About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Akakura Akarien in Myoko offers family rooms with air-conditioning, yukata, work desks, and seating areas. Each room includes a wardrobe and slippers for added comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Australian, and Asian cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice are available. Amenities and Services: Guests can enjoy free WiFi, ski equipment hire, ski pass sales, child-friendly buffet, full-day security, luggage storage, and ski storage. Additional facilities include a bar and paid parking. Activities and Attractions: Skiing is available nearby. Points of interest include Lake Nojiri (10 km), Zenkoji Temple (33 km), Nagano Station (35 km), and Jigokudani Monkey Park (43 km). Matsumoto Airport is 108 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a great location. Very clean and the breakfasts were fab. All staff incredibly helpful.
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Staff were amazing, super friendly and very personable, cooked breakfast was awesome every day and different every day 👍
  • Oliver
    Australia Australia
    Great staff, great location, neat and comfortable rooms
  • Jaimee
    Australia Australia
    Very clean and rooms cosy and comfortable smaller type guest house with amazing host and staff that went above and beyond during our stay
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    The location is amazing, so close to the town and just a super short walk to a lift. Breakfast was always delicious! Our room was so spacious with so much room for our luggage, the heating was great our beds were warm and comfortable. The staff...
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location right in the middle of town, just off the main street 7am hot breakfasts get you ready for first tracks
  • Joseph
    Australia Australia
    Such a great central location, right in the heart of town and close to the slopes. Breakfast every morning was absolutely stellar, and the staff were so friendly, fun and helpful.
  • Ben
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing. Carlo, Sammy, Connor and the rest of the staff were amazing. It was like staying with friends. Great little bar for relaxing after a day on the slopes. Breakfast was great and served early to allow us to get an early start....
  • Jennifer
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Stayed here for 4d3n.The location was just right for my family. It's right in the middle between walkable distance to ski lifts / ski school and restaurants. Very friendly and helpful staff at the lodge. Breakfast was a bomb! Totally different...
  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    Great mix of contemporary and traditional accommodation in the heart of the Myoko village. Breakfast, bar and onsen all wonderful. Incredibly clean and the friendliest of staff. Carlo is the perfect host.

Hosted by Drew Innes

9.5
Host review score
Drew Innes
Purchased in October 2018 and having a light renovation to appeal to western ski enthusiast and families, Akakura Akarien Hotel has been designed to operate as a bed & breakfast ski lodge with a variety of room configurations. . With a focus on comfort, style and good old fashioned mountain hospitality - we love making sure our guests have an amazing stay, never want to leave and always want to return back to the comfort and convenience of Akakura Akarien Hotel. . Akakura Akarien Hotel has 11 Rooms; > Twin Share rooms with shared bathroom x 2, Triple Share rooms with shared bathroom x 7 and Family room / Quad Share with shared bathroom x 2. > Western shower room on the lower ground ( private ) > Male & Female shared bathhouse ( lockable for private use ). . The lodge is equipped with a full commercial kitchen, dining room, bar, games room, laundry, ski drying room and is conveniently located an easy 200m walk to the ski runs. Local shops and restaurants are an easy 1-minute walk away. The hotel is literally right in the middle of the bars and restaurants. . We perfectly cater for the discerning guests that are looking for a fantastic location close to everything.
Drew is a Ski Enthusiast passionate about skiing and ensuring our guests have their best winter holiday vacation whilst staying at Akakura Akarien. He's an adoring husband to Lulu and father to Levi and Avalon and the family has grown up with a love of skiing, particularly in Japan.
Convenient Access Akakura Onsen is the actual town name, located within Myoko Kogen, Niigata. It is an easy 1hr 45 min Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano where you can connect with the local Myoko train ( this trip along the river is spectacular in snowy conditions ) which takes approx. 30 minutes. When you arrive at Myoko Station our car can be there to collect you OR it's a 10-minute taxi ride to the Hotel. World Class Ski School & Ski Rental Myoko Snow Sports is located on Akakura Ginza strip ( the main street ) and has built a reputation for providing world-class ski lessons and equipment for people of all ages. As a parent, it's important to know that your kids are taken care of throughout the day to give you the freedom and flexibility to go riding. The snow sports building is 1 minute from the Hotel. Established Town Center with Restaurants & Bars Japan is not known for its Apre Ski scene and that's somewhat of the case in Akakura Onsen, however, there are plenty of quality dining options and bars on the main street just 1-minute from the Hotel. You can get a diverse range of cuisine and we can advise on dining options.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Akarien
    • Cuisine
      American • Australian • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Akakura Akarien takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Akakura Akarien in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 6-48