Shiga Lake Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (90 reviews)
Shigakogen Hasuike , Yamanouchi , JP

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent ski-in/ski-out location and close to bus stop
Onsen (hot bath) and ski-drying room
Friendly, helpful staff and smooth front desk service
In-house ski rental and free laundry/drying machines
Clean, spacious rooms
Cons:
Food and beverage quality/variety poor (breakfast and dinners criticized)
Some facilities/rooms are dated
Wi‑Fi unreliable or unusable for at least one guest
No dedicated luggage storage (only lockers)

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Cleanliness
8
Multiple reviews describe the hotel as clean and spacious; no major cleanliness complaints reported.
Service
8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (smooth front desk, assistance with parking, good English from some staff).
Location
8.5
Consistently praised for ski-in/ski-out access, immediate proximity to slopes and a nearby bus stop for Shiga Kogen transport.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms reported comfortable and good-sized but with a somewhat dated appearance in places.
Amenities
8.5
Onsen, ski drying room, in-house ski rental, free laundry/drying machines and lockers are highlighted as strong amenities (some facilities noted as a bit old).
Value for Money
7
Generally reasonable value (noted especially for ski rental and facilities), though poor food options reduce perceived overall value.
Food and Beverage
5
Repeated negative feedback about breakfast and dinner (limited variety, mediocre/bad buffet dinners); a few mentions of one good dinner but overall dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall positive stay due to location, onsen and helpful staff; several reviewers say they'd return if food/wifi improve.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:21

Property Description

Majestic Views and Natural Hot Springs
Experience the beauty of majestic mountains and tranquil lake views from our Japanese-style rooms at Shiga Lake Hotel. Unwind in natural hot spring baths after a day of skiing at Hasuike Ski Resort.

Convenience and Comfort
Enjoy the convenience of ski gear rentals, free Wi-Fi, and traditional amenities like TV, mini-fridge, and yukata robes. Relax on tatami floors with futon bedding for a restful night's sleep.

Dining and Activities
Indulge in Japanese-Western fusion dishes with nature views at our dining room. Explore trekking tours, barbecue facilities, and public hot spring baths. Don't miss the nearby Snow Monkey Park just a short drive away.

Book your stay now at Shiga Lake Hotel for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

To participate in a hiking tour, please make a reservation at the time of booking.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Yukata robes are not provided during Winter season, from December until March.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ITM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 90 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 7.5
藤巻 • family_with_children • jp
7
Pros:

ちょっと斜めからでしたが目の前の蓮池と紅葉がキレイでした

Cons:

使い始めの洗面室がかなり臭いました。換気扇を回し続けていたら気にならなくなりましたが…あと冷蔵庫は電源を入れてもあまり冷えませんでした

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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emmanuelle • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Loki • couple • sg
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Perez Salazar • couple • sv
7
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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jeff • family_with_children • us
10
perfect
Pros:

perfect traditional Japanese resort

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • cn
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • extended_group • de
6
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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alvina • couple • sg
9
Spacious, good amenities and close proximity to ski slopes:)
Pros:

Facilities were great just a little old but v pleased with everything overall. Ski drying room, onsen were a pleasure to have for us who were skiing! And the slope (it was a cat track down to the main slope) was just behind the hotel!

Breakfast was good. I paid for dinner there on one night and it was great too!

Cons:

Facilities are a bit old

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Purichaya • couple • th
8
Would be back again if food is improved !
Pros:

- Very great location, you can truly ski in ski out ( I see comments complaining this is not ski in ski out, I doubt either they can’t read the map or they come too early/late in the season where lower runs are closed)
- Convenient to all resorts in Shiga Kogen as Yamanoeki bus station is a short walk, you can go to Okushiga or Kumamoyu without having to transit
-Nagano snow shuttle can drop you off and pick you up right at the hotel to/from HND/NRT
- Staff are very nice, one young man at the reception speaks better-than-average-Japanese English
-Free laundry and drying machine ( need to buy detergents)

Cons:

-No luggage storage but there are lockers
-FOOD!!!! Both breakfast and dinners are so miserable. And you do not have other restaurant choices. Please do improve food!
- We cannot use wifi at all throughout our 4 nights stay

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
シエン • family_with_children • jp
8
Pros:

Room was very comfortable, but the breakfast and dinner were not that good. It is better to bring your own food.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • au
6
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • sg
7
Pros:

Clean and spacious , good location near the ski area but not near to food options / restaurants

Cons:

Very dated looking

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Good sized room, onsen, drying room, breakfast and dinner. Easy enough to ski out but can be difficult to find first time to ski in...even with directions.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • au
6
Pros:

The Onsen in house is a blessing. Rooms are OK, breakfast OK, staff were helpfull and in house ski hire helps too. Ski out is genuine, ski in, you do need to walk across a road.

Cons:

Breakfast was very Japanese, could have had a little more variety

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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brod • family_with_children • nz
9
Pros:

Good location for ski in ski out

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • au
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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fumio • solo_traveller • jp
9
便利な場所で快適でした。
Pros:

早朝到着時の駐車場使用をお願いしましたが、連休で駐車場が空いていない可能性が高いとの返事でした。が、代わりの駐車場を指示して頂き助かりました。
フロントは笑顔で、スムースな対応でよかった。

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie-Anne • family_with_children • au
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Mick • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, hot bath was great, good location to access ski fields. Hotel ski equipment rental was good valve for $, met our requirements.

Cons:

Meal options were limited,

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee