Shiga Highlands Travel Guide

Yamanouchi

Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan
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Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan
Photo by Алексей Чикишев (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Shiga Kogen from Nozoki, Yamanouchi, Nagano prefecture, Japan.
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一の瀬ファミリースキー場
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Hasuike.
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Popular places to visit

The very pretty Sun Valley. Part of the massive Shiga Kogen, Sun Valley is quiet, has great skiing and attracts locals who come back year after year.

Maruike Ski Area

4/5(1 review)

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

Maruike Ski Area
The very pretty Sun Valley. Part of the massive Shiga Kogen, Sun Valley is quiet, has great skiing and attracts locals who come back year after year.

Hasuike Ski Area

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

Hasuike Ski Area
Yamanouchi

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.

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring a small town or village, snow and landscape views

Shiga Kogen Ski Area

4/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Jigokudani Monkey Park showing a small town or village, a river or creek and snow

Jigokudani Monkey Park

4.5/5(11 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Jigokudani Monkey Park
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Shibu

You can take time to visit Shibu during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Shibu

Things to do

Shiga Kogen, the highest ski resort

1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour

Rp3.067.474
per adult
1-Day Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour
Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake

Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake

Rp2.508.756
per adult
Myoko and Madarao Day Tour Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji and Sake
2-day ski & snowboard tour with rentals

2-day ski & snowboard tour with rentals

Rp7.570.800
per adult
2-day ski & snowboard tour with rentals
Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Rp16.268.568
per adult
Nagano Private Two Day Tour
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Rp2.787.381
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour
Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour

Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour (Customizable)

Rp8.496.120
per traveller
Snow Monkey Park & Zenkoji Private Tour (Customizable)
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Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.907.511 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.907.511
Rp2.308.011 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
7.6/10 Good! (167 reviews)
It was nice and the ski in ski out was perfect. Ski rental and equipment was easy efficient and great quality

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

3 out of 5
Makuiwa Onsen, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
The price is Rp2.350.502 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp2.350.502
Rp2.617.824 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
Rustic setting, friendly staff, and super convenient to ski out and back in to the hotel. Onsen after fay on the slopes felt divine.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley
Hotel Takimoto

Hotel Takimoto

3 out of 5
7149 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
The STAFF WAS AMAZING, everything else was fromt he 90's and it was a rough experience knowing

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Hotel Takimoto
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is Rp1.980.348 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.980.348
Rp2.178.383 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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
Kidoike Onsen Hotel

Kidoike Onsen Hotel

3 out of 5
Shigakogen Kidoike, Yamanochi-machi Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
The price is Rp2.659.995 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.659.995
Rp2.958.299 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Kidoike Onsen Hotel
Naeba Prince Hotel

Naeba Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi Yuzawa Niigata-ken
The price is Rp1.387.906 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.387.906
Rp1.679.367 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this ski hotel in Yuzawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Naeba Ski Resort and Joshin'etsu-kogen ...
8/10 Very Good! (599 reviews)
Clean rooms, nice staff, many restaurants. Super convenient for skiing

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Naeba Prince Hotel
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