What's it like in Hirao?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Yamanouchi's Hirao neighbourhood has to offer. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Hirao? Consider a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Hirao?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Tsubakino is one of the top choices for your stay in Hirao. This ryokan is a short 14-minute walk from Shibu, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Kumanoyu Hotel and Shibu Hotel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Hirao?

If you're searching for places to stay in Yamanouchi, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 92 Hirao hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hirao, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Hirao.

What are the top things to see and do in Hirao?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Jigokudani Monkey Park, Mount Yokote and Shibu. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Ichinose Family Ski Area are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Hirao include Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, Tanne no Mori Okojo Ski Resort and Ichinose Diamond Ski Resort. While you're out sightseeing, Higashitateyama Gondola Lift and Okushiga Kogen Ski Area are a couple of additional sights to visit in Yamanouchi.

How can I get around Hirao and the greater Yamanouchi area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Yudanaka Station.

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An outdoor hot tub area with a wooden deck, stone steps, and a glass enclosure.

1. Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Hirao

Keigo

Rp1.961.158 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a bamboo ceiling, clear hot spring water, and surrounding rocks.

2. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

Hirao

Alex

Rp3.517.707 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned chair.

3. Maruka Ryokan

Hirao

Allison

Rp1.634.355 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spa area with a large wooden sliding door, a small wooden bench, and a tiled floor.

4. Shimaya

Hirao

Kristy

Rp2.134.926 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and a tiled floor.

5. HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

Hirao

Aleksandr

Rp2.764.077 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden spa with a hot tub and a view of mountains.

6. Hotel Tsubakino

Hirao

Angus

Rp3.881.450 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a low wooden desk, a tatami chair, a sofa, and shoji screens.

7. Kaneki Hotel

Hirao

Johnny

Rp1.377.330 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a koi pond and a stone lantern.

8. Yorozuya

Hirao

Mark

Rp8.002.167 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A traditional Japanese garden with a pathway, rocks, and a building with a wooden exterior.

9. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

Hirao

Nancy

Rp9.816.599 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, stone steps, and a stone bath surrounded by rocks and greenery.

10. Yudanaka Seifuso

Hirao

Andrea

Rp2.572.533 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A wood-burning stove with a large, conical chimney, surrounded by bookshelves and a stone wall.

11. Ishinoyu Lodge

Hirao

Nathaniel

Rp4.070.519 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

12. Hotel Hoshikawakan

Hirao

James

Rp2.101.381 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hot spring area with stone steps and a wooden fence.

13. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

Hirao

Ryan

Rp3.897.461 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone floor, a wooden bench, and a hot spring area with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

14. Minshuku Miyama

Hirao

Riley

Rp2.083.068 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A tatami mat room with a low table and cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

15. Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Hirao

テツヤ

Rp1.956.278 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A stone-walled hot spring bath with wooden benches and a wooden interior.

16. Shibuonsen YAMAICHIYA

Hirao

Rp3.881.530 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a signboard, and a lantern.

17. Ikariya Ryokan

Hirao

Barbara

Rp3.302.174 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A coffee bar with various coffee-making equipment, a sign reading "COFFEE", and a wooden counter.

18. Koishiya Ryokan

Hirao

Nika

Rp1.485.448 total

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to a water feature.

19. Kamei no Yu

Hirao

Alan

Rp6.315.884 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, a window with blinds, and multiple showerheads.

20. Kidoike Onsen Hotel

Hirao

"This hotel is a traditional Japanese property and such the rooms and the food served in their restaurants are all keeping with the Japanese culture and traditions. There is an onsen, hot spring pools, on site to soak in. They have a great and friendly staff who were very helpful in many ways. The property is close to world class ski resorts and there are convenient transportation options to get around the area. I would recommend this hotel to those who love the outdoors and would appreciate an...

John

Rp3.585.609 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Shibu Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 234 reviews	View
Ishinoyu Lodge	2.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Yorozuya	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews	View

Where to stay in Hirao

Find the best Hirao areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent peak.

Shiga Highlands

Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

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Samusawa

Samusawa might not have many top sights, but Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Sano

While visiting Sano, you might make a stop by sights like Shibu and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

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Togari

Togari might not have many top sights, but Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Yomase

If you're spending some time in Yomase, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Dragon King Mountain Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Hirao Hotel Reviews

Shibu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect . Amazingly friendly snd helpful staff"

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

10/10 Excellent

"This is our second time staying here. We come to Japan every few years because my wife loves the snow monkeys. The staff here was very helpful and communicated clearly. They'll arrange shuttle pickup from the Yadanaka local station because it can be hard to find of you're not familiar with the area. You really should get the half board and do traditional Japanese breakfast and breakfast. It is a peaceful and intimate look into traditional Japan. You can see the pride taken in the work. We will stay here every time we come to Japan."

Shimaya

10/10 Excellent

"While this is an older hotel, it is clean, things are in working order, and rather charming and unique. For example, I had a large room with a small patio that offered a beautiful view of the city. It’s in a quaint quiet town with gorgeous views of the mountains surrounding the town. I appreciated the thoughtful touch of hot green tea. The thermos amazingly kept the water hot even till the next morning. Because I went during « low » season in May, I was able to enjoy the onsen to myself ! The host/owner is a sweet man. It is rather expensive for one night but I did not regret my stay. I did get plenty of exercise being on the fourth floor with no elevator."

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Our top choices for Hirao hotels

1. Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

2. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

3. Maruka Ryokan

4. Shimaya

5. HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

6. Hotel Tsubakino

7. Kaneki Hotel

8. Yorozuya

9. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

10. Yudanaka Seifuso

11. Ishinoyu Lodge

12. Hotel Hoshikawakan

13. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

14. Minshuku Miyama

15. Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

16. Shibuonsen YAMAICHIYA

17. Ikariya Ryokan

18. Koishiya Ryokan

19. Kamei no Yu

20. Kidoike Onsen Hotel

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Where to stay in Hirao

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Sano

Togari

Yomase

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