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. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the entire property, and rooms are Japanese-style.
Guests at Aspen Shiga Lodge sleep on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor in futon bedding. All rooms come with heating facilities and have a flat-screen TV and green tea. Some rooms have a private toilet, and guests bathe at the shared hot-spring baths.
A free pick-up service is offered from Hasuike bus stop, a 5-minute drive away, and guests should call upon arrival to use the shuttle. Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort is a 20-minute drive from the lodge. Guests can enjoy the surround nature at Shiga Kogen Highlands, which is registered as an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Ski equipment hire and storage are offered in the winter, and you can enjoy barbecues in warm weather. Fishing is possible nearby.
Breakfast is a mix of Japanese and Western tastes, served either as a set menu or a buffet (wintertime usually features a buffet). Restaurant Aspen offers a selection of breads and pastries as well as a limited lunch menu. Dinner can be served at the on-site restaurant at an additional charge upon an advance request.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“Great place to stay. Very quiet. Although, the slopes directly in front and nearby the property are difficult for a beginner. Management and staff very friendly, helpful and accommodating - Food was great. We were only charged for the number of...”
Peter
Australia
“Ski-in, ski-out location. Friendly and helpful staff.”
Clive
Australia
“Fantastic staff, delicious food, and an unbeatable location right at the base of the Giant ski slope. With chairlift and gondola access just steps from the front door, it’s perfect for ski-in, ski-out convenience. The onsen was a great way to...”
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Bin
Australia
“The three of us stayed at the hotel for five nights, and we had a wonderful time. The room was very spacious, and the tatami was very comfortable to sleep on. The hot springs were also great. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel for all five...”
Susan
New Zealand
“Really friendly staff. Great buffet dinner and breakfast, and ski from the front door. What’s not to like?!”
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Yuk
Hong Kong
“Great location. Easy to acess by taking gondola from yama no eki station, it's free of charge. Ski in, ski out, join of giant and west and hoppo couses. Breadfest was excellent, buffet style, full of choices, self made bread are so good.”
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Fery
Australia
“Great location in Giant area
Lovely Japanese room
Proper Onsen water”
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Patrick
Australia
“We had a great stay at Aspen. After arriving up the top and catching the gondola down to the hotel (it took a little traversing) we had a wonderful stay. The Onsen at the end of the night was great. Food was simple but excellent. Staff were superb...”
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Luke
Australia
“Good sized room, clean and tidy.
Buffet breakfasts and dinner are good if you like that style.
They have premium rentals on offer for a good rate. My brother and I rented a couple of Moss Snowstick boards for 2 days. They also offer waxing for a...”
Nicholas
Australia
“Great ski location. lovely staff, very welcoming and unique. We love Aspen Shiga and love Shiga Kogen generally. Super convenient for getting out to ski! Also, some very nice fruit brandies made by the hotel which you can enjoy in the evenings.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Aspen Shiga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Check-out time is 09:30 in the summer and 10:00 in the winter.
Please note that this hotel has only heating facilities, it does not have air-conditioning.
Please be informed that all guestrooms are non-smoking rooms. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
Please inform Aspen Shiga in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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