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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Hasuike Ski Area

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

฿3,077
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

฿5,312
per adult
Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

฿29,783
per adult
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

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

฿19,629
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Obuse: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

Obuse: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

฿5,179
per adult
Obuse: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station

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

฿23,588
per traveller
Full Day Snow Monkey Park Tour to-and-from Nagano Station
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Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Hotel Takimoto

Hotel Takimoto

3 out of 5
7149 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is ฿2,778 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,778
฿3,118 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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
Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

3 out of 5
7148 Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is ฿3,516 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿3,516
฿3,930 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is ฿3,449 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,449
฿3,794 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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 ฿7,126 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿7,126
฿7,900 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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 ฿1,626 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿1,626
฿1,788 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Nagano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kitano Cultural Center and Gondo Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful, and have excellent location, 14 minutes stray walking fro the Zenkoji Temple"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagano
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