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 Rp1.746.309 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.746.309
Rp1.954.981 total
30 Aug - 31 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 Rp1.310.477 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.310.477
Rp1.475.874 total
15 Aug - 16 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 Rp2.133.786 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.133.786
Rp2.347.211 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 Higashidate

Hotel Higashidate

3 out of 5
Happo Onsen 7149, Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is Rp3.967.679 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp3.967.679
Rp4.398.796 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Hotel staff is amazing. Hard working and they take care of everything."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Higashidate
Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel JAL City Nagano

3 out of 5
1221, Toigosho-machi Nagano Nagano-ken
The price is Rp1.132.595 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.132.595
Rp1.245.854 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
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