Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
9.328Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at Hirao 7148.
Mountain Views and Ski Convenience Villa Alpen is perfectly situated in front of the ski lifts to Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort, offering guests stunning mountain views and easy access to the slopes.
Cozy Rooms and Relaxing Lounge The rooms at Villa Alpen are equipped with heating facilities, green tea bags, and a thermos bottle for that extra touch of comfort. After a day of skiing, guests can unwind by the fireplace in the shared lounge while sipping on local beers and cocktails.
Delicious Dining Options Indulge in a variety of international dishes for dinner and wake up to a freshly prepared Japanese-style breakfast. The dining area provides a cozy setting for guests to enjoy their meals.
Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Villa Alpen? Book now to secure your mountain getaway!
What this place offers
- Ski storage
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Free wired internet
- Playground on site
- Ski equipment rentals on site
- Ski lessons on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Snow sports gear
- Non-smoking rooms
Rooms
9.3
Top rated
Rated 9.3 out of 10 by 28 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.8
- Service9.8
- Location9.3
- Rooms9.3
- Amenities9.3
- Value8.8
- Food & drink9.3
Guests mention
Exceptional hospitalityConvenient amenities
AttardAustraliaOnsen, proximity to lifts, friendliness of staff, food
AttardAustraliaStaff friendliness, ski in-ski out, access to lift, delicious food, homely atmosphere in the lounge with games and fire each night. We would definitely come back
In hindsight we should have hired a car as the local…
RuthUnited KingdomComfortable stay with good food
Excellent staff and service quality. Building is well insulated. Onsen js 24 by 7
The bed is not too comfortable.
SimonUnited KingdomVery friendly and helpful
Decoration is quite tired
DoreenSGCaptain, Ken and all the lovely staff makes a memorable stay at Villa Alpen. Feels like Home!
Staying at Villa Alpen is like staying in Grandpa and grandma’s ski lodge in the mountains. Dated but all the things that matters are there.
The decor and some amenities are frozen in the 1970s with years of history…
JacobAustraliaLoved it and the staff and awesome.
Staff were super friendly and helpful. It was a very cultural experience with awesome dinners and they help you to eat it properly cause we didn’t know what to do hahah. It was awesome though when I come back to Japan…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi, Japan
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Internet. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking. No parking available.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy. Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 2 years old stay for ¥2,200 per person per night when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 1 day in advance. You must inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel. Ski rentals are available upon request at time of booking.Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Villa Alpen
What time is check-in and check-out at Villa Alpen?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Villa Alpen allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Villa Alpen have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Villa Alpen?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Villa Alpen?
Hirao 7148, Yamanouchi.
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