Located at the end of the northernmost ski area in Shiga Kogen, the Okushiga Kogen Hotel is a luxury hotel under new ownership and management. Not only have they picked up their game in management, the restaurants are better (albiet expensive), some facilities have also been upgraded and it exudes a more international ambiance.
Okushiga Kogen Hotel has 74 rooms all done in western style. Newer, nicer rooms are located in the annex, including lovely suite rooms. The rooms are quite spacious and equipped with modern amenities. Those in the main building are smaller and better value. All of the rooms have great views of either the birch forests covered in snow, mountain views or the base area and ski slopes.
The hotel's two restaurants in the hotel are open all year round. The Gendai French restaurant serves heavenly authentic French cuisine which is exquisitely prepared by Executive Chef Bernard Anquetil and his culinary team. If you are in the mood for delicious Japanese cuisine, the Kunenbo restaurant’s dishes will satisfy your discerning palate. If your rate includes dinner, you can choose between the two restaurants which might be a tough choice! The hotel’s funky Lounge Bar also serves snacks.
The hotel has a beautiful onsen with large picture windows facing out to the peaceful birch forest. The water comes directly from the mountain which is filtered and heated slowly, so you get a very warm and soothing bath. It also has a game room which would keep kids entertained. It features a billiard table, table soccer and Ping-Pong.
