Yurie

ShigakogenHub

Founder of ShigakogenHub and HakubaHub. Tokyo Airbnb host turned mountain-Japan researcher.

Shiga Kogen ski and tourismYudanaka and Shibu Onsen cultureSnow Monkey Park accessYamanouchi-machi lifestyleHakuba lifestyle (sister-site coverage)International visitor hospitalityFamily ski travelJapanese property research from a buyer perspective

About Yurie

Yurie is the founder of ShigakogenHub and its sister site HakubaHub. A Tokyo Airbnb host (Sumida ward) and family skier, she has spent years travelling between Tokyo, Hakuba, and the Shiga Kogen / Yamanouchi area. She is not a licensed real-estate agent — she shares the honest, plain-language guidance she wishes she'd had when she started exploring Japan's mountain regions.

Articles by Yurie(199)

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Yudanaka & Shibu Onsen

Shibu Onsen Nine Public Baths Walking Guide: Complete Soto-yu Meguri Route 2026

Master Shibu Onsen's historic nine-bath pilgrimage with our detailed walking route, including exact distances, access keys, and onsen etiquette that locals wish visitors knew.

Yurie
June 15, 2026
9 min
green tree on mountain during daytime
Summer Hiking & Nature

Yokoteyama Summer Lift, Hiking Trails & Japan Alps Views: Complete 2026 Guide

Yokoteyama transforms from Shiga Kogen's highest ski resort into a spectacular summer hiking gateway, with lift-accessed trails and panoramic Japan Alps views.

Yurie
June 14, 2026
8 min
Mountains and trees frame a river in nature.
Summer Hiking & Nature

When to Visit Shiga Kogen for Autumn Foliage: The 2026 Timing Guide

From late September's alpine peaks to October's golden larch forests, here's when to catch Shiga Kogen's most stunning fall colors — and why Maruike's reflections are worth the extra climb.

Yurie
June 13, 2026
8 min
Mountains and trees frame a river in nature.
Summer Hiking & Nature

志賀高原秋季賞楓最佳時機:2026 年時間指南

從九月下旬的高山峰頂到十月的金色落葉松森林,這裡告訴你何時能捕捉志賀高原最令人驚艷的秋色 —— 以及為何丸池的倒影值得你額外攀登。

Yurie
June 13, 2026
2 min
Mountains and trees frame a river in nature.
Summer Hiking & Nature

志贺高原秋季赏枫最佳时间:2026 年时机指南

从9月下旬的高山峰顶到10月的金色落叶松林,这里是捕捉志贺高原最绚丽秋色的最佳时机——以及为什么丸池的倒影值得额外的攀登。

Yurie
June 13, 2026
2 min
A group of people walking through a snow covered forest
Summer Hiking & Nature

Togakushi Day Trip from Shiga Kogen: Cedar Shrines, Soba & Cool Summer Escape

The towering cedar avenue at Togakushi Shrine creates a completely different mountain experience just 90 minutes from Shiga Kogen — perfect for beating summer heat or adding cultural depth to your ski trip.

Yurie
June 12, 2026
9 min
A group of people walking through a snow covered forest
Summer Hiking & Nature

从志贺高原出发游览户隐:杉树参道、荞麦面与避暑清凉之旅

户隐神社高耸的杉树参道创造了与志贺高原完全不同的山地体验,仅需 90 分钟车程——是夏季避暑或为滑雪之旅增添文化深度的理想选择。

Yurie
June 12, 2026
2 min
A group of people walking through a snow covered forest
Summer Hiking & Nature

從志賀高原出發戶隱一日遊:杉木參道、蕎麥麵與夏日避暑勝地

戶隱神社高聳入天的杉木參道,距離志賀高原僅 90 分鐘車程,為您帶來截然不同的山岳體驗——無論是夏日避暑或滑雪行程的文化深度之旅,都非常理想。

Yurie
June 12, 2026
2 min
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Accommodation & Ryokan

Yudanaka Onsen Ryokan Summer Deals: Green-Season Guide to Shoulder-Season Stays

Summer transforms Yudanaka into a completely different experience — quieter, cheaper, and surprisingly green. Here's why shoulder-season ryokan stays might be the region's best-kept secret.

Yurie
June 11, 2026
8 min
a tall building with a clock on the top of it
Accommodation & Ryokan

湯田中溫泉旅館夏季優惠:綠季淡季住宿完整指南

夏季的湯田中完全是另一種體驗——更安靜、更便宜,而且綠意盎然。淡季入住旅館 (ryokan) 可能是這個地區最不為人知的秘密。

Yurie
June 11, 2026
2 min
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Summer Hiking & Nature

Shiga Kogen Family Summer Activities: Ponds, Lifts & Snow Monkeys with Kids

Summer in Shiga Kogen transforms Japan's largest ski resort into a playground of easy pond walks, scenic lifts, and onsen towns perfect for families with children.

Yurie
June 10, 2026
7 min
a view of a mountain with a lot of trees on it
Summer Hiking & Nature

志贺高原亲子夏季活动:带娃玩转池塘步道、观光缆车和雪猴公园

夏天的志贺高原将日本最大的滑雪场变成了一个适合亲子出游的乐园,这里有平坦的池塘步道、风景优美的缆车以及适合带娃入住的温泉小镇。

Yurie
June 10, 2026
1 min