5/5 - Excellent
Lovely place, friendly community, Snow Monkeys are worth the trek, would definitely recommend to others and would love to come back.






Shiga Highlands is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area.

They, the staff, exceeded my expectations . Courteous, helpful, kind and pleasant are words that I would use to describe them. Everyone greets you with a bow and civility, right down to the hardest workers in the hotel. For that, i will surely come back. My stay at the Prince Hotel East was worth ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Spacious room Japanese style rooms, incredible onsen and shower spa with great Mountain views walkable to shops and town
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Its more a backpacks accommodation then a Hotel. The food provided in the morning was a joke at best. A doggy bag with bread buns that you have to heat you your self. Thats it. Rooms are old and the bathroom smells like s&@$. The two young staff were helpful and speck english. The public bath was ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

綺麗でした。
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

対応が早く、ゆったり過ごすことができました。
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025


Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

You can take time to visit Shibu during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Hit the slopes at Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

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Lovely place, friendly community, Snow Monkeys are worth the trek, would definitely recommend to others and would love to come back.
