1/ dinner doesn't have enough warm food. suggest having hotpot. 2/ get out to other areas like yamanoeki only by resort gondola which operates during 8:30-16:40.

1/ clean. 2/ the staffs are nice. 3/ good location. just 1-2 minutes walk to 3 lift stations 4/ lunchs are good. i like scallop cream spaghetti, beef don, apple juice and food wine.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing we dislike.. it's very quiet and local and can be dated, but we don't mind.

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 meals we had - as not all of us had dinners. Most of our family members loved the Onsen... but there's no bathroom / shower... so difficult for my daughter as she was not keen nor able to cope with the onsen, although we're automatically charged for this. But overall, we loved the experience of the Ryokan and would come back definitely.

Stayed in January 2025

The dinner was a little pricey. It had everything one needed, but don't expect fancy. It's an older building, and the location is what one is paying for. Overall, it was comfortable.

Location was great. Ski in, ski out. It was nice to have breakfast included (with a good selection). We appreciated the drive back to the bus station the morning we left.

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast and dinner mostly cold. After 3 days you’ll see the food rotation. Coffee not good. Wouldn’t take much to do better. Cold wedges and eggs/meat not appetizing. Lunch restaurant much better than dinner.

Location on the snow, great for kids and parents! Good value. Quiet and centered arguably in the best spot on the resorts to access decent skiing. Bakery and lunch restaurant were great. The local beer selection and on-tap beers were super. The bar in the evenings fun and staff always polite & helpful. Ski hire was efficient and the gear well-cared for. Would return.

Stayed in March 2025

Food at the buffet was often cold. More variety in food would have been better

Ski-in, ski-out location. Friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in March 2025

Dinner was expensive, ¥3000 per adult, but everything else was reasonably priced. During the snow season, access to the Giant ski area is via the gondola, which stops running at 4:30 PM, so dinner options in the area can be limited. While this wasn’t an issue for us, families should note that there are no private baths or showers in the rooms. However, I took my son to the onsen each day for a shower and a soak, which turned out to be a great experience.

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 relax after a day on the slopes. This lodge has a charming, traditional Japanese feel—simple, authentic, and welcoming. We loved every moment of our stay!

Stayed in March 2025

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Everything

Stayed in February 2025

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 days, and the food was excellent. All the staff were very friendly.

Stayed in February 2025

Really friendly staff. Great buffet dinner and breakfast, and ski from the front door. What’s not to like?!

Stayed in January 2025

Right out the front of giant ski run.

Stayed in January 2025

Although there are 4 hotels in this spot, you are forced to eat at your hotel. As no venue does dinner for anyone not staying at their hotel.( this is the same all across Shiga Kogan) There you are forced to eat buffet style main meals that are too expensive for what they are and not really very good. This is definitely the main problem with the Shiga Kogan area.

Located at the bottom of 4 lifts. Great ski in, ski out. Food in the cafe during the day was good and reasonably priced. Rooms were large and comfortable with own bathrooms.

Stayed in February 2025

Only pot filled with hot water are provided. Prefer kettle.

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.

Stayed in February 2025

Wifi is hit and miss

Great location in Giant area Lovely Japanese room Proper Onsen water

Stayed in February 2025

Dinner is limited to the hotel. The gondolas stop around 4.30pm so you’ll not have a lot of options. It is a great way to get to know other guests though.

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 and they organised. Highly recommended.

Stayed in February 2025

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Everything Location Staff Onsen Food

Stayed in February 2025

Repeat customer and always satisfied

Repeat customer and always satisfied

Stayed in February 2025

This was our first time in Shiga Kogen and the skiing is fantastic. However there really is not much on offer once the ski lift is shut. We had fun regardless enjoying the snow, evening card games and the hotel onsen, but it is something to know to come prepared with your little ones.

A lovely traditional Japanese ski hotel that provided all the comforts one needed for a family ski trip. Great local food for breakfast and dinner and good hospitality.

Stayed in February 2025

Dinner a bit expensive at ¥3000. Futons are a bit harder than some of the other Japanese stays we've done.

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 good rate. Good drying room downstairs.

Stayed in February 2025

Not much. Don't expect the Kempinski. This is a welcoming family hotel, heavy on the formica and the Carpenters.

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.

Stayed in January 2025

No private bathroom

Great place for ski-ing

Stayed in January 2025

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Great location and great food. Onsen was awesome after a days skiing

Stayed in January 2025

Not much except some are with toilets but common shower area

It was at the chair lift

Stayed in January 2025

Food, location, staff

Stayed in January 2025

onsen not super clean . meal time was very short and lights out at 2030hrs . should at least have lobby light on for family gathering .

location is good . spacious room n warm. laundry was good as free and dryer was not expensive at 100 yen only

Stayed in December 2024