Top-Business-Hotels in Yamanouchi

If you plan to ski in Shiga Kogen and you’re wondering where to stay, you have to answer a first basic question: do you stay in a contemporary hotel up on the slopes, or down in the valley in a traditional Japanese ryokan with an onsen fed by natural hot springs? This review is a recommendation to go for the ryokan experience, and specifically for the Shibu Hotel in the village of Yudanaka. To understand the Shibu’s charms I’m prefacing my comments with what I think is important context and useful info. Shiga Kogen is a vast ski area of 18 interlinked resorts. The resorts are located on the slopes of the mountains at about 1400 meters (4600 ft). Many appear to have been built in the 1990s for the Nagano olympics. Many of them are ski in/out. We did not visit any of them, but as best we could tell there are few if any restaurants, bars or convenience stores that aren’t located inside a hotel. These are resorts. The resort experience is probably great. There are so many lifts and gondolas that we literally did not have to wait in line once. There are so many trails that we never felt crowded. There were even times we had an entire piste to ourselves from the summit at 2000 meters to the gondola station below. In five days skiing we managed to explore a fraction of the Shiga area. It’s fabulous. If all you want to do is shred, ski out at 8:30 and ski back in at 4:30, this is the place to do it. You can ski till you drop. But if you also want a bit of the Japanese cultural experience, you should stay in Yudanaka, an ancient little village built around the Shibu Onsen hot baths whose history goes back more than a thousand years to when it was the place for a bath and a rest for pilgrims on their way to the Zenkoji Temple. Yudanaka is the last stop on the Nagano Dentetsu electric rail line. The main village lane is a charming narrow street cobbled with small pavers and lined by traditional wooden ryokan and small stores (one converted to a free public table tennis hall), interspersed by skinny alleys that lead up the hillside to who knows where. There are also little restaurants -typically seating no more than a dozen people- next to shrines, old carved-stone, spring-fed foot baths and, of course, the onsen. There are nine onsen in Yudanaka. Each taps a different hot spring in the mountains above - each is said to deliver water with slightly different mineral properties, to treat different types of ailments. Some people buy a commemorative junyoku on which to collect a stamp from each onsen. All guests staying in the member-ryokans are welcome to use the onsen for free (non guests pay a small fee). So foreigners and Japanese both walk the village lane, wearing their yukata and geta, more about which later. These nine public onsen are maintained by a group of village ryokan owners. We stayed in one of these inns called the Shibu Hotel. It was one of the most charming travel experiences of our lives. Management of a ryokan

From the moment you enter Kokuya Ryokan, be prepared to leave the real world behind and fully immerse yourself in the experience. You swap your shoes for slippers at the door and don’t see them again until you leave. You will receive a warm welcome from polite and gentle-mannered staff, get taken up to your beautiful room, and once you’ve changed into your traditional yukata, it’s time to let the relaxation begin. The multi-course dinner will probably be one of the best meals you’ve had in your life, with many unusual textures and flavors to try. The futons are comfortable, and your room is kept toasty warm. There are even skincare products to keep you pampered and moisturized between soaks in the onsen. Honestly, you won’t even need to open your suitcase while you’re there. The staff will take you through all the logistics when you arrive, but there are some things that might be useful to know in advance. - The ryokan sends a shuttle to Yudanaka station at about 15:00 to collect new arrivals, so time your journey to take advantage of this benefit. - The ryokan also offers guests the opportunity to catch a shuttle to the Snow Monkey Park immediately after breakfast the next morning. - After you leave the ryokan, they will take your luggage down to the coffee shop opposite the station, so you don’t need to worry about those logistics. - Trains from Yudanaka back to Nagano leave at 12:30 and 15:30. - The ryokan itself has several private onsens that you can reserve for a 45-minute slot. Because the onsens are on the property, you can go in with your partner or travel companions regardless of gender. It’s a boutique hotel, so you don’t have to worry about not getting access to all the onsens you want. - The ryokan is on the main road of the Shibu Onsen town. The hotel will give you a key so you can wonder down the main road, visiting any of the public onsens you wish - however, with so many gorgeous and more private onsens in the hotel itself, you probably won’t have time or the desire for this. - Also, there is a coffee machine in the room! (I was worried about having to survive without coffee, and this turned out to be an unfounded concern). We had an incredible and totally indulgent time at Kokuya. Experiencing a traditional ryokan is a privilege that you should try at least once if you can. And adding the Snow Monkeys in give the trip a double purpose, making it that much more memorable. The only thing that would have made the trip better is if we had been allowed to linger longer over every course of our dinner.

Staying at Shimaya was the most delightful experience in so many respects. We were picked up from the station, by one of the staff and after check in, he took us to the snow monkey park where we had a wonderful day. On our return, we were met by Mr Yumoto who was very kind and helpful, giving us information on a local onsen and places to eat. The room was big and comfortable with a balcony and a great view of the town and mountains. The breakfast in the morning was an event in itself! There was a pianola playing in the background and Mr Yumoto came down and put on his vintage jukebox and played some Beatle records. It was so nice to see his pride in his establishment. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful. On our return to Australia, we met up with friends who coincidentally had also stayed at Shimaya and had similarly found it superb. I can highly recommend Shimaya as a place to stay in Yamanouchi.

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With a stay at Shibu Onsen Sakaeya in Yamanouchi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yudanaka Hot Spring and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. This ryokan is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Jigokudani Monkey Park.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Es liegt ganz in der Nähe des Skigebiets im Zentrum von Shiga. Abends gibt es nicht viele Möglichkeiten zum Abendessen.

With a stay at Yudanaka Yumoto, you'll be centrally located in Yamanouchi, steps from Yudanaka Hot Spring and 12 minutes by foot from Shiga Kogen Ski Area. This ryokan is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Jigokudani Monkey Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as hot springs or take in the view from a garden.Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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以前から滞在してみたいホテルでした。初のグランフェニックス、以下が感想です。 １：　オーストリアにアールベルグと言うスノーリゾートが有ります。一ノ瀬がサンアントンとすれば焼額がプリンス村のサンクリストフで奥志賀が高級リゾートのレッヒでしょうか。グランフェニックスの佇まいやシャレー様式のホテル、ホテル内部や各部屋のドア、キー、ドアノブ、ドア開閉デバイス迄、本物のこだわりです。広くて快適なバスルームの床暖房ですがウィーンの最高級ホテルである”Hotel Sacher Wien”を彷彿させます。和テイストの4Fの大浴場にををシュレットが加わりレッヒやツエルマット（スイス）の5☆ホテルより充実しています。誕生して年月が経過しているのでIT対応、コンセント数や枕元に全ての電源コントロールパネルが無いので面倒ですが海外リゾートの5☆でも最新ホテルでもない限り同じ様なものです。ロケーションもスキーを楽しむ為の設備（ロッカー含め）もレベルが高い。 ２：　ハード面に比べソフト面ではスタッフの数、練度について向上の余地が多いのではないでしょうか。志賀高原に限らずマンパワー不足から何処のリゾートでも見られる現象です。掛かる状況を理由にゲストへのサービスクオリティ向上を最初から諦め言い訳に終始する蔵王の宿泊施設に比べればマネジメントや現場トップの柔軟性と謙虚さをも併せ持つ積極性を大変好ましいと感じています。向上心一杯のスタッフも頼もしい限りです。自然と伝わって来るものです。国内外問わず稼働状況を抑えつつ過去3年のCOVID-19によるブランクを取り戻そうとしているホテルも有ると思います。グランフェニックス、いきなりMAXに近い稼働状況で歪みが出ていると感じました。 ３：　2Fに宿泊者以外も利用可能な複数のレストランやラウンジと宿泊者用のスキーロッカーが集中している構造です。人が集中する場所のトイレメンテナンス、頑張って欲しいです。誤解が無い様に言いますが管理状況が悪いのではなくまだまだ改善の余地が有ると言う事です。パークハイアットニセコハナゾノのトイレ状況、世界最高峰です。パークハイアットではランチ利用者等（宿泊者以外含め）にスキークロークで館内履物を用意しています。グランフェニックスでは新たにスキークロークを設けて履き替えスペースを設置するのは厳しいでしょうがスキーブーツ軋み音や体の動きを制約するブーツ、5☆ホテルのレストランやラウンジに相応しいかですね。宿泊プランを3食付き（”Full Board Services”)にして宿泊者以外のランチタイム利用を制限しても良いのではないかと思います。ランチタイムに混み合い静かではないグランフェニックスが登場するのは残念です。 ４：　食事です。朝食ですが5☆ホテルとしては和食も洋食も不満が残りました。3☆レベル迄なら良いでしょうが5☆です。一番は、選択肢が非常に狭い点です。和食では、そもそも選択肢すら用意されていません。アツアツの銀シャリに味噌汁であればと感じた。洋食では、柔軟性を発揮してくれました。美味しいバゲットや大きな器でカフェオレ対応して頂きました。お蔭でバゲットにホテル自慢の栗やリンゴジャムをたっぷり付けてカフェオレに浸して美味しく頂きました。『ステラ』の夕食ですがアンティパストでは5種類をワゴンから選べます。其の段階からレベル高いです。予めテーブルに置かれたグリッシーニ、北イタリアですね。若いオリーブオイルに塩を足してグリッシーニに付けると美味しいです。其の後で出て来るバゲットにも使えます。二度目にステラでは、Y総料理長の自信作、ブイヤベースをオーダーしました。マルセイユのフォンフォン、ツーロンのルトランも美味しいですがグランフェニックスの高級食材を使った贅沢なブイヤベースを標高1500Mで食べられるのが凄いです。締めは、ブイヤベースを使ったリゾットです。しっかりコメに芯が残ってました。ただ、日本人としては、前日、『篝火』の海鮮寄せ鍋の締めのおじやの感触が残っておりブイヤベースおじやも有りかなと思いました。次回の『スープ・ドウ・ポワッソン』へ期待が膨らみます。 ５：　B1に洗濯機と乾燥機が設置されています。洗剤も有ります。洗濯200円、乾燥機100円/30Mと言うのは凄く安いです。洗濯機400円・乾燥機100円/5Mも登場しています。ここだけ3☆です。有難いですね。但し、洗濯乾燥ではなく別々ですしプライバシー機能も無い（暗証番号のロック機能無し）。部屋のテレビモニターで空き状況で稼働状況も確認出来ないのでいちいちB1に行って確認が必要なのは凄く面倒です。 ６：　ホテルショップが20：00でクローズ、これはないだろう！！奥志賀、陸の孤島の様な場所ですから。夜ちょっとした物を口にしたい時、個々の商品ラインアップでは厳しい。自慢の各種ジャム、部屋で食べられる様な配慮があっても良いと思う。グランフェニックスで焼いている各種パンも販売されていたらと思う。ホテル側に事情も有るのだろうがわざわざアパレルを購入するであろうか？土産物、志賀高原の他の宿泊施設でも目にする様な物であれば5☆らしくないと思う。1週間単位のロングステイであれば尚更、ホテルショップに使い勝手の悪さを感じると思う。

Im Skigebiet bleiben. Ein Hotel in Xiao Platin ist eine Unterkunft. Wenn Sie zum Museum einreisen, ist der Halle sehr groß und als Skigebietshotel hat es einen Luxusgefühl. Das Zimmer ist sehr groß, aber sehr normal. Wenn das Zimmer keinen Kühlschrank hat, müssen Sie es in der Mitte des Rezeptors oder des doppelten Fensters setzen. Wenn Sie einfach bleiben, gibt es keine Unannehmlichkeiten. Das Liege-Pool ist angenehmen, der braune Liege-Pool schafft ein warmes Gefühl, aber selbst wenn ich den ganzen Tag nicht am Morgen und am Abend wechseln kann, selbst wenn das Wetter klar ist, kann ich nicht aus dem Weiblichen Liege-Pool gehen. Aber die Tür zum Liege-Pool ist nicht gut installiert und ich bin enttäuscht. Das macht mich sehr enttäuscht. Das Restaurant hat eine günstige Atmosphäre und die Innenumgebung ist sehr gut. Der Geschmack ist gut, aber ich bin ein bisschen enttäuscht, weil es keine besondere Sache gibt. Ich denke, das Frühstück ist besser als das Abendessen.