relaxed rooms, some with tatami floors, futons and chabudai dining tables, feature flat screen tvs and minifridges; many provide sitting areas. theres an airy restaurant, and a laid back bar that has a billiards table (surcharge). check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 10:00 am. surrounded by mountains in the kumanoyu ski area, this unfussy hot spring hotel is a 2 minute walk from the nearest ski lift, and 19 km from both jigokudani monkey park and yudanaka train station. parking, a ski area shuttle and ski equipment rentals are available. other amenities include a modest lobby lounge, coin operated laundry facilities, and gender segregated indoor and open air baths with geothermal water
Japanese (日本人)
熊の湯スキー場にある、山に囲まれたくつろぎの温泉ホテル。一番近いスキーリフトまで徒歩 2 分、地獄谷野猿公苑と湯田中駅のどちらからも 19 km。くつろぎの客室に、薄型テレビとミニ冷蔵庫を完備。多くの客室にリビングエリアがある。布団と座卓を備えた和室もある。広々としたレストラン、ビリヤード台（有料）があるくつろぎのバーを併設。落ち着いた雰囲気のロビーラウンジ、コイン ランドリー、男女別の温泉大浴場（内湯と露天風呂）もある。駐車場あり。スキー場までのシャトル サービス、スキー用具のレンタルを利用可能。チェックイン時刻: 15:00チェックアウト時刻: 10:00.
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 38
Shibu-toge (13 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292.
Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 30)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen.
Jigokudani Monkey Park (31 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.
Mt. Shiga (11 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park.
Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 31)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 36)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes.
Yakebitaiyama Ski area (17 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts.
Joshin’etsukogen National Park (2 hr 13)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring
白根山湯釜（展望台） (2 hr 39)
Viewpoint of a crater lake at the summit of Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane, not always open to the public.
Shiga Kogen (9 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports.
Sainokawara Park (2 hr 17)
Yudanaka hot spring (26 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat.
Yokoteyama (11 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring.
Yubatake (2 hr 17)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color
Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (7 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails.
