Snowball Chalet

9.8
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

11492-331 Iiyama, Nagano 389-2253, Japan

+81 90-4595-1999

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Hotel Description

Snowball Chalet is a charming hotel nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Iiyama, Nagano, Japan. Located at 11492-331 Iiyama, Nagano 389-2253, this cozy retreat is ideally situated for guests who love the great outdoors. The hotel is just a short distance from top attractions like Madarao Mountain Resort and Madarao Kogen, making it the perfect base for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With a design that blends traditional alpine aesthetics with modern comfort, Snowball Chalet offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing stay. The hotel’s proximity to skiing resorts and hiking trails ensures that guests can immerse themselves in both winter and summer activities, providing year-round appeal.

The rooms at Snowball Chalet are designed with relaxation in mind, offering comfortable spaces equipped with all the essentials for a memorable stay. Guests can enjoy a range of room types, some of which come with kitchenettes, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers, providing the flexibility to prepare meals. All rooms are air-conditioned, and select rooms feature a minibar, adding a touch of luxury to your stay. Whether you're here for a short getaway or a longer retreat, the hotel’s rooms offer the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Notable amenities at Snowball Chalet include a variety of activities for guests to enjoy, such as bicycle rental, tennis, water skiing, and golfing. The hotel also features a public bath, open-air bath, and private bath, ensuring that guests can unwind after a day of adventure. Additionally, the hotel offers room service, a restaurant, and a bar, making it easy to enjoy a relaxing meal or drink without leaving the premises. For those with specific needs, Snowball Chalet is wheelchair accessible and provides accessible parking for added convenience.

For easy access to the hotel, public transport options are nearby, including several bus stops within walking distance. Guests traveling by taxi can reach the hotel from Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport in about 1 hour and 33 minutes. The surrounding area also boasts several recreational activities, such as hiking and zip-lining at Madarao Mountain Resort, just 8 minutes away. Popular nearby attractions include Lake Nojiri, Tangram Ski Circus, and Myoko Kogen. After a long day of exploring, guests can dine at one of the many nearby restaurants, such as Madarao Jazzy and Kitchen fujine, both just a short drive away.

With its stunning location, array of amenities, and easy access to outdoor activities, Snowball Chalet offers a memorable experience for guests looking to explore the natural beauty of Nagano while enjoying modern comforts in a relaxed setting.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to Madarao Mountain Resort and Madarao Kogen

2. One of the few hotels in the area with room service

3. One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

4. One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

5. Fully equipped rooms with kitchenettes in some units

6. Public and private baths available on-site for relaxation

7. Air-conditioned rooms with minibar and coffee maker

8. Recreational activities such as water skiing, golfing, and tennis

9. Wheelchair accessible and accessible parking for convenience

10. Proximity to major ski resorts and hiking trails


8.8 Excellent

Location rating

Top sights

Madarao Mountain Resort
8 min
Madarao Kogen
14 min
Myoko Kogen
23 min
Tangram Ski Circus
12 min
Lake Nojiri
21 min

Nearest locations

Madarao Jazzy
2 min
Restaurant Heidi
5 min
ヨウショクポム
15 min
ワレもこウ
18 min
樹庵
18 min
レストラン フレンドリー
18 min
Hananoya
18 min
Kitchen fujine(キッチン フジィーネ)
19 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:30
Check-out10:30
Location rating8.8
Nearest airportShinshu-Matsumoto Airport
Travel time to airport1 hr 33 min

Location

11492-331 Iiyama, Nagano 389-2253, Japan

Airports:

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 33 min

Transit: 3 hr 4 min

Transit:

ヤマノイエマエ

Walking: 12 min

プラザ前

Walking: 7 min

Madarao Kogen Hotel

Walking: 8 min

斑尾高原山の家

Walking: 14 min


Nearby locations

8.8

Excellent Location

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Activities

Bicycle rental

Golf

Tennis

Water skiing

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Japanese

Public bath

Public bath

Open air bath

Private bath

Water bath

Accessibility

Accessible

Accessible parking

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Table service

Room service

Breakfast

Breakfast buffet

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Pools

No pools

Hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning

Kitchen in some rooms

Refrigerator in some rooms

Microwave in some rooms

Coffee maker in some rooms

Minibar in some rooms

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Self parking

EV charger

Transfer

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Concierge

Full-service laundry

Social hour

Gift shop

Housekeeping

Turndown service

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Credit cards

Debit cards

NFC mobile payments

Cash

Bathrooms

Private bathroom in some rooms

Bathtub in some rooms

Shower in some rooms

Children

Kid-friendly

Babysitting

Activities for kids

Internet

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in public areas


Reviews

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Michelle Thomas

5/5
Warm and welcoming. Lots of thoughtful touches that make your stay special. Great staff and very helpful host. Very close to the top of the slopes. Loved the après snow cocktails by the fire and superb breakfast.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Amy

5/5
A boutique hidden gem. Dan and his team give five star service in the perfect setting. Everything about Snowball Chalet is gorgeous, the interior is cosy and charming, down to Dan’s great record collection and music taste. We took skiing lessons down the road at Aki’s and really appreciated the ability to ski-in-ski-out. It’s quiet at night, the beds and pillows are exceptionally comfortable, and the little touches make it magical. It is truly perfect. Thank you especially to Dan for his recommendations for food and snow gear hire. This was a very special Dad-Daughters bucket list trip. We can’t wait to come back.

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Betsy W

5/5
The Snowball Chalet was hands down one of the best ski trips our family, being from Vermont, has ever experienced and we love skiing.  …

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Jordon Maxton

5/5
Dan Solo Booked us at the lovely shiki house in tangram and we couldn't have been more happy. Came with an excellent car that fitted all 7 of us plus ski gear, the house was beautiful spacious and warm with a fire place and Dan was responsive and helped book all dinners, transfers and secured discount lift tickets. The dinner at the chalet was great as well. Would recommend this for anyone looking for a luxury family stay at a great price for all that's included.

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Shandee C

5/5
Perfect stay for families! Delicious breakfast and fun area to hang out after enjoying a day on the mountain. Dan was super helpful arranging lift tickets, dinner reservations, and transportation. Hope we can come back to stay again soon!

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Amber B

5/5
Our three night stay at Snowball Chalet was perfect. Comfortable beds, great showers, everything we needed supplied, delicious breakfasts and gyozas in the evenings! Extensive drinks/cocktails. …

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Kate Griffiths

5/5
We recently stayed at Shiki Tangram and absolutely loved everything about it. The house was beautiful, awesome snow and Dan and Andi were impeccable hosts. Madaro and Tangram way exceeded our expectations with hours of fun in and out of the trees.Thanks again, we would love to come back.

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Leon De Lisle

5/5
The staff, rooms and decor was awesome, highly recommended.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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B H

5/5
A really wonderful time in a special place and exactly what a ski vacation should be. …

KS

Kate S

5/5
There’s good reason that this accommodation scores full marks! Part of me doesn’t want to write the review as I want to keep this incredible lodge experience a secret! …