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Villa Alpen

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A short walk from Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Villa Alpen provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and a playground. Hit the slopes at this lodge, offering ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle and ski equipment hire. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

A room with a bed, a wooden ladder, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

A tatami mat room with a wooden table, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Interior

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Japanese-western Room, Twin Room, Non-smoking Japanese-western Style Room Or Western-style Room With Tatami Area

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Japanese-western Room, Twin Room, Non-smoking Japanese-western Style Room Or Western-style Room With Tatami Area

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miscellaneous

Japanese Room, Non-smoking Japanese-style Family Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, and a woven light fixture.

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Shiga Highlands, a neighbourhood in Yamanouchi, is home to Villa Alpen. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Maruike Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano. Taikan Bonsai Museum and Kurino Komichi are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowshoeing. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
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Map
7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • A ski slope with skiers, a ski lift, and buildings in the background.
    Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A snow-covered ski resort with a clock tower, ski lifts, and buildings.
    Maruike Ski Area
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A snow-covered ski resort with a clock tower, ski lifts, and buildings.
    Hasuike Ski Area
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large geyser with a circular pool and water spouting from the center.
    Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    21 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • 味処 みかさ
    12 min drive
  • 道の駅の食堂
    12 min drive
  • レストラン しゃくなげ
    22 min drive
  • 山ノ内大勝軒
    14 min walk
  • 穂垂亭 HOTARU TEI
    8 min drive

About this property

Villa Alpen

  • Lodge near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
  • You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and a playground at Villa Alpen. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle and ski equipment hire. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • A free local area shuttle, a lift and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Villa Alpen have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Vegetarian dinner options are available for guests booked in Half Board rate plans. Additional fees of JPY 1,200 apply for vegetarian options and guests must contact the property 2 weeks prior to arrival to request this dinner.
This property is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free diets.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Alpen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villa Alpen?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Alpen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Alpen?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Villa Alpen located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out lodge in Shiga Highlands, is within a 5-minute walk of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Maruike Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area. Kita Shiga Komaruyama and Ishinoyugenjibotaru Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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