Title: Shiga Highlands Travel Guide: Best of Shiga Highlands, Yamanouchi Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shiga Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiga-Highlands-Yamanouchi-Hotels.0-n553248633981738953-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Shiga Highlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shiga-Highlands.d553248633981738953.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shiga Highlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiga-Highlands.d553248633981738953.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shiga Highlands Travel Guide ## Yamanouchi ![Shiga Highlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499470-biwa-lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shiga Highlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500864-yamanouchi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shiga Highlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500731-yamanouchi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shiga Highlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500735-yamanouchi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shiga Highlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500736-yamanouchi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shiga Highlands Things to do Hotels [Yamanouchi travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yamanouchi.dx6126721) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maruike Ski Area](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500537-shiga-kogen-ski-area.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maruike Ski Area Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maruike-Ski-Area-Nagano.d553248621594606291.Attraction) ![Hasuike Ski Area](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500537-shiga-kogen-ski-area.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hasuike Ski Area Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hasuike-Ski-Area-Shiga-Highlands.d553248621562275084.Attraction) ![Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499470-biwa-lake.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yakebitaiyama-Ski-Resort-Shiga-Highlands.d848474503366713344.Attraction) ![Shiga Kogen Ski Area](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/500000/500353-shiga-kogen-ski-area.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shiga Kogen Ski Area Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiga-Kogen-Ski-Area-Nagano.d6103752.Attraction) ![Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499718-jigokudani-monkey-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jigokudani Monkey Park See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jigokudani-Monkey-Park-Yamanouchi.d6103742.Attraction) ![Yudanaka Hot Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51f07c771bb7577d88d2b2a491ac6c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yudanaka Hot Spring You can take time to visit Yudanaka Hot Spring during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yudanaka-Hot-Spring-Yamanouchi.d553248623547482047.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nagano Private Two Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2456088/fc9518c3-f593-4bfc-8e5f-08932f1ae8e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano Private Two Day Tour £703 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nagano-private-two-day-tour.a2456088.activity-details) ![Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2340023/9c9434e5-acc9-451d-a5d4-5f4cf988b36a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Nagano 1-Day Tour:Snow Monkeys,Zenko-ji,Obuse,Sake,Onsen £453 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-nagano-1-day-toursnow-monkeys.a2340023.activity-details) ![From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48759293/87d02e37-cba6-4baf-8640-207ab5df02cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tokyo: Nagano Snow Monkey Park Private Tour £426 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-tokyo-nagano-snow-monkey-park-private-tour.a48759293.activity-details) ![A monkey in Snow Monkey Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50008541/d5e1759d-f017-4516-aa54-bad7356a99ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nagano’s Snow Monkeys and Sake Tasting Day Tour £426 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/naganos-snow-monkeys-and-sake-tasting-day-tour.a50008541.activity-details) ![Snow monkeys!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46315484/5d6ad4ab-0720-42dd-ad09-8100eec14079.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snow monkeys from Tokyo: Full-Day Private trip with Local Guide £4,259 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snow-monkeys-from-tokyo-full-day-private-trip-with-local-guide.a46315484.activity-details) ![Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704424/3f1bad4c-856b-4c5e-9195-cfaa51f507e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Snow Monkey Tour - Conveniently Resort Hop and Sightsee £687 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-snow-monkey-tour-conveniently-resort-hop-and-sightsee.a46704424.activity-details) [See all activities in Yamanouchi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Yamanouchi.d6126721.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Shiga Highlands ![Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2880000/2875900/2875882/ea075cbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel Yakebitai-yama, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £183 1 Feb - 2 Feb Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ... 7.6/10 Good! (157 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=2875882&PinnedHotelID=2875882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) ![Hotel Takimoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36490000/36484300/36484261/297e1e2a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Takimoto 7149 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano £395 24 Jan - 25 Jan Stay at this hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Great stay at Hotel Takimoto. Had the all inclusive package which included all food, alcohol and snacks. Snacks/soft drinks/beer were available all day. Food was great, varied and presented well in a nice dining setting. Staff were friendly and helpful. Ski/snowboard hire included too. Ski boots ... Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=36484261&PinnedHotelID=36484261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) ![Kumanoyu Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35200000/35196200/35196199/d605bf99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kumanoyu Hotel Hirao7148 Yamanouchi Nagano £141 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey ... 8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews) The hotel staff were excellence. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The hotel looks very dated and old but very comfortable. conveniently located just beside the the Kumanoyu ski lifts. Ski rental available at basement and there’s also convenient store at ground floor. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=35196199&PinnedHotelID=35196199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) ![HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22480000/22474400/22474310/932a37f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley Makuiwa Onsen, Shiga Kogen Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £116 25 Jan - 26 Jan Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (62 reviews) We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Shiga Sunvalley. Loved the style of the Japanese rooms, it was very clean and the staff were exceptional! Usui and staff helped up with any questions we had, ski rentals, keeping luggage after check out, shuttle bus information. Would stay with them again 10/10 Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=22474310&PinnedHotelID=22474310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) ![Kidoike Onsen Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623000/9622936/087937d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kidoike Onsen Hotel Shigakogen Kidoike, Yamanochi-machi Yamanouchi Nagano-ken £127 23 Jan - 24 Jan Stay at this ski hotel in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on-site and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani ... Staff was super friendly. They took us to the ski gear rental shop and back again to return the stuff. Their English was ok, enough to explain what buses to take, recommend pistes, etc. We even received a small gift when leaving. I recommend reserving the 3 meal course. Reviewed on 21 Mar 2019 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=9622936&PinnedHotelID=9622936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) ![New Yokote](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43130000/43128600/43128528/61b77c8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New Yokote 7149-17 Hirao Yamanouchi Nagano £141 25 Jan - 26 Jan Stay at this ryokan in Yamanouchi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and a restaurant. Popular attractions Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Jigokudani Monkey Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews) We were here for a couple of days and had a wonderful stay! The place is kept clean, and it sits right by the ski hill. Nothing beats a soak in the hot public bath after a day of skiing. Also loved the breakfast and dinner! The gem though was the staff, who were incredibly friendly and went out of ... Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=43128528&PinnedHotelID=43128528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633981738953) [See all 551 properties in Shiga Highlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248633981738953) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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