Shiga Highlands Travel Guide
Yamanouchi
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Popular places to visit

Maruike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Maruike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Hasuike Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Yamanouchi with a visit to Hasuike Ski Area. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort during your trip to Yamanouchi. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Hit the slopes at Shiga Kogen Ski Area, a top ski area in Yamanouchi. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.

Jigokudani Monkey Park
See the exotic and native animals who call Jigokudani Monkey Park home during your travels in Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Shibu
You can take time to visit Shibu during your travels to Yudanaka Shibu Onsen. Amble within the natural setting or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Shiga Highlands

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel
Rooms are dated but reasonably clean. I would describe the room as adequate. Buffet breakfast is a must as there’s no easy alternative. The variety of the food was good but the temperature of the hot food was always luke-warm. Dinner was a mission unless you want to spend $50 or $100 (AUD) per adult ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel Takimoto
Extremely friendly staff. Rooms have what you need. Very clean. I love the fire pit!!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

HOTEL Shiga Sunvalley
This hotel was in the perfect spot for us. We had an authentic Japanese style room, with Pvt bathroom. The staff at this hotel were incredibly kind and accommodating to our needs from baggage storage, to help with sending our luggage on to our next destination. To allowing us use of the public onsen ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Kumanoyu Hotel
I liked how traditional and authentic it is. We stayed in jan26 and the staff are amazing Totally recommend
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Sachinoyu Hotel Shiga Kogen
The staff are very attentive and most accomodating. We enjoyed our dinners and breakfasts here and all our meals were delicious. A very cozy and relaxing environment. We would definitely return.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

Kidoike Onsen Hotel
I was surprised why this hotel does not have cuurent reviews and then I found that the majority of customers are local. Only one Chinese staff, Kon, can communicate in English but every staff is very nice and attentive once you figure out the rules. Public onsen fa ility is standard and efficient. ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026




