Shiga Highlands Travel Guide
Yamanouchi





Visit Shiga Highlands
Popular places to visit

Maruike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hasuike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.
Ichinose Family Ski Area
Hit the slopes at Ichinose Family Ski Area during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.
Mount Yokote
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Yokote, a lovely green space in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area or seek out the ski slopes.
Things to do

A Secret Wild Outdoor Bath Rotenburo experience from NAGANO

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

1 Day Historic Obuse and Hokusai Mad Man of Art Tour in Japan

Obuse: Half-day walking tour of Hokusai & Local Specialties

Local Private Tour to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park
Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Hotel Takimoto
Location is good, opposite is the ski resort, which has good snow. Overall room was well maintained, public Onsen was nice too. However we came during early ski season, there is barely any restaurants opens. Hotel cafe food is a bit expensive, and not much choice (mainly western). If plan to stay ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2023

Kumanoyu Hotel
Absolutely unique experience. If you want a fancy western style hotel, don’t stay here. If you want to have a genuinely Japanese experience, in an absolutely stunning area with some of the best snow I have seen in my lifetime, then add Kumanoyo to your list. Personally, I loved this place.
Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen
The staff are very attentive and most accomodating. We enjoyed our dinners and breakfasts here and all our meals were delicious. A very cozy and relaxing environment. We would definitely return.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Shiga Sunvalley. Loved the style of the Japanese rooms, it was very clean and the staff were exceptional! Usui and staff helped up with any questions we had, ski rentals, keeping luggage after check out, shuttle bus information. Would stay with them again 10/10
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Shigakogen Hotel Ichibokaku
Great stay , great customer service
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2024

Hotel Higashidate
Staff is super helpful. Location is fantastic. On the slope, close to the chairlift. You can get your lift ticket at the chairlift station and you can rent your skis at the hotel. Great breakfasts and dinners provided by the hotel. Unbelievable views. Not far from the shuttle bus stop. Head down ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

