Shiga Highlands Travel Guide
Yamanouchi
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Popular places to visit

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.

Maruike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Hasuike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Jigokudani Monkey Park
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.

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.
Things to do

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Nagano: Snow Monkeys of Jigokudani Guided Tour

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

From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour

Obuse: Half-day walking tour of Hokusai & Local Specialties
Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Hotel Takimoto
Staff were the best in hospitality I have ever met! Food choices and drinks amazing. 3 minute walk to lift and can ski from there most of the resorts! Great location and place to stay! Easy to get by bus and train from Tokyo no car necessary.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Hotel JAL City Nagano
The JAL hotel is wonderfully located in Nagano city, only a few blocks walk to the train station. A full and large Breakfast is available everyday on the top floor for amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Rooms are quite spacious. There are many restaurants in the nearby area to choose from ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Chisun Grand Nagano
Nice breakfast for a budget hotel within walking distance to the railway station
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

TENNEN-ONSEN HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Nagano-ekimae
JR,bus station nearby, have lift from JR to hotel, good for suit case. Coin laundry and drying machine ,Vending machines, massage chair.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026





