Located right in front of the ski elevators to Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Resort, Villa Alpen offers simple rooms with mountain views. There are 2 computers with WiFi at the lobby which guests can use for free. Ski equipment rentals are available but must be reserved at time of booking. Rooms feature heating facilities, green tea bags and a thermos bottle. All rooms come with a private toilet and a washbasin, while some rooms come with a private bathroom as well. Guests can sit by the fireplace at the shared lounge and enjoy drinking local beers and cocktails. Ski storage is available and guests can use the coin-operated launderette as well. Free on-site parking is available during the summer season. Guests can enjoy various international dishes for dinner while a Japanese-style breakfast is prepared daily at the dining area. Alpen Villa is a 25-minute drive from Yudanaka Train Station and a 30-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park. JR Nagano Train Station is a 1-hour drive away.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Ski-to-door

Public Bath


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Yamanouchi
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  • Reyn
    Japan Japan
    Fresh cooked Japanese meals every morning and dinner. Great food options at the bar.
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    So homey and felt like we were back in time. All of the staff was so amazing and our family had the best time. Loved the nighttime hangout room with the fire and games and dinners where amazing
  • Calvin
    Singapore Singapore
    old but comfortable the people running it is extremely friendly. felt like home away from home

Managed by Villa Alpen

Company review score: 9.7Based on 26 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in collaborating with us or have any unclear points. Waiting for your contact,Captain Nobuo villa-alpen

Property info

■Japanese ski lodge aiming to be CO2-free ■Ski lodge that significantly reduces CO2 by geothermal heat pump system assisted by geothermal hot springs (“Onsen”) for heating ■TRY OUR EARTH-FRIENDLY SKI LODGE. Could you please stay more than 4 nights to 7nights!!at Villa Alpen. ■About VILLA ALPEN 1) No fossil fuel is used for main heating, 2) Real ski-in ski-out lodge: 30 seconds to the lift 3) Very popular home-cooked meals: a mix of Japanese and Western styles that offers you to enjoy the variety even during your long stay of two weeks. 4) After ski: drop in and enjoy your evening time at our stunning Bar Salon with a fireplace. 5) One of the smallest lodges in Shiga Kogen, a mom-and-pop-and-son lodge with 32 rooms and a capacity of 80 people. 6) The owner is qualified as a ski instructor in France, Italy and Japan, and the son is qualified as an American instructor. 7) English is spoken at Villa Alpen. 8) Rental skis are also available at Villa Alpen

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • レストラン&バー サロン・モンルポ
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Villa Alpen

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Playground
  • Skiing
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Villa Alpen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Villa Alpen 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.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

An additional heating fee per room per night may be charged.

A limited number of TVs can be rented for in-room use, on a first-come, first-served basis. The property owner will bring the TV to your room.

The on-site parking is not available during the winter season. However, public parking space is available at the Sun Valley Ski Resort, where guests can park instead. Sleds can be borrowed to carry luggage from the parking area to the accommodations, but guests will have to carry their own luggage.

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.

License number: 中野保健所指令13-51

FAQs about Villa Alpen

  • Villa Alpen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Public Bath

  • Check-in at Villa Alpen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Alpen on this page.

  • Villa Alpen is 3 miles from the center of Yamanouchi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Villa Alpen has 1 restaurant:

    • レストラン&バー サロン・モンルポ

  • Room options at Villa Alpen include:

    • Family
    • Twin
    • Quad

  • The prices at Villa Alpen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.