it's 14 km from both yudanaka train station and snow monkey encounters at jigokudani monkey park. amenities include an indoor communal bathhouse and a lobby lounge, as well as a seasonal terrace offering park views. in the mountainous joshin'etsu kogen national park, this modest hot spring hotel (an annex of the adjacent shiga highland hotel) is a 5 minute walk from the shigakogen hasuike ski area. the unassuming rooms have tvs; some feature tatami floors, futons and traditional short legged tables. there's also a ski drying room, plus lockers. the main building has a cafe. wi fi and parking are available. check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 10:00 am
Japanese (日本人)
山々が連なる上信越高原国立公園の一角にある簡素な温泉ホテル（隣接する志賀ハイランド ホテルの別館）。蓮池スキー場から徒歩 5 分。湯田中駅から 14 km。ニホンザルが見られる地獄谷野猿公苑から 14 km。落ち着いた客室にテレビを完備。布団と座卓を備えた和室もある。屋内大浴場やロビーラウンジのほか、公園の眺めが楽しめる夏季限定のテラスもある。スキー乾燥室とロッカーも完備。本館はカフェを併設。Wi Fi と駐車場を利用可能。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 30
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Hot spring and autumn leaf color
Manza Hot Spring (2 hr 23)
Laid-back facility featuring multiple outdoor pool areas filled with natural hot-spring water.
Mt. Shiga (3 min)
Tree-covered, extinct volcano dotted with lakes & hiking trails within a national park.
Shigakogen Hasuike Ski Area (5 min)
Mountain resort featuring ski & snowboard slopes, traditional hot springs inns & hiking trails.
Yakebitaiyama Ski area (10 min)
Primary resort in a cluster of 19 with trails for all levels, a platinum snow slope & gondola lifts.
Shibu-toge (19 min)
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Yudanaka hot spring (18 min)
Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat.
Manza Onsen Ski Resort (2 hr 22)
Familiar, modest destination for skiing & snowboarding, with an informal eatery & an onsen.
Mount Kusatsu-Shirane (2 hr 28)
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Yokoteyama (18 min)
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Shiga Kogen (4 min)
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Ryuoo Ski Park (36 min)
Scenic mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views alongside spring & summer hiking.
Joshin’etsukogen National Park (1 hr 17)
Park, macaques, mountain, nature, and hot spring
Jigokudani Monkey Park (23 min)
Destination for up-close viewing of snow monkeys in a secluded park accessible by long, scenic walk.
Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort (22 min)
Family-friendly mountain & ski/snowboarding resort with soaring views plus spring & summer hiking.
