Highlights of the on-mountain eating scene include the freshly baked bread at Crumpet Cafe (Tokoteyama ski area), freshly baked pastries at St Christoph next to the base of the Okushiga gondola, the apple pie at Restaurant Aspen (Giant ski area), real coffee at Restaurant Green (Sun Valley ski area) and the spicy curry at Prince Hotel South (Yakabitaiyama ski area).
When it comes to nightlife, Shiga Kogen is a quieter option than Hakuba and Nozawa. Okushiga is a center for good dining, excellent French and Japanese, and friendly apres spots. There are a number of small restaurants and vibey bars around the valley with delicious eats that are popular with both locals and visitors.
In the Ichinose area, the traditional izakaya in the Hotel Dairoku has tasty yakitori and Restaurant 101 in Villa Ichinose is noted for its gyoza.
The Teppa Room in Chalet Shiga is the place to go for a beer and the Hotel Japan Shiga has an authentic Nepalese restaurant called Kamoshika.
Rest House Temple Hut
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: Japanese/Western cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3017
200 ° Cafe (Higashi-Tozan Observation Deck)
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: European cuisine/Burgers
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2231
Shiga Ikooso
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: American dishes
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2005
Aspen Shiga
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: omelet, burgers
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269 – 34 – 3700
Restaurant Monte More
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: Traditional Japanese
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2721
Holiday Plaza Shiga Kogen
Location: Higashigahigahara · Iseose Area
Food: Homemade Japanese dishes
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3330
Bell Ringing Hill
Location: Higashigahigahara · Iseose Area
Food: Chinese/Japanese
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2706
Okushiga Takahara center house
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Japanese-style curry
Bar: Yes
Phone: +81 0269-34-2225
La Stella alpine
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Italian cuisine
Bar: Yes/Wine only
Phone: +81 0269-34-3611
Le Chamois
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Italian cuisine
Bar: Yes/Wine only
Phone: +81 0269-38-1250
Restaurants Saint Christophe
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Japanese/European cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2551
Chinese food lion
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Chinese cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3116
New York
Location: Shibu-To · Kuma no Yu · Hotaru hot spring area
Food: American cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2106
Yokote Mountain Hutte
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: homemade bread and soup
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2430
Restaurant BELDOR
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: Japanese cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2166
Yokote Mountain Rest House
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: Japanese ramen
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2600