Hotel Mount Shiga

7.8
Very Good
(54 reviews)

Japan, 〒381-0401 Nagano, Shimotakai District, Yamanochi, Hirao, 7149 番地(志賀高原一の瀬

+81 269-34-2727

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Hotel Description

Mount Shiga Hotel

Nestled in the picturesque Yamanochi area of Japan, Hotel Mount Shiga offers guests a delightful retreat at 7149 Hirao, Shimotakai District, Nagano, 381-0401. Surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Shiga Kogen ski resort, this hotel is ideally located within walking distance to the Ichinose Family Ski Area and the Shigakogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area, making it a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. The hotel's design combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere for all guests.
The rooms at Hotel Mount Shiga are designed with comfort in mind, featuring cozy furnishings and a tranquil ambiance. Guests can enjoy well-appointed bathrooms that have received high praise, providing a relaxing space after a day of exploration. Each room is equipped to enhance the stay, with various amenities that cater to the needs of every traveler.
Among the standout features of the hotel are its banquet hall, public bath, and an artificial onsen, offering unique relaxation options. Guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi, air conditioning in select rooms, and a kid-friendly environment, making it suitable for families.
Accessibility is a highlight, with convenient public transport options nearby. The Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport is approximately a 1 hour 50 minute taxi ride away, while key attractions like the Ichinose Ski Resort can be reached in as little as 2 minutes on foot.
Hotel Mount Shiga is committed to guest safety, implementing stringent health and safety measures to ensure a worry-free stay. Popular activities include skiing, hiking, and exploring the local culture.
Nearby, guests can visit notable landmarks such as the Snow Monkey Park, Shiga Kogen, and Kusatsu Onsen, all providing a taste of the region’s natural beauty. Dining options abound, with restaurants like Takama, Rocky Restaurant and Café, and THE ROOFTOP DINING within a quick taxi ride. Experience the charm and hospitality of Hotel Mount Shiga, where unforgettable memories await.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Guests praised the spacious and well-equipped bathrooms

2. Walking distance to Ichinose Family Ski Area for skiing

3. Convenient access to Shigakogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area

4. Exceptional service noted by numerous guests

5. Delicious breakfast options available every morning

6. Banquet hall suitable for events and gatherings

7. Public bath and artificial onsen for relaxation

8. Kid-friendly amenities to accommodate families

9. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the property

10. Air conditioning in select rooms for comfort


9.2 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Snow Monkey Park (Jigokudani Yaen Koen)
31 min
Shiga Kogen
9 min
Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area
9 min
Kusatsu Onsen
1 hr 1 min
Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort
17 min

Nearest locations

Rocky Restaurant And Café
1 min
Restaurant Hi HAPPY
1 min
Restaurant Takama
2 min
Chinese Restaurant Shishi
2 min
鐘の鳴る丘
2 min
Restaurant West Side
2 min
レストランだけかんば
3 min
THE ROOFTOP DINING
3 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating9.2
Nearest airportShinshu-Matsumoto Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 50 min

Location

Japan, 〒381-0401 Nagano, Shimotakai District, Yamanochi, Hirao, 7149 番地(志賀高原一の瀬

Airports:

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 50 min

Transit: 4 hr 47 min

Transit:

Ichinose Ski Resort

Walking: 4 min

Ichinose Ryo

Walking: 8 min

Takaamagara Ryo

Walking: 8 min

Ichinose

Walking: 2 min

Prince Hotel West Bild

Walking: 13 min


Nearby locations

9.2

Exceptional Location

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Banquet hall

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Public bath

Public bath

Artificial onsen

Accessibility

Wheelchair rental

Food & drink

Restaurant

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

Rooms

Air conditioning in some rooms


Reviews

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8.8

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S K

5/5
We had a warm and local experience at the hotel for 5 days during Christmas 2023.The bus stop is just a few minutes walk from the hotel. Located in the central area, other areas of ShigaKogen are easily accessible by shuttle bus / on ski. The owner was very kind to let us enter the room when we arrived in the morning before check-in time.We stayed in the twin room, which is spacious enough for our 2 big suitcases and with enough space for hanging ski clothes. Beds are comfortable. Heating can be adjusted. The bathroom is not big but very clean with enough hot water and water pressure. Our stay included breakfast and dinner. Both meals are sumptuous and more than enough for before/after skiing with light lunch in between. Aside from inidividual dishes, there is free flow of coffee, tea, rice, miso soup for breakfast and/or dinner. A variety of dishes was offered throughout the week without feeling repetitive/ dull. Local beers are recommended to go with your meal (at additional cost)!There is a dry room, locker and rental in the basement of the hotel. The hotel is not ski-in/out, but can also be accessed from the piste of Ichinose Family by walking downhill for a few minutes. I would say it is value for money compared with the higher price of hotels along the piste.We were especially happy with the room and meal since the price of one night at Mount Shiga is still less than a room half the size with no meal in the city. We would definitely stay in the hotel again the next time we are in Shiga Kogen for skiing.

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스몰해븐

5/5
I am a Korean who went on my first expedition to Shiga Plateau. The accommodation is clean, comfortable and has almost everything you need. They kindly stored my luggage before and after check-in and check-out times, and the locker room where I could change clothes was so large that I was able to change into my ski clothes comfortably! Two people stayed in a tatami room, and although I have traveled to Japan many times, it was my first time staying in a tatami room, so it was amazing. I thought my back would hurt if I slept on the floor, but the blanket on the floor was much softer than I thought, so I didn't feel much discomfort. When I went to bed at night, it was a little cold because of the strong wind, but it was okay because I covered myself with two blankets.For dinner, I had curry cutlet and buckwheat soba with tempura. It wasn't anything special, but overall it was average. Among them, the curry was more delicious, and the taste of curry continues to come to mind even after returning to Korea. I also had hot Japanese sake and nama biru. Thanks to the Japanese sake being heated so hot, the alcohol did not cool down until I finished eating the food, and the taste and aroma of the alcohol were very good, so it was memorable.Also, I didn't have high expectations about the bathroom facilities, but surprisingly, it was really clean and the water temperature was very warm, so I was able to relieve my fatigue well. I was very satisfied because the amenities in the bath were well-equipped.I don't usually leave reviews on Google, but the reason I'm writing one is because of the owner who really kindly helped me. Sadly, during my first ski trip abroad, even on the first day of my trip, I fell while skiing and injured my knee. The pain was quite severe and I had difficulty moving, but since the ski resort was inside the mountain, the hospital was far away, so I couldn't go.In a situation where not only skiing afterwards but also the rest of the trip would be difficult, I was even considering returning home early. The day after I got injured, I continued to sit on the first floor after checking out while my group was skiing, and the owner and his wife kindly asked how I was doing, and when they confirmed that my leg was injured, they mobilized all of their medical supplies to help treat me. After carefully checking the condition of my knee, he carefully taped my knee with medical tape and put a patch on it, and even told me to take the patch with me. After providing this first aid, surprisingly, the pain during movement was significantly reduced and even walking was difficult, but I was able to walk to some extent. Since the owner skied a lot, I think he knew how to use first aid to some extent.Thanks to your kind help, I was able to complete the rest of the trip at a leisurely pace. This is something I will never forget. On the way out of the accommodation, my Japanese was a little bad, so I said 'I won't forget', but I misspoke as 'please don't forget', but I'm sure you understood (laughter)After returning to Korea, I went to the hospital yesterday and had an X-ray and CT scan. Fortunately, I was diagnosed with no major visible abnormalities. It looks like the cartilage plate was slightly injured, and he is currently wearing a brace and receiving physical therapy regularly. I don't know if the owner will see this review, but thanks to the kindness shown by the owner, I was able to enjoy an unforgettable trip to Japan. You will receive the best hospitality in a cozy and comfortable accommodation. Thank you again, and I hope you will have only good things in the future :)

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Damian Ucich

5/5
Hotel Mount Shiga was fantastic! The owner was lovely and always willing to help us. Onsens, rooms, dinner, breakfast and location were all great! Ask for the house umeshu!

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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7039 sf

4/5
The rooms are very clean and well-maintained, and the quality of the food is excellent and the quantity is too much for a couple in their 60s. The temperature of the hot spring was moderate, and even though I don't like long baths, I was able to soak in it for 30 minutes. Shiga Kogen is the best summer resort. I would like to visit again.

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ronald d

2/5
My 2nd time to Shiga Kogen for skiing.I stayed 6 nights in Twin Room in Mount Shiga during mid Jan 2023.It comes with set Free Breakfast with many dishes which is very good.But they charge 8000 yen for dinner set (cheapest 6000 yen) is too expensive! (I can get a decent dinner in the city for just 1,500 to 2000 yen, so this is 3-4 times more expensive).However, most of the restaurants in the Ichinose village were not opened for public (there were hundreds of students which comes there and almost all hotels are reserved for them only!By the way, those restaurants mentioned in the Google map are opened only at lunch, therefore during night time, only 2 noodles shops were opened in the whole village, that means if you do not dine in your hotel, you have only 2 alternative choices! This is the most disappointing, as a guest, with no hotels are willing to serve external guests for dinner.)There is another convenient store, which is not quite "convenient" for which they opened only at noon (12pm) till 8pm (however it is still helpful for you can buy sandwich, apple, milk, bread, beer, cup noodles there).Besides the disappointing dinning exerience, I don't know if it is because of the covid, Mount Shiga or even other hotels in the village seem to be seriously under-staffed, where most hotels have no staff at attending at the reception. Our rooms 6 nights in a row with no staff tidying it up, no changing of bed sheets, towels etc. And the public bath was cleaned only once in a week (comparing to the common practice which will be cleaned every morning). Most of the staff I see in the hotel are the staff in the kitchen. Their attention all paid to serve the expensive dinner. So if you are not buying such, expect not to get any other service. They have no manpower to serve you.The owner even post it in the lobby that the public areas are closed not for the leisure use for hotel guests! Lights are always switched off! And the owner himself is not so friendly...I feel that he seems to be going to run in bankruptcy...cos occupancy is just around 10%...Also, they charged 5,000 yen for ski rentals per day and their equipments are very outdated!I went to Snowcan, they charge around 4000 years day, but theirs are still looking weared down. The quality of their boots are not as good as those in Hakuba Rythmn, etc. My wife got a small foot of 22cm and they have only 1 boot of that size.Finally and luckily, we went a bit farther to Shiga Grand Hotel where there is a front desk lady who can speak simple English and was very helpful! The boots there are very new too (For women: Rossignol Pure Comfort 60; for men: Nordica Cruise 70; both are good for beginners and intermediate skiers for larger lasts/wider head, easier/relaxed fitting!). And Shiga Grand charged only 3,500 yen a day!!Comparing to the Alpen Shiga I stayed a few years ago, I will not recommend foreigners to stay in Ichinose (the online word-of-mouth that said there is a bit night life which is wrong! Only the travel bar in Shiga Grand hotel plus the 2 noodles shops I mentioned, everywhere were closed or reserved just for hotel guests). Therefore unless you prepare to dine at the hotel every night, better not to go Shiga Kogen. There, as you compare to Hakuba or Nozawa Onsen, Shiga is much more reserved for Japanese, especially students! They will ignore you as a foreign traveller's because their attention is to serve this group tours of larger quantity!

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Sora

5/5
It was a very nice hotel, the food was delicious, the room was clean, and above all, the people were kind.

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William SMITH

5/5
The food was delicious and we had a comfortable stay.

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TOSHIKI ASANO

5/5
They kindly handled everything from start to finish.From recommended trekking routes to flexible options for late check-outs and dinner times...Also, the hotel room was very clean and beautiful, and the hot springs were open 24 hours a day, which was really convenient.This is an inn that I would definitely like to use again.

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YMYY OGATA (組長)

5/5
Dinner 🌃🍴 Too amazing ❤️

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松岡芳徳

3/5
There is a parking lot with shuttle service, but it is a little far away.