Rooms are Japanese-style with futon bedding; typical room types include twin (2 futons) and triple (3 futons). Please add the exact number and ages of guests when booking, as cribs and extra beds are not available.

Yes — the hotel offers public indoor and outdoor hot spring baths and a sauna for guests. The outdoor bath may be seasonally closed in winter.

The property does not offer private rental baths; bathing facilities are gender-separated public baths shared by guests.

There is no regular airport shuttle; the hotel is reached by car or public bus from Nagano Station (change to the local bus toward Shiga Kogen and alight near the hotel). The property provides free on-site parking for guests who drive.

Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and the hotel asks guests to arrive by early evening; check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you expect to arrive after the stated check-in window, please notify the hotel in advance.

The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, with breakfast typically offered buffet-style or Asian options. Dinner menus use local ingredients and may be set or buffet depending on the plan.

Pets are not allowed at the property. There is no large supermarket on site; you will find small shops and vending machines in the Shiga Kogen area, while full supermarkets are located in nearby towns such as Yudanaka.

Staff can assist in basic English, but English proficiency may be limited; guests who need detailed help should prepare a translation app or brief notes in Japanese. The hotel lists English among available services, but advanced requests may require extra preparation.

Expect tatami-floored rooms with futon bedding, communal onsen bathing with traditional etiquette, and regional Japanese meals highlighting local mountain produce. The setting and facilities reflect a mountain ryokan experience in Shiga Kogen.

The hotel sits in Shiga Kogen with ski slopes at or near the property; nearby highlights include Jigokudani Monkey Park and Ryuoo Ski Park, reachable by car or local bus. Public buses stop within a short walk of the hotel, and the property is about a 40-minute drive from the nearest expressway interchange.

The hotel has 50 rooms: 42 traditional Japanese rooms and 8 Western twin rooms. Japanese tatami rooms accommodate up to 4–6 guests depending on size, while twin rooms suit up to 2 guests.

Yes — the property offers a man-made hot spring called the Togoal Onsen with public bathing facilities. The onsen is presented as a traditional communal experience typical of mountain resort hotels.

The hotel lists shuttle service and is also served by the Nagano Dentetsu/Shigakogen express bus from JR Nagano Station; the bus journey to the Ichinose stop takes around 1.5 hours. Guests commonly combine the express bus with the short walk from Ichinose to the hotel.

Staff can assist in Japanese and English, and the property also lists Chinese among spoken languages. English-speaking staff are available to help with local directions and ski-area information.

Shiga Ichii is a mountain-resort ryokan on a 1,650 m plateau with ski-to-door access and an emphasis on local mountain cuisine. Expect a family-friendly, practical base for skiing, hiking and an authentic Shigakogen atmosphere.

The hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar and serves buffet breakfasts; dinner is provided as either buffet or set courses depending on guest numbers. Menus focus on local mountain ingredients and a mix of Japanese and international dishes.

Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is a popular day trip (about 40 minutes by bus), and other regional highlights include Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple and the town of Obuse. The hotel’s central Shigakogen location also provides easy access to multiple ski areas.

From JR Nagano Station take the Nagano Dentetsu / Shigakogen express bus to Ichinose bus stop (approximately 1.5 hours), then walk a short distance to the hotel. During winter the hotel is also conveniently placed for local ski buses and slope access.

Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. The front desk operates during daytime and evening hours to assist arriving guests.

Private or family baths are available for hotel guests and can be reserved at the front desk. Pets are not permitted. Ichinose has several restaurants and small shops; larger supermarkets and more shopping options are found in Yudanaka or other nearby towns down the valley.