Shiga Grand Hotel

Hotels
8 (34 reviews)
Hirao 7149-16 , Yamanouchi , jp

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Ski storage
Ski-in/ski-out access
Free wired internet
Ski equipment rentals on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Convenient location for skiing
Cons:
Hard beds
Unhealthy food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Condensation in the bathroom was disconcerting.
Service
9
The staff were so helpful.
Location
9
Great location for skiing/boarding and easy access to snow monkeys.
Room Quality
7.5
The room was a decent size but had some cold spots.
Amenities
8.5
Easy rental for ski/snowboard gear and lift passes.
Value for Money
8
Good value with discounts for lift passes.
Food and Beverage
7
Food was plentiful but not particularly healthy.
Overall Experience
8
Overall a great stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-02 14:26

Property Description

Ski-in/Ski-out Access
Shiga Grand Hotel offers the convenience of ski-to-door access, perfect for ski enthusiasts looking to hit the slopes effortlessly. With ski equipment hire available on-site, guests can fully enjoy the popular skiing activities in the area.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
Providing comfortable and spacious family rooms, Shiga Grand Hotel ensures that families can have a delightful stay together. Whether it's a family ski trip or a relaxing getaway, the hotel caters to the needs of all family members.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Jigokudani Monkey Park and Ryuoo Ski Park, Shiga Grand Hotel is centrally located for guests to explore the beauty of Yamanouchi. With free WiFi and private parking, guests can easily navigate the area and enjoy their stay hassle-free.

Book your stay at Shiga Grand Hotel now and experience a seamless blend of comfort and convenience during your Yamanouchi getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
L
Lisa extended_group au
9
Overall a great stay
Pros:

The onsen was awesome, the room was a decent size, the staff were so helpful, and the location was great for skiing/boarding. Easy to visit the snow monkeys (about half an hour bus ride), but remember to line up early (15-20 mins) for the bus or you won't get on. Very easy to get ski/snow board rental from a place in the basement, you can also rent clothes and goggles. Also very easy to get lift passes, with the hotel offering a small discount for 2 or more days.

Cons:

The beds were a little hard, but the covers were toasty warm. The food was plentiful, but not particularly healthy (lots of fried food) although there was soup and salad available at both breakfast and dinner. Our room was at the corner of the hotel, so there was a bit of condensation on the floor of the toilet which was a bit disconcerting, and any clothes next to the wall got very cold.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
E
Edgard group us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Everyone was very nice and helpful. They helped me get all my snowboarding gear and told me exactly where to go and what to do afterwards if nobody was there, very patient with us, especially with the language barrier. All in all great service would come to stay again.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
K
Kevin young couple us
5
Passable
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly & helpful

Cons:

The property is very dated and somewhat rundown. Prices were very high based on the state of the hotel.

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
A
Andrew group au
8
Very good
2025-03-13 via Nuitee
S
Sisilyn family with young children sg
10
Good view of the slopes
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at this place. The room was clean & comfortable. Aki was incredibly welcoming & very helpful, making us feel like a home away from home. The breakfast being served was wonderful. Dinner was superb! Highly recommend to opt for breakfast & dinner as the food served was really delicious & moreover, there ain't many restaurants around. Best host ever, going above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. We will definitely be back...

Cons:

Bathroom abit small.

2025-03-11 via Nuitee
L
Leonie young couple au
5
All it needs is some money spent.
Pros:

The food was excellent and shiga beer a treat
It was well run and management lovely.
Shower was great
Good giftshop.
Good location below Tanneno more ski ope

Cons:

The rooms. Our room had beds for 5. Thus no room left to move around in or to put luggage for our party of 2.
Towels threadbare.
Bathroom sink adjacent to the door with improvised shelving from leftover building materials.
No powerpoints to charge phones by the beds.
Its in Shiga but it aint grand.
The lobby is comfy and could be great but it is too cold to sit in

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family with young children sg
8
Very good
Pros:

Everything that you need in one place. There is not much else going on there, so make sure you book the place with breakfast and dinner (which is really good).

Cons:

We all developed a bit of an allergy from the bedding.

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
M
Michael young couple au
8
Very good
2025-02-13 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn young couple us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very wonderful staff… great meals

2025-02-02 via Nuitee
J
Janice family with young children us
6
Pleasant
2025-01-27 via Nuitee
W
Warit family with young children th
10
Exceptional
2025-01-03 via Nuitee
W
Warit family with young children th
10
Exceptional
2025-01-03 via Nuitee
S
Stephen group au
8
Great value for money hotel a short walk from the main ski slope.
Pros:

Great location, a short walk from the main slope. Bus stop is pretty much just out front. The rooms are basic but comfortable, and ours was actually fairly big. Good buffet breakfast in the main hall. Also has an onsen which we used regularly. There is a ski gear hire place in the basement. Good value for money accommodation relative to other ski fields in Nagano prefecture.

As a word of advice, there aren't many independant places open for dinner in Shiga Kogen - a lot of the local visitors eat dinner in the hotels and the dinner service finishes early by western standards for ski areas. And on a Sunday night barely anything was open! So if you have young kids, or hungry adults, you need to lock in reservations ahead of time, or book in at the hotels.

Cons:

The room decor is a little dated. More pillows would be good.

2024-05-16 via Nuitee
A
Alexander group au
8
Very good
2024-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family with young children us
6
Very nice stay with wonderful breakfast and great location, unfortunately expensive for families
Pros:

Breakfast was wonderful and the location and ski/snowboard convenience is great. Has ski rentals and ski school sign up on site. Can’t beat a private locker for ski equipment for apartments. Great space for a family.

Cons:

It was too expensive with old equipment. The apartment we stayed in was very nice but too hot, beds were not comfortable for the kids, way to expensive as they charged us for our 3 year old child who is usually free in hotels and transportation.

2024-04-05 via Nuitee
G
Gopalkrishnan young couple jp
6
Pleasant
2024-02-24 via Nuitee
C
Christina family with young children jp
8
Great location, plenty of rooms, short walk to slopes
Pros:

Great location. Easy parking, nice views, good Japanese breakfast.

2024-02-20 via Nuitee
J
Janelle family with young children us
7
Nice no frills location for skiing in Shiga Kogen.
Pros:

The location was good. The Nagaden express bus stop in Ichinose is right across the street and it is a short walk to the ski lifts (and it’s possible to ski back to the hotel though we did not figure that out). We also rented skis right at the hotel - it was very easy. The quad room we booked had four twin beds and a private bathroom (I think the booking.com description says it’s “shared” but it’s not). The there is also a ski room to store skis and boots.

Cons:

If you are staying in Shiga Kogen, plan to eat at your hotel. There really aren’t restaurants, except the ones in the hotels and on the slopes (the lodges). We did not know this and didn’t add on the meal plan and found it hard to find food! We looked at the food offered at this hotel and it didn’t look great (it was buffet style) so we looked elsewhere - so I can’t speak to the quality of the food.

2024-02-20 via Nuitee
M
Maarten group nl
8
Very good
Pros:

The breakfast was really nice, as well as the spa

2024-02-19 via Nuitee
S
Sue young couple au
8
Comfortable but needs an update
Pros:

Evening meals, Onsen

Cons:

The beds were very hard. The room was very dated and old fashioned.

2024-02-18 via Nuitee