Around Birch Highlands × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

A highland resort embraced by mountains towering at an altitude of 2,000 meters. After enjoying seasonal activities, refresh yourself in the large public bath. We offer fresh transported water from Ikenotaira Onsen, allowing you to experience the only Onsen in the Shirakaba Highland. For dinner, indulge in a buffet at the highland Hotel! With 45 dishes including Tateshina beef curry, highland vegetables, and jerk chicken created by a BBQ instructor, there's something for everyone. Enjoy an all-you-can-drink corner featuring the 7 major Shinshu local sakes, including craft beer (additional charge depending on the Plan). Spend a holiday immersed in nature amidst the refreshing air of Lake Shirakaba.

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!

A lush highland resort located at an altitude of 1,550 m. Each detached cottage features a unique design and sits on a spacious 300-tsubo plot, offering plenty of private space. Catering services and BBQ facilities are also available, and guests can use the Hotel’s natural Onsen and on-site facilities.

A European-style petit Hotel near Lake Megami. Enjoy an authentic French full-course meal crafted by the owner-chef, featuring A5-grade Japanese black beef and seasonal local vegetables in beautifully presented dishes. Perfect for adults seeking a quiet getaway.

At an altitude of 1560m, the average summer high temperature is 24°C. A regular accommodation for climbing Mount Tateshina. In winter, enjoy premium powder snow slopes right in front of you. Perfect for sports enthusiasts, climbers, and active individuals. We also accommodate group stays and training camps.

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.

—Harmony with nature, cherished in the Nordic lifestyle.— Even in those extraordinary moments of travel, we want you to relax and experience Tateshina’s beautiful nature as if it were part of everyday life. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, our Hotel was reborn as a Nature Resort Hotel where you can feel the nature of Tateshina while staying indoors.

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.

SANU 2nd Home is your “second home” where body and mind can truly unwind and your senses open up.Step back from the pace of city life,feel nature with all five senses, and live by your own hands in a place designed for everyday living.Set at the northernmost edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains at the foot of Mt. Tateshina, this home sits beside the beautiful Lake Shirakaba, surrounded by white birch trees.Enjoy sweeping lake views through large windows. On calm mornings, you may witness the enchanting “Mirror Lake,” when the water reflects the scenery like glass.For those who want an active winter stay, a ski resort is within about a 5-minute walk—making this an ideal base for winter sports.Inspired by mist-covered waters and mountain ridgelines, everything from the layout and interiors to the artwork has been thoughtfully designed as one cohesive space in harmony with nature.How you spend your time is entirely up to you.Come experience what it feels like to become one with the surrounding air and landscape.

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.

Located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, at the serene resort area of Shirakaba Kogen on the main Megami Lake Street at the foot of Mount Tateshina, this B&B-style Property features a specialty shrimp ramen restaurant. Enjoy the most delicious shrimp soup ramen in Japan and warm, homely hospitality. All rooms are equipped with a unit bath and toilet, and there are also tatami-style Japanese rooms, making it a popular choice for families with children. Surrounded by the striking white bark of birch trees, as the name suggests, the area is rich in nature and part of a national park. The hostess of the Property is actively involved in forest conservation to protect the birch forest and also produces and sells a local specialty, "Shirakaba Tea," made from the fresh green leaves of the birch trees, allowing guests to fully enjoy the Shirakaba Kogen experience. Since the basic Plan is B&B, guests can enjoy dinner at nearby restaurants or at the in-house shrimp ramen specialty "Noodle Store sora," offering a flexible and enjoyable travel experience.

Petit Hotel Alpen Chateau near Lake Megami, Shirakaba Plateau, Shinshu. After exploring the Tateshina Venus Line, relax and unwind surrounded by the fresh air of the Yatsugatake mountains. Enjoy meals prepared almost entirely by hand using seasonal local ingredients and high-quality materials, rooms designed with attention to interior and furniture, and the beautiful scenery of the changing seasons.

Located near the beautiful Lake Megami in Shinshu Tateshina, surrounded by white birch and larch trees, Bluebell Cottage is a non-smoking pension limited to three groups, inspired by the countryside B&Bs of England. The concept is "A Villa for Adults"— Each Room is uniquely designed with carefully selected interiors and furniture, featuring imported William Morris wallpaper, 100% natural plaster walls, beds chosen for ultimate comfort, and underfloor heating to keep you warm even in winter. The public spaces are equally inviting, including an entrance hall with a wood-burning stove, a spacious dining room with a fireplace, and a library for enjoying quiet moments. We provide a warm and relaxing atmosphere, just like a private villa. The Shinshu Tateshina Shirakaba Highland, with its expansive white birch and larch forests, offers a premier resort experience with stunning natural beauty, refreshing air, and seasonal ingredients unique to Shinshu. Nearby attractions include Lake Megami, Lake Shirakaba, Gosensui Nature Park, Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort, Nagato Farm, and Jinnai Forest Park. Wake up to the chirping of birds in the morning and be mesmerized by the star-filled sky at night. Why not take a break from your daily routine and rejuvenate in the serene Shirakaba Highland?