Hütte Jil Shirakabako at 1,400m is a 1-star hotel in Shiojiri, Japan, tucked at Kitayama 3418. With 342 reviews, this lakeside-mountain escape sits about 14.6マイル from the city center, offering scenic lake and mountain views.

Facilities include free private parking and free Wi-Fi, plus on-site ski rental and on-site parking (free). Air conditioning, a kitchen with kitchenware, and non-smoking rooms add comfort, while meeting/banquet facilities and horseback riding are available for extra charges. Breakfast offerings are not listed.

Lake view and mountain view accompany this alpine base, perfect for travelers drawn to the outdoors and looking for a simple, character-filled stop near skiing and nature.

Take a peek at the lodging lineup, a lively mix of dormitory-style quarters and Japanese-style rooms. Dormitory options include Dormitory, Bunk Bed, Male Only (a compact 22 sq ft space with a Futon Mat) and Dormitory, Female Only. The Japanese-style choices span Japanese Style, Single Use (151 sq ft, with one Twin bed) and Japanese Style, Triple and Japanese Style, Quadruple layouts (both 151 sq ft and 194 sq ft, with three or four Futon Mats and, in some cases, shared bathrooms). Also available are Dormitory, 10 Bed; Dormitory, Shared Room; Dormitory, Bunk Bed, Female Only; and Family, Triple (beds: three Twin beds).

Payment is handy here: cash is accepted, with major cards including Diners Club, JCB, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa also welcome. Breakfast offerings are not listed, and the property carries a 1-star rating, signaling simple, budget-friendly stays.

Extras and outdoor access add to the appeal: meeting/banquet facilities and horseback riding are available for extra charges, while on-site ski rental supports snowy adventures. The lakeside-mountain setting offers scenic lake and mountain views, pairing a straightforward stay with easy access to nature and skiing opportunities.