Shiga Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountainous landscape with lush green valleys and distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.
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A mountainous landscape with a building on a hillside.
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A snowy landscape with bare trees and a clear blue sky.
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A pond with lily pads and water plants, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
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A lush green valley with a lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
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Stay near popular Shiga Highlands attractions

A snow-covered ski resort with a clock tower, ski lifts, and buildings.
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Maruike Ski Area

7.6/10 (10 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.
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Activities

Snow Monkey Park Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour

NZ$163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snow Monkey Park, Soba Lunch and Shibu Onsen Tour
Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara

Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara

NZ$369
per adult
Kusatsu: Hot Spring Culture Walk at Yubatake & Sainokawara
Nagano Private Two Day Tour

Nagano Private Two Day Tour

NZ$1,568
per adult
Nagano Private Two Day Tour
Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist

Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist

NZ$192
per adult
Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist
Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen

NZ$1,037
per adult
Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee

NZ$1,533
per adult
Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee
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Our pick of the best Shiga Highlands Hotel Deals

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley

3 out of 5
Makuiwa Onsen, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
The price is NZ$202 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$202
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani ...
HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley
Hotel Takimoto

Hotel Takimoto

3 out of 5
7149 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is NZ$133 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$133
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ...
Hotel Takimoto
Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

3 out of 5
7148 Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is NZ$184 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$184
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Spa is good."

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen
Kumanoyu Hotel

Kumanoyu Hotel

3 out of 5
Hirao7148 Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is NZ$301 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$301
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
8.2/10 Very good! (30 reviews)
"I liked how traditional and authentic it is. We stayed in jan26 and the staff are amazing Totally recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kumanoyu Hotel
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

3 out of 5
Hiratoko, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano
The price is NZ$187 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$187
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this ryokan in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are ...
Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken
Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ...
7.8/10 Good! (183 reviews)
"Great location and ski in ski out. Small but comfortable room for family of 4, Onsen is a blessing! It’s a little tired, super busy hotel. Outrageously priced buffet dinner, go elsewhere. Free shuttle makes that easy, but make sure you book all offsite options."

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

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Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
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