The Best Hotels in Hirao, Yamanouchi - 2026 Updated Prices

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Hirao hotels

A large conference hall with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with numerous lights, and a stage area.

1. Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Hirao

Mal

additional charges may apply

4 Dec - 5 Dec

An outdoor hot tub area with a wooden deck, stone steps, and a glass enclosure.

2. Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Hirao

Keigo

additional charges may apply

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spa area with a stone wall and a pool.

3. Hotel Sanraku

Hirao

YI MAR

additional charges may apply

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A building with multiple lit windows and a sign reading "JAPAN SHIGA".

4. Hotel Japan Shiga

Hirao

Virginia

additional charges may apply

14 Dec - 15 Dec

A spa area with a large wooden sliding door, a small wooden bench, and a tiled floor.

5. Shimaya

Hirao

Heather

additional charges may apply

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A traditional wooden bathhouse with a stone floor, a wooden bench, and a hot spring area with rocks and a wooden structure overhead.

6. Minshuku Miyama

Hirao

Riley

additional charges may apply

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A traditional Japanese onsen with a bamboo ceiling, clear hot spring water, and surrounding rocks.

7. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

Hirao

Alex

additional charges may apply

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A wooden spa with a hot tub and a view of mountains.

8. Hotel Tsubakino

Hirao

Angus

additional charges may apply

11 Dec - 12 Dec

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a tiled entrance, and a sign with Japanese characters.

9. Hatsunoyu hotel

Hirao

Qian

additional charges may apply

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden walls, a stone hot spring, and multiple washbasins with mirrors.

10. Shigaichii Hotel

Hirao

Mary

additional charges may apply

11 Dec - 12 Dec

A stone-walled hot spring bath with wooden benches and a wooden interior.

11. Shibuonsen YAMAICHIYA

Hirao

additional charges may apply

10 Dec - 11 Dec

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden bathhouse, stone steps leading to the water, and a view of the sky at dusk.

12. Ryokan Suminoyu

Hirao

Benjamin

additional charges may apply

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A hot spring area with a wooden interior, a concrete pool, and a view of trees and hills.

13. Shigakogen Milky Hot Spring Keikokunoyu

Hirao

Natalie

additional charges may apply

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A tatami mat room with a low table and cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

14. Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Hirao

テツヤ

additional charges may apply

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hot spring bath area with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

15. Shibu Hotel

Hirao

Richard

additional charges may apply

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A coffee bar with various coffee-making equipment, a sign reading "COFFEE", and a wooden counter.

16. Koishiya Ryokan

Hirao

Nika

additional charges may apply

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hot spring area with stone steps and a wooden fence.

17. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

Hirao

Ryan

additional charges may apply

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a low wooden desk, a tatami chair, a sofa, and shoji screens.

18. Kaneki Hotel

Hirao

Anonymous traveller

additional charges may apply

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, stone steps, and a stone bath surrounded by rocks and greenery.

19. Yudanaka Seifuso

Hirao

Andrea

additional charges may apply

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A wooden bar area with a countertop, a sink, and three stools.

20. Chalet Shiga

Hirao

Christopher

additional charges may apply

4 Dec - 5 Dec

View all properties

Compare popular hotels in Hirao

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shibu Hotel	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 238 reviews	View
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
Ishinoyu Lodge	2.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Wafu No Yado MASUYA	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families in Hirao

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Shiga Highlands

additional charges may apply

4 Dec - 5 Dec

Where to stay in Hirao

Find the best Hirao areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A snowy mountain landscape with a group of skiers at the summit.

Shiga Highlands

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.

See properties

Sano

While visiting Sano, you might make a stop by sights like Shibu and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park.

See properties

Yomase

If you're spending some time in Yomase, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Dragon King Mountain Park are top sights worth seeing.

See properties

Togari

Togari might not have many top sights, but Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

See properties

Samusawa

Samusawa might not have many top sights, but Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shibu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

See properties

Top Hirao Hotel Reviews

Shibu Hotel

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

We booked the Shibu Hotel as part of our plan to visit the nearby Snow Monkey Park. The quality of the hotel sevice was immediately evident when they provided a car to collect us from the station. They then drove us to the Snow Monkey Park and arranged to collect us when we had finished our visit. (In passing, the Snow Monkey Park is a 'must see' in the winter - spectacular views of dozens of macaque monkeys enjoying the hot thermal springs.) On our return to the hotel, we were 'immersed' in the...

WES

A traditional Japanese garden with a pathway, rocks, and a building with a wooden exterior.

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Ian

A traditional Japanese building with a stone pathway leading to a water feature.

Kamei no Yu

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

The hotel and staff were amazing and more than we could have expected. No question was too silly and no request was out of the question. It was really easy to get to aswell, just a 6 minute walk from the train station. Even though it was so close the area and hotel was still so quiet and very very peaceful. K the concierge was so patient with us, as not local speakers, and was just so thoughtful in his explanations of the hotel and local area as well as organising transport and tips for the...

Mr Thomas P

Wafu No Yado MASUYA

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Ryokan Suminoyu

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Had a lovely stay at this Ryokan and would highly recommended it. Staff were kind & accomandating and made sure I felt welcome as a solo traveller. When they heard I intended to visit the monkey park the day I arrived, they especially arranged for transportation to take me there. The ryokan is english-friendly, especially my server for dinner who could hold a conversation. Food featured local ingredients and was excellent.

Anonymous traveller

A traditional Japanese onsen with wooden interiors and a view of bamboo trees at sunset.

Shibu Onsen Sakaeya

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Minshuku Miyama

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Alex

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a signboard with Japanese characters.

Matsuya Ryokan

Nagano

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

A café with a view of a river and buildings, wooden furniture, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

Belle Vue Nishiura

Minamiuonuma

10/10 Excellent

The guy that looked after us, Satoshi, was really nice and very accommodating- he didn't speak english and we didnt speak Japanese but we got by. It was end of season and very quiet feeling like we had the place to ourselves. It was clean and immaculate. The breakfast was beautifully presented and ample. He met uas at the station and dropped us off as well as taking us elsewhere as and when needed. A really good experience and we would return.

Suparat

A traditional Japanese onsen with stone baths and wooden barrels.

Shibu Onsen KOKUYA

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

We were looking for a more traditional Japenese experience whilst also wanting to see the Snow Monkeys and this place did not disappoint! Free shuttle from the station to the hotel and we were greeted by very lovely staff members who gave us really useful info on the hotel and the onsen’s within the village. The hotel comes with 9 onsen’s which you can book and get private use through ur the day (no need to book after certain times, you just enter and lock the door). The hotel is also part of...

Matthew

A long, narrow hallway with doors on both sides, leading to a bright room at the end.

Kagura White Horse Inn

Yuzawa

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Shimaya

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

I will be up front, this is an older property with some older sensibilities, not everything is pristine and glistening and new. What you do get however is one of the most charming bath houses, set against a backdrop of stunning mountains. It is a family run business and they will and do go the extra mile for their guests. I cannot reccomend more than if you are going to see the snow monkey park nearby that you stay here, enjoy the fantastic ambiance, a thoroughly musical breakfast and some of...

Pierre

A stone hot tub with a view of mountains through a wooden railing.

La Vista Kusatsu Hills

Kusatsu

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in Hirao?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Yamanouchi's Hirao neighbourhood has to offer. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Hirao? Consider a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Hirao?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Tsubakino is one of the top choices for your stay in Hirao. This ryokan is a short 14-minute walk from Shibu, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Kumanoyu Hotel and Shibu Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Hirao?

If you're searching for places to stay in Yamanouchi, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 92 Hirao hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hirao, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Hirao.

What are the top things to see and do in Hirao?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Jigokudani Monkey Park, Mount Yokote and Shibu. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Ichinose Family Ski Area are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Hirao include Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, Tanne no Mori Okojo Ski Resort and Ichinose Diamond Ski Resort. While you're out sightseeing, Higashitateyama Gondola Lift and Okushiga Kogen Ski Area are a couple of additional sights to visit in Yamanouchi.

How can I get around Hirao and the greater Yamanouchi area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Yudanaka Station.

Search Hotels in Hirao, Yamanouchi

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Hirao hotels

1. Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

2. Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen

3. Hotel Sanraku

4. Hotel Japan Shiga

5. Shimaya

6. Minshuku Miyama

7. Wafu No Yado MASUYA

8. Hotel Tsubakino

9. Hatsunoyu hotel

10. Shigaichii Hotel

11. Shibuonsen YAMAICHIYA

12. Ryokan Suminoyu

13. Shigakogen Milky Hot Spring Keikokunoyu

14. Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

15. Shibu Hotel

16. Koishiya Ryokan

17. Shibu Onsen Ichinoyu Katei

18. Kaneki Hotel

19. Yudanaka Seifuso

20. Chalet Shiga

Compare popular hotels in Hirao

Hotels recommended for families in Hirao

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel

Where to stay in Hirao

Shiga Highlands

Sano

Yomase

Togari

Samusawa

Top Hirao Hotel Reviews

Shibu Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in Hirao?

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Hirao?

How many hotels can I expect to find in Hirao?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hirao, will I receive a refund?

What are the top things to see and do in Hirao?

How can I get around Hirao and the greater Yamanouchi area?