Villa Alpen

Family Room, Non Smoking (Japanese Style, w/ Toilet, w/o TV) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(30 Ratings)

Lodge in Shimotakai District

2 single beds

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this lodge

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and air conditioning, as well as laundry facilities and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include a hair dryer, towels, slippers, and a phone.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Ski in / Ski out

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

14.5 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

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

2 Single • 191 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

Beds not specified • 256 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Single • 256 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Villa Alpen

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(30 Ratings)

Lodge in Shimotakai District

2 single beds

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this lodge

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Ski in / Ski out

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

14.5 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

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

2 Single • 191 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

Beds not specified • 256 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Single • 256 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(30 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Staff was great and ver accommodating. Ski rentals were found at hotel facility.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2020

One of the most family-kind-of experiences! fantastic service, friendly staff, great food, and great facilities - only 50 meter to the ski lift

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2018

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.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2017

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2017

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2017

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.

1.5 / 5.0

Jan 2014

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.

0.8 / 5.0

Jan 2014

Its 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.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2013

Was an excellent location to lifts and bus stops staff where very helpful and friendly and the Captain is a really good host!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2013

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.

1.0 / 5.0

Feb 2013

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 cant recall being made aware of at the time of booking, but that wasnt a big deal. I pretty much used it as an overnight stay to visit the snow monkeys but wouldnt hesitate in going back for a ski trip!

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2013

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!

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is $188 per night. This rental is $133 above the average.

Is parking included with this lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Alpen. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Villa Alpen pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Villa Alpen?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and ski in / ski out.

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Kitchen or Kitchenette · Air conditioner · Internet / Wifi

Business stays, family stays, couples stay, getaway vacation, and rental in Shimotakai District at Togari Onsen Alpen Plaza for $295 for your next trip.

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Villa Alpen

Lodge in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

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

Villa Alpen

Lodge in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

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

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?

Is parking included with this lodge?

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Is Villa Alpen pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Villa Alpen?

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