Things to do

★Fare★
rental bike
・Guests staying at our hotel :1 hour free.After that, 500 yen per hour per vehicle
・Non-guests :770 yen per hour
　
Helmet
・Guests staying at our hotel :Free
・Non-guests :300 yen/each

*Rental is not possible on days when the facility is closed or reserved.Please contact us by phone or email.
TEL 0269-34-2801
MAIL japansg.info@gmail.com

Shiga Highlands offers six charming hiking course, each with its own unique views and scenery.
200 famous mountains of Iwasugeyama, 300 famous mountains of Mt Kasadake, please enjoy the mountains to represent the Shiga Highlands, such as Mt Yokote

① Mt Shiga Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::12.6 km/Time::5 hours 30 minutes)
② Mt Yakebitai Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::7km/Time::2 hours 10 minutes)
③ Iwasuge Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::18.5 km/Time::7 hours 30 minutes)
④ Kasagatake Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::7km/Time::4 hours)
⑤ Mt Hachi / Mt Yokote Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::6.5km/Time::3 hours)
⑥ Mt Akaishi Mountain Climbing Course　(full length::11.5km/Time::5 hours 30 minutes)

★Bear bells are available for rent at the front desk.(Free)

Enjoy learning about, protecting, and utilizing nature in an environment where nature and humans coexist.
You can experience it for yourself.
Guides can be arranged for various course

① Seseragi Course　(full length::1.8km/Time::55 minutes)
② Pond tour course　(full length::9.6 km/Time::3 hours 30 minutes)
③ Shimizu Shindo Course　(full length::1.1km/Time::35 minutes)
④ Nature exploration course　(full length::4.1km/Time::2 hours)
⑤ Magatama no Oka Course　(full length::2.8 km/Time::2 hours)
⑥ 33 33 Kannon on the pass course　(full length::5.6 km/Time::Down 2 hours 30 minutes Up 3 hours 30 minutes)

★Bear bells are available for rent at the front desk.(Free)

You can enjoy SUP at Biwa Pond, which is about 10 minutes by car from the hotel.

SUP is a water sport in which you stand on a surfboard-like board and paddle your way through the water.
Because of its high buoyancy, anyone can easily enjoy it.
In addition, it is attracting attention as an off-training for skiing and snowboarding because it trains your sense of balance and inner muscles.

For reservations, please contact Shiga Highlands Mountain Discovery.

June is the month for wild vegetable hunting!
A popular harvest that can be obtained by pushing through the bamboo thickets that are a specialty of Shiga Highlands. "Sasa kurilensis"
Once you experience harvesting, many people become more hooked on picking than on eating.
In addition, you can also harvest WarabiWhy not try some wild vegetables grown with meltwater from an altitude of 1,700m?
If you wish to enter the mountain or harvest, please stay overnight and purchase an entry ticket.

Why not embark on a trekking adventure to enjoy the natural beauty of UNESCO Eco Park with all your senses?

At Tanohara Marsh, where you can easily take a stroll, you'll be greeted by the spectacular view of Mt. Kasagatake standing out against the blue sky, and cotton grass swaying in the wind.
If you venture a little further from there, you'll find a variety of course, including the "Shijuhachi Pond Marshland," dotted with numerous mystical small ponds.

Enjoy a luxurious time to forget your daily worries and refresh your mind and body, surrounded by a pleasant breeze.

Shiga Highlands is the largest resort area in Asia where you can enjoy 18 ski resorts.
If you want to feel powder snow, Shiga Highlands!
Of course, you can also ski from ski resort to ski resort.
If you're tired, a convenient free shuttle is available.

Shiga Highlands that are still unknown to the world.
One of them is the sunset spot in the Ichinose Panorama Parking LotNorthern Alps addition to the large panorama overlooking the Northern Alps and Hokushin Five Mountains, it is a luxurious spot where you can worship until the sunset.
The sea of clouds may spread.I am looking forward to seeing what kind of scenery I can meet on that day.

The Genji fireflies that inhabit Shiga Kogen Ishi-no-yu boast the longest emergence period and highest altitude in Japan.(20 minutes by car)
*Please let us know if you would like to pick up and drop off.(For a charge)

Located at an altitude of 2,305m, this is the only spectacular view spot Shiga Highlands.
I especially recommend going during sunset.
Enjoy a lovely evening watching the sun sink behind the mountains.

In addition to Ozen Waterfall, Harmonica Falls, Sandan Falls, etc.
We recommend the course where you can trek around the waterfalls along the Zako River!

Autumn leaves of Shiga Highlands, we will start the autumn leaves of Ichinuma Pond with a focus on red from around late September to the beginning.After that, the colors gradually change from the high altitude areas, and you can enjoy it until the end of October.There are many ponds in the vast and magnificent Shiga Highlands, so you can enjoy the autumn leaves while strolling around the ponds.You can also enjoy the autumn colors of Shiga Highlands while climbing Akiyama and driving.
There are 10 people and 10 colors to enjoy.If time permits, enjoy all the views.

Enjoy forest bathing while swaying in a hammock on the slopeside!
Reading, taking a relaxing nap, etc.
Enjoy it however you like! On a clear night, look up at the stars and try to spot a shooting star.★

Location:Annex ALTOPIANO
Time:From 7:00 to 17:00(Summer only)
Fare:Free
Reception:2nd floor front desk

*Please be sure to inform us in case of dirt damage

We have installed the vintage speaker "JBL 4346," which still has enthusiasts all over the world.
You can freely enjoy classic masterpieces from yesteryear on CD, vinyl, and laserdisc.

Location:2nd floor lobby
Time:7:30 to 21:00　
Fare:Free
Reception:2nd floor front desk(Extension Number 200)

*Please consider the volume early in the morning and late at night.
*In case of dirt damage,Please be sure to let us know.

A small library nestled in a corner of the lobby.

We offer a wide variety of books, from those that delve into the rich nature and history of Shiga Highlands, to beautifully illustrated books that will instantly captivate you, and books that will appeal to music fans.

Grab your favorite book, take off your everyday watch, and enjoy a luxurious moment that you can only experience here.

Even inexperienced people can experience it without worrying about the eyes.If you have a request for a lecture such as how to hit, please contact us.There are also instructions for nine-ball, rotation, etc.

Location:Hotel Japan Shiga Annex ALTOPIANO
Time:Summer only: 15:00 to 20:00　　
Fare:1000 yen/1 hour
Reception:2nd floor front desk(Extension Number 200)

*Please contact us in winter.
*Please be sure to inform us in case of dirt damage.

Why not use the quiet time in the highlands to create some crafts?
We have a variety of easy-to-make craft kits available at the front desk.
You can enjoy it anytime in relaxing spaces such as the lobby or your room.

Time:10:00 to 20:00
Content:Snow globe making/Grass leaf bookmarks (summer only)/Pine cone Christmas tree kit, etc.
Fare:From 550 yen to 2,200 yen(Tax included)
Reception:2nd floor front desk

Location:2F Orchestra Hall
(*Not available when using for training camps, events, etc.)
Fare:￥500/group 30 minutes per shift
Reception:At the front desk
Open Hours:16:30 to 20:30(Last admission 20:00)

We have a variety of board games available, including chess, cards, shogi, UNO, Reversi, puzzles, and mahjong.

Location:2nd floor lobby / room
Time:15:00 to 21:00
Fare:For a charge(Partially free)　*Please be sure to inform us in case of dirt damage
Reception:2nd floor front desk

Jigokudani Yaen-Koen is world-famous for its “monkeys entering hot springs”.
Since it is a means to survive the severe winter cold of Jigokudani, I do not actively enter the hot springs during the warm season.
Bathing in hot springs is only a small part of the monkeys' lives.
You can enjoy watching Japanese macaques even when you are not in the hot springs.
(30 minutes by car + 30 minutes on foot to Kanbayashi)

Togakushi Shrine, which has a history of more than 2,000 years, was founded at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, a sacred mountain.
The "Five Shrine Pilgrimage," which involves visiting the deities of each of the five shrines within Togakushi Shrine — Okusya, Chusha, Houkosya, Kuzuryusya, and Hinomikosya is a famous attraction at Togakushi Shrine.

A short walk from Togakushi Shrine is Kagami Pond, which, as the name suggests, is a scenic spot where the surface of the pond reflects the beautiful surroundings like a mirror.
(2 hours by car)

Matsumoto Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan.
There are 12 existing castle towers, and it is also one of the 5 national treasure castles.
Originally it was called Fukashi Castle in Takeda's castle.
It was the era of Kazumasa Ishikawa, a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who built the castle tower and developed the castle town.

Matsumoto Castle shows various expressions in each season.
It is also a castle with a rare interlocking compound castle tower.
By the way, it is sometimes called "Karasujo", but it is said that this name has never been used in the literature.
(1 hour 45 minutes by car)