★★★ Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi, JP
9.3 guest rating· 28 reviews
Mountain Views and Ski Convenience
Villa Alpen is perfectly situated in front of the ski lifts to Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort, offering guests stunning mountain views and easy access to the slopes.
Cozy Rooms and Relaxing Lounge
The rooms at Villa Alpen are equipped with heating facilities, green tea bags, and a thermos bottle for that extra touch of comfort. After a day of skiing, guests can unwind by the fireplace in the shared lounge while sipping on local beers and cocktails.
Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of international dishes for dinner and wake up to a freshly prepared Japanese-style breakfast. The dining area provides a cozy setting for guests to enjoy their meals.
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Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · 6× Futon Mat
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Rooms feature heating facilities and green tea bags. A jar for hot water is provided, and guests can get hot water from the front desk.
Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat
Features Western-style beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. Rooms feature heating facilities and green tea bags. A jar for hot water is provided, and guests can get hot water from the front desk. Comes with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared.
Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · 2× Twin bed
The twin room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and slippers. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · Twin bed, Double bed, Futon Mat
The family room offers air conditioning and tatami, as well as a shared bathroom featuring slippers. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 2 beds and 1 futon.
Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi, JP
Guest review
10.0Onsen, proximity to lifts, friendliness of staff, food
Guest review
10.0Staff friendliness, ski in-ski out, access to lift, delicious food, homely atmosphere in the lounge with games and fire each night. We would definitely come back
− In hindsight we should have hired a car as the local shuttle buses are infrequent
Comfortable stay with good food
8.0Excellent staff and service quality. Building is well insulated. Onsen js 24 by 7
− The bed is not too comfortable.
Guest review
8.0Very friendly and helpful
− Decoration is quite tired
Captain, Ken and all the lovely staff makes a memorable stay at Villa Alpen. Feels like Home!
9.0Staying at Villa Alpen is like staying in Grandpa and grandma’s ski lodge in the mountains. Dated but all the things that matters are there. The decor and some amenities are frozen in the 1970s with years of history reflected in the memorabilia adorning every nook and cranny. This family-run rustic lodge is helmed by sprightly octogenarian former pro-skier endearingly addressed as Captain, his son and right-hand man, Ken, his wife Hiroko who Captain affectionately referred to as to as ‘The Commander’ and anchored by a handful of lovely staff. The meals are superb, hearty and wholesome prepared by Hiroko which we look forward to every night after a day out in the slopes. A highlight is our nightly gathering in The Salon MonRepos after dinner for family bonding over board games and drinks. There’s a fireplace built by Captain and his father where guests sit around toasting marshmallows and watch the flames flicker enjoying the warmth. Captain regales us with tales from his time at the World Championships in Chamonix and Italy even giving us skiing tips! Captain and his family welcomed us like family to their home.
− Some parts of the property esp the lower floors can do with some sprucing up, nothing major, fresh coat of paint and new carpets would really uplift and brighten up the downstairs.
Loved it and the staff and awesome.
10.0Staff were super friendly and helpful. It was a very cultural experience with awesome dinners and they help you to eat it properly cause we didn’t know what to do hahah. It was awesome though when I come back to Japan I’m coming here again.
− Nothing some imperfections added to the experience.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.
Ski rentals are available upon request at time of booking.Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
No parking available.
Pets are not allowed.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for ¥2,200 per person per night when using an existing bed.
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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.