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Villa Alpen

★★★ Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi, JP

9.3 guest rating· 28 reviews

About this hotel

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.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Villa Alpen? Book now to secure your mountain getaway!

Rooms & rates

Japanese-Style Room

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · 6× Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Room with Tatami Area and Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Twin Room - Disability Access

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Telephone

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · Twin bed, Double bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Ski equipment rentals on site
  • Ski lessons on site
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Free wired internet
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Playground on site
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public Bath
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snow sports gear
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi, JP

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.328 reviews

+ Exceptional hospitality+ Convenient amenitiesOlder establishmentQuieter location may not suit everyone
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money8.8

Guest review

10.0

Onsen, proximity to lifts, friendliness of staff, food

Attard · AU · 2026-03-24

Guest review

10.0

Staff 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

Attard · AU · 2026-02-25

Comfortable stay with good food

8.0

Excellent staff and service quality. Building is well insulated. Onsen js 24 by 7

The bed is not too comfortable.

Ruth · GB · 2026-02-24

Guest review

8.0

Very friendly and helpful

Decoration is quite tired

Simon · GB · 2026-01-28

Captain, Ken and all the lovely staff makes a memorable stay at Villa Alpen. Feels like Home!

9.0

Staying 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.

Doreen · SG · 2026-01-20

Loved it and the staff and awesome.

10.0

Staff 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.

Jacob · AU · 2026-01-13

Good to know

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.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

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.