I just returned from the most wonderful ski trip in Shiga Kogen. We didn't do an organised ski package, so we looked at a few hotels and decided on Alpenburg. This is for people who, like us had never skiied in Japan- we chose Shiga Kogen because we did not want all the fly in fly out groups of Aussies... More

We returned to Hotel Alpenburg for seven nights at the end of our 4th ski trip to Japan. Having now skied at Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen and Niseko, Shiga Kogen has become our favourite for the expanse and variety of skiing available. Hotel Alpenburg is well located in the Giant ski area, which is part of an interconnected ski... More

We were looking for somewhere where the price was reasonable (with respect to a ski resort in Japan) and where we can get help easily finding our way around with our limited grasp of japanese. Well, we found it in Hotel Alpenburg. We chose the room package that came with dinner and breakfast and there is definitely no compromise when... More

This was our third trip to Japan skiing, though first to Shiga Kogen (otherwise been to Hakuba, Furano & Nozawa Onsen). Before discussing the merits of Hotel Alpenburg (www.alpenburg.com), you need to appreciate what Shiga Kogen has to offer. Its website http://www.shigakogen.gr.jp/english/ states it comprises 21 interconnected ski fields with about 70 lifts. It extends along a couple of valleys... More