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Villa Alpen

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out lodge with free ski shuttle, near Shiga Kogen Ski Area

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Exterior
Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Public bath
Public bath

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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￥16,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Maruike Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Shibu - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 108.5 miles/174.7 km
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 124.6 miles/200.5 km
  • Zenkojishita Station - 38 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 40 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 43 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiga Base - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪中国料理獅子 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪猿座株式会社 まちノベイト - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪横手山レストハウス - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Villa Alpen

Placing you just steps from Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Villa Alpen allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Yudanaka Hot Spring and Jigokudani Monkey Park are within a short drive. Skiers will appreciate the free ski shuttle, along with access to ski storage and rentals.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite extended parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Sledding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

Fees & policies

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Villa Alpen
Villa Alpen Hotel
Villa Alpen Hotel Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge
Villa Alpen Lodge
Villa Alpen Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Alpen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Alpen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Villa Alpen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Alpen?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Alpen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Villa Alpen and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing.
Are there restaurants at or near Villa Alpen?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Villa Alpen like?
Villa Alpen is a short 1-minute walk from Maruike Ski Area and 14 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center.

Villa Alpen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly fun ski lodge
Great fun hotel. The Captain who owns the place is an 80 year old Japanese Olympic ski racer and full of interesting stories and enthusiasm for skiing and the mountains. His son Ken is also a good and enthusiastic skier. Everyone speaks great english. Dinner was excellent and included the best fried chicken my 12 year old son has EVER had. Breakfast good too. There is a pleasant bar on site open until 10 pm. The hotel is genuine ski in ski out and about 15s ski to the lift. My kids borrowed sledges for free too. There is a ski rental downstairs run by the same family which we didnt use but others said was great.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The family running this are the most pleasant and helpful I have found in Japan. Further the staff all speak English well.
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The family that runs Villa Alpen is wonderful and make you feel right at home. The onsen was amazing and perfect for post-powder day rehab of the muscles! It is a simple, older property (as many are throughout the region) but very well kept. Like a lot of Shiga Kogen villages, there is no (or limited) resaurant options, especially for dinner Thus recommend going with with hotel provided breakfast and lunch. If you plan to use shuttle service between villages, pay close attention to the schedule as last one runs around 6:30pm (depending where you are) and there are no taxis. The skiing was top notch at Yakebitai and Osokogen. Helped that they got a ton of snow when i arrived ; ) Was very hard to leave and miss another poweder day after 1 foot fell the morning I left. : ( Highly recommend staying a few days minimum and explore all the ski areas.
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gregory, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Villa Alpen was like a home away from home. A lovely welcoming family run older traditional hotel. The hosts could not do enough to help through out our stay. Meals were wonderful and plentiful. The cosy fire place where guests gather and relax in the evenings is wonderful place to meet fellow guests and share stories.
Khloe, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sun Valley Shiga Kogen
In the middle of extraordinary mountains, a ski-in hotel . All the staff speaks English and a bit of French.Everybody was super kind and nice.
Veronica, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dominic, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility.
Jonathan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Warm retreat in sun valley shiga kogen
Well worn but comfortable lodge. Some may find facility not modern but it actually has its own atmosphere which is centred around the warmth of the family and staff that run villa alpen.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location
We stayed in a family room for 5 nights, the room is ok need to update. Great location for skiing, plenty snow and we hired our ski gears at the Alpen, professionally fitted, very friendly staff & helpful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to great ski slopes
It's a family owned hotel so service is very personalised and friendly. They helped us to arrange for taxi pick-up from Narita airport to ski lodge, gave us guidance on bus schedules and monkey park operating hours etc. Real ski-in/ski-out resort and we managed to get english speaking ski-instructors. Breakfast spread is simple but adequate and dinner is good. We stayed in the family room so it was basic but comfortable considering we had to sleep on futons. The room had great view of the ski slopes and surrounding mountains. Only wish that the rooms had internet connection. Wi-fi connection in the public area was poor.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to lifts
Was an excellent location to lifts and bus stops staff where very helpful and friendly and the Captain is a really good host!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
Great hotel. Family Atmosphere. Not flash or fancy but very servicable. Staff were fantastic! Very friendly and helpful. Hotel in great location right next to lift. Quiet location ideal for families.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I loved the small village that Villa Alpen was in! The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly and for an old hotel/lodge it was in pretty good shape. I was in a room with no shower which I can't recall being made aware of at the time of booking, but that wasn't a big deal. I pretty much used it as an overnight stay to visit the snow monkeys but wouldn't hesitate in going back for a ski trip!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ching Yuen, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

落ち着いた癒される宿です
到着から出発まで、宿の方の温かいおもてなしの気持ちが伝わり、ゆったりと落ち着いて過ごせました。建物は古いですが、その古さが落ち着きあり癒される素敵な空間になってます。綺麗に清掃されてあり清潔です。 料理も手作りで程よく美味しくいただきました。
Yoko, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
We stayed for 5 nights and we ski out using the sun valley chairlift just outside the hotel. Captain, Ken and the staff are very friendly and willing to help. The food is great and there is a very relaxing bar area as well.
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SHINTARO, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quel accueil ! Un hôtel familial, vous serez reçus comme des rois par le “Captain”, sa famille et son staff ... Toujours prêts à vous rendre service, l’équipe vous fera vous sentir comme à la maison. La situation aux pieds des pistes et à côté des arrêts de bus est idéal. ありがとう (ございます)
9-night trip with friends
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Out of the extraordinary
One of the most family-kind-of experiences! fantastic service, friendly staff, great food, and great facilities - only 50 meter to the ski lift
Johnny, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

just beside Sun Valley Chair Lift
Very warm and tidy hotel, Captain, Ken and the family members are all very nice and they are all very good ski instructors, very warm and good to stay.
Fitty, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel just beside sun valley chair lift
We have a very good time while staying at this hotel, this is a family run hotel and Captain and Ken are both ski expert. They just like our friends and family and we have a very good time here. Hotel room not new but very clean and the breadfast and dinner are good too.
fitty, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review