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Villa Alpen

3.0 star property
Warm up by the cozy lobby fireplace after hitting the slopes or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.

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Exterior
Land view from property
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Fireplace
Located at the foot of Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Villa Alpen offers a warm welcome with an indoor public bath, coffee shop/cafe and playground. Skiers and snowboarders will love the ski-in/ski-out access, free ski shuttle and equipment rentals. With in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and a cozy fireplace in the lobby this lodge is perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
The current price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Map
7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Maruike Ski Area - 1 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 1 min drive
  • Shibu - 8 min drive
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 11 min drive
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 108.5 miles/174.7 km
  • Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 124.6 miles/200.5 km
  • Zenkojishita Station - 38 min drive
  • Nagano (QNG) - 40 min drive
  • Iiyama Station - 43 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiga Base - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪中国料理獅子 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪猿座株式会社 まちノベイト - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪横手山レストハウス - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Villa Alpen

Placing you only steps from Shiga Kogen Ski Area, Villa Alpen allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests who don't want to hit the slopes can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is a nice spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Shibu and Yudanaka Hot Spring are within a short drive. Skiers will appreciate the free ski shuttle, along with access to ski storage and rentals.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
    • Free ski shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Sledging nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Ski storage
  • Ski hire
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath.

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

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

Does Villa Alpen offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Alpen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Villa Alpen?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Alpen?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Alpen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Villa Alpen and nearby?

Have fun with on-site winter activities such as skiing.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Alpen?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Villa Alpen like?

Villa Alpen is a short 1-minute walk from Maruike Ski Area and 14 minutes' walk from Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center.

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Villa Alpen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The family running this are the most pleasant and helpful I have found in Japan. Further the staff all speak English well.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gregory, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ching Yuen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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。
Yoko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dominic, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

SHINTARO, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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)
9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 6-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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 , 6-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.