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Shiga Palace Hotel, located within walking distance of both the Kumanoyu and the Yokoteyama–Shibutoge Ski Areas, is now accepting reservations for Golden Week. The large communal bath, fed by the abundant geothermal Kumanoyu Hotaru Onsen source, features natural, undiluted hot spring water and is open 24 hours a day. In addition, after a day of spring skiing or snowboarding, you can relax and enjoy a buffet-style dinner on site. Packages, including one night of accommodation with two meals and a Yokoteyama–Shibutoge area 1-day lift pass, start at ¥16,500 per person.