December 8, 2010
Kumanoyu on December 4
The opening ceremony of this season was held at Kumanoyu Skiing area on December 4.
The skiing season has begun!
In the Kumanoyu skiing area, one lift has begun to work from November 18th.
March 27, 2010
Perfect conditions at the end of March
Slowly spring approaches even the mountains in Shiga-kogen. Nevertheless, a lot of snow was falling the last few days and now it is beautiful weather again. Powder snow, minus degrees and sunshine, perfect conditions for skiing and snowboarding at this years' end of the season. Maybe spring shows some mercy and stays away for some more time...
Guests from Hawaii and Brazil
In mid-March we had a Brazilian/Hawaiian couple staying with us for 3 nights. In the mornings they went out on the slopes and tried their best on the snowboard, it being the first time on a board for her. Returning to the hotel in the evenings, we hope the hot spring helped them with their muscle pain. :) It was nice to have you here!
March 9, 2010
Special Event in March - to enjoy the last period of this years' ski season!
Best prices! Weekdays during March only
2 day lift pass plan for Shiga Kogen ski fields.
Breakfast and Dinner is included in this plan, you may choose dinner at either one of our two restaurants. There is a Japanese style menu located at the 1st floor restaurant or a choice of Sesame seed hot pot or Shabu-shabu on even days and Lamb barbecue or Ishiyaki Steak on odd days, at the ‘Hotaruno’ restaurant located downstairs.
There is ski rental available for 3600yen per person per day. Before check in and after checking out, you may use the hot springs, and changing rooms located downstairs.
Please collect your lift pass when you complete the registration form at reception after 7:30am.
Fixed dates; 1st March 2009 - 31st March 2009
Reservation; Please make a booking 2 days before your day of arrival.
When picking up your lift passes you need to pay a deposit.
This deposit is 10000yen per adult. Other then this deposit you may pay for the accommodation with a credit card.
Note:
You may not exchange for a lift pass on the following days;
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 21st and 27th (Although if you are staying for 2 days starting from Saturday, you may exchange your lift pass on the Sunday for 2 consecutive days of skiing).
Room Facilities; Bath/toilet facilities, between 2-4 beds per room, Heater, TV, Hair dryer, internal use telephone, light stand.
If you want to make a reservation, please us the following link:
http://reservation.shigakogen.gr.jp/plan.php?hid=3030&pd=3&mode=2&other
...or give us a call!
We would be glad to welcome you to Hotel Heights. :)
2 day lift pass plan for Shiga Kogen ski fields.
Breakfast and Dinner is included in this plan, you may choose dinner at either one of our two restaurants. There is a Japanese style menu located at the 1st floor restaurant or a choice of Sesame seed hot pot or Shabu-shabu on even days and Lamb barbecue or Ishiyaki Steak on odd days, at the ‘Hotaruno’ restaurant located downstairs.
There is ski rental available for 3600yen per person per day. Before check in and after checking out, you may use the hot springs, and changing rooms located downstairs.
Please collect your lift pass when you complete the registration form at reception after 7:30am.
Fixed dates; 1st March 2009 - 31st March 2009
Reservation; Please make a booking 2 days before your day of arrival.
When picking up your lift passes you need to pay a deposit.
This deposit is 10000yen per adult. Other then this deposit you may pay for the accommodation with a credit card.
Note:
You may not exchange for a lift pass on the following days;
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 21st and 27th (Although if you are staying for 2 days starting from Saturday, you may exchange your lift pass on the Sunday for 2 consecutive days of skiing).
Room Facilities; Bath/toilet facilities, between 2-4 beds per room, Heater, TV, Hair dryer, internal use telephone, light stand.
If you want to make a reservation, please us the following link:
http://reservation.shigakogen.gr.jp/plan.php?hid=3030&pd=3&mode=2&other
...or give us a call!
We would be glad to welcome you to Hotel Heights. :)
January 28, 2010
This year's foreign staff
Since the middle of December 2009 there are some foreign staff at Hotel Heights again, working and enjoying the snow at their free time!
Oliver from England and Siobhan from Scotland, who will gladly serve you at our bar "Papermoon" when you want to socialize in the evenings.
A while ago we had a big group of ~50 guests from all over the world, the party in the evening was great fun for everyone.
Some of the staff went to the monkey park at Jigokudani Yaen Koen a few weeks ago, being totally taken by the sight of the bathing snow monkeys so close by one could almost touch them. From right to the left: Alison from Australia, who works at the Tourist Information Center, Oli, Siobhan and me, Front Desk Ronja from Germany. ;)
Oliver from England and Siobhan from Scotland, who will gladly serve you at our bar "Papermoon" when you want to socialize in the evenings.
A while ago we had a big group of ~50 guests from all over the world, the party in the evening was great fun for everyone.Some of the staff went to the monkey park at Jigokudani Yaen Koen a few weeks ago, being totally taken by the sight of the bathing snow monkeys so close by one could almost touch them. From right to the left: Alison from Australia, who works at the Tourist Information Center, Oli, Siobhan and me, Front Desk Ronja from Germany. ;)
January 26, 2010
A Winter Fairy Tale in Shiga-kogen
In mid-January we had some very fine days, with a lot of sunshine and powdery snow:
If you go all the way up to Yokoteyama (2307m) when it is good weather, you will have a nice view over the ski areas, Kasa mountain and even the Japanese Alps in the far background.
A little bit further away from Hotel Heights there is the big ski area "Giant".
Also from Higashidateyama Ski Area, one can see the Japanese Alps on the horizon.
Quite a winter fairy tale feeling, isn't it?
If you go all the way up to Yokoteyama (2307m) when it is good weather, you will have a nice view over the ski areas, Kasa mountain and even the Japanese Alps in the far background.
A little bit further away from Hotel Heights there is the big ski area "Giant".
Also from Higashidateyama Ski Area, one can see the Japanese Alps on the horizon.
Quite a winter fairy tale feeling, isn't it?