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Villa Alpen

3.0 star property
Warm up by the cozy lobby fireplace after hitting the slopes or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.

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Exterior
Land view from property
Bar (on property)
Fireplace
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 256 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Western Japanese, w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 256 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Western Japanese Room or Japanese Style Room (Bed)(w/ Toilet, w/o TV)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 191 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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About the area

Map
7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401

What's nearby

  • Maruike Ski Area - 1 min walk
  • Shiga Kogen Ski Area - 1 min drive
  • Shibu - 8 min drive
  • Yudanaka Hot Spring - 11 min drive
  • Jigokudani Monkey Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Yudanaka Station - 22 min drive
  • Zenkojishita Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiga Base - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪中国料理獅子 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪猿座株式会社 まちノベイト - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪横手山レストハウス - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Villa Alpen

Lodge near Shiga Kogen Ski Area
You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground at Villa Alpen. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge offering ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle, and ski equipment rentals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A free area shuttle, 1 meeting room, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Alpen feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Villa Alpen
Villa Alpen Hotel
Villa Alpen Hotel Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge
Villa Alpen Lodge
Villa Alpen Yamanouchi
Villa Alpen Lodge Yamanouchi

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Alpen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Alpen?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Alpen on Mar 23, 2025 start from CA $229.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Villa Alpen?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Alpen?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Alpen?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Villa Alpen located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out lodge in Shiga Highlands is within a 5-minute walk of Maruike Ski Area and Hasuike Ski Area and close to winter sports such as skiing lessons and snowshoeing. Shiga Kogen Ski Area is steps away.

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Villa Alpen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice place to stay with great staff, onsen and food. No other options for food locally
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

The family running this are the most pleasant and helpful I have found in Japan. Further the staff all speak English well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Sun Valley Shiga Kogen
In the middle of extraordinary mountains, a ski-in hotel . All the staff speaks English and a bit of French.Everybody was super kind and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Khloe

Villa Alpen was like a home away from home. A lovely welcoming family run older traditional hotel. The hosts could not do enough to help through out our stay. Meals were wonderful and plentiful. The cosy fire place where guests gather and relax in the evenings is wonderful place to meet fellow guests and share stories.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommended
We stayed for 5 nights and we ski out using the sun valley chairlift just outside the hotel. Captain, Ken and the staff are very friendly and willing to help. The food is great and there is a very relaxing bar area as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Friendly fun ski lodge
Great fun hotel. The Captain who owns the place is an 80 year old Japanese Olympic ski racer and full of interesting stories and enthusiasm for skiing and the mountains. His son Ken is also a good and enthusiastic skier. Everyone speaks great english. Dinner was excellent and included the best fried chicken my 12 year old son has EVER had. Breakfast good too. There is a pleasant bar on site open until 10 pm. The hotel is genuine ski in ski out and about 15s ski to the lift. My kids borrowed sledges for free too. There is a ski rental downstairs run by the same family which we didnt use but others said was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

The family that runs Villa Alpen is wonderful and make you feel right at home. The onsen was amazing and perfect for post-powder day rehab of the muscles! It is a simple, older property (as many are throughout the region) but very well kept. Like a lot of Shiga Kogen villages, there is no (or limited) resaurant options, especially for dinner Thus recommend going with with hotel provided breakfast and lunch. If you plan to use shuttle service between villages, pay close attention to the schedule as last one runs around 6:30pm (depending where you are) and there are no taxis. The skiing was top notch at Yakebitai and Osokogen. Helped that they got a ton of snow when i arrived ; ) Was very hard to leave and miss another poweder day after 1 foot fell the morning I left. : ( Highly recommend staying a few days minimum and explore all the ski areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ching Yuen

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

落ち着いた癒される宿です
到着から出発まで、宿の方の温かいおもてなしの気持ちが伝わり、ゆったりと落ち着いて過ごせました。建物は古いですが、その古さが落ち着きあり癒される素敵な空間になってます。綺麗に清掃されてあり清潔です。 料理も手作りで程よく美味しくいただきました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHINTARO

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Quel accueil ! Un hôtel familial, vous serez reçus comme des rois par le “Captain”, sa famille et son staff ... Toujours prêts à vous rendre service, l’équipe vous fera vous sentir comme à la maison. La situation aux pieds des pistes et à côté des arrêts de bus est idéal. ありがとう (ございます)
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Out of the extraordinary
One of the most family-kind-of experiences! fantastic service, friendly staff, great food, and great facilities - only 50 meter to the ski lift
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fitty, Hong Kong

just beside Sun Valley Chair Lift
Very warm and tidy hotel, Captain, Ken and the family members are all very nice and they are all very good ski instructors, very warm and good to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

fitty, Hong Kong

The hotel just beside sun valley chair lift
We have a very good time while staying at this hotel, this is a family run hotel and Captain and Ken are both ski expert. They just like our friends and family and we have a very good time here. Hotel room not new but very clean and the breadfast and dinner are good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ripman , Hong Kong

A recommendable hotel
Villa Alpen is located in Sun Valley area, the most West-end of the Shiga Kogen skiing fields, connected to other fields by charge-free shuttle busses. There are a number of selling points for Villa Alpen, 1)it is a small but cosy place, a family running hotel. Captain Nobody Okazawa sang, the owner, his wife and son, Ken, are all very kind and helpful person. You will feel very comfortable with them. 2) you can rent any skiing or snow boarding equipment from the hotel but without caring for rental and storage troubles. 3) about 50 meters to a Monkey Swing from the hotel, very convenient to get start a fun. 4) even the room site is not space as expected but a tatami area is very suitable for a family living. 5)with a build-in onsen(hot spring), very convenient and comfortable for a recovery day-activity-after. 6)and, we would like to say many thanks to Ken for him always try to help us in traffic arrangements and fields instructions. Totally, a very good memory to us when a week vacation there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Warm retreat in sun valley shiga kogen
Well worn but comfortable lodge. Some may find facility not modern but it actually has its own atmosphere which is centred around the warmth of the family and staff that run villa alpen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Location
We stayed in a family room for 5 nights, the room is ok need to update. Great location for skiing, plenty snow and we hired our ski gears at the Alpen, professionally fitted, very friendly staff & helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hanne Lodberg, Danmark

Helt fantastisk service
Hotelservice topkvalitet. Ejeren også kaldet Captain er hel utrolig hjælpsom, han gør alt for, at sine gæster føler sig godt tilpas. Taler engelsk og er behjælpelig med ture i området. Vi følte os meget velkommen. Vi var ikke kommet for at stå på ski. Vi lejede ski sko og gik skønne ture og besøgte abe parken. Ellers Suveræn ski sport sted. Herlig Onsen på hotellet, hyggelig bar og dejlig mad. At hotellet var lidt slidt havde kun sin charme, alt det andet får top karakter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

PearlF, Singapore

Close to great ski slopes
It's a family owned hotel so service is very personalised and friendly. They helped us to arrange for taxi pick-up from Narita airport to ski lodge, gave us guidance on bus schedules and monkey park operating hours etc. Real ski-in/ski-out resort and we managed to get english speaking ski-instructors. Breakfast spread is simple but adequate and dinner is good. We stayed in the family room so it was basic but comfortable considering we had to sleep on futons. The room had great view of the ski slopes and surrounding mountains. Only wish that the rooms had internet connection. Wi-fi connection in the public area was poor.