Shiga Kogen Olympic Hotel - Yamanouchi (Nagano)

3-star ski-in/ski-out mountain hotel in Shiga Highlands, Nagano

Location & Access

Shiga Kogen Olympic Hotel is situated directly across from the Ichinose Family Ski Area, placing guests within a 66 ft walk of the nearest chairlift. The hotel offers free on-site private parking and a paid airport shuttle service to and from Nagano Station. Nearby attractions include Jigokudani Monkey Park at 12 miles and Mt. Kusatsu Shirane at 15 miles.

Ski Amenities

The hotel provides ski-to-door access, allowing guests to walk across the road to the slopes in under a minute. A Snowcan rental shop operates on the first floor, offering ski equipment hire and on-site storage lockers. Guests can book private lessons from the Bianca Ski School through the front desk at JPY 18000 for a 2-hour session.

Wellness & Relaxation

A large onsen (public bath) in the basement offers hot water baths to ease muscles after skiing. The hotel provides free yukata robes available at the lobby for guests to use during their stay. A hot tub and public bath facility are included in the wellness area.

Dining

The on-site buffet restaurant serves a breakfast and dinner menu with both Japanese and Western options, including local specialties and a pancake station. Each buffet item is labeled with ingredient lists in English, helpful for guests with dietary restrictions. The hotel has a designated minishop and vending machines on each floor, plus a nearby Mexican restaurant downstairs.

Family Accommodations

Family rooms are available, with Japanese-style tatami rooms that sleep up to five people and include private bathrooms. The hotel offers a luggage courier service via Yamato Transport, enabling guests to send bags to their next destination. Staff assist with booking dinner reservations at nearby restaurants and provide information about local bus services, including round-trip discounts to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

• Ski-to-door access: 66 ft from chairlift
• On-site ski rental: Snowcan on first floor
• WiFi: Free in all public areas and rooms
• Parking: Free private on-site parking
• Onsen: Large public bath in basement
• Meals: Buffet breakfast and dinner with ingredient labels