The location was good. The Nagaden express bus stop in Ichinose is right across the street and it is a short walk to the ski lifts (and it’s possible to ski back to the hotel though we did not figure that out). We also rented skis right at the hotel - it was very easy. The quad room we booked had four twin beds and a private bathroom (I think the booking.com description says it’s “shared” but it’s not). The there is also a ski room to store skis and boots.

If you are staying in Shiga Kogen, plan to eat at your hotel. There really aren’t restaurants, except the ones in the hotels and on the slopes (the lodges). We did not know this and didn’t add on the meal plan and found it hard to find food! We looked at the food offered at this hotel and it didn’t look great (it was buffet style) so we looked elsewhere - so I can’t speak to the quality of the food.

Evening meals, Onsen

The beds were very hard. The room was very dated and old fashioned.

The hotel is located in the central Ichinose ski area with several restaurants nearby and a small shop. The bus stop is located in front of the hotel. Aki and the staff were very helpful and friendly. They spoke some english, enough to understand. Dinner and breakfast at the hotel are very traditional Japanese food. Dinner was delicious.

Nearby restaurants are busy, and large groups will need to book. I managed to walk in and get a table at some restaurants. Bed mattresses are uncomfortable and could feel the springs, and there are no power outlets near the bed. Recommend using a portable charger and booking a traditional japanese room.

到着が遅くなったが、暖房をつけておいてくれた。

スキーをする人たちのための施設だと思う。残念ながら私たちはそうではなかったので、朝食のレベル等はかなり低いと感じた。スキーをするために来ているのであれば標準的な施設なのかもしれない。

Great location, value for money, breakfast and dinner was awesome. Great onsen. Super friendly staff. Staff member Aki was very helpful and friendly.

Mattresses were pretty old, could feel springs.

The hotel staff are really amazing - especially Aki-san who went out of her way to help us organizing some special activity trips, hiring equipment and generally being lovely! :)

The hotel really needs a facelift - the rooms are a decent size but upholstery, decor etc could really do with some upgrades.

Location was amazing

The beds were a bit hard

the lady at reception was extremely helpful in sorting out our ATM/money issues and travel arrangements

Housekeeping, found empty bottles under bed, lack of fresh towels( lady at reception fixed that), some lovely staff in dining room... some not so...