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. This winter paradise of Shimotakai District is home to top ski areas like Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort. 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 travelers' top 5 places to stay in Shimotakai District:
Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku, in Yamanouchi
Guesthouse with indoor pool, near Shibu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Shibu Hotel, in Yamanouchi
Located steps from Shibu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Shibu Onsen Sakaeya, in Yamanouchi
Convenient to Shiga Kogen Ski Area- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • Bar • Cafe
Minshuku Miyama, in Yamanouchi
Convenient to Jigokudani Monkey Park- Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Garden • Attentive staff
Ryokan Suminoyu, in Yamanouchi
Walking distance from Shibu- Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa • Attentive staff
What is there to see around Shimotakai District?
- Sora Terrace (3.9 mi/6.2 km from the city center)
- Jigokudani Monkey Park (7 mi/11.2 km from the city center)
- Mount Yokote (10.8 mi/17.4 km from the city center)
- Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park (13.1 mi/21 km from the city center)
- Shiga Kogan Nature Conservation Center (7.4 mi/11.9 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Shimotakai District?
- Shibu (7.7 mi/12.3 km from the city center)
- House of Oborozukiyo (7.6 mi/12.2 km from the city center)
- Japan Ski Museum (7.7 mi/12.4 km from the city center)
- FARMUS Kijimadaira (7.2 mi/11.5 km from the city center)
- Minzoku Shiryokan Gosetsu No Yakata (7.7 mi/12.4 km from the city center)
Other Popular Shimotakai District Attractions
- Kijimadairayamabikonooka Park
- Onsen-ji Temple
- Kenmei-ji Temple
- Shiga Kogen Romance Museum
- Shibuyu Bridge