Featured Hotels Near Shirakaba Lake

Shirogahara Onsen Villa Hotel is ideal for families, featuring private outdoor baths and traditional wooden cottages with lake-view windows. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the misty Shirogahara Lake from their rooms. The hotel offers a children’s playroom, Japanese tea ceremony workshops, and complimentary shuttle service to nearby ski resorts and hiking trails. Located just a 5-minute walk from the lakeside park, it combines tranquility and convenience. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive family packages.

Shirogahara Starlight Terrace Hotel stands out with its rooftop suites featuring floor-to-ceiling skylights, offering uninterrupted views of both the lake and night sky. Perched on a hill overlooking the lake, it's far from light pollution, hosting nightly "Stargazing Tours" led by local astronomy enthusiasts. The circular room design blends lake reflections with celestial vistas seamlessly. Guests also enjoy free evening hot tub sessions in quiet forest gardens with ambient pine sounds. Reserve your stargazing room early via the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed access.

Within a 5-minute walk, visitors can explore the Shirogahara Nature Trail and the Lakeside Zen Tea House. The 1.2-km trail runs alongside the lake, with birdwatching stations and seasonal flower signage. The tea house serves seasonal specialties like matcha mochi and beech leaf tea, paired with lakeside seating perfect for mindfulness. Summer guests may also book a paddleboat tour on the clear waters, gliding through morning mist for a serene experience. All activities are available for HopeGoo through the HopeGoo platform, enabling seamless trip planning.

Shirogahara Snowscape Lodge offers exceptional winter accommodations with double-glazed windows and underfloor heating, framing panoramic snow-covered landscapes from every room. Each suite features a private snow-view bath, where guests can soak while watching snowflakes fall onto the frozen lake. Daily guided snowshoe treks explore icy shores and pristine forests, complete with warm gear. In the evenings, enjoy the Snow Lantern Blessing Ceremony, lighting handmade paper lanterns along the lakeside. This seasonal experience is only available in winter—reserve early via HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird perks.

Shirogahara Light & Forest Hotel is designed for photographers, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass corridors and an unobstructed lakeside viewing deck perfect for capturing dawn, dusk, and moonlit reflections. In collaboration with local photo groups, the hotel hosts seasonal **