Aspen Shiga

Aspen Shiga Ryokan in Shimotakai District

4.3

Excellent(112 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

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About this ryokan rental

A 20-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and located right in front of Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, the entirely non-smoking Aspen Shiga boasts an indoor hot-spring bath, a fireplace lounge and a breakfast with homemade bread.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Ski in / Ski out

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

14.1 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

4 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

4 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Aspen Shiga

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4.3

Excellent(112 Reviews)

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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 ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Ski in / Ski out

Family friendly

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Yubatake

14.1 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

4 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

4 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(112 Reviews)

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4.3

Apr 2023

We had a fabulous time at Shiga Kogen largely because of the wonderful hospitality at Aspen Shiga!

The staff were extremely friendly - went out of their way to try to be accommodating. The onsen was also great, the rooms warm, the food tasty and exciting. I was a bit nervous about the snow in mid-March but higher up the mountain the snow was fabulous and we had a great time meeting the guests of the hotel too.

Nothing - this was the first place we stayed in our trip and it was a great place to start!

4.3

Mar 2023

Exceptional

the food was really good and well thought. I recommend to eat dinner at the hotel. The staff was very kind. The room was warm and clean

4.3

Mar 2023

Excellent Japanese stay

The inn sits at the base of the Giant ski slope behind Yamanoeki. It is currently reached by gondola but the owner will fetch you from Yamanoeki if it is required. The rooms are tatami mat rooms and you sleep on futons. Some rooms have a private toilet, bathing is done in the public bath on the basement floor. In the basement there is the ski rental area, dry room, ski locker room, toilets and laundry facilities. On the first floor is the reception and cafe. The second floor is the dining room and children's play area with a fire. Breakfast is buffet style, dinner is a Japanese kaiseki meal. Every dinner was excellent and is really good value at 2000yen per adult. The hotel also serves the local craft beer on draft. The first floor cafe can be used for lunch and also includes a small bakery section.

Guests are encouraged to spend their evenings in their rooms, use of the common areas is not encouraged. Maybe due to the season the room heaters do not work all of the time.

4.3

Mar 2023

Superb

Lovely traditional ski chalet. Staff friendly and helpful. Good size rooms with comfortable futons. Great location. Meals enjoyable.

Nothing

4.3

Feb 2023

A great value for money trip with great accommodation and meals giving a true Japanese experience.

Staff and service were excellent. Food was generous and good with a wide variety. Proximity to multiple ski lifts. True ski in/out.

The common areas/dining room were a bit cold at times and nowhere to spend the day if you decided not to ski. Rooms are really for sleeping only and only a small dark lounge/kids area. But if you are out skiing in all weather this is not an issue. We had rain one day and blizzard conditions another.

4.3

Feb 2023

Superb

The location is great as it’s right next to the ski hill. The breakfast was also very tasty and filling.

The Wi-Fi hardly worked at all and the garbage bin wasn’t cleaned from the previous stay.

4.3

Feb 2023

Amenities good and good value. Terrible internet. Very quiet place in Shiga Kogan. No nightlife

Buffet breakfast and dinner was available every night 2000 yen, real onsen

Lights only turned on when dinner and breakfast is ready. bath tax of 150yen per person per day, no nightlife anywhere near the place and he turns lights off in common area early also. WIFI is terrible!

4.3

Feb 2023

Fabulous stay at Aspen Shiga, true ski in/out resort with yummy breakfast and dinner.

Clean large rooms Dinner and Breakfast were excellent Ski in Ski Out Friendly Staff Amazing Onsen

4.3

Jan 2023

Good value, big rooms, ski in ski out.

Good sized rooms. Great location. Good breakfast. Helpful owner. Nice hot onsen. Would stay again.

A kettle in the rooms would be better than a thermos, so you can have boiling water on demand. Unfortunately, the lounge area and fire place were not really in use when we were there. It would have been nice to sit around the fire place. Only option for dinner was to eat the buffet in the restaurant (couldn't eat at other lodges) - we don't usually have big dinners, so made do with noodles, onigiris etc from 7-11 (we had a car).

4.3

Jan 2023

Good service, very cosy, a secluded ski in and ski out stay

Aspen Shiga is ski in ski out, 1 minute from various chair lifts and Gondolas. There is a buffet breakfast and dinner every day. The Onsen is great after a long day on the hills.

There is no where else to eat dinner in the area as the 4 hotels on the mountain (in close proximity) have dinner exclusive to the guests. Aspen Shiga is for people who are keen to ski all day and then spend time and eat at the hotel. Also, the rental gear at Aspen Shiga is very tired so I would go else where to rent ski and snowboard gear.

4.3

Jan 2023

Superb

You can't beat this place in terms of value. This is truly ski on ski off. The place is very comfortable. The man running the front desk is incredibly nice and accommodating. Very cool quiet area. We even had snow monkeys visit for two of the four days I stayed! Onsen in the basement was also very nice and wonderful after a day of skiing. I don't think you could find a better deal in the area if you are looking to ski Shiga. Taking the bus to snow monkey park was also quite convenient.

It is kind of difficult to access, given the hotel is only accessible via gondola that runs 8:30 am-4:40 pm. Without the gondola you have take a very pricey cab down, or walk down a pretty treacherous, snowy road for a few miles. With that said, apparently if you miss the gondola you can call Aspen Shiga and they will pick you up. You are quite locked into the hotel post 4:40 pm.

4.3

Jan 2023

Superb

+ good location for skiing + friendly staff + good meals + great onsen

- in early season (till late December) you cannot ski to the main ski area. the shuttle bus is quite painful to take.

4.3

Dec 2022

excellence

hospitality

need to upgrade the food

4.3

Dec 2022

Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay in Aspen shiga resort! Breakfast and dinner were so yummy and the staff were so friendly. I especially want to thank the Staff for sending us to the train station upon request. Facilities were clean as well. Though it is a long journey from the city, I think it is worth it for a good ski experience.

Location was a bit far from city

4.3

Dec 2022

Onsen is good

clean room

4.3

Jan 2022

Friendly family hotel in nice location

on the slopes, food

Onsen a little small and need some renovation

4.3

Feb 2021

The best service and food!

I was welcomed immediately with a friendly driver to shuttle me to the hotel. When I arrived, the owner was very accommodating and even provided dinner (which was SO tasty), even though dinner time had almost ended. Breakfast was phenomenal and the pastries were so fresh! You can get a wide variety which included both Japanese and western options. The hotel also provides ski wear and ski gear, as well as lift tickets. This was very convenient. The most memorable part of my experience was the service. This is a family owned business, and you can tell by how warm and welcoming they are. I managed to end up at the wrong ski resort by the time the lifts closed (there are SO many) and I was quite a ways from Aspen Shiga. The hotel I ended up at was so kind to assist me and even called Aspen Shiga for me. The owner himself came and picked me up from Yamanoeki station. I couldn’t have asked for better service.

Nothing! It was all great 😊

4.3

Mar 2020

Exceptional

We were welcomed from the start. After arriving at the Yamanoeki bus terminal we were picked up promptly and taken to the Aspen Shiga. Breakfast was a delicious mix of Japanese and western foods. Dinner was always delicious and abundant. We were treated to both buffet style and banquet meals. The location of the property to the lifts is perfect. The staff were always friendly and eager to help.

4.3

Feb 2020

Great value lodge in Shiga Kogen

Genuine ski in/ski out.We had a room with a view of the Giant ski run.The room was larger than most Japanese ski lodges and was very clean with really comfy beds.The food was great quality and excellent value for money.We would definitely stay here again.

Nothing

4.3

Jan 2020

Very friendly, welcoming, and well-located family hotel. Planning to go back there again.

Very friendly and warm hotel and staff making guests feel welcome.

Nothing. Although if I had a gripe, I would prefer less 'Credence' on the PA and more Carpenters :)

4.3

Dec 2019

Exceptional

Their breakfast and dinner are so good and change the main course every day. Even the slopes in front of hotel didn’t open during stay, they provided the transportation service to the other areas.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is $169 per night. This rental is $22 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

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

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

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

Is Aspen Shiga pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Aspen Shiga?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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Aspen Shiga

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Aspen Shiga

Ryokan in Shimotakai District

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Shimotakai District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Aspen Shiga pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Aspen Shiga?

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