Star Hotel Akakura

Only the couple managing the property, doing all rooms and check in and dining. So be patient. Even they might not know much English they still provide great service and try to accommodate your needs. Nice restaurants and convenient store around though most close early. Walking distance to the Akakura Obsen Ski area.

This hotel was recommended to us by a friend and it didn't disappoint. Centrally located (you can literally walk to the Akakura onsen ski area in 5 mins), the rooms are spacious by Japanese standards and comfortable with a lovely view of the Akakura onsen area. It is family owned and service is great - filling breakfast served with a smile and we were picked up and dropped off to Myoko Kogen station which was very handy. They even gave us some complimentary warm cans of tea/coffee when we left. The onsen was lovely after a day of skiing (it is public and gender separated but in the steam you don't see much lol) Their lift passes were cheaper than RRP. The hotel is a bit dated but great value compared to nearby places.