Hotel Shirakabaso Shigakogen

Incredible food, kind and helpful staff, comfortable and clean Japanese style rooms, relaxing onsen-for all these reasons I would stay at Shiga Kogen's Hotel Shirakabaso.

Although I always read tons of reviews before booking, I admittedly don't always write a review on a property. However, with this hotel, I feel compelled because it is absolutely phenomenal. I've traveled a lot and stayed at a lot of great places but Hotel Shirakabaso Shigakogen will stay in my memory for a long time. First, they could write the book on customer service. You couldn't possibly find a nicer, more attentive staff. They were always so happy to help, patiently answering our many questions and made the stay that more pleasant. The accommodations are fun! The traditional Japanese style rooms were really nicely appointed and made for a unique stay. The onsen (part indoor, part outdoor) was just amazing after a day of skiing and the skiing was soooooo close. I loved renting skis from the basement of the hotel and walking across the road to the gondola! It was so, so easy. The food was sooooo good. Breakfast and dinner were part of our room fee-normally one might expect inferior quality when it's included but this was not the case. Breakfast was plentiful (mix of Japanese style food and continental options) and dinner was superior (included hot pot and multiple courses). THIS is where you want to stay-I promise you won't be disappointed!