some provide traditional short legged tables, tatami floors and futons. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 10:00 am. the straightforward nonsmoking rooms feature free wi fi. a gender segregated, communal bathhouse offers natural hot spring water. parking is complimentary. off national route 292, this casual hot spring hotel is a 2 minute walk from kumanoyu ski area and 19 km from jigokudani monkey park. dining is available
Japanese (日本人)
上信越自動車道・信州中野ICから車で約29km、長野電鉄・湯田中駅から車で約19kmの国立公園内に建つ懐かしい雰囲気の温泉ホテル。ゆったりとしたロビーには茶室も設置され、和洋折衷のくつろいだ空間。熊の湯スキー場へ徒歩2分ほど。昔ながらの温かみのある雰囲気の客室は、窓際の広縁から自然を眺める和室（定員5人）を中心に、ベッド2台の洋室を揃える。全室にバス（またはシャワー）、トイレ、暖房、薄型テレビを完備する。畳の居間スペース＋ベッド4台の寝室からなる和洋室（定員8人）もある。自 家源泉掛け流しの硫黄泉の温泉は、エメラルド色の湯の色が変化する内湯の大浴場（貸切も可）と露天風呂を用意。併設のダイニングで、和定食などの朝食と、 会席料理などの夕食を提供（食事付きプランあり）。全館で無料Wi Fiが利用でき、スキーなどのレンタルも用意。無料駐車場あり。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 39
Shiga Kogen (9 min)
Acclaimed collection of ski resorts with 71 lifts & the site of many 1998 Nagano Olympic sports.
Shibu-toge (14 min)
High-altitude pass between Mounts Shirane & Yokote that's used by National Route 292.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 36)
The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes.
Yudanaka hot spring (27 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat.
Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (8 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails.
Sainokawara Park (2 hr 17)
Yokoteyama (13 min)
Mount Yokote houses Japan's highest ski-resort at 2307m with scenic views & open slopes in 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.
Joshin’etsukogen National Park (2 hr 12)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring
Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 30)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen.
Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 31)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water.
Yubatake (2 hr 17)
Hot spring and autumn leaf color
Yakebitaiyama Ski area (18 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts.
Mt. Shiga (11 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park.
Jigokudani Monkey Park (31 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.
