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Villa Alpen Ryokan (Shiga Kogen, Nagano)

By on June 7, 2015

Trek or hike across Japan’s wilderness this summer. Stay at Villa Alpen ryokan.

Trekking is a fun way for families to bond together in the summer. Not only are Shiga Kogen’s (Shiga Highlands) 1,500-2,300-meter elevated lands one of the most hospitable terrains in the country, it is also blessed with emerald-green lakes, ponds, national park and several aquatic plants and historical museums. Best known as a world-class resort in winter and the site of the 1998 Nagano Olympics, Shiga Kogen in July, August, and September is, in many ways, just as amazing. The ski resort transforms into a beautiful hiking and trekking spot in the summer.

Accommodation

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Our spacious tatami rooms

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Japanese style western/combo rooms

Escape from the noise in the city and Tokyo heat. Experience nature tripping at its best with Shiga Kogen’s much cooler temperatures than Karuizawa where the highest last year in the summer was 27c (81f) and the annual average is 20c (68f).

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Villa Alpen ryokan welcomes families or groups to come and stay in a traditional home-like setting. Its wi-fi rooms offer 24/7 convenience to those who work while on vacation. We offer one room for use as office and another for the family. Villa Alpen’s Bed and Breakfast summer deal may be booked from a minimum 3-day stay with two meals (breakfast and dinner) included at ¥9,900 yen per person. For families who want to avail of discount, teach English at our school camp.

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Kids room

Our ryokans are neat and our welcoming staff speak English. Experience Japanese hospitality when you stay at our ryokan. Food request possible but please mention request when you reserve. We are your home away from home.

(18th-22nd August is allmost fully booked)

 

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Routes from Tokyo by car
Kanetsu Expressway – Fujioka Junction- Joshin Expressway, Nagano Expressway, Shinshi Naka Interchange (40 min on Route 292) Shigakogen Sun Valley
By Train
Take a 40-min Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) ride from Tokyo station bound for Nagano Station. From there, take a one-hour express bus ride direct to Sun Valley bus stop (Villa Alpen). Another route is to change trains at Nagano station to Nagano Dentetsu (Express) for another 38-min ride and get off at Yudanaka station. From Yudanaka, take a 30-min bus ride to Shiga Kogen (Sun Valley). Villa Alpen is 3 mins on foot from the bus stop.

Address: Sun Valley, Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun, Nagano
TEL. 0269-34-2731 FAX 0269-34-2733 EMAIL villa-alpen@shigakogen.jp
http://www.shigakogen.jp/villa-alpen/index_e.htm  

 

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