Title: Villa Alpen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6126721&destination=Yamanouchi%2C+Nagano+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=5362965&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Alpen Skiers and snowboarders enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, a cozy lobby fireplace, and multilingual staff for local exploration assistance. ## Photo gallery for Villa Alpen ![Bar (on property) - Villa Alpen (Yamanouchi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/b2cc63d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Villa Alpen (Yamanouchi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/8d5eb76d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Villa Alpen (Yamanouchi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/e2963e44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Alpen (Yamanouchi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/3e7b9cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Public bath - Villa Alpen (Yamanouchi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/83cf1d94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Villa Alpen, at the base of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, welcomes guests with an indoor public bath and playground. Skiers enjoy ski-in/ski-out access, free ski shuttle, and equipment rentals. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and laundry facilities for winter sports enthusiasts. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Business services - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=5362965&PinnedHotelID=5362965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV) ![Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/da6cbe8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV) - 191 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon ### View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) ![Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/867555ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Mountain view - 256 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) ![Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5370000/5363000/5362965/4b2585aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) - Mountain view - 256 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagano-Hotels-Villa-Alpen.h5362965.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNagano-Hotels-Villa-Alpen.h5362965.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Shiga Highlands, a neighbourhood in Yamanouchi, is home to Villa Alpen. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowshoeing. [Visit our Yamanouchi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi.dx6126721) [View more Lodges in Yamanouchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi-Lodges.d6126721-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.71631%2C138.48310&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=98h754PHsCDBAugXOPWbVeiSIQ8=) 7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401 ### What's nearby - ![Shiga Kogen Ski Area featuring snow skiing, landscape views and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103752/d03cccdb-022b-4642-8bb8-ba00667efbdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shiga Kogen Ski Area 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126721/6c9c8b40-eefc-409d-b52e-8c6a863a7877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maruike Ski Area 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126721/6c9c8b40-eefc-409d-b52e-8c6a863a7877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hasuike Ski Area 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Mount Asama crater.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6157006/060a783e-3713-4a80-877b-cdbea686b50a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Yudanaka Station 21 min drive - Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) 105 min drive ### Restaurants - 山ノ内大勝軒 14 min walk - The Farmhouse 8 min drive - 猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) 9 min drive - SHIGA BASE 14 min walk - 大勝軒 7 min drive ## About this property ### Villa Alpen Lodge near Shiga Kogen Ski Area You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and a playground at Villa Alpen. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle and ski equipment hire. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking and extended parking - A free local area shuttle, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information - Luggage storage, a gift shop and a lift Room features All guest rooms at Villa Alpen have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Daily housekeeping, desks and phones ## Similar properties ![5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2875900/2875882/3450c415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel Shiga Highlands - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.8 Good 176 reviews £150 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=2875882&PinnedHotelID=2875882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hot springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623000/9622936/087937d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kidoike Onsen Hotel Shiga Highlands - 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Laundry facilities - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station - Meeting room ### Spa - Public indoor bath (no minerals) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in hallways - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchairs on site ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoke-free property - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private or shared bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Vegetarian dinner options are available for guests booked in Half Board rate plans. Additional fees of JPY 1,200 apply for vegetarian options and guests must contact the property 2 weeks prior to arrival to request this dinner. This property is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free diets. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 ### 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 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 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 Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms 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 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 ### Is Villa Alpen pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Alpen? ### What time is check-in at Villa Alpen? ### What time is check-out at Villa Alpen? ### Where is Villa Alpen located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villa Alpen Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was lovely and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. They dinner and breakfast for half-biard was excellent. ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### luke 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My stay was amazing, our host made a point to ask how the day went and what plans we had to see if he could help in anyway! Great location for getting in some laps at the ski resort ##### luke Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clinton 5 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hospitable and warm doesn’t even begin to describe this place. Captain, his family and staff took amazing care of us during our stay. Captain’s wife prepared delicious healthy meals for us every day. Guests from all over the world gathered in the evenings to enjoy games, drinks and conversation. We booked a Japanese style room, the beds were comfortable and the room was spacious. Monkeys can be seen in the trees while enjoying the onsen. Shared showers and washrooms were clean and well maintained. Located on the ski run in Sun Valley. Easy bus access to Nagano Station. Had an amazing time here, would love to come back again soon. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5f4067c3-e8d9-4f37-90a8-ee581dcacb6c-1770277282583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3d87fa0a-c4b3-4d4c-bf91-7d0df56d09c9-1770277285718.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Delicious home cooked meals](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4f9f2557-acfe-4ade-bc37-349e6feef095-1770277294061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6c62eb28-d61f-4f95-82dc-99852a056770-1770277296231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Clinton Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort The family running this are the most pleasant and helpful I have found in Japan. Further the staff all speak English well. ##### Peter Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### asia 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful staff at villa alpen. Food was excellent and Onsen was hot. Easy access to sun valley and a quick couple chairlifts and traverses to the other hills. 30 seconds to chairlift and 2 minute walk to the free ski bus. ##### asia Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Khloe 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Everything needed for a ski holiday in one spot Convenient base from which to explore the various ski resorts of Shiga Kogen. Sun Valley is one of the first areas you approach from Nagano, so arrival by bus from Nagano station was quick and easy (a 3+- min walk from the stop on the highway.). Sun Valley's chairlift is right outside the front door, from there we were able to piece together the chair/gondola lifts to make it to all the other resorts too (1.75 hrs skiing & lifts to Okushiga Kogen.) Communal bath was a highlight, indoor only but with big windows overlooking the forest outside. Loved their bar/breakfast area when open, and the dinners we had each night were great - Japanese style with a variety of foods even picky eaters looked satisfied. Thanks to the Captain and entire staff for making us feel well taken care of :-). ##### Lisa Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mark 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay with great staff, onsen and food. No other options for food locally ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility. ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yoko 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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。 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/EC5C8DC33322DD93F3E29DBD6D9D0666F81ED25A1697083987348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/112E57021B9EF9D99BA72ED916C8B49A8BE3447F1697083982390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/665DAB914D714ED7F2A5D6316E5716EB3AB3532E1697083984103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/25724469344D180D4BAAFB62392391FE11CD97881697083979114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yoko Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnny 9 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fitty 4 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### fitty 14 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ripman 23 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A recommendable hotel Villa Alpen is located in Sun Valley area, the most West-end of the Shiga Kogen skiing fields, connected to other fields by charge-free shuttle busses. There are a number of selling points for Villa Alpen, 1)it is a small but cosy place, a family running hotel. Captain Nobody Okazawa sang, the owner, his wife and son, Ken, are all very kind and helpful person. You will feel very comfortable with them. 2) you can rent any skiing or snow boarding equipment from the hotel but without caring for rental and storage troubles. 3) about 50 meters to a Monkey Swing from the hotel, very convenient to get start a fun. 4) even the room site is not space as expected but a tatami area is very suitable for a family living. 5)with a build-in onsen(hot spring), very convenient and comfortable for a recovery day-activity-after. 6)and, we would like to say many thanks to Ken for him always try to help us in traffic arrangements and fields instructions. Totally, a very good memory to us when a week vacation there. ##### Ripman Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 traveller Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 2 Jan 2017 Liked: Staff & service #### 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 traveller Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hanne Lodberg 23 Jan 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Helt fantastisk service Hotelservice topkvalitet. Ejeren også kaldet Captain er hel utrolig hjælpsom, han gør alt for, at sine gæster føler sig godt tilpas. Taler engelsk og er behjælpelig med ture i området. Vi følte os meget velkommen. Vi var ikke kommet for at stå på ski. Vi lejede ski sko og gik skønne ture og besøgte abe parken. Ellers Suveræn ski sport sted. Herlig Onsen på hotellet, hyggelig bar og dejlig mad. At hotellet var lidt slidt havde kun sin charme, alt det andet får top karakter. ##### Hanne Lodberg Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### PearlF 6 Jan 2014 Liked: Staff & service #### 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. ##### PearlF Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun 12 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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! ##### Shaun Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. 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