“The hotel is perfectly situated just a short walk from the main slopes and right by the bus stop, making it super convenient for skiing adventures.”view full review
3-Star Ski-to-Door Hotel in Shiga Highlands
Ski-to-Door Access
Shiga Grand Hotel sits in the central Ichinose ski area with ski-to-door access to the slopes. Guests can rent skis and snowboards at the basement ski shop, join the on-site ski school, and buy lift passes from the hotel's ski pass sales point with discounted multi-day rates. At Shiga Grand Hotel, a private locker for ski equipment is available in the apartments, and a ski storage room keeps gear ready for the next descent.
Rooms and Apartments
Family rooms at Shiga Grand Hotel have private bathrooms with baths, bidets, hairdryers, yukatas, refrigerators, and free toiletries. Family rooms also include kitchen cookware and utensils; One-Bedroom Apartments add a living room and kitchen facilities. At Shiga Grand Hotel, shared bathrooms are available for selected room types.
Dining and On-Site Services
The hotel restaurant serves traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner buffets, with Shiga beer available as a local treat. The basement shop at Shiga Grand Hotel rents ski and snowboard equipment, clothing, and goggles. At Shiga Grand Hotel, luggage storage and meeting rooms are available for guests.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Shiga Grand Hotel is 121 km from Matsumoto Airport, and the Nagaden express bus stop in Ichinose sits across the street. The hotel lies within a 10-minute drive of major ski areas and near Ryuoo Ski Park and Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. A half-hour bus ride from the hotel reaches Jigokudani Monkey Park and its snow monkeys.
Relaxation and Facilities
Shiga Grand Hotel's public onsen bath sits on the basement floor. The garden area and hot tub at Shiga Grand Hotel provide spaces for relaxation after skiing. Free private on-site parking at Shiga Grand Hotel is available for guests arriving by car.