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Villa Alpen

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out lodge with a ski shuttle

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Villa Alpen

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Exterior
Public bath
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Lobby

Overview of Villa Alpen

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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7148 Hirao, Yamanouchi-cho, Sun Valley, Shiga Plateau, Yamanouchi, Nagano-ken, 381-0401
  • Popular Locationレストラン Green1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRestaurant Mont Moi モンテ・モア8 min walk
  • Popular LocationShiga Base14 min walk
  • Popular Location横手山レストハウス5 min drive
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Room options

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Yamanouchi

Villa Alpen is located in Shiga Highlands, a neighbourhood in Yamanouchi. Shiga Kogen Ski Area and Shibu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jigokudani Monkey Park and Yubatake. Takayakushi Wakoan and Biande Shinshu Nakano are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowshoeing.

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 - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shiga Base - 14 min walk
  • 中国料理獅子 - 8 min drive
  • ゴーゴーカレー焼額山スタジアム1550 - 9 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

About this property

Villa Alpen

Lodge located in Shiga Highlands
Villa Alpen is located close to Shiga Kogen Ski Area, and provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe and a playground. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this lodge, which offers ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle and ski equipment hire. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A free local area shuttle, meeting rooms and a computer station
  • Smoke-free property, a gift shop and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Villa Alpen have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
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 transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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 29 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Alpen on 26 Apr,2024 start from S$232.71, including 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?

Checkout 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 is convenient for winter sports, such as skiing lessons and snowshoeing. Kita Shiga Komaruyama and Onumaike Pond are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Villa Alpen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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.

6/10 Okay

PearlF, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
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.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to lifts
Was an excellent location to lifts and bus stops staff where very helpful and friendly and the Captain is a really good host!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Great hotel. Family Atmosphere. Not flash or fancy but very servicable. Staff were fantastic! Very friendly and helpful. Hotel in great location right next to lift. Quiet location ideal for families.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved the small village that Villa Alpen was in! The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly and for an old hotel/lodge it was in pretty good shape. I was in a room with no shower which I can't recall being made aware of at the time of booking, but that wasn't a big deal. I pretty much used it as an overnight stay to visit the snow monkeys but wouldn't hesitate in going back for a ski trip!