Hotel 2307

Hotel 2307 is a lovely renovated ryokan at the base of the quiet Kumanoyu Ski Resort of Shiga Kogen. It features lovely indoor and outdoor onsen baths, Japanese washitsu/tatami rooms with private toilet, and lovely Japanese meals, so this is a lovely ryokan to stay to get an authentic Japanese experience. If you prefer western beds, there are a small selection of western style or Japanese/western combo rooms.

“2307” refers to the altitude in metres of the top lift at nearby Yokoteyama Ski Resort. The Kumanoyu Ski Resort is also at high elevation.

Where is Hotel and Onsen 2307?

Hotel 2307 is situated at the base of the Kumanoyu Ski Resort of Shiga Kogen, which is part of the southern group of Shiga Kogen ski areas along with Yokoteyama and Shibutoge. It is just 100m to the lifts of Kumanoyu and 2 minutes walk to the Yokoteyama Ski Resort. Advanced skiers/riders can ski-in to the hotel.

You can rent ski and snowboard equipment from the Shiga Palace Hotel which is 2 minutes walk away.

To travel to Hotel 2307, you can get a bus from Nagano train station or Yudanaka train station, which stops at the Hotaru Onsen bus stop and then it is a 1 minute walk to the hotel. Alternatively you can get a Chuo Taxi from the Tokyo airports or other major Nagano ski resorts.

To get to the northern Shiga Kogen ski areas, there are shuttle buses from the nearby bus stop.

Guest Rooms

The ryokan has 47 guest rooms which includes 40 Japanese style rooms, 4 Japanese/western combo rooms, and 3 western rooms with single beds.

All rooms have a toilet (with warm water wash), heating, TV, fridge, and kettle. The western rooms have a full ensuite.

Superior Japanese Room 

• Up to 3-4 guests on futons
• 18 m²
• Some rooms offer a lovely view of the mountains

Standard Japanese room

• Sleeps up to 2-3
• Up to 3 futons
• 15 m²

Western Twin Room with Bathroom

• Up to 2 guests
• 2 single beds
• 25 m²
• Ensuite bathroom

Twin Room with Tatami Area

• Western/Japanese combo room
• Up to 2-3 guests
• 2 single beds + futons
• 25 m²

Triple Room with Tatami Area

• Up to 3-5 guests
• Western beds + separate tatami room
• 3 single beds + futons

Facilities

• Lovely onsen baths including - indoor baths, - large public outdoor bath - private outdoor bath that can be reserved, - foot bath
• Modern lounge area
• Ski/snowboard storage
• Drying room
• Gift shop
• Vending machines
• Coin laundry
• Free wifi
• Free parking
• Non smoking property

Meals

Breakfast can be included in your stay which is a Japanese-style set menu. You also have the option for a half board package with breakfast and dinner.

Dinner is a set menu such as an exquisite kaiseki meal.

The dining area is quite beautiful and has semi-private rooms. It’s a far cry from the soulless dining halls you find at some of the Shiga Kogen hotels.

Drinks are available such as craft beers and sake.