Alpen Plaza
389-2411 Nagano, Iiyama, Toyoda 6458, Japan – Good location - show map
Situated in Iiyama, 5.6 miles from Nozawaonsen, Alpen Plaza features accommodation with a bar, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access. With free WiFi, this hotel offers a ski pass sales point and a concierge service. The property has a hot spring bath, entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a wardrobe and a shared bathroom.
Guests at Alpen Plaza can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Ski equipment hire and bike hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Property highlights
Breakfast info
Asian
Free private parking available on-site
Public Bath, Hot spring bath
- we are planning to visit around January 10th , we are coming by car from nagoya its possible because of snowfall ?Thank you for your inquiry. It depends on the latest weather, so I can't say anything at this stage. However, the roads are cleared of snow every day, so there are almost no road closures. We recommend using studless tires and carrying tire chains.Answered on 23 December 2022
- How often does the ski shuttle bus stop by the property?I'm sorry I'm late. There are about five buses a day. If you let me know the arrival time,I'm going to pick you up but itdepends on the time.Answered on 23 September 2019
- Hi! Is there a sink for hand washing in the room?There is a hand washing place in the room, but the toilet is sheredAnswered on 28 October 2022
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Socket near the bed
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski equipment hire on site
- Ski schoolAdditional charge
- Ski storage
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- SkiingOff-site
- Telephone
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Alpen Plaza accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Alpen Plaza
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Room options at Alpen Plaza include:
- Family
- Twin
- Double
- Quadruple
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Guests staying at Alpen Plaza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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The prices at Alpen Plaza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Alpen Plaza is 2.6 miles from the centre of Iiyama.
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Check-in at Alpen Plaza is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Alpen Plaza offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Games room
- Canoeing
- Hot spring bath
- Entertainment staff
- Bike tours
- Public Bath
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking class
