Myoko hotellia

Plussat: Soichiro san and Hiroe san were wonderful thoughtful hosts who made our stay quite memorable. They went above would you would consider normal service and really are genuinely nice people. This is a traditional Japanese accommodation experience in a modern facility located in a quiet forest setting. Soichiro concentiously drove our family to the ski resorts and local restaurants at night. I thoroughly recommend the Resort Project for any one planning a trip to Myoko Kogen.

Plussat: Amazing introduction to Japanese family hospitality/service and food. Expertly catered for several different dietary preferences . After further weeks in Japan still the best and most varied food we have had. Wonderful onsen. Calm modern spacious retreat in the woods..... yet only minutes to all of the local fields. Superb taxi service from train station and fields as well as one nights visit to the main village when resort kitchen was closed. Great spacious drying room.

Miinukset: Nothing.Really.....it was all better than good.

Plussat: Spacious comfortable rooms,excellent hosts,wonderful food and transport arrangements really good.Recommend highly.

Plussat: I read many reviews of Resort Project Myoko and everyone mentioned how great the property is but most reviews made special reference to how great the hosts are. Soichiro and Hiro truly are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay. Loved it so much I can't wait to go back with our sons next year!

Miinukset: nada, zero

Plussat: Perfect staff service.

Miinukset: No convenience store nearby, but it has no effect to the awesome experience when we stayed.

Plussat: breakfast was large and more than adequate with a mixture of Western and Japanese offerings . our room was just above the engine room of the hotel and there was always a high pitched hum we could hear but we adapted after a little while but it would be a lot better not to have the sound there. the hosts of the hotel were amazing with their hospitality and kindness in taking us to the ski fields and picking us up at the end of the day and taking us to the town in the evenings for shopping /restaurants etc. We ate dinner there on 2 nights and the food was plentiful and delicious. our room was a quadruple room which was very generous in size for Japan and for just the 2 of us was fantastic. The onsen was also a highlight for us in the hotel. We would definitely consider returning for another season .

Miinukset: The sound from the engine room of the hotel in our room . This would not have affected other rooms in the hotel.

Plussat: The hosts were exceptionally sweet people! They were so helpful and nice, and took care of me when I was ill. The room was spacious and comfortable. The guest house was peaceful and super clean, and the in-house onsen a luxury. The dinner was generous, and there are also two other restaurants within walking distance. The room for drying and storing skiing equipment was very functional. All in all, a perfect stay!

Plussat: We loved the Japanese breakfast - grilled fish, rice and miso soup.

Miinukset: The hotel was a bit quiet towards the end of our stay. It was a little eerie being the only female guest using the onsen facilities. Some people may like this though!

Plussat: Clean Mountain Air. I live in a City with regular air pollution. The trip to the mountain really revitalize my lung. The Staffs. Top of the brass, Professional and kinds. I told the staff that I'll leave for the mountain at 5AM, so I don't need a breakfast. The staff then provided me with Hotel's Cake to compensate for the Breakfast's fee. If this isn't a top tier hospitality, I don't know what is. The Spa. The staff's massaging skill was top-notch. I receive massages regularly in my regular life, And I'm willing to say that I've never had a better massage. The price for the room and Spa was actually quite steep, but it was definitely worth it. I was having such a great time that I didn't felt bothered about it.

Miinukset: The Location was secluded from the main town. There was a shuttle bus to the Train Station, but for anything else, you'll have to find alternatives to go there from the hotel. The room was quite average for a Hotel, nothing good, nothing bad, but there was a problem with the window. Since this hotel is up in the mountain, I'd prefer if I could open the window wide open, so that I can taste the fresh air while I'm sleeping. There was no vending machine. Although the water are free and tap water are drinkable Spring water, if you need bottled water or snack for any reason, you'll need to buy them from the hotel store before 5PM. Also, they have a really large painting hanging beside water and coffee machine. I was worried that the moisture will damage the painting. Please move it somewhere else if possible.

Plussat: A gem- the property is amazing

Miinukset: Nothing- staff are super helpful and obliging

Plussat: hotel service

Miinukset: transportation

Plussat: Modern and top class spa facilities , amazing food with lots varieties and one could try 5-6 different dinner courses (halfboard highly recommend)over the stay. Services is 10+, this is our first ski trip and I must have asked hundreds of questions through emails before coming here ,Erika from the concierge team provided speedy and very detailed reply to all of my enquires. We have stayed in both the standard room in the main building and premium room with private outdoor onsen in the new wing. It definitely worth paying up for the premium room if one wants chill in the hotel. The room is much bigger and style is neoclassic Japanese. However, a standard room should be enough if one spends most time skiing as public spa and family spa ( booking required) are available to all hotel guests. This hotel is definitely not cheap but offers great value for money ,considering the facilities , food options , services and locations . It has everything we want for a ski holiday in style. It is cheaper than some old , more economy resorts in Hokkaido during peak season.

Miinukset: Housekeeping could be improved. Our sleep wears were not property folded. Check the snow forecasts - there’s lack of snow this year and we traveled 30 mins to Lotte Arai to ski. according to ski instructor, ski in ski out is not an option for beginner like us because of where akakura kanko hotel locates ( on a slope) when there is enough snow

Plussat: The facilities at the Hotel resort is outstanding; the views are spectacular; service is top. One of the jewels of a resort anywhere in the world

Miinukset: Can’t think of a thing

Plussat: Loved that I was given a corner room facing the mountains! The hotel provided top service throughout my entire stay. The onsen also had a fantastic view.

Miinukset: N.A.

Plussat: Very clean and beautiful place. They are very accommodating and nice.

Plussat: the owners were amazing and everything was fantastic. we loved it there!!

Miinukset: nothing

Plussat: Very friendly welcome and super helpful! Awesome few days there.

Miinukset: Walls were a bit thin, but it didn't bother me one bit.

Plussat: Clean and cosy.

Plussat: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Japow House. Kimmi and Miyu were awesome hosts and were very helpful in suggesting places to eat and visit. The facilities were very clean and had everything that we needed. Breakfast was nice, consisting of cereal, toast and hot soup. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great place to stay while visiting Myoko.

Miinukset: Lack of parking is the only complaint I have.

Plussat: We stayed at Japowhouse for 5 nights, and Kimi and Miyu made us feel instantly welcome. The house is warm and cozy and a home away from home. The rooms are spacious and clean and the downstairs lounge/bar is a great communal area to meet other skiers. Kimi is a wealth of knowledge on the local mountains and Miyu makes a mean Katsu sandwich. We will definitely be coming back to Japowhouse again!!

Plussat: Kimi and Miyu were wonderful hosts. The lodge is kept very clean and tidy, and always has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Plussat: Really loved stretching out on the under floor heated chill area in the evenings!

Miinukset: I really couldn't complain about anything!

Miinukset: The guest house totally forgot about our booking. We waited outside the locked door of the guest house for two hours under the rain and nobody came back.

Plussat: This family owned and run hotel is in need of a refurbish however the helpful friendly staff make up for this. The dinner and breakfast were fantastic also the location right in the middle of the small village is perfect. The offer of a lift to the train station when we left was very appreciated.

Miinukset: We would have liked a comfortable chair to sit on in our room. The bathroom was obviously new however the exhaust fan does not cope.

Plussat: Receptionists are nice and helpful.

Plussat: Felt like a home away from home! Room was a great size, beds were cozy, breakfasts were delicious! Close to everything. Great local recommendations and the family who run the Star Hotel were incredibly kind! Couldn’t have asked for more!

Plussat: Great position, owners/staff were always willing to help, room was huge compared to the last place I stayed

Miinukset: No drying room for snow gear but the gas room heater did the job

Plussat: Very convenient location. Restaurants and shops a few steps from front door. Five minute walk to International Ski School rental shop and about 10 minute walk to nearest lift. Basic accommodation. Beds were firm, which is better than most beds we’ve had in Japanese ski resorts! Family room fitted 4 of us, but needed to be disciplined to be tidy, otherwise it would be difficult to move! Family is lovely and are very welcoming.

Miinukset: Rooms had good heating. Rest of place a little drafty. Lacks a communal area that you could meet other guests in the evenings after skiing. Dining room could possibly do this, but was clearly more set up for meals only.

Plussat: The traditional experience along with the pleasant and cooperative manner of the hotel owner's. The traditional and different breakfasts each morning were beautiful cooked and presented.

Miinukset: Nothing really. We were very happy with hotel and excellent staff.

Plussat: Staff were so lovely and accommodating to our group. It’s a traditional pension style accommodation with western-facility in room but the option to onsen and enjoy Japanese style set breakfasts.

Miinukset: An older property than some alternatives, but has a lift to access 5 levels and all the facilities needed to have a good nights rest. No negatives for us!

Plussat: The accommodation is located in the main street of Aakura Osen area, ski resort, restaurant and shops are all in short walking distance. The room was big and comfort, home made breakfast and dinner were great, owners are very nice and helpful, during the day when we arrived in the bus stop, because it was heavy snowing, they offered us a pick up that was really unexpected! Discount lift passes can be arranged in the front desk.

Miinukset: They didn't have much heat in the corridor and no hot water in the washroom, experienced a bit hard time when trying to wash my face in the morning ...

Plussat: Great spacious onsen on site, comfortable clean tatami room, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good location a short walk to restaurants bars and a grocery store in a cute Japanese town. On site parking. Lots of attractions nearby - Shiga Kogen ski resort and the snow monkeys.

Plussat: We love the genuine hospitality that Shun and Takako provide. It feels like a home away from home!

Plussat: The hostel holder Is very friendly. I stay for six night. pick up service is really amazing, he will drive you to nearby ski resort, even to Madaro. Very convenient. There has owen a little onsen, but is good enough for relaxing

Plussat: Excelent !!!! the host is very super friendly and helpfull , the best

Miinukset: its perfect !!!

Plussat: I loved the hosts were the best. They were cheerful. They picked us up from the train station and I loved their home cooked meals. I really liked the traditional rooms we staying in. It was warm and there was a drying room. I loved the baths they had in the shower rooms, perfect after a day of snowboarding. I will definitely stay there next time I come back. I LOVED it!!

Plussat: very helpful

Plussat: The hosts go out of their way to facilitate you having a good stay. The location is excellent with access to multiple mountains and a town very close with a lot of food options!

Miinukset: The fickle weather not delivering snow when we were there!

Plussat: Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet location. A very Japanese experience. Everything is scrupulously clean and tidy.

Miinukset: I had been to Mt Cervin once before in winter and the owners were welcoming and hospitable. This visit in the summer time confirmed my high opinion of Mt Cervin. Shun and Takeko who own and manage the establishment are the most helpful and friendly hosts. The lodge is a little way from Akakura Onsen village and Shun would always drive me at no extra charge to a restaurant or onsen and accompany me inside for and introduction to the establishment proprietor. They picked me up from Myoko Kogen railway station at the start of my visit and drove me back there at the end of my stay at Mt Cervin. They could not have made me feel more comfortable.

Plussat: We had a great week staying at Mont Cervin . Takako and Shun are a delightful , friendly and very helpful couple. Don't miss Takako's Special Japanese dinner (sushi, sashimi and nabe) as she is an excellent cook. Go easy on lunch and save up your appetite! Shun was always happy to shuttle us to the resorts and up to dinner at night . His restaurant recommendations are spot on and we had some great, fun meals. He also is happy to collect you at 8pm and drive you home but we enjoyed the 10 minute downhill walk each evening. Our room was spacious, quiet, warm and light- filled and the bed comfortable . A soak in the hot "onsen" bathroom downstairs was much appreciated at the end of the day. It is well worth paying for breakfast each morning and the wifi was strong and reliable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mont Cervin and the company of Takako and Shun and the other guests and I recommend it to all as an excellent place to stay in Myoko. Arigato gozaimasu, Takako and Shun.

Plussat: Great staff. Great location. Comfortable rooms. The onsen is amazing. There is a cool reading/book area and fantastic hangout area with a fireplace. Can't say enough good things about Kougakuro.

Miinukset: Intermittent Internet. If you need wifi access this could be a minor issue. However, if you are in Akakura Onsen to enjoy friends, family, food, onsen and snow this shouldn't be a problem

Plussat: Delicious breakfast, very friendly and efficient service provided by all staff, clean and tidy room, nice small onsen, free pick up service at Myoko Kogan Station, spacious and warm sitting area, good location about 200 meters from ski lift and several restaurants in the vicinity, most customers are foreigners and staff can communicate in good English.

Miinukset: Tatami room is a little outdated, wifi is weak in the evening, old type heater makes noise. It would be better if free coffee and tea can be provided in the lobby.

Plussat: Mieko and the staff are always smiling and go above and beyond to your stay special. Can't wait to come back.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: Good location, everything is a few minutes walk. Friendly staff, Mieko is great and speaks fluent English. l liked the Onsen and a daily breakfast was included. Also transfer from and to the station which is handy.

Plussat: Locate on main street, shopping and eating very close with many choice, in front of the ski place with walking distance, breakfast is extremely good, must try dinner during your stay

Miinukset: No

Plussat: Onsen in the hotel is a plus. Very good breakfast, many choice with fresh made smoothy is a must try item. Close to the ski resort by walking distance, a lot of restaurants and shops around than I expected

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The staff were all so friendly and always went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed. The location was great and we were able to easily walk to restaurants and nearby ski fields. Breakfast was amazing with a western/Japanese mixed buffet. Always clean and had great spaces to meet people. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Plussat: Food was great, location was further down the hill from Akakrura than I hoped for. Papa San was happy to take you up to the town for skiing but evening meal was a hike!

Plussat: Absolutely the most amazing and friendly couple, made us feel welcome and at home in Myoko. The dinner there was excellent, more than worth it. Isamu drove us to the ski field every morning and gave us great advice on places to go for dinner. Both Isamu and Tomiko went the extra mile to make our stay more than we expected.

Miinukset: Nothing, if we could have stayed longer and truely made the most of our time there we would have.

Plussat: The owners are very nice and always there to help me through the trip.

Plussat: Amazingly friendly, generous and accommodating hosts. They made my son and I feel special! Close proximity to town and the ski resorts. Excellent drying room. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Free rides to the Akakura ski resorts every morning with plenty of time to buy lift tickets before lifts started running. Private shower and hot tub. Warm and comfortable beds. Lots of local information available on resorts, train and bus schedules etc. Felt like a home away from home!

Plussat: Friendly and helpful staff. Lift to resorts available

Miinukset: It is down a steepish icy road

Plussat: What an amazing stay. Located in a quiet area of Myoko, Pension mile post is run by a lovely couple who make you feel at home. Breakfast is always delicious and different every day and Tomiko will drive you to town for a days skiing. The couple were super accommodating of any requests we had. The rooms are large, comfy and clean and the baths are amazing after a day of skiing. Their cute dog Mei is an added bonus. If you’re ever staying in Myoko, this place will exceed all expectations.

Plussat: Host was awesome - good local knowledge. Great shuttle service options to local mountains (some paid, some free), good size room, massage chair.

Miinukset: In snowy conditions the walk to town was a little treacherous.

Plussat: Perheyritys missä koko pesue pitää kioskia pystyssä aamusta iltaan japanilaisella pieteetillä. Aivan mahtavia tyyppejä! ❤️

Plussat: Todella hyvä palvelu :)

Plussat: We had a great stay at Hotel Senke. The best part is the staff who are so lovely and hospitable. The facilities are old and traditional japanese style, but it gave the place character. Everything looks old, but it is clean. Onsen is very hot and great. The location is amazing! If not having a private bathroom doesn't bother you, then you'll find the place charming.

Miinukset: The light in the room hurt my eyes, it could have a better cover. The heater took a REALLY long time to heat up.

Plussat: Great little place right in the village. Second time staying here. Hosts lovely. Breakfasts tasty. All you need and want in some accommodation at the snow.

Miinukset: Nothing really. Is as it’s shown and described. Onsen in the bathrooms super hot, but you can add some cold water to cool it down if needs be.

Plussat: Location is dead centre of Akakura Onsen village

Miinukset: Only has shared showers that are in the onsen. So if you want privacy, don’t stay here.

Plussat: Miwa and her family lovely hosts, traditional Japanese breakfast was 1500yen w hotpot every morning.The Onsen was open long hours clean and traditional. Highly recommend in the Main Street if Myoko.

Plussat: staff so nice and helpful, English is good

Miinukset: no chair in dry room

Plussat: It is located right on thr road where all the food and bars are. The staff were so lovely

Miinukset: The rooms are separated by a thin (and when I say thin I mean like curtain thin) paper room divider. I could literally hear the next door guest talking and breathing and felt the virbation of their received text messages.

Plussat: Location was great and extremely clean. Had a natural onsen which was pleasant. Staff were friendly.

Miinukset: Nothing wrong with this property at all

Plussat: The staff were amazing and went out of their way to help us. The location is far from almost everything but so beautiful. We loved our stay and recommend it to anyone looking for a magical getaway!

Plussat: Helpful Staff

Miinukset: Strange food - odd mixture - cold fried eggs - odd mix of Asian and western food served at same time. Extremely hard beds on floor. Long way out of town. Friendly staff bit did not compensate for the discomfort.

Plussat: This is a beautiful little spot nestled away from Seki Onsen. It's remoteness is part of the charm, and the staff were wonderful throughout in getting us around. Food was included and great too!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: Henkilökunta avulias

Miinukset: Ruoka oli kylmää

Plussat: Amazing stay!! Absolutely loved the secluded location. The staff were amazing and the food was so delicious. Would love to come back again!!

Miinukset: The outdoor onsen water was freezing cold. The wifi also wasnt available in our room

Plussat: Staff are nice and helpful. The lodge and its surrounding are beautiful . Sitting around the living room was a quality moment to have your friends and viewing a amazing scenery from the huge window.

Plussat: Great location in the forest, staff are very friendly and accomodating!

Plussat: Amazing location, cozy vibes.

Miinukset: Bit dated interior, slightly worn around the edges. But questionably part of the charm

Plussat: The Lodge is located in the middle of the mountain. How a beautiful scenery when there was snowing. The most I love is the cozy resting area in lobby. It was not easy to get rid of the sofa there. Haha… The staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back again.

Plussat: Great brekkie in the morning for only ¥600 just added to your bill. Staff were super nice and make every effort in making your stay an amazing time. Owner had an amazing doggo that was always keen for a pat

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: It's near the ski resort

Miinukset: To get to the hostel require walking over snow ❄️

Plussat: The location was fantastic, genuinely ski in, ski out.

Plussat: Ski in ski out, authentic, onsen , drying room, ski work bench. Great value.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The Owners were really friendly and generous.My wife was ill with a chest infection and had problems with the Japanese bed for sleeping as she has a bad back.We had to cancel the last two nights ( of 3 ) and the Owner kindly only charged for the one night.The food was basic but good.

Miinukset: This is really a ski hostel and would suit younger people better.It is directly on the ski slopes. There is no sign in English to show where it is but the nearby tourist information office helped us to find it. Our room was heated by a kerosene heater,not good for chesty people.Washing is communal.Our room had a wash basin with cold water and no curtains,overlooking the ski slopes.The car park is 200 metres down the road but the owner kindly brought our cases etc on his snow machine.This hostel is not realy suitable for older aged travellers in our opinion unless improvements are made in the heating and warm water suppled by pipes to the room and things are made more private.

Plussat: Traditional small tatami room with kerosene heater. Beautiful view. Right next to ski lift. Shared toilets and japanese style bathroom.

Miinukset: I would like Japanese food for breakfast instead of bread and eggs.

Plussat: Great location. Hosts were very helpful. Great value at a more traditional Japanese style accommodation.

Miinukset: The owners and staff were excellent in helping us enjoy our stay.

Plussat: The onsen was a nice touch. Good place to ski in and ski out but it’s a little too far from centre.

Miinukset: The heater makes my eye so red. It’s a old fashion heater and it lights a fire within the machine.

Plussat: Nice location in town and good if you just want to ski the Akakura onsen runs. spacious and clean rooms. Friendly staff. Good western breakfast. All n all a great base if you want to enjoy myoko.

Miinukset: Onsens could use a power wash on the roof/walls but water temp and general cleanliness was ok. We’ve had better Japanese breakfasts and wold recommended choosing the western if you’re unsure.

Plussat: The owner is good, sometime we would need him send us to another ski area, he is willing to do so. Walking distance to one of the ski area,about 2 mins walk.

Plussat: Location location. So convenient to the main ski lift #6, around 2 min walk - no need to wait for transfers, so you could come and go as needs. The host Daisuke went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. Pick up and return from Myoko train station a bonus. Would stay there again.

Miinukset: None to mention.

Plussat: Thank you so much Daisuke, you made the stay wonderful. Nothing was ever too much trouble and you made me feel really comfortable at your hotel. I can't wait to come back. The location was brilliant and I loved how the onsen was open and available all afternoon and night.

Plussat: Large room. Ladies onzen was quiet. Pictures on walls were great. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Miinukset: Men’s onsen a bit dirty. Breakfast could be better.

Plussat: Very happy with the location, facilities and overall ambience of Wakui Hotel. Not 'up-market' by any means, but exactly as expected for a small (ski) rustic village area, and a good range of small local restaurants nearby. Breakfasts adequate for pre-skiing with a mix of Japanese and Western fare. Dry room available for wet ski gear. We will return one day.

Plussat: Great location with great friendly hosts that did everything to make your stay comfortable and welcome.

Miinukset: Rooms are getting abit tired

Plussat: Good location, close to ski resort and bus stop to other resorts as well as plenty of restaurants and bars. Quiet comfortable room with mountain views. Friendly helpful staff.

Plussat: Location nice and close to ski fields, walking distance

Miinukset: No room service Same towel and sheets for one week

Plussat: Great location

Miinukset: Furniture damaged - dirty and dusty

Plussat: Staff always at front desk and very helpful

Plussat: For breakfast we would have liked more choice with cereals and also more fresh fruit.

Miinukset: Internet was unreliable.

Plussat: A real surprise package. A family run hotel with lovely staff. Whilst the hotel is older and lacks modern facilities, it is spotlessly clean. The dinners for ¥1,500 are sensational value. Would stay again.

Miinukset: The building is in need of updating, but it's location is fantastic.

Plussat: It's basic, but spotless and comfy and reasonably priced, and unusually for the area has (small) in room toilet and shower. Location right across the road from the Kanko lift and shuttle bus to the other ski hills. About a 10 min walk to the centre of town for shops, bars and restaurants, but there is a secret bonus - the wonderful izakaya Pontaro a minute's walk down the street.

Miinukset: Breakfast at fixed time (730 or 8am only) is a little basic and limits the chances of a lie-in.

Plussat: Close to village centre and slopes ! And great discounted lift tickets. Onsen / Bath was great too!

Miinukset: The walls were thin and you could hear everything outside your door !

Plussat: Good location, room is clean, great breakfast and dinner, staff are helpful and friendly.

Plussat: Excellent location and at the door step of Akakura Kanko

Plussat: Hotel Moc exceeded my expectations. Would stay here again if I returned for a skiing holiday.