Shiga Highlands Travel Guide
Yamanouchi
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Hasuike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Shiga Kogen Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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 relaxing area.

Shibu
You can take time to visit Shibu during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
They, the staff, exceeded my expectations . Courteous, helpful, kind and pleasant are words that I would use to describe them. Everyone greets you with a bow and civility, right down to the hardest workers in the hotel. For that, i will surely come back. My stay at the Prince Hotel East was worth ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Takimoto
Staff were the best in hospitality I have ever met! Food choices and drinks amazing. 3 minute walk to lift and can ski from there most of the resorts! Great location and place to stay! Easy to get by bus and train from Tokyo no car necessary.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Kidoike Onsen Hotel
This hotel is a traditional Japanese property and such the rooms and the food served in their restaurants are all keeping with the Japanese culture and traditions. There is an onsen, hot spring pools, on site to soak in. They have a great and friendly staff who were very helpful in many ways. The ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Shiganoyu Hotel
The nicest staff I’ve ever met. Great spot and super clean.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen

Hotel Japan Shiga
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was fab. Place definitely gives vintage vibes and nostalgic feels but we felt very comfortable nonetheless. Breakfast and dinner buffets were super tasty and had great variety each day. The shabu shabu and yakiniku restaurants onsite were also amazing! ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026





