Increased floorspace allows guests plenty of room to unpack and unwind in these comfortable rooms including twin beds, foldout sofa beds, balcony, and private bathroom and toilet.




Area: | Shiga Kogen |
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Type: | Ski Lodge/Hotel |
Address: | Okushiga-Kogen, Yamanouchi-machi, Shimotakai, Nagano, Japan 381-0405 |
Tel: | 81-(0)269-34-3611 |
Opening Period: | Closed on: early May to the end of May, early Nov to the end of Nov. |
Key Feature: | Bar/Lounge, Concierge Services, Dinner & Breakfast Included, Dry Room, English-Speaking, Free Wifi, Private Bathroom, Restaurant, Shuttle Service, Ski / Snowboard Rental, Western Rooms |
Increased floorspace allows guests plenty of room to unpack and unwind in these comfortable rooms including twin beds, foldout sofa beds, balcony, and private bathroom and toilet.
Located on the hotel’s fifth floor, these standard-sized rooms with balconies afford guests outstanding views of the surrounding landscape and additional furniture including large sofas and tables. Perfect for couples and singles looking for some peace and tranquility.
Suites are divided into the main sleeping/living area including twin beds and fold-out sofas and a second room with additional twin beds. Including balcony, toilet and spacious bathroom suites are wells-suited to families.
Offering even more floorspace, deluxe suites are subdivided in to two sleeping/living areas – each with twin beds – and additional fold-down sofa chairs and furniture and balcony looking outward the beautiful national park.
Located on the hotel’s top floor, the Royal Suite is aptly named – as the hotel is a popular destination of the Japanese Royal Family who use this room. The immense floor space includes living area and two separate bedrooms each with their own en-suite toilet and shared bathroom. A rising ceiling, expansive windows and long balcony… – a real home away from home.
Traditional Japanese rooms with ‘tatami’ matting and ‘futon’ (on-floor) bedding are ideal for families with children and groups of friends who would like to share. With two toilet and private bathroom these rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Boasting seven room types, truly a luxury stay including ski in/out access in the winter.
Serving Japanese, Chinese and Italian cuisine, Grand Phenix's restaurants offer fine-dining deep in the mountains while the spacious lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink.
Located at the base of the Okushiga ski fields, Grand Phenix is there resort's finest accommodation offering European character and ski in/out convenience.
Nagano's higher elevation makes it the perfect destination for guests wanting to enjoy the changing beauty of the seasons in the heart of one of its premier national parks.
Tucked away in the serene Okushiga highlands, Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga offers refined comfort and European-inspired charm at the edge of Shiga Kogen. With ski-in, ski-out access in winter and hiking trails at its doorstep in summer, the hotel is an ideal year-round retreat for nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and those seeking a peaceful mountain escape.
Nestled within the stunning landscape of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga offers a luxurious escape surrounded by pristine alpine beauty. Located directly in front of the Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort, the hotel provides ski-in, ski-out access to some of Shiga Kogen’s best slopes—perfect for winter sports enthusiasts seeking both convenience and comfort.
Despite its peaceful, remote setting, the hotel is easily accessible from Nagano Station, the region’s main transportation hub. A scenic 80-minute drive brings you from city to highland serenity, where elegance, nature, and outdoor adventure await.
At select times throughout the year, Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga offers a complimentary shuttle service between Nagano Station and the hotel. This convenient service is available free of charge, but advanced reservation is required. Please inquire about availability when making your booking. For further details and to reserve a seat, kindly contact the hotel directly.
Guests may also reach Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga conveniently by taking the Nagaden Express Bus from Nagano Station to Shiga Kogen. Buses depart regularly during the winter season from Bus Stop No.23, located outside the station’s East Exit. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver.
For access to the hotel, disembark at the Okushiga Kogen bus stop—located just a short walk from the hotel entrance.
Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga offers guests premium accommodation in the heart of the national park from where you can explore the beauty of the landscape through all seasons of the year. Whether you are an avid mountain hiker, keen nature photographer, skier, snowboarder or simply looking to enjoy one of Japan’s premier national parks in the comfort of high-end accommodation, Hotel Grand Phenix offers unrivaled convenience, service and setting to experience the natural splendor of Joshinetsu Kogen National Park.
Nestled within the expansive national park – the fourth largest park in Japan – the hotel also sits within the smaller designation of the Shiga Kogen Highlands Biosphere Reserve – a landscape recognised by UNESCO for its ecological importance and conservation principles that promote biodiversity and sustainable use.
Approximately 70 marshes, lakes and ponds are scattered through the highlands with secondary forests, bamboo groves and rare alpine flowers and plants creating an ecologically – and truly beautiful – landscape to explore. The highlands are also home to many species of unique fauna including Japanese macaques, serow and other species of deer, black beers, stoats, and more than sixty bird species.
By staying at Hotel Grand Phenix, access have immediate access to a landscape recognised and protected at both national and international levels. The varied highland landscapes offer visitors the chance to breathe and experience in the changing seasons of Japan. From the pristine white, heavy snow of winter, to the mountain flowers of spring and summer, and changing leaves – colored red, yellow, gold and brown – in autumn, Shiga Kogen has long been popular for Japanese wanting to wander through, photograph, and spend time in one of Japan’s most beautiful and important alpine landscapes.
For guests driving themselves, following the Kusatsu Shirane Kogen Route - open from late-spring until autumn - is an ideal way to enjoy the beauty of the region and highlights including Mt Kusatsu-Shirane - an active volcano said to hold the world's most acidic lake within its caldera. Don't let that somewhat fearsome reputation put you off! The area is blessed with outstanding hiking trails and a fertile landscape making it a perfect stop-off for a day's walking before continuing your journey.
Running from the famous hot spring town of Kusatsu Onsen to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, visitors can enjoy the drive and park over multiple days by staying at Grand Phenix.
The route is closed through winter but of course, once the snow starts falling it’s all about skiing and snowboarding as the hotel provides ski in-out access to the Okushiga ski fields of Japan’s largest ski resort, Shiga Kogen. From the early season snow until the beautiful fresh snows of spring – and everything in between – winter visitors to Hotel Grand Phenix are blessed with some of Japan’s best powder and Nagano’s longest season. The resort’s altitude and reliability of snow make it a particularly enticing destination for visitors wanting to experience a white Christmas.
We offer private Snow Monkey tours departing directly from the Hotel Grand Phenix Okushiga, as well as private transfer services to and from the hotel. Please see below for more details:
Want to enjoy door-to-door service from your hotel, while appreciating the Snow Monkeys and some of Nagano's other top attractions with the full attention of your guide? Look no further than our private tour with pickup from one of Nagano's top ski resorts, Shiga Kogen. Once you have informed us of your hotel, our guide will be there at the arranged time on the day to escort you first to the Monkey Park, and afterwards to the charming town of Obuse and the historic Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City. Even more, you will be treated to a great Japanese style lunch that may end up being one of your favorite meals of your trip. Our private tour vehicle will be with you all day, giving you a place to store luggage as necessary while you are enjoying the sights, and also offering you the option to end the tour at Nagano Station if you have already checked out of your hotel and are looking to catch a train to your next destination. This is your best way to enjoy the Snow Monkeys and much more at your own pace.
If you are not in need of a guide and would like to make your own schedule, we also offer private charter services. With well trained and safe drivers, we are ready to bring you to and from the Shiga Kogen area from any point of your choice, including places as far away as Tokyo. You can even hire a guide to come along and make it your own private, personalized tour! Please contact us HERE for more information on pricing and availability.