Around Shiga Kogen Country Club × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

A resort harmonizing with the majestic nature of Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park. The Okushiga Kōgen Hotel is a Nordic-style resort hotel that complements the beautiful and grand nature of Shiga Kōgen.

─ Full of Shinshu gourmet! To an exciting live kitchen ─ Chef demonstration! Enjoy a dinner with selected steaks that delight all senses. Relax in the "large public bath" available until 5 PM after your stay! Just a 30-second walk to the ski slopes! Experience the powder snow to the fullest.

Nestled deep within the Jōshin'etsu Kōgen National Park, showcasing the beauty of all four seasons. Hotel Grand Phoenix Okushiga stands amidst rich nature. In winter, it serves as a ski resort with an excellent location and powder snow, while from spring to autumn, it becomes a highland resort to enjoy the seasonal scenery, offering you a relaxing and leisurely time.

Located on a hilltop, our guest rooms on the upper floors and the open-air baths on the top floor offer breathtaking views of the majestic mountain ranges of Northern Shinshu. Enjoy an extraordinary moment while gazing at the vast scenery that you would never encounter in the city. The private open-air bath "TSUBAKI" is equipped with a mini-bar and multimedia speakers. Guests can enjoy a blissful time with a glass in hand, accompanied by their favorite music as background. In the spring of 2021, we opened guest rooms with open-air baths featuring natural hot spring water, which have been highly praised. Our cuisine, made with premium ingredients such as brand beef, Shinshu beef, fresh seafood directly sourced from the Joetsu market, and carefully selected local produce, is truly exceptional!

By the banks of the Yomase River, reflecting the changing seasons. A tranquil Japanese-style property nestled in the embrace of the Shiga Kogen mountains. "Yudanaka Onsen Wafu no Yado Masuya" awaits your visit with heartfelt hospitality, cherishing the traditional Japanese spirit and the beauty of wildflowers.

A property where you can enjoy the great outdoors throughout the four seasons. From spring to autumn, you can go trekking, and in winter, enjoy skiing with optimal access to the slopes. Proudly offering homemade cuisine and onsen, you will receive attentive service from female staff. With 72 guest rooms, available in Japanese or Japanese-Western styles, you can relax in a spacious environment.

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

Shiga Kogen, a place filled with beautiful nature throughout the four seasons. Why not enjoy a relaxing stay in the refreshing forest air, offering an experience beyond the ordinary? Our accommodation features 12 rooms in total. We offer a variety of room types, including traditional Japanese-style rooms and rooms with open-air baths. The lush greenery outside your window will surely soothe your soul. For bathing, we provide two options: a large public bath and an open-air bath. Surrounded by greenery, you can enjoy the gentle sulfur spring waters while breathing in fresh air at our scenic baths. Dinner features kaiseki cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients from Shinshu such as Shinshu beef and mountain vegetables. The freshness of locally sourced ingredients will leave you truly satisfied. At "Keikoku no Yu," our accommodation brimming with Japanese charm, immerse yourself in moments of tranquility amidst vibrant greenery.

Hotel Japan Shiga, located at 1,700 meters in Ichinose, Shiga Kogen, is an Accommodation where you can fully enjoy nature in every season. Just a 1-minute walk to the ski slopes, you can enjoy outstanding snow for skiing in winter, wild vegetable picking and trekking in spring and summer, and autumn leaf viewing in fall—all year round. All rooms are spacious 14-tatami Japanese-style rooms, offering a relaxing stay. Meals feature a wide variety of dishes that make balanced use of local ingredients. In particular, the authentic yakiniku made with Shinshu beef raised on locally grown apples is a must-try. You can also enjoy displays from our music box doll collection and a pin badge collection from the Nagano Winter Olympics.

A 400-year-old Property located in the center of the Shibu Onsen town. Enjoy a tour of six types of hot springs and 14 baths, all of which are completely private within the Property. Relax your mind and body with 100% natural Onsen water. <The nostalgic town of Shibu Onsen, filled with steam> It is said that Shibu Onsen was discovered by the Buddhist monk Gyoki during the Nara period. Later, the Onsen-ji Temple was established through the contributions of the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen. During the battles of Kawanakajima, Shibu Onsen served as a healing place for wounded soldiers. The first proprietor of Kokuya, Ichizaemon, originally ran a rice merchant business called Kokuya but later opened an inn for travelers. Since then, the Property has been cherished by guests, and the current proprietor is the 16th generation.

The hotel, located at the foot of Shiga Kogen, is convenient as a base for sightseeing to Zenkoji, Obuse, and Matsushiro. Renowned for its Onsen sourced from the famous Hoshikawa Onsen, it offers abundant water with a soft texture that is highly praised. Rooms range from 10 to 18 tatami mats, including special rooms with excellent views. Guests can enjoy karaoke for free. Choose your favorite dishes from the Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet.

Kumanoyu Hotel, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season, is located in a place surrounded by nature. The historic sulfur Onsen, with its natural flow directly from the source, changes color depending on the day, and you can relax in the indoor bath made entirely of cypress wood. Additionally, its location, just a 5-minute walk to the Maeyama Lift, is ideal for those who enjoy activities. The spacious Japanese-style rooms allow you to unwind while feeling close to nature, and you can savor local flavors such as Shinshu beef sukiyaki. Furthermore, you can continue to use the Onsen even after check-out, and parking is prioritized for guests.

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

The Japanese garden with only 6 properties offers a relaxing space illuminated by over 100 soft lamps. All guests are gifted 30 minutes of free private bath use, ensuring a private stay. Enjoy the Yudanaka Onsen, which opened approximately 1350 years ago. Meals feature colorful kaiseki cuisine centered on seasonal ingredients from Shinshu, with Shinshu brand beef raised on apples as the main dish.

Shibu Onsen is a charming hot-spring town known for its atmospheric streets and nine public bathhouses to visit.At “Sakaeya,” you can enjoy gentle, free-flowing Onsen water blended from two different hot springs.Another highlight is the creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine that goes beyond the ordinary.

A highland Hotel at an altitude of 1650m, boasting stunning views of Shiga and exquisite cuisine. Enjoy Western-style kaiseki meals infused with mountain flavors, and freshly baked bread from the bakery is also highly praised. The Onsen features large baths with open-air baths for both men and women, allowing you to relax in the refreshing highland breeze. Perfect for summer trekking and escaping the heat, as well as enjoying a snow resort in winter.