Villa Alpen

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out lodge with free ski shuttle, near Shiga Kogen Ski Area

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Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Reception
Bar (on property)
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

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Maruike Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shibu - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 16 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪SHIGA BASE - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪猿座カフェ (ENZA Cafe) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪レストラン ベル・ドール - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪山ノ内大勝軒 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪横手山レストハウス あかり - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Villa Alpen

Placing you just 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.

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
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • 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
    • Vegetarian dinner options are available for guests booked in Half Board rate plans. Additional fees of JPY 1,200 apply for vegetarian options and guests must contact the property 2 weeks prior to arrival to request this dinner.
    • This property is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions, including gluten-free diets.
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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 cribs (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 onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Offsite

    • 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

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

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

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Vegetarian dining options

Accessibility

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

Ski

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

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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 to 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 spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck 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 onsite winter activities like skiing.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Alpen?

Yes, there's an onsite 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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