offering mountain views, the unpretentious rooms feature tatami mats and chabudai dining tables, plus tea and coffeemakers; bathrooms are shared. snow monkeys roam around the inn's grounds. there are no tvs. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include indoor and outdoor communal baths (some gender segregated) with hot spring water, plus a game room. breakfast and evening meals are complimentary, and served in a low key dining room. at the entrance to jigokudani monkey park and accessed via a mountain path, this modest hot spring inn dating from the 1860s is 5 km from yudanaka train station and 19 km from nishitateyama ski area
Japanese (日本人)
地獄谷野猿公苑の入口にあり、山道をたどって到着する、1860 年代創業の控えめな温泉宿。湯田中駅から 5 km、西館山スキー場から 19 km。山並みを見渡せる気取りのない和室に、お茶セットとコーヒーセットを完備。浴室は共用。テレビなし。無料の朝食と夕食が簡素な食堂で提供される。内湯と露天風呂を備えた天然温泉の浴場（男女別あり）、ゲームルームを完備。宿の敷地内ではサルが歩き回る姿を観察できる。チェックイン時刻: 14:00チェックアウト時刻: 10:00.
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 27
Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 18)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen.
Yokoteyama (41 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in spring.
北志賀高原 (26 min)
Ropeway line known for its large cabin, carrying up to 166 passengers to ski runs & hiking trails.
Shibu-toge (42 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292.
Shiga Kogen (24 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports.
Yakebitaiyama Ski area (33 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts.
Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (24 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails.
Yubatake (2 hr 5)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color
Mt. Shiga (27 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park.
Ryuoo Ski Park (30 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking.
Yudanaka hot spring (12 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat.
Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 19)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 24)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes.
Jigokudani Monkey Park (55 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.
Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (45 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking.
