Shiga Highlands Travel Guide

Yamanouchi

A mountainous landscape with lush green valleys and distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.
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A mountainous landscape with a building on a hillside.
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A snowy landscape with bare trees and a clear blue sky.
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A pond with lily pads and water plants, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
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A lush green valley with a lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
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Stay near popular Shiga Highlands attractions

A snow-covered ski resort with a clock tower, ski lifts, and buildings.
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Maruike Ski Area

7.6/10 (10 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Nagano Obuse Hokusai Tour at Museum and Patron Residence

Nagano: Obuse Hokusai Tour with Museum & Patron’s Residence

Rp2.854.780
per adult
Nagano: Obuse Hokusai Tour with Museum & Patron’s Residence
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Rp2.893.886
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour
Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Rp16.416.351
per adult
Nagano Private Two Day Tour
Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara

Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara

Rp3.910.657
per adult
Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Rp16.223.639
per adult
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station

Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station

Rp12.849.301
per traveller
Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station
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Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

3 out of 5
7148 Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is Rp1.758.815 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.758.815
Rp1.968.982 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Spa is good."

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen
Hotel Takimoto

Hotel Takimoto

3 out of 5
7149 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is Rp1.271.853 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.271.853
Rp1.433.357 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ...
Hotel Takimoto
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
7.8/10 Good! (183 reviews)
"Great location and ski in ski out. Small but comfortable room for family of 4, Onsen is a blessing! It’s a little tired, super busy hotel. Outrageously priced buffet dinner, go elsewhere. Free shuttle makes that easy, but make sure you book all offsite options."

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

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Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is Rp2.129.778 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.129.778
Rp2.342.801 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this ryokan in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are ...
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.130.467 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.130.467
Rp1.243.514 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
Hotel JAL City Nagano
Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1372-1 Nishiterao Matsushiro Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.038.936 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.038.936
Rp1.257.113 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Matsushiro Castle and Masuo Ikeda Museum are located ...
8/10 Very good! (766 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding – One of the Best Hotels We’ve Ever Stayed At! The Mercure Nagano Resort exceeded every expectation and was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. The hotel is perfectly situated on the outskirts of the city, making it incredibly easy to access, with plenty ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Mercure Nagano Matsushiro Resort & Spa
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