Nojiri Lake Resort is right beside the shores of Lake Nojiri in northern Nagano Prefecture. Every season offers new attraction, with cherry blossoms and wild vegetables in the spring, boating and swimming in the summer, brilliant scenery in the autumn, and endless adventure in the ski resorts in the winter. Ever-changing natural scenery and the diverse people who come from all over the world to stay at Nojiri Lake Resort make it the perfect place to relax, have fun, and be refreshed. We hope to see you at the Resort soon.
Lodging
Refresh yourself in a traditional Japanese-style room overlooking Lake Nojiri. Each room has its own private bath and toilet with Japanese-style bedding or optional Western-style beds. Enjoy the ever-changing seasons and lake scenery from the privacy of your room balcony, perfect for reading, drinking, or catching up with friends. Free WiFi is available in every room.
Activities
Ride a SUP or kayak to Biwa Island to enjoy the serene beauty of Uga Shrine, cycle around the lake, or take one of our tours to a natural hot spring in the mountains under a star-filled sky. Whatever your interests are, there is something at the Resort for you.
Lakeside Café
Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee in our café's indoor seating or stretch outside onto the lakeside deck. There is no better way to relax than settling down by a lake, with a drink and book in hand.
Nojiri Lake Resort in pictures
What people are saying about us
First and foremost, the service provided by Ted and assistant Stephen was fantastic. From our initial dealings by email, to when we were met at the train on arrival, to being driven to our next accommodation at Myoko and everything in between. The accommodation location is right on the shores of the lake. Every room has a fantastic, stunning view of the lake and surrounding mountains. The rooms are of a good size, Japanese style, good wifi and have a small sitting room, lake facing, to enjoy the vista. Nojiri would be a busy place in warmer seasons but we found plenty to do with smelt fishing on the lake, shoeshowing, walking around the area and just enjoying the comfortable hotel and views. It's a short drive from the Myoko ski resorts, where we headed next, but other guests were staying lake side and taking the short drive to the slopes each day.
— David
Awesome, mind-blowing, and exceeded our expectations.
The entire stay was awesome. We picked a Japanese-styled bedroom and the room and its bathroom was really clean. The host (Ted) was one of the friendliest we've met, and went beyond his offered services, providing tours (onsen!) and recommendations around the place. Him being able to speak both English and Japanese fluently is also a bonus! Definitely will come back again in the future for a stay for a winter ski-trip. Oh and the scenery is perfect!
— Eddie
Theordore and Stephen were nothing short of incredible! Their hospitality was outstanding, we knew nothing about this beautiful place and what we were going to do. They were full of advice and ideas, we felt very comfortable and welcomed staying here. They went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay here. Absolutely fantastic service! We will be back for sure!
— Laura
We felt like we were staying with old friends, not at a hotel. Owner Ted picked us up at the train station and was very gracious and warm. He was often sitting in the lobby when we returned and would ask us about our day. We chose a Japanese room and slept on the tatami mats. Breakfast was delicious, fresh and plentiful. Ted arranged a visit to an ancient temple on the island in the lake via their rowboats. We borrowed their bikes to tour the town. We wanted to pick up regional food items for gifts and Ted drove us to the store on our way to the train station. We left the resort feeling relaxed and rested.
— Grace
Beautiful place with a great view of Lake Nojiri Owner/Manager Ted was brilliant, not only was he friendly and accommodating– man’s got a good heart! He brought me out cycling fully around the lake, always ready to facilitate any activities you might want to do. He also assisted me in recovering my misplaced wallet at the train station which I am extremely grateful and appreciative of, thank you Ted!
— Suhardi