Around Shirakabako Royal Hill Ski Resort × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

In summer, you can enjoy trekking and escaping the heat, while in winter, it's a snow resort offering a highland life for every season. The lake view rooms overlooking Shirakaba Lake provide a special space where you can feel the refreshing nature of Shirakaba Lake.

Kurumayama Highland Resort, located at an altitude of approximately 1500m, is surrounded by Japan's renowned mountains. Enjoy the starry sky, the open-air hot spring with a view of the Yatsugatake mountain range, and a satisfying buffet.

An exceptional location with Shirakaba Lake right in front of you. In January 2023, all guest Rooms and private baths were renovated. All five Rooms are equipped with a bath, toilet, and washbasin, and feature semi-double or double beds from the British Royal Warranted Slumberland company, offering you the ultimate sleeping comfort. The private baths, available for free use per Room, have also been renewed. Enjoy a relaxing private moment in the cypress and Oya stone baths! Dinner is an original full-course meal incorporating the abundant blessings of the local Yatsugatake area. From the fully glass-walled dining room, Shirakaba Lake spreads out before your eyes. Spend an exquisite time while gazing at the setting sun.

Surrounded by the vast nature at the foot of Mount Tateshina, Hotel Auberge Bistro Figaro is nestled among birch and oak trees. Experience the grandeur of Shirakaba Lake, Kirigamine, and Kurumayama Highlands. Our pride is our dinner courses, all handcrafted by our owner-chef. Savor a full-course French meal prepared by our owner-chef who trained in France and showcased his skills at renowned domestic hotels. The charcoal-grilled Tateshina beef steak cooked right before your eyes is highly popular. Before or after dinner, enjoy a private bath. Relax and rejuvenate with delicious meals and comfortable guest rooms!

Starting with an elegant appearance reminiscent of castles in the European Alps, there are abundant Plans to enjoy your leisure time, such as restaurants, pools, and large baths. The surrounding area features numerous summer resorts, allowing for active enjoyment throughout the year.

Enjoy a private Onsen rock open-air bath for 30 minutes free of charge! Indulge in a full-course dinner featuring Shinshu ingredients, including sauces made with Shinshu miso and homemade highland vegetables in summer. Breakfast includes warm bread and highland vegetables, served as an American breakfast. All Rooms offer views of the Yatsugatake mountain range.

Himekidaira is a tranquil pension village located 5 km northwest of Shirakabako, spread across a sloping area. The lower part features an old villa area and a lake, while the upper part connects to hiking trails leading to Kurumayama and Kirigamine. Vacation Inn is situated deep within the pension village, on a hill surrounded by trees, offering a very quiet environment. At an altitude of 1,500 meters, it is comfortable even in summer. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with twin rooms featuring semi-double beds, a fully private artificial radium Onsen bath, and a lounge with a burning fireplace. It is an ideal base for driving or trekking around the Venus Line, a treasure trove of alpine plants. In winter, it serves as a perfect base for the Venus Line ski area, known for its high rate of sunny days. We strive to provide delicious meals and heartfelt service without being overbearing.

We offer a Room at the Property by Lake Shirakaba, boasting a view of the lake and meadows. The 8-tatami Japanese-style room with a spacious veranda equipped with chairs and a table provides a relaxing atmosphere. Rejuvenate in the natural Onsen bath, which also offers skin-beautifying benefits. Meals are prepared using ingredients cultivated through the efforts of local farmers and the blessings of Shinshu's land, allowing you to savor the unique flavors of this region.

SANU 2nd Home is “another home” where you can truly unwind and awaken your senses.Step back from busy city life,feel nature with all five senses, and live with your own hands in a second home.Among the SANU 2nd Homes across Japan, Shirakabako 2nd is set in a bright forest, with lake activities such as canoeing and boating as well as an amusement park all within walking distance. Just behind the cabin is Shirakabako Royal Ski Resort, making it an ideal base for snow sports.Designed as a “white vessel,” this cabin is built for harmony with the environment. Its honeycomb-inspired form and large picture windows that frame the surrounding landscape are defining features. The space comes to life through seasonal views reflected in the windows and wildflowers arranged in a dining-room vase.In the morning, quietly grind coffee beans on the terrace as sunlight filters through the trees.In the afternoon, play a seasonal music playlist and let yourself sink into sound.In the evening, toast with natural wine while listening to insects sing.At night, feed logs into the fire and lose yourself in thought.How you spend your time is entirely up to you.We hope you’ll find your own perfect way to stay.

Located at an altitude of 1,500m, you can enjoy natural Onsen at this mountain Hotel. It is an official sister property with Switzerland, featuring numerous Western paintings and antiques inside. Activities such as paragliding and trekking are also abundant. In winter, you might have the opportunity to learn skiing and snowboarding from professionals.

A Resort Hotel located by Lake Shirakaba in Nagano Prefecture. The large public bath "Koten no Yu" features natural Onsen, offering an open-air bath and sauna with a stunning view of Lake Shirakaba. Meals are served buffet-style, featuring Japanese, Western, Chinese, and ethnic cuisines with a focus on seasonal flavors using local ingredients. Enjoy various activities both inside and outside the hotel, including a pool, bowling alley, indoor Onsen street, amusement park, and ski resort. The new main building opened on April 22nd, 2023. Guests are welcomed with new facilities such as an Onsen area, restaurant, and shop.

SANU 2nd Home is your “other home”—a place to rest body and mind and awaken your senses. Step away from the pace of city life, experience nature with all five senses, and live by your own hands in a true second home. Among SANU 2nd Home locations across Japan, Shirakabako 1st sits in a bright forest, with lake activities such as canoeing and boating as well as an amusement park all within walking distance. Just behind the cabin is Shirakabako Royal Ski Resort, making it an ideal base for snow sports too. This white-vessel-inspired architecture is an eco-friendly cabin designed to live in harmony with the environment. Its honeycomb-inspired form and large windows that frame the surrounding landscape are especially distinctive. The space is completed by seasonal views reflected in the windows and by wildflowers arranged in a dining-room vase. Morning: Quietly grind coffee beans on the terrace as sunlight filters through the trees. Afternoon: Put on a seasonal music playlist and let yourself sink into the sound. Evening: Toast with natural wine while listening to insects sing. Night: Add logs to the fire and lose yourself in thought. How you spend your time is entirely up to you. Find the stay that feels just right for you.