10 minutes by car from our hotel

About 300 wild monkeys live in this park. Don't worry, they are used to humans! You may find it humorous to see monkeys pleasantly bathing in an open-air bath. Pictures of monkeys like you don’t see every day are on display at the park's main office.

7 minutes on foot from our hotel

This sake brewery was established in Yamanouchi Town—a town in the foothills of the Shiga Kogen highlands—in 1805. Although the brewery is small, it makes great sake, and, as a unique countryside brewery, contributes to the image of the local area through their sake.

10 minutes by car from our hotel

The museum was designed by Kisho Kurokawa, a world-renowned architect. It consists of a museum building and a restaurant building. Visitors can enjoy glass crafts, including lamps and roman glass, as well as special exhibitions.

40 minutes by car from our hotel

This massive Kannon statue weights approximately 22 tons and stands approximately 25 meters. The statue is said to be the largest still-standing metal statue in East Asia.

7 minutes on foot from our hotel

Onsenji Temple is famous for receiving donations from Takeda Shingen, a powerful feudal lord, and is also popular among residents of the local area as a "power spot"—a place said to be filled with spiritual energy—where religious beliefs are tied closely to the hot spring.

20 minutes by car from our hotel

Shiga Kogen, located in the center of Joshin’etsukogen National Park, has about 70 lakes big and small, alpine plants, and even hot springs. It is a treasure trove of beautiful nature where visitors can enjoy skiing in winter.

10 minutes by car from our hotel

The temple is a famous tourist destination. Its main hall is a designated national treasure. Zenkoji has a history of over 1,400 years. It is said that visiting to this temple once in your life grants Gokuraku Ojo—Buddhist paradise.

30 minutes by car from our hotel

Obuse is the town of chestnuts, Hokusai, and flowers.
The town has many highlights, including a Hokusai museum exhibiting paintings, sketches, and letters that Hokusai produced while in Obuse, and Gansho-in Temple, where Happo Nirami Ho-O Zu—one of Hokusai’s greatest works in his later life—is on display.

30 minutes by car from our hotel

SORA terrace is operated as a ski resort in winter. During the off-season, visitors can take in the beautiful views from the facility, which sits 1,770 meters above seas level—a sea of clouds, or a sunset. The place offers different things to do and see from season to season—blooming flowers in the spring, stargazing in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and skiing in the winter.

1h 5minutes by car from our hotel

The shrine is thought to be one of the greatest “power spots”—places filled with mystical energy—with a history of over 2,000 years since its establishment. The Togakushi area is abundant in nature. Visiting the five buildings of Togakushi Jinjya is a popular activity, and many people visit the place to get energy and increase their luck.

30 minutes by car from our hotel

Mayumi Takahashi is a doll maker who lives in Iiyama. The Museum of Doll Art exhibits her heartwarming dolls and attracts many visitors. Enjoy the world of her dolls and the picturesque sceneries of unspoiled countryside in which the dolls are set.