Shiga Highlands

Yamanouchi

Hirao, Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0401, Japan
Photo by Алексей Чикишев (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
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

Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

RM2,403
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Nagano Private Two Day Tour

RM3,729
per adult
Nagano Private Two Day Tour
©Jigokudani Yaen-KoenToshio HAGIWARA [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano

RM683
per adult
Snow Monkey Park & Miso Production Day Tour from Nagano
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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 RM378 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM378
RM458 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! (170 reviews)
They, the staff, exceeded my expectations . Courteous, helpful, kind and pleasant are words that I would use to describe them. Everyone greets you with a bow and civility, right down to the hardest workers in the hotel. For that, i will surely come back. My stay at the Prince Hotel East was worth ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 RM548 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM548
RM610 total
12 Mar - 13 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! (71 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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Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is RM461 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM461
RM508 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
Hotel Sankt Moritz Shiga

Hotel Sankt Moritz Shiga

3 out of 5
Ichinose 7149 Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is RM606 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM606
RM667 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, slippers and housekeeping. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are located ...
6.6/10 (24 reviews)
Dining Limited, food could be hot and more variety

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Hotel Sankt Moritz Shiga
Naeba Prince Hotel

Naeba Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi Yuzawa Niigata-ken
The price is RM228 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM228
RM276 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms, nice staff, many restaurants. Super convenient for skiing

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Naeba Prince Hotel
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