Green Season
Breathe deeply in the forest.
Walk through wetlands and forests, notice the wind and scent of plants, and listen to birdsong. Summer in Shiga Kogen has a quietness different from winter.
Nature at Nishihoppo
Not only in winter.
Nature takes center stage all year round.
World-famous snow monkeys, Shiga Kogen powder snow, summer wetlands and forests, and autumn colors reflected on mountain lakes. Nishihoppo Onsen Hotel is a base for making the national park itself the purpose of your journey.
Snow Monkey
An encounter with wildlife that symbolizes this land.
Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs amid the snow are an iconic winter scene around Shiga Kogen. At Nishihoppo, we look beyond the spectacle itself to the habitat where wildlife lives, creating an opportunity to think about the distance between people and nature.
Ski & Snow
Glide across the snow.
Step into the forest.
Winter in Shiga Kogen is defined by abundant snow and ever-changing mountain scenery. Ski, snowboard, or explore on snowshoes and enjoy the snow season itself.
Walking across snowfields and quiet forests on snowshoes reveals a side of Shiga Kogen different from the ski slopes. The texture of snow, wind moving through the trees, and signs of wildlife make these activities a distinctive way to experience the national park in winter.
National Park Retreat
Not consuming nature,
but placing yourself within its cycles.
Walk through the forest, glide over snow, soak in the hot spring, and taste the food of the land. Each experience brings you a little closer to nature. We aim to be a place where that connection can begin.
Four Seasons
Even after the snow melts,
the appeal of this place continues.
Fresh green leaves, wetlands, forest walks, and autumn foliage. Take your time experiencing the many faces of Shiga Kogen through the seasons.
Autumn
The entire mountain changes color.
Forests reflected on lakes and mountains turning red and gold. Shiga Kogen's varied elevations allow for a long and changing autumn season.
Wildlife
Here,
people are not the only protagonists.
Alongside Japanese macaques, wildlife such as Japanese serow also live here. The hotel itself is part of this larger natural environment.
We value not only the wonder of an encounter, but also awareness of protecting the habitat that makes it possible.
