Thorough explanation of the charm of Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel, which is directly connected to the ski slopes

5 Charms of Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

First, let me introduce you to the charms of Shigakogen Prince Hotel.

Outstanding convenience with direct access to the slopes

Shiga Kogen Yakebiyama Ski Resort is characterized by a course design that takes advantage of the topography, with almost all of the courses running through forests. During the season, lift tickets for elementary school students and younger are free, making it a perfect ski resort for families.

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel is directly connected to the slopes of Yakebiyama Ski Resort, and ski-in and ski-out are possible from any of the buildings: East Building, South Building, and West Building. Traveling with heavy ski equipment can be even more difficult when accompanied by children.

On that point, Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel is directly connected to the ski slopes, so it's extremely convenient.

Enjoy the snow scenery that gives you an extraordinary experience

You can see the beautiful snowy scenery from the large windows of each restaurant at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel.

In addition, in the east building, you can enjoy a spectacular view of snow and coniferous trees from all guest rooms. The snowy scenery seen from the window of a warm room is a special attraction.

The east building is recommended for those who want to enjoy the beautiful view from their room after being active skiing or snowboarding.

A variety of meals to choose from depending on your mood

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel has 6 restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of meals. Another great thing is that you can choose according to your mood that day.

The dishes use plenty of ingredients from Nagano Prefecture, and there are many health-conscious menu items. You can enjoy unique buffet-style dishes in each of the West, South, and East buildings. Whether you're staying for multiple nights or for a long time, you'll never run out of culinary delights.

You can also use the hotel's shuttle bus that connects the West Building, South Building, and East Building, so you don't have to worry about traveling on days when the weather is bad.

Services that are great for families with children

Shiga Kogen Yakebiteyama Ski Resort has plenty of services for families, such as the "Family Snow Park" in front of the west wing where you can enjoy six types of gear, and free lift tickets for elementary school students and younger.

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel also offers services for those traveling with children. Buffet-style meals in the West, South, and East buildings are free for preschool children. Depending on the room, a baby cot may also be available.

A wide variety of rental shops

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel has rental shops in the west, south, and east buildings, and guests can enjoy a 10% discount on rental fees.

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The rental shop boasts a wide selection of products, and features a ``Brand Viking'' system that allows you to change brands or switch from skis to snowboards after rental. This is a great service for those who want to try snowboarding for the first time this winter.

You can return it to any of the West Building, South Building, and East Building, which is convenient because you can return to your accommodation.

You can rent by advance reservation online or on the day. After applying on the day, you will not only be taught how to set up your board, but also how to put on your ski/snowboard boots, so even beginners can rest assured.

Two exquisite experiences unique to Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Let us introduce you to two of the best experiences that can only be found at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel.

fast track

Fast Track is a service that allows you to ski the slopes first thing in the morning before the regular courses open. Guests staying at Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel can experience it by purchasing tickets at the front desk by the night before.

It is held during the year-end and New Year holidays and on Saturdays and holidays, and the fee is 2,000 yen. The courses are the A1 Giant Slalom Course and the A4 Olympic Course. Please check the official website for details.

You can enjoy the ``first track'' of drawing your own ski pool at Shiga Kogen Yakebiyama Ski Resort where no one else is skiing.

There is also a special plan that combines Fast Track, a special dinner, and a stay in a suite. If you are interested, please contact the hotel.

Enjoy a spectacular sunset with a special snow compaction vehicle

The ``Yakebiyama Plan to Enjoy Time'', accompanied by a dedicated butler and photographer, will be released in January 2024. Accommodation will be in a suite, and dinner will be served in a special private room, where you will be served a course meal prepared by the head chef.

After business hours, head to the special seats at the ski resort by snow compaction truck and toast with blissful snow sake while watching the sunset over the Northern Alps. The next day, you can put on your snowshoes and take a walk through the frost-covered forest. How about a luxurious experience where you can enjoy powder snow and magnificent scenery?

For details on special plans, please visit the official website .

Differences and characteristics of Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel West Building, South Building, and East Building

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel has four buildings: the West Building, the South Building, and the East Building, so some people may be wondering where to go.

Choose based on your priorities, such as whether you want to mainly ski or snowboard, or just relax during the après-ski time.

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel has higher grades in the order of West Building, South Building, and East Building. We will also introduce reviews for each.

Reasonable West Building

The West Building has a more compact layout than the others, and is characterized by being the most reasonable.

Another great feature is that you can use the covered open-air bath (large bath) that is only available to guests staying in the west building. You can take a bath in the large bath while looking at the snowy scenery under freezing temperatures. You can enjoy a new sensation of bathing while feeling nature on your skin, such as when your hair freezes after washing.

Why not take a relaxing soak in the large bath and soothe your tired body from skiing?

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West Building 1F

Period: December 22, 2023 (Friday) to March 16, 2024 (Saturday)

Business hours: 6:00-9:00/14:00-23:00

*To reduce congestion, this facility is only available to guests staying in the West Building. (From official website )

Rooms: Reasonable price. There are two types of rooms: twin rooms and 4 bedrooms. This room is recommended for families and groups.

Restaurant: (Restaurant West Site) Casual restaurant. Japanese and Western food buffet using local ingredients

Reviews: ``Quick access to kids slope'', ``Rooms are small but reasonably priced'', etc.

casual south building

The south building is directly connected to the ``2nd Gondola Sanroku Station'', so access to the ski resort is excellent. Especially recommended for those who want to enjoy skiing and snowboarding all day long.

Rooms: Two types of rooms: Twin Room B, which faces the ski slope and can accommodate up to 3 people including one sofa bed, and Twin Room C, which has a casual style. It has a compact and functional layout.

Restaurant: (Dining room) Location overlooking the white birch forest. Buffet with the theme of healthy longevity

Reviews: ``It's directly connected to the gondola, so you can change clothes and get to the top of the mountain right away.'' ``It's a shame that there's no public bath.''

East building with a luxurious feel

The spacious guest rooms in the east building are spacious enough for families with children to enjoy a comfortable stay. The in-house restaurant has high ceilings and a luxurious atmosphere where you can spend a luxurious time.

Rooms: 4 types: Comfort Twin with large bed, Twin Room A, Junior Suite, and Suite Room. You can see the ski slopes and enjoy the snowy scenery from all rooms. Recommended for couples and those who want to feel a little luxurious.

Restaurant: (Main dining room) A restaurant with a calm atmosphere. High-quality Japanese and Western food buffet

Reviews: ``The room is spacious and has a luxurious feel,'' ``It's convenient because it's close to the first gondola,'' etc.

How to get to Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

How to access by public transportation is as follows.

From Hokuriku Shinkansen "Nagano Station", take the bus stop "JR Nagano Station East Exit 23" bound for Shiga Kogen.

From Nagano Electric Railway's Yudanaka Station, take the bus bound for Okushiga at the Yudanaka Station bus stop.

Both routes take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 40 minutes after boarding the bus, so be sure to plan your trip with plenty of time.

If you are heading from the airport, we recommend using the Snow Liner, which goes directly from the airport to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort.

Unlike trains, you can head to the ski resort without changing trains, so you can get around without getting lost. It is a recommended means of transportation for those visiting Japan on international flights as it can be used with peace of mind. For more information, please visit the Snow Liner official website .

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Sightseeing spots near Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

There are many famous tourist spots around Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. Why not visit here to make memories other than skiing? Here, we will introduce recommended spots around Shigakogen Prince Hotel.

Jigokudani Monkey Park where you can see snow monkeys

Jigokudani Monkey Park is a famous tourist spot known for the sight of Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs.

Jigokudani Monkey Park, located in the Yokoyu River valley, is surrounded by steep cliffs and is characterized by a fountain that constantly spews out smoke. Therefore, it is also called "Hell Valley".

Monkeys taking a hot spring bath in Jigokudani were featured on the cover of the American magazine LIFE in 1970. Later, during the Nagano Olympics, it attracted attention from all over the world as athletes and people involved in the games visited, and it has now become a popular spot visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad.

As the only monkeys in the world to bathe in hot springs, they are still of interest to researchers and photographers.

Why not visit Jigokudani Monkey Park to see the monkeys relaxing in the hot springs?

Yudanaka Onsenkyo where you can enjoy a retro atmosphere

Yudanaka Onsenkyo is a hidden gem, consisting of five districts: Yudanaka, Shin-Yudanaka, Hoshikawa, Honami, and Ashiro. Lined with old inns and wooden buildings, the entire town has a feel of that era.

There are also shops and izakayas with a nostalgic atmosphere, so you'll feel like you've traveled back in time to Japan from a long time ago.

Also, since the hot springs are flowing directly from the source, why not visit Yudanaka Onsenkyo to warm up your cold body?

Historical National Treasure “Zenkoji”

Zenkoji Temple is located in a beautiful place surrounded by nature in Shinshu, and is a sacred temple that is steeped in Japanese history and culture. The principal image of Ikko Sanzon Amida Nyorai is said to be the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan.

The solemn atmosphere and historic buildings continue to fascinate visitors to this day. This temple has a mystical atmosphere and a traditional feel, so be sure to visit it.

Matsumoto Castle is one of only two five-storied castle towers in Japan.

Matsumoto Castle, a beautiful castle known as a national treasure of Japan, is one of only two five-story, six-story castle towers in the country.

One of these is Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, while Matsumoto Castle is said to be the oldest existing five-story, six-story castle tower in Japan.

It is characterized by a stately and dignified black exterior, and in addition to the scenery that stands out against the Alps, the main enclosure garden is also attractive.

Inside the castle, there is a maze-like castle tower and armorial building, allowing you to feel the history of Japan at that time.

Although it is a little far from Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel and takes time to travel, it is a recommended sightseeing spot. It's well worth going to see the valuable cultural properties that still bear the vestiges of the Sengoku period.

If you want to go to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, use the “Snow Liner”

Shiga Kogen Yakebiyama Ski Resort offers the ultimate skiing experience, including a fast track of powder snow.

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel is a highly convenient hotel for skiers and snowboarders, with direct access from the hotel to the slopes. If you are visiting Shiga Kogen this winter, why not try it out?

Also, if you are heading to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort from the airport, we recommend the express bus ``Snow Liner''!

If you are interested in the Snow Liner, there are bus stops in all of the West, East, and South buildings of Shigakogen Prince Hotel, so if you are interested, please consider it.

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