Stay in the Heart of Japan
If you are looking for comfortable, affordable and cheap accommodation in Japan's "White Triangle" - Myoko Kogen, Hakuba, Akakura Onsen, Akakan Resort, Lake Nojiri, Nozawa Onsen, Madarao & Tangram, Togakushi, Joetsu, Yudanaka Onsen (Jigokudani Monkey Park) and surrounds - hotels, pension, inns, hostels, ski lodges, cabins, minshuku, b&b and/or ryokan - then you have come to the right place. We can also help you book online at the same time for any stopovers in Nagano City, Narita Airport, Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya or Kyoto. We can also assist with group bookings throughout Japan
Please note that Myoko Kogen and the "White Triangle" is made up of several different areas (as listed above) and the establishments below are only a small fraction of the properties offered. The following are a small selection of recommended inns, pensions, hotels and ryokan. For a full list of accommodation in the different areas of Myoko Kogen and the White Triangle please use the links to the right. If unsure of the area you are looking for check out our Myoko Kogen Area Guide or Myoko Maps page.
Myoko-nojiri.com (Explore the Heart of Japan) and hakuba-accommodation.net (The Hakuba Accommodation Guide), plus it's affliate ski site myokokogen.net (Ski the Heart of Japan) offer by far the widest available range of accommodation in the area where reservations can easily be done online in English. Each area has its own hotel map so you can see exactly where the property you are booking lies in relation to local transport, resorts and services.
We have gathered all of the available bookable online establishments and are constantly adding to our lists. We utilise only well known reputable companies and you can therefore book securely with confidence, and at the best possible price, via Japanican (JTB), Agoda, HostelBookers, Trip Advisor, Hostelworld, Zuji (Travelocity) and/or Rakuten. Confirmation is usually immediate.
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Note: If you have stayed in the area and can recommend (or not recommend) a place you have stayed in we also welcome your input via email or our forums. Without feedback, no responsibility can be taken for the service or standard of any of the establishments listed herein.
English may not be spoken at many of the accommodation options listed.
Featured Places to Stay: MyokoKogen, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba, Togakushi, Nagano, Akakura, Jigokudani, ETC.
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Pension Mont Cervin in Akakura Onsen Pension Mont Cervin is an affordable and popular pension that is our #No. 1 booked option for Myoko accommodation. The genial host, Shikine-san, is also director of the Myoko Kogen Visitor Center as well as a certified mountain and trekking guide. Hence he is able to tell you a lot about this unique natural area as well as showing some of the most breathtaking views and scenery in the area via snowshoe tours. |
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Canadian House in Shin-Akakura Canadian House is another popular Myoko Kogen pension that is the #No. 2 booked option for Myoko accommodation. This establishment offers both western and Japanese style accommodation conveniently located between Myoko Kogen and Shin-Akakura. There is an English speaking host, along with bike, ski and sports gear hire. Collection from Myokokogen Station can be arranged. Internet access available. Map to Canadian House, Myoko-kogen |
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Akakura Kanko Hotel in Akakan Resort The Akakura Kanko Hotel is the most famous of all Myoko hotels (see larger photo above) and is a Japan ski industry icon. This classic European style hotel, the first of it's kind in Japan, is perched high on the slopes of Shin-Akakura Kanko (Akakan) ski area where one can ski in and ski out. The hotel was built in 1937 and still retains its sense of history. Expect a high standard of service and enjoy a hot spring on the balcony in the snow. |
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Lodge Nagano in Nozawa Onsen At the Australian owned Lodge Nagano you can experience the best in Japanese accommodation with friendly staff. The beds in all of the Japanese style tatami rooms are really comfortable with futons to sleep on. All the rooms are bright, clean and quiet with terrific outlooks on the surrounding mountains and village. Lodge Nagano has a huge kitchen and great dining room, a relaxing lounge area and chill out home theater room, wireless internet, TV, DVD and stereo. Other facilities include a laundry service with drying room for ski gear, a ski and boot storage room plus work bench for tuning and waxing. Prices start from JPY 2,500 - Read Nagano Lodge reviews Map to Lodge Nagano in Nozawa Onsen |
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Lodge Tabi Tabi in Hakuba Village Lodge Tabi Tabi is surrounded by Hakuba's world class ski resorts and an easy walk from the Goryu Gondola. Lodge Tabi-Tabi is unlike any other accommodation in the snow country. This unique lodge combines the chilled out atmosphere of a Southeast Asian guesthouse with the traditional Japanese ryokan experience. |
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Tsubame Highland Hotel in Tsubame Onsen Tsubame Highland Hotel has both Japanese and Western style accommodation available and is surrounded in seclusion by the deep forests and beautiful mountains of the Myoko Plateau. It is the perfect place for relaxing, hiking, trekking and skiing. To get to Akakura Ski Resort you can ski or snowboard down directly From Tsubame Onsen. The hotel can arrange a later free pick-up by snow tractor. |
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Hotel Kofukan - Ryokan Kofukan near Myokokogen Station This establishment was opened in 2004 featuring large rooms with both Japanese and Western style accommodation available. It is only three minutes by free shuttle from Myokokogen station with wonderful relaxing hotsprings and a great view of Mt. Myoko. A free shuttle bus service is available to and from Suginohara ski field during the winter. Discount ski lift tickets are also available for purchase. Friendly service (in English), great food and reasonable tariff. Map to Hotel Kofukan, Myoko-kogen |
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Pension Four Seasons in Madarao-Kogen You can enjoy the nearby ski slopes in winter or the cool of the summer highlands in Madarao Kogen. The property is separated into two buildings with rooms or a log cabin available. The six rooms can sleep 2 to 4 people and breakfast is included. The independent log house has two bedrooms plus living area, kitchen and bathroom. Alight at JR Iiyama Station and take a bus to Madarao-kogen. |
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Shimaya Ryokan in Yudanaka Onsen Shimaya Ryokan is located in the centre of Yudanaka Onsen and only 8 minutes away from Yudanaka station. This inn is one of our most often booked Yudanaka accommodation options. When requested, the ryokan will provide 'on-demand' free shuttle services to and from the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Read or leave a review of Shimaya Ryokan here |
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Shibu Hotel in Shibu Onsen Shibu Hotel is a Japanese-style inn popular with foreign visitors. Free collection from station and shuttle to Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park) available. Close to the Onsen Monkey Park than some other onsen areas of Nagano. The hotel has both Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and western-style rooms as well as three different types of onsen including a private bath. See a video of the Shibu Hotel (Japanese only). |
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Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku in Kanbayashi Onsen combines the comfort of a hotel providing you with your private space and time, and the heart-warming service of a ryokan (traditional Japanese-style inn). Watch a video of Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku (Japanese only) |
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Soratobu Usagi Myoko in Suginohara Ski Area is very popular, offers comfortable and affordable accommodation and even got a mention in Qantas Travel Insider. The location is fantastic, right in the middle of the Myoko Suginohara ski area trails, with one of the chairlifts going almost past the window. There's a restaurant, ski rental, common bath and internet access. They also have some self-contained accommodation which was very neat and cosy and would be ideal for a family or small group of friends. Map to Soratobu Usagi Myoko, Suginosawa |
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Nakatani Ryokan in Togakushi Village This traditional style ryokan establishment includes a garden with a variety of alpine plants thats offers time and space for calm and contemplation. The local dishes served include local ingredients, such as edible wild plants, fish and soba noodles. Communal baths (no ensuite). Credit cards accepted. Map to Nakatani Ryokan |
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Pension Almanac in Lake Nojiri / Kurohime Five minutes by car from the Shinano-machi interchange. This establishment has a homely cabin feel with Chinese meals available. Facilities include coin laundry, ski and snowboard rental as well as ski wear, a ski drying room and internet access (e-mail). |
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Zenkoji Tokugyoubou in Nagano City Zenkoji Tokugyoubou is located right in the grounds of Zenkoji Temple. It is a shukubo - the kind of lodging that is traditionally attached to a Japanese temple. A shukubo is similar to traditional Japanese inns but at a shukubo you can join in morning prayers with the temple monks and eat shojin ryori - the special austere, vegetarian meal for monks. The rooms are traditional Japanese rooms with tatami mats and a light cotton yukata is offered for sleeping. No credit cards accepted. |
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Matsuya Ryokan in Nagano City is an amazing traditional inn located right at the heart of Zenkoji Temple. Matsuya is recommended for those who love to have a taste of very traditional Japanese culture, architectural design and value for money. There is a Jizo statue related to the Zenko-ji Temple at the entrance. As it is a traditional ryokan, there is no internet access. This popular establishment also offers private reservable rotemburo (outdoor baths). |
Do you own or run local Myoko accommodation, a hotel in Hakuba or Jigokudani Monkey Park, a Togakushi pension, a Nagano ryokan, a Nozawa Onsen lodge, etc.?
If you are an owner/manager of any type of lodging in the area please contact us to see how your establishment can be listed here.
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Descriptor: Are you looking for accommodation in Myoko or an ski hotel in Akakura? Perhaps a Myoko Hotel? On this page is listed Myoko accommodation, Niigata accommodation, Nagano accommodation, Nojiri Hotels, Cabins in Lake Nojiri, Myoko Hotels, Myoko ski resorts and Myoko ryokan. You will also find various pension, minshuku, B&B, hostels and inns for Niigata, Nagano City, Hakuba Village, Nozawa Onsen, Akakura, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Togakushi, Madarao, Kurohime, Sekiyama, Seki Onsen, Tsubame Onsen, Yudanaka Onsen, Kanbayashi Onsen and Shibu Onsen. Please click on any of the main links at the top or on the sidebar for further information.























