Originally Posted by
evergrn
Thanks. Had a look at both New Yokote and Oku-Shiga Kogen. Neither one has real onsen, so I'll have to pass. I'm also looking for something a little more upscale. Shiga Kogen does not seem to be an onsen area. Not many places with real onsen. Previously I looked into Prince Shiga Kogen, but they don't have real onsen there, either.
Not sure what you mean by "real" onsen. I think both of these lodges use natural hot spring water in their baths. If you're looking for upscale at a Japanese ski resort, I think you are going to be disappointed. Prince ski hotels in particular are about the most charmless lodgings on the planet.