This is the most famous hotel in the Shiga Kogen region, having previously accommodated a number of celebrities. It is accessible by a 70 minute bus ride from JR Nagano station. At the Okushiga Kogen Hotel guests enjoy skiing holidays in the winter and its beautiful natural surroundings in summer. Guests are provided with all the comforts of European resort style accommodation. The French restaurant "Gendai" is a one of the most well-known and respected restaurants in Nagano Prefecture with people traveling long distances to experience its delicacies.