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

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 ฿2,782 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,782
฿3,122 total
14 Jul - 15 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 ฿3,517 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,517
฿3,931 total
13 Jul - 14 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
Hotel Japan Shiga

Hotel Japan Shiga

3 out of 5
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanouchi Nagano
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ...
8.2/10 Very good! (25 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was fab. Place definitely gives vintage vibes and nostalgic feels but we felt very comfortable nonetheless. Breakfast and dinner buffets were super tasty and had great variety each day. The shabu shabu and yakiniku restaurants onsite were also amazing! ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Hotel Japan Shiga
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is ฿3,450 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,450
฿3,795 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 ฿7,128 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿7,128
฿7,902 total
16 Jul - 17 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
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