the cheapest type of room

Another thing was that we had the room at the end of the corridor which the furthest away from the lift- it was a long walk to the lift, around 100m. It’s better to request for a room near the lifts (lifts are not noisy)

Breakfast and dinner buffets were pretty decent - there was a wide variety of foods to choose from. The west building was conveniently located near two chairlifts and we could head to different ski areas easily

Hotel is old, there was signs of termite infection that was cleared. Food was ok. Service was excellent, really everyone there was very helpful! Good location 300m to ski chairs.

great food and great service from the staff. amazing room and view from the hotel. we group of 19 was the only customer on that 1 night stay, we were given full attention and best service

We like both the services and the cleanliness of the room. However, the hotel needs to upgrade their bathroom and sink. You can't get a good warm temperature in winter when there are 2 taps, one for cold and one for hot

Service oriented hotel with friendly staff and ski in ski out options to the highest mountain in Nagano (also has a ski/snowboard school with kind boss) Breakfast and Dinner options were plentiful and varied spread which is a better option for room with meals options as there isn’t much open by 5pm in the vicinity

Nearest free shuttle stop is 2min walk from hotel (Hotaru Onsen) Would highly recommend to friends to return for snow holidays (mostly Japanese and only a handful of tourists) but there’s a friendly English speaking staff

Shiga Palace Hotel is a great choice for its location alone—set right in the mountains, it offers easy access to the surrounding area and beautiful scenery that really adds to the experience

The breakfast was also very good, and the room was sizeable. This was our favourite stay in Japan

Tawaraya is a very nice Ryokan and Onsen in the small town of Yudanaka. While not very distinctive from the outside, the interior is very quaint

There are both a male and female only indoor onsen where you can shower and bathe from 1600 - 0900 daily. In addition there is a beautiful outdoor onsen surrounded by rocks and a Japanese garden

The temperature of the onsen is perfect. Hot enough to be comfortable, but not too hot so you can't stay in! There are also slightly cooler sections of the pool or areas to sit partly out of the water if desired

Go down the hill to the SE 1 block, turn right at the first traffic light at the bottom and then 2 blocks to find it on the right. There is the name in English on the door. The staff also speak English

, plus an additional hot-pot you use to cook an additional dish provided. Very yummy and filling (and I'm not usually a fan of Japanese breakfasts - but each one we had was different and satisfying)

we had an amazing 5days family stay: the room was spacious for three, the food in both restaurants excellent. being straight in the slope, with a walk-through ski-room is very convenient

The downside is that the bathroom is brand new, but my room smelled a bit like horse manure. In summary, although it is deep in the mountains, it is comfortable and good to live in

We had a great stay at the Okushiga Phoenix Hotel. The Italian dinner was simply perfect, the onsen was wonderful and relaxing, and the staff were consistently friendly and professional.

It was in good business condition. I booked a top-floor room with an area of ​​42 square meters. It was sunny and had a mountain view. The room pictures had not been updated, but it had actually been renovated

amazing place to stay for winter, great skiing and snowboarding rental area and great slope, the hotel restaurants are super nice, on the expensive end but worth it! recommend the Japanese restaurant! the hosts are nice and the rooms are very comfortable

There is no business or convenience store here. It is recommended to book a plan that includes breakfast and dinner, which is very cost-effective. There are 2 restaurants, one Italian and one Japanese, as well as Chinese

Room was good size and bed was comfortable. Hotel is close to Yudanaka station and shops. Enjoyed my stay.

Stayed while visiting the snow monkeys.  The location was ideal and the food was very good.

The hotel was good, check in and out was very convenient. There are snacks in the lobby, and drinks are free. Also all supplies very complete skin care products are also provided free of charge in the lobby

While I was there, only one member of staff was manning the front desk as well undertaking other responsibilities around the hotel, but a phone was left at the front desk so you could call when you needed assistance

The accommodations were clean and comfortable and enjoyed the retro-feel. The free drinks and snacks in the lounge area were a nice touch and I loved the outdoor Onsen

Only one night stay but can’t complain and was able to store my bags there after check out while I went to the snow monkeys which was a great bonus.

When a taxi booking to Shiga Kogen fell through due to heavy snow, the owner personally drove me there, which I deeply appreciated. He also printed out the bus schedule and made sure I knew exactly how to get back

Awesome location for visiting Jigokudani Park (snow monkeys in hot springs) but otherwise isolated. The room was very spacious, especially considering i was a solo traveler

Finally, while this is close to shibu onsen, it is not part of it and shibu onsen is about a 30 min walk away and you don't have access to the public baths there (to do the 9 bath crawl)

The private onsen attached to the room was unexpected and must appreciated. The food was the highlight of my 2 night stay

Also the building is pretty old with commensurate insulation so i was pretty cold all the time except for when i was cozy in my futon or in the onsen (and for about 30 mins after)

I'd been to other food forward ryokans elsewhere before and while they were fancier, the food at Jinpyokaku Honten was better or maybe just more suited to my tastes

The facilities are a bit old, and the public bath's hygiene was just so-so. The location is good, but dinner was also mediocre.

The room was very large and comfortable. What made the place great was the ping pong table, mini pool table. Once you understand the onsen process it is pretty easy. Note: restaurant is by reservation only

We really enjoyed the ryokan; we stayed for one night. The dinner buffet was particularly great, with crabs, fish, hot pot, beer, and sake. Breakfast was also quite good

It's also possible to extend your stay for 1000 yen per hour, which is super convenient when traveling with a child. The hotel corridors aren't perfectly clean due to age, but the room itself is clean and pleasant

There's an onsen, and we booked a 30-minute slot and went right away. I didn't get a chance to visit the public baths

Dinner snow crab dinner is worth the price. Also cash only needed do the hotel tax due at arrival

So we spent 5 days in this hotel & loved it. We enjoyed an empty hotel, zero queues, excellent snow. 90 minutes by bullet train from Tokyo and then 90 minutes by bus. The hotel is truly ski in & sort of ski out

Spend the w/e’s in Tokyo and on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning take a bullet train to one of the 100 to 200 ski resorts by bullet train 2 hours outside Tokyo and you will have the place to ourselves

I found the ski rentals good enough for an advanced skier. Pleasingly the hotel provides good ski lockers so of a morning it’s easy to gear up & ski out to get on a lift. I have no complaints about the hotel

A Japanese Australian gave me excellent advice

For instance: First, There is a ski mat in the beginners area but they never turned it on! After watching my novice partner spend 45 minutes of the first hour trudging up a gently slope with her ski instructor to learn how to do “pizza skis” down I asked why it wasn’t working

Secondly, from the bottom of Okushiga Kogen you cannot ski from the beginners lift to the other more advanced lift even though it’s downhill! You have to trudge across a flat & up a small slope because of the way they have roped off the areas

All of them are awesome and there is no need to reserve, we tried all 6 of them + the 9 public baths in Shibu Onsen nearby. The meals are very good, great service and hospitality

We stayed here with my parents. So many variety of Onsens. Very good service. Staffs are very nice. Building itself is old, but overall we had very good experience. Thank you very much.

We stayed for 2 nights at a room without bath. When we arrived we were a bit concerned because it looks old, but after settling in we found this ryokan to be excellent

There are many baths to choose from here, so you have lots of options, but I highly recommend getting a room with a private bath so you can hop in and out as much as you like! The food was excellent traditional Japanese style and they give you so many different dishes to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming, but everything is delicious

1 of the evening there was a geiko performing show, we had such a good quality time

food was good and the experience was perfect

This is an older, but well renovated hotel near the slopes. It’s an all-in-one hotel too, with a convenience / souvenir store and a massive onsen (with sauna). We enjoyed our stay here; the meals were also pretty good

Please renovate Renovation urgently needed... Rooms are large but everything is very old, mold is visible in the spa area. Very good location, free parking. The dining area has a canteen atmosphere.

・Tatami renewal ・Toilet renovation ・Water service available ・Umeboshi service available ・Wi-Fi available ・Paper cup only ・One bath towel, one hand towel ・Pot is shared ・Separate charge for indoor bath *Amenities are self-service

【access】 This time it will be used for skiing from January 11, 2023 for 1 night and 2 days. ・In front of the parking lot ・Equipped with charging facilities for electric vehicles 【payment】 ·cash ・Credits, etc

The old-fashioned steam radiator helped to keep the moisture in the room too, which we appreciated. Thank you for taking care of us!

*No QR payment [Guest room] This time it is a Japanese-style room on the 5th floor

The room is big. The service is good. Dinner is ready when you come back from skiing.

You need to book breakfast and dinner! Otherwise there is nowhere to eat, the hotel's dinner is very good! I went skiing specifically, right in front of the Ichinose Snow Resort, the location is great! The hotel has history!

The good thing is that the dinner is very rich. The dishes are changed every day. The taste is satisfactory but the quantity is large

The location of the hotel is very good, ski in and ski out of the ski resort

What I am not satisfied with is the breakfast, which is too American. There is nothing to eat, and there is no food after 8:15. I stayed for several days and the bacon was gone every time

It is very convenient to ski, ski-in, ski-out, and rent skis. Although the quality of the skis is average, the price is affordable. You can exchange ski tickets across the street

Easy to get to Okushiga and at the same time close to all the food and bars! Highly recommend, we will be coming back! Nice little Onsen/bathhouse as well, tattoos, no problem!

The room was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom had also been renovated and was very comfortable. The food was a buffet, but it was obvious that the food was frozen and not very tasty.

Perfect Ryoken, right in the middle of arguably the two best slopes (other than Okushiga, my all time favorite)

Autumn leaves have begun, and in Ichinuma (lakeside), the autumn leaves are mirrored and the scenery is wonderful

Excellent value; worth considering for a comfy budget stay. located within skiing distance of the Yakebitai/Okushiga areas, ichinose and Tateyama areas (tree skiing). Good size for the tatami rooms

Also some shabu shabu places opposite the hotel as well as a yamazaki store and yakiniku too. There was a rental shop at hotel but really basic. The bath was also average only. The place has no body lotion so be aware!

The Japanese Royal family comes here! Spouse made excellent choice to book this gem of a place for our Snow Monkey visit (5min walk to START of 30min trail to monkey park)

The hotel room was much bigger than expected. The service was excellent and the Japanese breakfast was most tasty

Perfect place to stay! Location is really good, it’s easy close to the snow monkey park and bus station. Hotel is beautiful and authentic. Breakfast and dinner were amazing

The private onsen wasn't as good as the public bath! Also, there was no shuttle to Yu no Kuni after 12 PM

The facilities are a bit dated, but considering I've stayed here multiple times across two generations, it maintains a certain standard. Plus, there's a fantastic indoor heated pool. I've stayed here twice already

Loved my stay in this japanese style hotel: traditional room with a great view to the mountains, very stylish public spaces, enormous dinner and breakfast. You can walk right from the hotel to the monkey park.

As spring we were able to catch chairlift for free to then ski down to gondola to buy lift tickets. Good skiing on Olympic courses

This hotel exceeded our expectations; it was fantastic. The room we booked, which included dinner, was quite good

Since we stayed at another hotel before switching to this one, the comparison and experience were quite significant. Facilities: Very good, and the management is also excellent

Once reserved, they'll deliver your gear to the hotel's basement, which is super convenient. You can change in the drying room, store your belongings, and have your ski equipment looked after

A rather dated hotel but very good location and excellent service from the staff. The clean tatami-style rooms are comfortable and has ample space

This hotel is right on the slopes! Make sure to book your ski rentals in advance, as you can't rent them on the spot without a reservation

The 2 staff who received us really took care of us. We asked to be moved to a room with a better view and they did. The breakfast was really good, it was the best breakfast that we had in Japan

You will have a high class food with a presentation and explanation of each dish by the servant. Best experience 5- Last but not the least I forgot my speaker in the hotel

We booked ski lessons and our instructor was very good! Our whole family learned right away. The ski lesson was the highlight of our trip

1- The location and the views from the hotel are just amazing! Especially during sunsets! 2- The personal and stuff of the hotel are super super friendly, if I could I would give 10 stars for the hospitality

3- Onsens and the view are something out from this world 4- What I was really amazed is the kitchen and the chef that is cooking. If you stay in this hotel I highly recommend take the breakfast and dinners

The stuff brought it back the same day to me to another hotel I moved after NISHIHOPPO. So guys, less words more actions! 10 stars to this amazing hotel and it’s owner

The WiFi was good enough for a Microsoft teams call with zero lag whatsoever. I had a wonderful stay here and if I am back in the area I will stay again

Very good ryokan, friendly owner, near to Snow monkey park, good view

Great onsen and dinner The room shows some age but it’s comfortable. The public onsen is very good with an indoor pool and an outdoor one for both men’s and women’s spas. We have the half board option with our room

The onsen was extremely hot and had an absolutely gorgeous view. The older couple that runs it were incredibly kind and hospitable to me, including a shuttle to the Monkeg Park and Yamanaka Station free of charge

They serve our dinners in a private room. The food was great and staff were friendly. Breakfast was served buffet style and has a good variety of food. They also offer rides to Snow Monkey park and the train station

I was later than their last check in and they accommodated me and even made a multi course traditional Japanese meal at 9pm, the food for breakfast and dinner was delicious

a pizza place not too far in Club Wyndham - could be a bit cold at night (but you can just pile on duvets) - relatively small shower room with no shower curtain others: - if I think of Shiga Kogen as a strip, Hatsuke (where the hotel is) is pretty much at one end of it

Fantastic hospitality from the staff. They were very helpful in getting us together whenever we needed help. One can ski in and out of the hotel right onto the ski hill

It's not the most central location. For people who would like to cover all the mountains, you can ski from this side all the way to the other end and back

For those who would like to pick specific mountains to ski on, the mountain you like could be quite close or far away from you

That being said, it does not take that long to go to the farthest mountain (Okushiga Kogen) so it is generally okay

It is a short walk to the main bus depot, where the rentals are. The public bath (onsen) was wonderful post ski

Their Cafe is open for morning tea and lunch - famous apple pie. Rooms are a good aize and clean. Staff are very accommodating and friendly. You can hire ski gear and buy lift tickets here

Real ski in / ski out accommodation. Great staff and good food for a very reasonable price. Relaxing onsen inside the hotel. Children are welcome and they are treated really well

Just on the skifield, one minute away from three lifts. Good onzen

Excellent location as it's well situated to easily explore all the slopes of Shiga Kogen! Although to fully explore you'll need to take a free shuttle bus

While striking up a good repour will open the excursion invite to eat at the Nakano sushi train when the staff run errands in town

[Very Good]: The owners are really helpful and go out of their way to make sure you're satisfied with your stay

Rooms were slightly outdated but enjoyed the traditional tatami mat and futon

It’s a great hotel! The breakfast was very good, you can tell the owner pays a lot of attention on its quality. The hotel staff is nice and friendly. Although the hotel is a bit old, but it’s really good

Best part of our stay was the food! Multiple dishes including hot pot for both breakfast and dinner which were always delicious and satisfying. We were always looking forward to our next meal

Quirky hotel, close to ski lifts Not a great selection of hire gear but there is a good rental shop close to the main gondolas. Strangely there is a 7am wake up call for the entire building

Rooms were large for Japanese tatami style accommodation. We ate 3 meals in-house which were Kaiseki style and very good. The onsen was a good size, good temperature and good changing area

It was ski-in/ski-out most days depending on the snow cover on the side of a road section about 100m. Location was excellent in the centre of the many Shiga Kogen ski fields

The baths in the ryokan are beautiful and so nice! Would recommend and would come back!

Exactly what you would expect. Tatami mat rooms with shoji doors. Dimly lit halls with wood floors, steep staircases and dusty old mementos on display. The halls and any room without a hearer were incredibly cold

Excellent Ryokan located in the center of Shibu Onsen, right at the bus stop. The hotel is very typical and traditional, run by the Takimoto family. The private Onsen are excellent and very well maintained

Has to keep the heater on in our room all night it was so cold and zero insulation—again exactly what is expected in a place like this

Everything perfect, top welcome and services! We went during the winter with snow and we did not suffer from the cold inside the rooms. Very good and very rich dinner!

Amazing! We had a wonderful time here and I wish we could have stayed one more night. The service is excellent and the food is as well