Hotel Ichinose - Yamanouchi (Nagano)

3-star ski-in/ski-out resort at 5400 ft altitude in Shiga Kogen

Ski & Outdoor Activities

Hotel Ichinose provides direct ski-to-door access and an on-site ski school for all skill levels. Guests can rent equipment from the hotel's ski hire shop, which also sells ski passes at the front desk. Beyond skiing, there is badminton equipment hire, bicycle rental, and organized bike tours for warmer months.

Rooms & Accommodations

Hotel Ichinose offers family rooms with private bathrooms, with both tatami-floored Japanese-style rooms and carpeted twin rooms available. Each room includes a refrigerator, electric kettle, yukata, slippers, and hypoallergenic bedding. The Deluxe Quadruple Room and Japanese-Style Quadruple Room sleep up to four guests, as noted in guest reviews.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and dinner included in the room rate, with menus that change every three days according to guest feedback. Local cuisine is complemented by Shiga Kogen beer and Snow Monkey sake available for purchase during dinner. A coffee house on site and a minimarket in the lobby offer additional food and drink options.

Wellness & Relaxation

The public onsen (hot spring bath) is open 24 hours and can be used even after checkout, as noted by guests. At 5400 ft altitude, the hotel's onsen offers a classic design with generous space, described as the best in four weeks of travel in Japan according to one review. Additional leisure facilities include a table tennis room and a shared lounge with free non-alcoholic drinks.

Family Amenities

Hotel Ichinose offers kid-friendly buffet options and a children's menu at the restaurant. Family rooms and a designated smoking area are available, along with a minimarket on site for convenience. The hotel also provides luggage storage and packed lunches for day trips, including to Jigokudani Monkey Park (13 miles away).

• Ski access: Ski-to-door access with on-site equipment hire and ski school
• Rooms: Family rooms with tatami floors and private bathrooms
• Dining: Buffet breakfast and dinner included, local beer and sake available
• Wellness: Public hot spring bath open 24 hours
• Activities: Badminton, bike rentals, table tennis, and hiking
• Nearby: 13 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 18 miles from Ryuoo Ski Park