Resort Inn Marion Shinano boasts ski-to-door access from the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, a hot spring bath with panoramic Japanese Northern Alps views and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. In summer a free shuttle is available from Hakuba Oike Station. Guests at Shinano Marion can unwind in the public hot spring bath while taking in majestic mountain views, or use the internet PC at the lobby free of charge. Ski gear rentals and ski passes are available, while facilities include drinks vending machines and a souvenir shop. The Resort Inn offers Western rooms with beds and a seating area, as well as Japanese-style rooms featuring a tatami (woven-straw) floor with a low table, seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. All rooms are fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom. The restaurant serves local specialities. Marion Shinano Resort Inn is a mere 1-minute walk from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, and a 2-minute walk from the Tsugaike Gondola ski lift. Bus stop Tsugaike Kogen is a 3-minute walk, and Matsumoto Castle can be visited a 2-hour drive away. The free shuttle from JR Hakuba Oike Train Station is available from May until November.