Hotel Iwasuge
Ryokan in Shimotakai District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this ryokan rental
Right in front of the ski-lift for the Higashi-Tateyama and Bunahira ski areas, Hotel Iwasuge offers a 24-hour hot spring bath and Japanese-style rooms overlooking the Japanese Alps. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Family friendly
Map of Shimotakai District
Available Rooms
5 Futon • 215 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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2 Double
Sleeps 2
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$$$$
Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful staff, very helpful. If you want to experience traditional Japan - this is the place to go.
3.5 / 5.0
Right on the slopes by the gondola. Staff very friendly and helpful. Clean rooms. Good food.
Overall a bit dated and worn. Has seen better days but it weathered the pandemic and likely will be back up to speed when travel resumes in earnest.
5.0 / 5.0
A true Japanese experience, with marvelous breakfast and dinner. Enough food to satisfy a Sumo wrestler. Brilliant !!
Fantastic Onsen ... Really big with panoramic windows looking out over the slopes.
The staff speak very little English, but they will go out of their way to ensure you have the best experience possible.
I think I was the only non-Japanese person staying there and I really enjoyed my week at Iwasuge.
There was a booking.com mistake in that I booked a twin room with single occupancy, but got charged for dual occupancy. Iwasuge noticed this, contacted me, and the difference was refunded. If they had not of done this, I would never have been aware of the mistake. Thank you so much for your integrity.
Local bus stop is only a short walking distance away, but a little steep and slippery, so Iwasuge's pick up and drop is is really appreciated. Conversely, if you mis-time the last lifts to get back, the local bus shuttle will get you there (Hoppo Onsen bus stop) and then a 100m walk, and you are home easily in any case.
I booked the mountain view room and was really glad that I treated myself to this bit of extra luxury.
Yes, I will certainly be looking forward to staying at Iwasuge on my next trip to Shiga Kogen.
Just a "heads up" in that it is not truely "ski-out ski-in".
Yes, you can ski out to the gondola station, but that opens a little later than other lifts, and maybe not at all if it's snowing heavily or it's windy. To get to other lifts, such as bottom of Giant, you'll need a 100m walk before being able to ski.
And you will definitely have a 100m walk at the end of the day to get back to Iwasuge.
FAQs
How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Shimotakai District?
The average price for a rental in Shimotakai District is $173 per night. This rental is $47 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel Iwasuge. 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 Hotel Iwasuge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Iwasuge?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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