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Hotel Higashidate

3.0 star property
Soaking in the mineral hot springs at this peaceful hotel near Shiga Kogen Ski Area offers travelers a perfect way to unwind after outdoor adventures

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Hotel Higashidate provides a restorative retreat with its indoor mineral hot spring and sauna. Guests can relax in the natural pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and easily access the nearby Shiga Kogen Ski Area and surrounding attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £214
1 Apr - 2 Apr

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Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Akane) | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Akane)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Yamabuki) | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Yamabuki)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • Mountain view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Style Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Aoba | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Style Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Aoba

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Beniyuki

Japanese Style Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Beniyuki | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese Style Suite with Private Open-air Bath, Beniyuki

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Superior Japanese Western Style Room, Shared Bathroom | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Western Style Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Superior Japanese Western Style Room, Private Bathroom | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Japanese Western Style Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Shiun) | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Shiun)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • Mountain view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Seiho)

Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Seiho) | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room (with Private Open-air Bath, Seiho)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Spring-water bath
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Twin room with Terrace & Open-Air Bath (Tougetu) Non Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Twin room with Terrace & Open-Air Bath (Tougetu) Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Comfort Twin room with Terrace & Open-Air Bath (Mizuki) Non Smoking

Comfort Twin room with Terrace & Open-Air Bath (Mizuki) Non Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, free WiFi

Comfort Twin room with Terrace & Open-Air Bath (Mizuki) Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Mountain view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 Single Futon
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About the area

Shiga Highlands, a neighbourhood in Yamanouchi, is home to Hotel Higashidate. Jigokudani Monkey Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu are worth checking out. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including downhill skiing and skiing lessons. Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide
Map
Happo Onsen 7149, Hirao, Yamanouchi, Nagano, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring snow skiing, landscape views and snow
    Shiga Kogen Ski Area
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Asama crater.
    Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The very pretty Sun Valley. Part of the massive Shiga Kogen, Sun Valley is quiet, has great skiing and attracts locals who come back year after year.
    Hasuike Ski Area
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ichinose Family Ski Area
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ichinose Diamond Ski Resort
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station
    32 min drive
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • SORA terrace
  • 山ノ内大勝軒
    6 min drive
  • The Farmhouse
    14 min drive
  • 猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe)
    15 min drive
  • SHIGA BASE
    6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Higashidate

Hotel near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), laundry facilities and a business centre at Hotel Higashidate. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Natural pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A gift shop, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Higashidate feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Natural pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Higashidate Yamanouchi
Higashidate Yamanouchi
Higashidate
Hotel Higashidate Hotel
Hotel Higashidate Yamanouchi
Hotel Higashidate Hotel Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Higashidate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Higashidate?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Higashidate on 1 Apr 2026 start from £214, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Higashidate?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Higashidate?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Higashidate?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Higashidate located?

Located in Shiga Highlands, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Higashitateyama Gondola Lift, Tanne no Mori Okojo Ski Resort and Hasuike Ski Area. Ichinose Diamond Ski Resort and Ichinose Family Ski Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Higashidate Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and excellent breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is super helpful. Location is fantastic. On the slope, close to the chairlift. You can get your lift ticket at the chairlift station and you can rent your skis at the hotel. Great breakfasts and dinners provided by the hotel. Unbelievable views. Not far from the shuttle bus stop. Head down to your left side and the hotel is the second one down. Highly recommended if you want a traditional japan accomodation experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Honey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except housekeeping. Instead of full-time staff, the interns were the ones cleaning the rooms. Socks was swept beneath the bed, personal pillows and clothes were left on the ground. Only the edge of the table was wiped. Replenishing of toilet mugs kept decreasing and even had some suspicious liquid in it on the last day of housekeeping. Onsen towels were not cleared and kept piling up.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such a kind staff and well managed property. If you want an authentic ski experience in the Japanese Alps, I highly recommend staying here. The included breakfast and dinner exceeded expectations and we never wanted to go anywhere else during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kuniko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋もお料理も満足です
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

のんびりするのに最適です。

とてもゆっくりできました。 また行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Warin, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private onsen in room. Japanese style breakfast and dinner. Ski-in-ski-out to gondola and quad lift which lead to many beginner to advance trails. Loads of amenities. Park a car at hoppo onsen bus stop and call the hotel to pick us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Views and Service

We were looking for somewhere unique to stay while skiing Shiga Kogen and absolutely found it here. The couple that runs it works very hard to ensure that everything is perfect during your stay from picking you up at the bus stop (if needed), prepping AMAZING breakfasts and dinners and answering any questions you may have. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing truly enjoyable stay in Higashidate hotel

This lovely hotel was built long time ago but it is well maintain, located in Happo Onsen right by the gondola. The staff are very polite and helpful. They sent us detailed instructions how to reach the hotel and provided the pick up transport from the bigger bus station. We stayed in their premium room with private Onsen, an amazing massage chair and great views on ski slopes and the surrounding mountains. To be honest, we had hard time to motivate ourselves to leave our room and go skiing :) The dining was great, our breakfasts and dinners were served in private dining area and we truly enjoyed the delicious meals and humbled and polite service. We hope to be back next year! THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities, room, food and location were all excellent. The hotel is right next to a ski lift and beginner slope. The staff and owner were extremely helpful and courteous. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Shiga Kogen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Swee Choo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a wonderful place to stay with a spectacular view from our room with private onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Tak Shing

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018