What's Shimotakai District like?
Shimotakai District is a welcoming destination where you can spend time relaxing in the hot springs. If you're visiting during colder months, enjoy activities such as skiing during your stay. The winter paradise of Shimotakai District is home to top ski areas such as Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort and Shiga Kogen Ski Area. You might find that sights like Okushiga Kogen Ski Area and Sora Terrace are worth a visit.
Where are the best places to stay in Shimotakai District?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Shimotakai District:
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, in Yamanouchi
Guesthouse with indoor pool, near Shibu- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Shibu Hotel, in Yamanouchi
Located steps from Shibu- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya, in Yamanouchi
Convenient to Shiga Kogen Ski Area- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free train station shuttle • Bar • Cafe
Minshuku Miyama, in Yamanouchi
Convenient to Jigokudani Monkey Park- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Garden • Attentive staff
Ryokan Suminoyu, in Yamanouchi
Walking distance from Shibu- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Spa • Attentive staff
What is there to see near Shimotakai District?:
- Sora Terrace (3.9 mi/6.2 km from the city centre)
- Jigokudani Monkey Park (7 mi/11.2 km from the city centre)
- Mount Yokote (10.8 mi/17.4 km from the city centre)
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park (13.1 mi/21 km from the city centre)
- Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center (7.4 mi/11.9 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Shimotakai District?:
- Shibu (7.7 mi/12.3 km from the city centre)
- Japan Ski Museum (7.7 mi/12.4 km from the city centre)
- FARMUS Kijimadaira (7.2 mi/11.5 km from the city centre)
- House of Oborozukiyo (7.6 mi/12.2 km from the city centre)
- Minzoku Shiryokan Gosetsu No Yakata (7.7 mi/12.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular Shimotakai District attractions
- Onsen-ji Temple
- Kijimadairayamabikonooka Park
- Kenmei-ji Temple
- Shiga Kogen Romance Museum
- Shibuyu Bridge