The 37 best neighborhoods to see in Myoko

Literally waited in the lift ticket queue for 1hour yesterday! (Monday From 9:45am to 10:45) Only one person taking payment, but 2 staff at ticket counter. Ridiculous. If you’re buying 1-3day tickets use the QR code advance payment option and skip the line up, but more online options need to be made available. We only wanted a 4 hour ticket and therefore had to line up. Resort itself was fine, no lift queues.

Awesome snow sports area, tons of ungroomed runs. Will definitely be back.

A variety of runs. Awesome off piste area to explore and have fun in deep powder. There is also a kebab shop at bottom of Hotel 2 chair lift. Love the kebab there!

The better side of the Akakura resort with more challenging runs, better terrains and tree skiing, enough to keep you entertained for 2 to 3 days. However, despite Covid, the place gets very crowded over the weekend with long queue to get the lift tickets and much longer queue to get on the Gondola. There are less freshies to be found as compared to other resorts (despite no presence of foreign tourists) and hence, I will avoid this place once international travel is allowed. To get here, take train from Tokyo to Nagano station, and from there to Myokokogen station and get the hotel/ryokan to pick you up from the station. The Kanko resort is about 5mins walk to Akakura Onsen. There are also plenty of ski in ski out accommodations in this area.

Great mountain but the queue to buy tickets in the morning is ridiculous. Other large resorts have already gone online, so no wait needed for pre-bought tickets, while Akakura is still paper based. This wastes 30 min of a ski day… for which we still pay for tickets. Please please put in automated gates and online purchase.

Very nice hotel at Myoko Kogen ski resort. And the food that they serve is spectacular as well. We are the only foreign guests when we are there and the ski is not yet open for another week even though it is snowing everyday already.

Bus too here . Great ski runs . Many chair lift connected to Akakura onsen ski area . Lots restaurants .

Myoko village is a pretty little place with a few cafes and restaurants. Easy access to ski slopes - walking distance to Akakura Onsen lifts and not too far to Akakura Kanko ( walk or shuttle).

This myoko kogen is a great set of ski resorts. The snow was metres deep, the bars and food shops are good Great time to be visiting this area as the crowds have not yet found this great area.

Myoko Kogen has some of Japan’s best back country. Easy living and no crowds. The reasons why I go back every year. 2019 March

Had a great time in Myoko Kogen. It's getting pretty busy there but still plenty of snow around if you know where to look.

We're hoping to plan a trip here in late November, do you think there will be enough snow at that time??

Traditional Japanese ski village... barely any Western tourists, just the way it should be. If you go, don't tell anyone.

Awesome ski fields and lovely little village with great food outlets. I’ll definitely return.

Great place to ski for beginner and intermediate skiers/boarders. Decent length of runs nice powder, uncrowded slopes.

Nice ski and snowboard resort for the beginners! Specially for the snowscoot riders.

Fantastic choice for beginner and low intermediate skiers with its wide placid groomers and long runs. Beautiful views. Lifts reasonably fast. Not a lot of variety, but good for one, possibly two day.

Can be a bit tricky to get to with the local bus system, but a decent mix of easy slopes for beginners and some more intricate forest routes and jumps for more advanced skiers and snowboarders. Very friendly and efficient staff!

The resort itself is ok. Unfortunately I am in a period of not too much snow. Off piste, tree run is not quite good at the moment. This place supposed to be packed with snow normally. The design of resort is fine. Enough beginners to intermediate runs for a day or two. Have a nice park for park players. Some runs very good for ground tricks. Food in restaurant is fine and reasonably priced. Remember to bring a ticket/ lift pass holder because it is not using electronic pass. It is old fashioned ticket.

Awesome Japanese feel! Hardly any lift lines. Great & reasonably priced restaurants. Great slopes for beginner and intermediate skiers. Brilliant terrain park. In-bounds tree runs for intermediates to advanced. Make sure you bring cash. No ATM and ticket office and restaurants don't take card.

Ski resourt itself quite tiny, however there are not bad back-country options here, also very good dinner option with great local craft beer

Great ski resort, pretty icy conditions in the middle of March. Very empty on a weekday. The 8.5km ride from top to bottom is a good leg workout! Our instructor was a pro and very helpful to improve!

Love the nice long runs! Our favourite in the area so far, we were lucky to have powder snow for 3 days. Fantastic slopes for all levels. For snowboarders we suggest to avoid going on the way to the bottom as it gets very flat some walking is required before getting to the bottom lift to bring u up to the main chair lifts.

My favorite resort! I tried many of the Nagan area ski resorts and Suginohara is the one that I keep coming back to the most. Tree skiing is amazing, a lot of snow, long wide slopes to practice, and not crowded:)

Came here on a big powder day! It was powder everywhere even on a the groomed slopes. Most of the chairlifts were fast and working. Will come again!

Long groomed runs were such a pleasure to ski down! The resort is big, so there were barely queues once we got onto the mountain. My favorite resort in Myoko - chairlifts moved pretty fast when there wasn’t wind and there was plenty to choose from for beginners to advanced skiers. The chairlifts with bubbles were helpful on days where it was dumping.

Probably my favorite resort. I have been skiing in Japan for 17 years. This resort is modern with fast quad lifts and the gondola. The snow park is possibly the widest run in Japan. Huge powder runs. A cute little village section with some good local food. The only downside is the access.. really need a car to get out here

Good runs for all ski or board abilities, great views of surrounding mountains/Mt Fuji on a clear day. The park is one of the best in the area despite a few kooky features. Lifts are all quick with a good gondola taking you 3km up mountain. Restaurant options are good but not many vegetarian options available. The 8.5km run is great fun and will burn the legs of all skiing or boarding abilities

Seki onsen ski area is privately owned by a very nice and cool family. The runs are mostly in groomed and the food is home cooked style and it is THE BEST ski area lunch I have ever had in Japan! The onsen is also one not to be missed! The onsen is red in color and the aroma is amazingly calming! Check them out if you love ungroomed runs!

This was my favourite spot for our biggest powder day. If theres a big snow day, make sure to head here. It’s low elevation gain but it makes up for it in charm and its punk rock feel.

Epic powder heaven. Not for beginners. Be ready to hike and self rescue.

Great resort for more experienced skiers. Only two lifts and a very casual vibe to the whole thing. Have fun and be safe. Ski with friends!

Super small, only two lifts, one of them is a sketchy one-seater. But a lot of fun on a powder day, lots of tree runs available. So if the snow is good, check this place for a day..

Small family owned resort Steep, great tree runs, great pow Not a beginner field, not somewhere ski patrol will hold your hand and baby you We absolutely scored here I'll be back!

Indeed great snow here but you'll get bored quickly with only two lifts, and one (the single pizzabox) was closed the day we came... The primary lift only accesses two runs, one groomed and one ungroomed.... Seems there is opportunity for a bit of exploration for backcountry deep powder, so snowboarders seem to love it here. We spent a half-day afternoon as a warm up to full days at the bigger resorts, not a bad option if you arrive around 12:30 and only 3000 yen. There are no crowds here but you could say that about anywhere in Myoko.... Slope-side restaurant was charming.

Easy hike until you hit the chains and rock scramble to the top. 6 hour round trip

My First hike in Japan😅😅 unforgettable experience..

Awesome backcountry skiing.

(Translated by Google) This mountain is for intermediate climbers, but beginners can also climb it if they climb slowly. There's a waterfall and a great view. You'll want to be prepared for the chain sections. Don't forget your gloves. Many people hike Mt. Hiuchi and Mt. Hiuchi. This summer's heat is intense. It feels like a real battle against the heat. I was so excited to take a dip in the open-air bath on the way back that I walked. (Original) 中級者向けの山ですが、ゆっくりと登れば 初級者もいけます。 滝があり　展望も良い 鎖場だけは覚悟した方が良い 手袋忘れずに 火打山と縦走の方も多い この夏の猛暑 暑さとの戦い感が強い 帰りの露天風呂がひたすら楽しみで歩いていた

(Translated by Google) Starting from Tsubame Onsen Iwatoya (542), the concrete path is well maintained and the climb is gentle and easy. (630) We arrived at Akakura Onsen, a water source. (645) Heading towards the Komyo Falls entrance, there was an open-air bath. From here, the concrete path ends and the climb begins steeply. From Kita Jigokudani Junction (711), climb along the stream and then onto the steep climb known as Munetsuki Hachijo (746). (823) We arrived at Tengudo. There is a portable toilet area. This is a wide area, so most people were taking a rest. From here, it was mostly uphill, passing Kozenji Pond (858) and the wind hole (859) to the base of the lava dome. There was a long section requiring chains, but the footing was solid and we could climb without chains. From there, it was a steady climb up the rocky terrain. (1025) The summit of the South Peak (2,454m). The north side was covered in clouds, but the views were open everywhere else, with views of Mount Takatsuma, Mount Yake, and Mount Hiuchi. Descending from the northern peak (2445m) at 1100. It was an incredibly steep climb, and I realized it must be tough for anyone climbing from here. At 1221, I took a rest on a bench at the Chosukeike junction. From here, I headed towards Kurosawaike Pond. Just beyond there was a water source in the stream. The water was cold and delicious, and I stocked up on water for the night. I crossed the outer rim of the mountain, where there was a lot of bamboo grass making it difficult to walk, and after a short, steep climb up a chain section, I finally reached Okura Norikoshi at 1358. Everything around Mt. Myoko is really tough! At 1429, I reached Kurosawaike Hut. From here, it was another gentle climb to Chausuyama at 1513. I descended gently, and finally arrived at Takayaike Hut at 1537 after descending a rocky path. I realized how naive I was, imagining the marshlands of Oze. (Original) 542燕温泉岩戸屋を出発、コンクリートの道が整備されており、緩い登りで歩きやすいです。630水場である赤倉源泉に。645光明滝口、滝の方に進むと露天風呂がありました。ここからは、 コンクリートの道が終わり急登になります。 711北地獄谷分岐から沢沿いを登り、746胸突き八丁と呼ばれる急登に。823天狗堂に到着。簡易トイレスペースあります。ここは広いので、休憩している方がほとんどでした。ここからは、ほとんど登りで、858光善寺池、風穴を通り、溶岩ドーム取り付きに。長い鎖場がありますが、足場がしっかりしており、鎖を使わなくても登れます。その先は岩場をひたすら登って行きます。 1025南峰頂上（2454m）、北側は雲がかかってましたが、それ以外は眺望が開けており、高妻山、焼山、火打山が見渡せました。 1100北峰（2445m）から下山。すごい急登で、ここから登る方は大変だなと感じました。1221長助池分岐のベンチで休憩。ここから黒沢池に向います。そのすぐ先に、沢の水場があり。冷たくおいしい水で、ここで夜の分まで確保しました。 笹が多くて歩きにくく、崖下に滑落しそうな外輪山を横切り、短い鎖場から急登して、ようやく1358大倉乗越に。妙高山周辺ほんとどこもキツイです！1429黒沢池ヒュッテ。またここから緩い登り、1513茶臼山に。なだらかに下り、最後は岩の道を下って1537高谷池ヒュッテに、ようやく到着しました。 尾瀬の湿原地帯を想像していたため、自分の甘さを痛感しました。

(Translated by Google) Mount Myoko's North Peak is about 8m lower in elevation than the South Peak, but is still recognized as a special place by climbers. • Best Viewpoint (Best Lookout Point): The North Peak is more spacious and open than the South Peak, so many climbers consider it the best place to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area, including Mount Hiuchi and the Kubiki mountain range. • Rest and Meeting Place: With a relatively large, flat area, it serves as a prime meeting point for climbers to rest, eat, and take commemorative photos. (Original) 妙高山における北峰は、標高では南峰より約 8m低いものの、登山者にとっては特別な場所として認識されています。 • 最高の展望地（絶佳の眺望点）： 北峰は南峰よりも広々として開けているため、多くの登山者が火打山や頸城（くびき）山塊を含む周囲の絶景を楽しむのに最適な場所だと考えています。 • 休憩と集合の場所： 比較的広い平坦なエリアがあることから、登山者が休憩をとったり、食事をしたり、記念撮影をしたりするための主要な集合地点となっています。

(Translated by Google) Mount Myoko, one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, towers over Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Its elevation is 2,454 meters. While an entrance fee is required, the trail is well-maintained. First, follow the well-maintained boardwalk, then pass through a rocky forest, and you'll soon be over 2,000 meters. The open, pumice pine area, with the sound of the babbling river, is a soothing sight and sound, perfect for a digital detox. After passing Kurosawa Hut, the mountain is clearly formed by a long-ago eruption, and the rocky path continues. If you're not careful with your footing, you'll lose everything. lol The summit isn't particularly spacious, but the spectacular 360-degree views make it one of my personal favorites. (Original) 新潟県と長野県にそびえる日本百名山の妙高山。標高2454m。入域料が必要な山だが、おかげさまで登山道はかなり整備されています。最初整備された木道を進み、岩がゴロゴロしている樹林帯を抜ければすぐ2000m超えに。川のせせらぎが聞こえる、開けたハイマツ地帯は目でも耳でも癒やされデジタルデトックスにはうってつけ。黒澤ヒュッテを越えてからは昔噴火で出来た山とわかる、ゴロゴロ岩道が続く為、足捌きで気を抜くと色々が持っていかれます笑 山頂はあまりスペースとして広くはないものの、360°開けた絶景が見れるので個人的にとても好きな山頂の一つに入ります

The ski resort is connected to Akakura Kanko which I would suggest purchase combines two mountain tickets else you will fill it too small for one mountain alone. There's a big flat space in the middle of the mountain where the restaurants are.

It's a quiet "one street" town and at the tail-end of the ski season it's even quieter, seemingly populated by more Australian ski instructors than locals or even tourists. Food choices are limited and did not pass muster for the more discerning taste buds. Ski slopes are definitely very comfortable for the absolute beginner. Runs are relatively short and combined with the leisurely lifts makes for a very relaxed ski experience. It has gorgeous views and with a little bit of investment this town could really light up.

(Feb 2025, weekday) + There's a nice long easy slope that is slightly toward the harder side for practice purposes and enjoyment - Commuting between slopes is a complete nightmare. A lot of flat ground, a lot of struggling - A lot of lifts are closed. Not acceptable considering that the lift ticket is quite expensive (6000yen/adult/day; ~USD$39)

A lovely ski resort perfect for beginners and low intermediate skiers. Advantages include wide gentle slopes and a charming small town vibe. Disadvantages are the longish traverses between lifts, which are aging and slow.

This place is heaven. Getting the best snow in all of Japan, maybe even all of the world. This is my go to when taking a snow trip away from home. When there is enough snow this place is a big open playground. With plenty of lifts and runs to suit all levels of skill. There is plenty of accommodation choices and not so many restaurants. This mountain is roughly a 6 hour drive away from Tokyo. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an escape to the best snow possible. You need to visit during Jan and Feb for the best possible fresh powder available.

One of the two historical ski slope located at the foot of Mt. Myoko. This gelande tends to be lower in altitude than the Kanko side but has nice runs in the trees and wide groomed slopes. The slopes are located wide along the mountain so there are quite a few flat traverse you need to do in order to get to one side to the other, but each slope tends to be pretty empty even on a Saturday. Nighter runs until 10PM but not included in the one day or the multi-day pass. Get the 1day passport or the nighter pass separately if you want to go long.

lack of signage and you have to take off snowboard or ski to reach next liftchair. Not user friendly indeed.

Naena Waterfall is powerful and impressive, surrounded by beautiful nature and easy walking trails. When I visited, it had just rained heavily, so the water was muddy and rushing fast instead of the usual clear blue. Even with the murky water, the sheer force and sound of the falls were incredible to experience. I’d love to come back on a sunny day to see it at its best.

Beautiful falls and nice small walk until the spot!

There has been a lot of rain so the volume of the water was incredible. A nice 500 metre walk beside the river in the bush. I can see why this is a top 100 waterfall.

Definitely do the hike further in, after crossing back from the bridge

A really easy hike even with kids and it is such a beautiful place

Great short hike to some nice waterfalls. No swimming but a good view. Great cold noodle lunch and some of the creamiest ice cream at the cafe at the parking lot.

It's really beautiful. Pure nature and sound.

It wasn’t overly crowded, but you’d need your own car to get there, and it was a bit pricey. I’ve been to better snow resorts that are more affordable.

Great powder and nice tree runs. Lift lines were long but it was a holiday weekend. I would go back but prefer a week day.

Beautiful place. We went there to celebrate New Year with my Husband and the powdery white snow really amazed us. It was my first snow and snowboard experience and this place is highly recommended. Hotel staff are nice too, can understand English and the female receptionist is very accommodating to address our room request. Thank you.

Lovely resort with lots for everyone. Amazing snow levels this year!

A bit underwhelming in the beginning.. slow lifts and not many.. but the tree runs are phenomenal on powder days

Great resort. The quality of snow is good, and wide variety of course to choose.

Literally nothing here. No ATMs, extremely limited places to eat or drink and no marts or shops to get any supplies. Very strange little place is its supposed to be for tourists but sucks.

Very clean and peaceful station. Shinkansen schedule is almost every hour. Going to Tokyo from the station only takes less than 2hrs . And Kanazawa 1.5 hrs. View is spectacular during winter. Lotte Arai ski resort is only few minutes by car.

A well-needed shinkansen station which allows visitors coming from Tokyo to bypass a change at Echigo-Yuzawa. The station provides a bento shop, tourist information area with local goods and a JR Rail ticket booth supported by friendly and competent staff. Relatively new, Joetsumyoko Station makes accessing the Snow Country more convenient than ever.

Station serving joetsu city. Very easy to get around and find a bus or rental car. During the winter the place becomes magical with access to ski resort. Please note that the HOKURIKU SHINKANSEN stops here and not the JŌETSU SHINKANSEN for Niigata so please watch out. Otherwise, there are some restaurants and shops around the station.

Nice train station. Feels quite be or renovated. The signage is clear so easy to use as long as you can read Japanese or English. The ticket machines have more language choices. The visitor center is attached to a small eatery and box lunch shop.

Huge, modern, easy to navigate. Not much around it, but has dining and convenience store facilities inside.

Look very new and modern station.

new, clean, beautiful. a convience store with mont-bell.

(Translated by Google) A safe ski resort for families and beginners. The restaurant was also open for lunch without being crowded. The miso ramen was full of vegetables and was very filling♪ The fries were also large♪ I want to come again (*^^*) (Original) ファミリー向け、初心者向けの安心なスキー場。レストランも昼食時に混雑無く食べられました。味噌ラーメンが野菜たっぷりでボリューム満点♪ポテトフライも大盛りでした♪また来たいです(*^^*)

(Translated by Google) The lift and rental staff are very friendly. This slope is perfect for skiing with children who are beginners. Very easy to teach to children. (Original) リフトやレンタルのスタッフがとても親切。初心者の子供と一緒に滑るのがぴったりの斜面のゲレンデです。子供にも非常に教えやすい。

(Translated by Google) Local ski slope with one lift. It's a little steeper than the neighboring Runrun Ski Resort, so I don't think it's bad for beginners to practice. (Original) リフト1本のローカルゲレンデ。お隣のルンルンスキー場よりも多少斜度があり初級者の練習には悪くないと思う。

(Translated by Google) It's a family-friendly ski resort, and the courses are gentle and perfect for children to practice. (Original) ファミリーに優しいスキー場、コースも緩やかで子供たちの練習に丁度よいです。

(Translated by Google) Recommended for skiing and snowboarding. This course is family-friendly. (Original) スキー、スノーボードにオススメです。 家族連れにも優しいコースになっています。

(Translated by Google) The one-time ticket is ``valid only on the day of sale''! ! ? please note. (Original) 一回券がまさかの『発売当日限り有効』っっっ！！？ ご注意ください。

(Translated by Google) The beginning is important for those who start skiing✨ It was gentle and perfect, and the snowboarding was also good at school. (Original) スキーを始める人には初めが大切✨ なだらかで最適、スノーボードもスクールでいい感じでした。

Great resort with ski in / out. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Onsen and massage facilities on site. Food options within the resort are limited and not the best

Too expensive and too crowded! The lifts were not seated to capacity. Sometimes Only ONE person per car designed for FOUR people! And the first class lines moved quickly but everyone else (who still payed ¥7,500 for a day pass) had to wait in LONG, SLOW MOVING lines! Don't waste your money or your time. Ride elsewhere

Good for intermediate or advanced riders seeking powdery off-piste skiing or snowboarding. Not good for beginners

The ski experience here was amazing. The courses are very well made, and are divided into categories based on the skill of the individual (beginner, intermediate and expert). The courses are made fair for everyone and are all well maintained. For some people, ski lift tickets can be included into the hotel price, but most will have to purchase one. There is also a gondola which can be used by skiers, as well as people who just want to enjoy the beautiful views. Ski equipment and cloths rental is also available.

Hotel is nice and cozy. Ski resort is perfect for powder lovers. Maybe not very beginner friendly but if you are an advance skier or snowboarder. I am sure you will love the powder snow here!

One of my favorite ski resorts in Japan! Awesome view, fluffy and deep powder! Great international ski school Myoko Snowsports!

Skiing in mid December There has been 100-180cm of snow but they still won't open most of the runs. All ski instructors believe they should be open with the amount of snow but nothing has opened up in 4 days we've been here. They haven't even prepared the lifts for these "almost open" runs. Unfortunately I get the feeling that it's to save costs by running only one lift. Pretty disappointed as some of us were hoping to learn (especially with the advertisment of so many green runs) and all that is available are some pretty challenging blues. I understand that a lot of this is condition dependant, but this feels like cost cutting, hence the review. That said, the 2 blues that are open are incredible, the powder is lovely, snow is dry and crisp, and the individual staff members are lovely. The lessons, while expensive, are good quality and cater to all levels. Attached is an image of the snow cam at the closed lift with no chairs attached

I think it would be great in summer, but in May around GW it was crowded, wet and winter wood.

Path to the back is very nice scene.

Best place for snow sports.

(Translated by Google) The last of the five Togakushi Shrines I visited was the inner shrine, Kuzuryu Shrine. The approach to the shrine is about 2km long and quite strenuous, but once you pass the Akamon gate, you are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere and feel sober! I'm glad I was able to visit! (Original) 戸隠神社五社の最後におじゃました奥社、九頭竜社です。参道が約２kmあり、大変ですが、赤門を過ぎると厳かな雰囲気に包まれて、気が引き締まる思いです！参拝できて良かったです！

(Translated by Google) First visit on August 10, 2025. I only thought of Myoko as a place to ski, but a friend took me there. Even though it was Obon, there were few visitors, so I was able to enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by abundant nature. (Original) 2025/8/10、初来訪。 妙高というとスキーをする場所としか思っていませんでしたが、友達の企画で連れて行ってもらいました。お盆の時期だというのに来客が少なく、豊かな自然の中、ゆったりとした休日を満喫できました。

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place, perfect nature, a very warm recommendation to come and hike there. (Original) מקום יפהפה, טבע מושלם, המלצה חמה מאד לבוא ולטייל שם

No elevators. Is inconvenient to the passengers with luggage

Toilets located inside and outside station. Outside toilet is squatting only.

No elevator

(Translated by Google) I went there when I went on a trip to Nagano Prefecture. 😁I took photos with my child at Misai Station in Nagano City, and then I took photos of the trains and the station, so I wanted to take photos of stations and trains in Niigata Prefecture, so I came here. 😁I enjoyed taking photos of the trains and the inside of the station at a station in a quiet, nice location. 😁 (Original) 長野県ヘ旅行に行った際に行きました。😁長野市の三才駅で子供と写真を撮り次いでに車輛や駅の写真が撮れたので新潟県の駅や電車の写真も撮りたくなり来ました。😁静かな良いロケーションの駅で車輛や駅ナカの写真を撮り堪能しました。😁

(Translated by Google) It's a laid-back local station. Since it was the green season, I didn't feel any inconvenience. There is a luggage ramp next to the stairs. (Original) のんびりとしたローカルな駅です。グリーンシーズンだったので不便さも感じませんでした。階段横に荷物用スロープがあります。

(Translated by Google) Visited in April 2025. 2 sides, 3 lines, single platform and island platform. Station staff permanently stationed. There is a toilet. It is a connecting station between Echigo Tokimeki Railway and Shinano Railway. There are also shops selling souvenirs and restaurants in front of the station. (Original) 2025年4月訪問。 単式ホームと島式ホームの2面3線。駅員常駐。トイレあり。えちごトキメキ鉄道としなの鉄道の接続駅です。 駅前には土産物を売ってる商店や飲食店もありますよ。

(Translated by Google) This station retains traces of the height of the bubble economy. Once bustling with passengers amid the ski boom, it now lies deserted, leaving behind an indescribable sense of emptiness. The remains of the boat-shaped ticket gate, wide staircases, rails, and a steel-framed platform roof create a world reminiscent of a novel or game, embodying the forgotten past of a snowy hometown. Perhaps it could be likened to a time capsule of the bubble era. Passing through this station brings with it a sense of nostalgia, a strange illusion of returning to a hometown or skiing trip in a time unknown to us. Formerly a boundary station between the Niigata and Nagano branches of the Shinetsu Main Line, the two companies are now separated at this station after the company was privatized. The station itself is under the jurisdiction of the Echigo Tokimeki Railway's Prancing Horse Line. There are no direct trains except for special or group trains, so those traveling from Nagano to Niigata, or vice versa, from Naoetsu to Nagano, must transfer here. (Original) バブル絶頂の時代の面影を残した駅。かつてスキーブームで多くの客が降り立ち賑わっていたこの駅も今は閑散としていて、何とも言い難い虚無感に囚われます。舟型の改札跡や、広い階段、レールや鉄骨で組まれた骨組みのホーム屋根など、忘れ去られてしまった雪深いふるさとの過去を具現化した小説の中やゲームの中のような世界を創造しております。バブル期のタイムカプセルとでも例えましょうか。この駅に経つと、どこか懐かしく、知らないはずの知らない時代のふるさとに里帰り、もしくはスキー旅行に来たような不思議な錯覚に堕ちます。かつて信越本線の新潟支社と長野支社を分ける支社境界駅であったこともあり、第三セクター化された現在は、この駅で会社が分かれます。駅自体はえちごトキめき鉄道跳ね馬ラインの管轄駅です。直通列車は臨時や団体を除き無いため長野から新潟方面、もしくはその逆で直江津から長野方面へ向かわれる方はここで乗り換え。

I guess it wasnt quite Autumn yet so its quite a let down. The sky was also cloudy and gloomy so the pond wasnt as beautiful as i expected it to be

Do you hate Japan's hot, humid summers? Then this is the place for you to escape the heat! Beautiful views, a relaxing pond walk, or more strenuous mountain trails are available. There are plenty of parking spaces in different locations, though during the height of summer this is a popular destination. The information center has public toilets, a small museum, staff to answer questions, a wonderful seating area overlooking the pond, and quite a nice coffee stand with some baked goods. It is a very relaxing place to visit when the crowds are not in attendance.

Nice walking place. Visitor center has some neat science exhibits and a small souvenir shop.

Beautiful even in the rain. The public rest area where you can view the pond with the mini museum is very well maintained and beautiful.

I arrived on a rainy overcast day and wasn’t able to see the mountain, but I’ll return when the weather is sunny to enjoy the pond agin In the future.

Beautiful location. Perfect for a relaxing walk. Well maintained and peaceful scenery. Highly recommend this free attraction

Nice place to visit early season while you wait for snow haha

Lovely lake, very cooling and breezy despite the summer heat. Got to spend few nights here, did the 15km run around the lake which was epic. Just dont forget to spray bug spray, cause omg I had to run faster to run away from them

How does it feels to have a boat ride surrounded by mountains ? Yesterday my family went sightseeing at lake Nojiri and we took a speed boat round the lake where we had a good scenic view of the mountains and the small island in the middle of the lake. It was a Low season and we can easily go around the lake without much traffic. Occasionally you will see some people fishing at the lake, I supposed is a great place to catch some fresh fishes. Will definitely recommend this place to spend your summer where you have the sun, the mountains, the lake, the wave and the cool winds, not to forget the perfect scenic. Cheers

This is one of the historical site in Japan. 70,000 years ago there were an elephants and Japanese government preserved and presented it very well. The local people here are really helpful. You can really enjoy the calmness of the lake.

Beautiful scenery. Well worth the stop over and the electric bike ride from the train station.

Great place to spend the summer - away from the heat of the Japanese cities!

The best summer getaway for everyone including family with kids

Nice lake and so much green for refresh and relax time!

The lodge is run by the friendliest, most helpful family we have had the pleasure of meeting. From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble and we were treated like royalty the whole stay. The family even bought our 2 kids gifts on our departure. We will definitely be back.

Three of us went to Hunter Lodge for dinner on 2 March 2024. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, however, a Yakitori dish didn’t arrive so I asked a staff that it was missing. The guy who looks like an owner rushed out the kitchen and started blaming us that it was already served. It was obvious that the dish had not been served and staff also said they didn’t recall to bring the dish. He left without anything but puzzled and frustrated us for their mistakes. After 10 minutes or so, the dish arrived. A staff brought it apologetically. When paying the bill, no apology was made so I told the cashier the owner should have apologised for his mistake at least. An enjoyed dinner turned sour because of the owner’s arrogant behaviour. Especially he should behave in front of a young child. Never visit again.

An accommodation runs by a family, everyone there is so kind and friendly. I went there for a snowboarding trip, one of my favourite thing is the drying room always tidy, clean and warm. Moreover, dinner and breakfast are delicious, room is clean and cozy. Generally, I have a great time there. I’ll stay there for sure once I go back for snowboarding.

Had an amazing stay! I booked last minute for 3 nights with my boyfriend and we were welcomed and cared for by the beautiful Japanese family who run the inn. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure that we felt comfortable and were prepared for our snow adventure <3.

Nice cosy inn, room bigger than expected and the family who run the inn were an absolute dream, going above and beyond repeatedly. The restaurant is also great with loca craft beers - go for the sukiyaki and you will not be disappointed.

Hunter was great food and cool vibes. The staff were friendly even though they were dealing with a full house. Really quick service and the food was really decent.

(Translated by Google) Last time my son rented a restroom, while I was waiting outside, my son was yelling at the store owner for some reason inside the store. When he noticed me outside, he yelled at me and yelled at me for not being able to discipline my child. He was quite furious. It seems that the child (junior high school student) did not say thank you to the store owner after borrowing the restroom. When I asked him why he apologized and left the place without saying hello to the child, My son seemed to think the shop owner was a customer of the shop, and when he came out of the bathroom, they made eye contact, but he just walked past without saying a word. After that, things unfolded as described above. The point is that there was a mutual misunderstanding. My son is not shy and can greet anyone. Apparently, he was so surprised by the sudden yelling that he couldn't come up with an excuse. He ended up unilaterally yelling at my son and loudly abusing me as a parent. This is the true nature of a shopkeeper. (Original) 前に息子がトイレを借りた時、外で待っていたら店の中で息子が何やら店主に怒鳴られていた。外にいた私に気がつくと子供の躾が出来てないと一方的に大声で罵倒されました。かなり激昂していました。 トイレを借りた後にお礼の挨拶を子供(中学生)が店主にしなかったらしい。 取り敢えず謝罪しその場を後にして子供に挨拶をしなかった理由を聞いてみたら、 息子は店主をそのお店の客だと思ってたらしく、トイレから出て目が合ったけどそのまま無言で通り過ぎたと言う事だった。 その後前述の通りの展開になったと言う訳です。 要はお互い誤解があったと言うことです。 息子は普段から人見知りせず誰にでも挨拶が出来る子です。いきなり怒鳴られビックリして何も言い訳が出来なかったらしいです。 そんな息子を一方的に怒鳴り散らし、親の私にも大きな声で罵倒する始末。 これが店主の本性です。

(Translated by Google) A magnificent shrine ⛩️ There were no visitors, but the silence and the quiet power of the stately worship hall made me feel like "Gods must be here 🤔" 🙏 I received a written goshuin. (Original) 御立派な神社⛩️ 参拝客が居なかったのもありますが、静寂さと重厚な拝殿の醸し出す静かな迫力が『神様居そう🤔』と感じてしまいます🙏 書置きの御朱印を頂きました。

(Translated by Google) Sekiyama Shrine Shrine/Palace: Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property [Shrine Hall] Sekiyama Shrine Main Hall, Heiden Hall, Worship Hall [Palace] Sekizan Shrine Palace (From the information board below) Until the Edo period, Sekiyama Shrine was renamed Sekizan Sansha Gonnyu, and was highly regarded as the guardian of Mt. Etakayama and its mountain demon region. Belief in mountains has a long history, and in the Heian period, a dojo for the mountain chief's post was established as a place for the syncretization of Shintai, and in the Middle Ages, Kyuzoin appeared as a betto in charge of the festival of Sekizan Gongen, and became the place where Mt. He exercised great power as the ruler of the lord. The purple glory of Sekizan during this period is described in later documents as ``Shichido Kamori'' and ``Sobō 72 Wards.'' Sekizan Gongen and Betto's Hozoin greatly declined in 1582 when they were burned down by the Oda chief's army, but in the Edo period Hozoin was reestablished as a subsidiary temple of Higashieizan Kan'eiji (Tendai sect). , the festival of Sekiyama Gongen was also revived. At the Sekiyama Shrine Grand Festival (commonly known as the Fire Festival), which continues to this day, some of the Buddhist rituals from this time have been passed down as folk performing arts such as ``Kariyamabushi's stick-wielding'' and ``Matsubiki.'' ・The current main building of Sekiyama Shrine is a gabled building made of high-quality zelkova wood. Reconstruction began in 1809 and was completed in 1818. The main shrine, shrine, and worship hall are integrated into one structure, and each part has many carvings. Also, in the innermost part of the shrine The palace in which it was enshrined was built in Gomasha style and made of shingles, and was built in 1790, prior to the rebuilding of the shrine building. It was erected. The details, such as the alternating red and white coloring of the tips of the eaves, show off the gorgeous design. These buildings, built in the late Edo period, were registered as nationally registered tangible cultural properties in March 2018. Myoko City Board of Education (Original) 関山神社（せきやまじんじゃ） 社殿•宮殿：国登録有形文化財 〔社殿］関山神社本殿・幣殿・拝殿 〔宮殿〕関山神社宮殿 以下案内板より） 関山神社は、江戸時代までは閉山権または関山三社権乳と新し、炒高山とその山魔地域一帯の鎮守として値仰を集めてきました。 山に対する信仰の歴史は古く、平安時代には神体習合の地として山長後職の道場が形成され、中世に入ると関山権現の祭礼を担う別当として宮蔵院が登場し、妙高山一番を治める領主として大きな力を発揮しました。この時代の関山の紫栄ぶりは、後の文献に「七堂加盛」「僧坊七二区」などと記されています。 関山権現と別当の宝蔵院は、天正十年（1582）の織田長の軍勢による焼き討ちによって大きく衰退しますが、江戸時代に入ると宝蔵院が東叡山寛永寺（天台宗）の末寺として再典し、関山権現の祭礼も復活しました。現在に続く関山神社大祭（通称火祭り）では、この頃からの仏教的な次第の一部が「仮山伏の棒遣い」や「松引き」などの民俗芸能として継承されています。 ・現在の関山神社の社殿は、ケヤキの良材を用いたべ母屋造・妻入りの建物で、文化六年（1809）に再建が始まり、文政元年（1818）に完成しました。本殿・紫戚・拝殿が一体化した構造をとり、各部に彫刻が多く施されています。また、社殿の最奥部に 安置された宮殿は、ゴ間社流造・こけら草きで、社殿の再建に先立つ寛政二年（1790）に 建立されたものです。軒の先端を紅白交互に塗り分けるなど、細部に華やかな意匠をみせています。 江戸時代後期に建立されたこれらの建物は、平成三十年三月に国の登録有形文化財に登録されました。 妙高市教育委員会

(Translated by Google) It is about 10 minutes walk from Echigo Tokimeki Railway Sekiyama Station. The parking lot is also spacious. The temple grounds felt cool because the trees blocked direct sunlight. Festivals are also popular at the shrine, which is closely connected to the local community. (Original) 越後トキメキ鉄道関山駅から徒歩で10分程です。 駐車場も広々してます。 境内は樹木で直射日光が遮られているので涼しく感じられました。 地域と密着した神社でお祭り等も盛んです。

(Translated by Google) This is a historic shrine that was built as a village shrine for the sacred mountain Mt. Myoko, and has since been designated as a registered tangible cultural property (building) of the country. It was a pity that I couldn't see the stored items. (Original) 霊峰妙高山の里宮として建立された後、時を隔て国の登録有形文化財(建造物)に指定された歴史ある神社です。貯蔵品等が観れなかったのは残念でした。

(Translated by Google) Sekiyama Shrine There is a lot of snow in winter, so you will need rain boots or snow boots to visit the shrine. The guardian dog was covered with a box to prevent it from being buried in snow. (Original) 関山神社(せきやまじんじゃ) 冬は雪が多くて、参拝には長靴やスノーブーツが必要です 狛犬は雪で埋もれないように箱がかぶされていました

(Translated by Google) Sekiyama Shrine in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, has been worshiped as a sacred mountain for nature worship since ancient times, and is enshrined with the three deities Kunijotachi-no-son, Izami-no-son, and Suzu-no-son. When I visited Sekiyama Shrine, I was soothed by its quiet atmosphere. I was also overwhelmed by the beautiful nature within the temple grounds. Sekiyama Shrine is a wonderful place to calm your mind and get in touch with nature. (Original) 新潟県妙高市の関山神社は、古くから自然崇拝の霊山として信仰され、国常立尊、伊弉册尊、素盞嗚尊の三神が祀られています。 私は、関山神社を参拝した際、その静かなたたずまいに心を癒されました。また、境内の美しい自然に圧倒されました。関山神社は、心を落ち着かせ、自然と触れ合うことができる素晴らしい場所です。

(Translated by Google) Today (July 16th), the ``Sekiyama Shrine Festival'' was held for the first time in three years. Children and adults performed ``Kari Yamabushi's stick-wielding'' performances, which drew a large crowd. (Original) 本日(7月16日)、三年ぶりに｢関山神社大祭｣が行われました。子供と大人の｢仮山伏の棒遣い｣が演じられて大勢の人々で賑わいました。

Such a great resort. Friendly. Great piste and off-piste and tree runs. Well-positioned chairs. Some really beautiful tracks on Traverse and across into Tangram. Excellent variety for beginners and intermediate as well. Ungroomed blacks are very good. Now one of my favourite ski resorts.

I have visited Japan 5 times now to different mountains for the snow. I have to say that whilst the snow is amazing Madarao is my least enjoyed. There is plenty of powder, tree runs, natural halfpipes and park obstacles but what let's this down is the prices and the overall vibe. First off all, there is no night life at all. Unlike Myoko and Niseko, Madarao is very limited and expensive when it comes to all things outside of the slopes. At most I would say there are max 10 restaurants (it may sound a lot, but they are open at various times and some only have a small dining area) available off the slopes which you need to book in days in advanced as to not miss out, prices for each meal would be roughly $30aud per person for a main and a drink. There are 3 little convenience stores with limited products and limited sizes (again quite highly priced). I found that if your not out in the snow this is a really boring place, I love the snow and even I couldn't wait to leave Madarao. There was one day on our trip that was a total white out, we found ourselves laying in bed watching movies all day with no other options. Myoko and Niseko offer more of a range for everything plus exceptional snow. Whether it's your first time visiting japow or a return trip, I would highly suggest checking out other mountains.

Amazing place, not a lot of restaurants have to book 100%! So much snow this year!

Wonderful spot for snowboarding and skiing for beginners and pro people. There are couple of courses to enjoy. The snow is so soft maybe which is often concern of beginners. Views are wonderful. I prefer the sky view. It’s so amazing.

The Madarao Mountain Resort is a quite big snow resort. It takes about 1 hour to get there from the downtown of Nagano city. There are various kind of slopes, flat and perfectly groomed slopes, steep and ungroomed ones, ski/snowboard park, and controlled natural forest areas for tree run. The resort offers a lot of fun for advanced skiers and borders, however to be honest it may not be the perfect place to bring beginners and kids. There is only a few slopes flat, wide and gentle for beginners. If you visit by car, car parks No.8 or No.7 are recommended. A deposit of JPY500 is required for a lift ticket, and the deposit can be refunded from the ticket office, if you park at the No.8. If you park at the No.7, you need to take the lift No.1 to get back to the car park No.7, you should NOT refund at the ticket office. The deposit can be refunded at the coffee shop in the No. 7.

Compared to the size of the area the off-piste is very good, and the attitude to off-piste some of the best in Japan. Most of the lifts are old, but rather than changing them out the should develop the system further, adding more north facing slopes and areas to the total. For off-piste this is one of the best places in Japan.

Amazing terrain for good powder days, steep tree runs look awesome. We were there in January and it wasn't very busy, hardly ever waited to get on a lift. Definitely worth a visit. You can buy a pass just for Madarao, or for a little extra include the lifts at Tangram too.

Love this place, great resort, incredible powder. Only 7 lifts but has literally everything from tree runs, to powder, to internet and beginner. Great hire, pool, onsen.

We had a great time here. This is ski-in ski-out resort so everything was very nice and convenient for family. My 4 yo daughter could ski after 2 lessons and she enjoyed it a lot!

Just in front of the hotel. Very convenience. Kids park is also fun with many equipments to enjoy.

Perfect slopes for a beginner skier like me.

Open & wide rounds , great facilities cafes , shops , restaurants kids play area , onsen ( 1000yen ) swimming pool .

Had the worst ski rental experience here. We wanted to pick up, as is usual everywhere, the evening before but they charged us an extra day which is crazy ( the lifts were already closed for that day). They were zero help in sizing for the kids. I paid for premium skis and was then presented with the worst selection I have ever seen. All the equipment was beat up and in bad shape. They even gave my wife broken bindings on her snowboard which we didn’t realise until we were the other side in Madarao and had to get a car to drive her all the way back over. If looking for anything above beginner level equipment I would avoid.

Lift passes are paper not scan, and the lift to the top opens around 10am. Take the top slope in the morning or it will get icy. Great speed run trails to the bottom.

Had a wonderful time. Nice base area with cafeteria. Reasonable rates. Nice high speed detachable quad. Good for beginners. Not very many trails. Awesome section for dogs to ski! They can take lifts!

Really cute mountain slope where you can bring your doggies to ride. Doggie watching is also fun! Simple short slopes with a few intermediates at the top.

Lovely ski resort, We went with our dogs, And it has nice indoor dog run as well. They loved its both inside and outside.

First time at a snow park with school age kids. We were not planning to do skiing but kids wanted some snow experience. Location is not far from the Nagano town and is good for day trip if you don't mind driving. The drove to ski park is relatively easy, better than expected. We spent about 3hrs at the family area park where the kids got to ride on a variety of snow mobile equipment. We took the ski lift to the top and slid down. Note that most instructions are in Japanese and we have to use google translate. The staff can't communicate in English too and hence need to use google translate too. This ski park seemed to cater more for locals as there were many elementary school kids on school excursion to the park. We rented 2 pairs of gloves as ours weren't warm enough..very pricey. Approx 2000yen per pair and they weren't warm either! Overall kids enjoyed the trip and it's inexpensive for the 3hrs use of ski family area

The weather was really warm so it was perfect for sledding and building snowman but not so much for skiing. Nonetheless we had a lot of fun and the kids were entertained. The food is on the very expensive side but it was good and quick.

We came here because they cater to dogs and even allow dogs to ride up one of the lifts and then run down the mountain! We enjoyed seeing the many dogs and friendly owners. The facilities are quite nice and the guests are primarily families with many more skiers than snowboarders. Unfortunately the old men running the lifts had bad attitudes and little concern for guests boarding or exiting the lifts. The old man inside the control room of the high speed quad was actually sleeping. Some chairs had exposed grass on the exit that could have easily been covered up. Other than when I boarded with my dog no one even held the chair as I got on. The lifts may as well have been unattended. Maybe it was just me, because I’m a foreigner or a snowboarder, but we will probably not return.

Decent place for beginners. They have a couples spits for intermediate levels but it's short. Overall great place for family.

The Garlic Chicken and the Ramen here is Great. We have been here for every lunch since we reached this area!

Amazing place by far the best place we have eaten in the last 7 days in Japan. Would highly recommend the red hot yakisoba noodles and garlic chicken don.

After the first visit, we went back again as their dumpling and curry is so good ! We tried the pork don so good. And the curry tastes so good! They ordered it twice . The ice cream is really good too !!! Good place

Koyama is a family run restaurant in Akakura Onsen. Serves standard Japanese fares like rice and noodles. The gyozas are the best! Picture menu available

Tasty piping hot meal. The spicy soba and curry is a must try!

Feb 2023 - We had a wonderful lunch here and we were back later that week for round two. Charming family restaurant with delicious meals.

This was such a a lovely place and the food was sensational. We tried 3 different ramen s on the mountain and this one was the best! The gyozas were also the best! Really really good!

Review for the soba shop in the station. Surprisingly tasty soba and good price. I visit often, just for lunch.

(Translated by Google) This is a station on the Shinano Railway Kita-Shinano Line. It is unknown when it was built, but it has a stately and dignified station building. It is a fairly large station, and there is still a turntable on the premises that is probably no longer in use. The waiting area is also very well maintained and has a stove and a store near the station. On the day I visited, the sky was cold and snowy, but I was able to fully enjoy the winter atmosphere with the stove and soba noodles. I think it is a very atmospheric and tasteful station. (Original) しなの鉄道北しなの線の駅です。いつの頃なのか不明ですが重厚感ある堂々たる駅舎を備えます。結構大きな駅であり構内には今は使っていないであろう転車台も残っています。待合所もとてもよく整備されておりストーブと駅そば店まであります。訪れた日は雪がチラつく寒空でしたがストーブとお蕎麦で冬の風情をたっぷり味わうことが出来ました。非常に趣深い味わい深い駅だと思います。

(Translated by Google) It opened as Kashiwara Station in May 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1968 (Showa 43), the name was changed to Kurohime Station. In 1987, it became a station for East Japan Railway Company JR East. In 2000 (Heisei 12), the average number of passengers per day was over 700, but in 2020 the number of passengers is about 200, and the station is becoming lonely, but it is still used as a tourist stop and there are still station staff there to take a break. It is a station where there is a soba restaurant and a vegetable section. There are always taxis and buses circulating at the station rotary, but the ground of the rotary is full of potholes. I bought an admission ticket, but the ticket didn't come out, so a kind station staff helped me, and I was really intrigued by the delicious smell of the soba restaurant on the premises. Although it is an old station building, there is also a tourist information center, making it a very nostalgic station building. (Original) 1888年(明治21年)5月に柏原駅として開業。1968年(昭和43年)に黒姫駅に改称。1987年東日本旅客鉄道JＲ東日本の駅になる。2000年(平成12年)には1日平均乗車人数が700人を超えていたが2020年には約200人と寂しくなって行く駅ですが、やはり観光の足として今でも駅員さんがいて休憩場所やお蕎麦屋さん野菜売場がある駅です。駅ロータリーには、いつもタクシーがいて、バスの循環もありますが、ロータリーの地面は穴ぼこだらけです。入場券を買いましたが、切符が出てこず親切な駅員さんが対応してくれましたし、構内にあるお蕎麦屋さんの美味しい匂いがとても気になっていました。古い駅舎ですが、観光案内所もありとても昔懐かしい駅舎でした。

(Translated by Google) I visited the sacred place of Ao no Hako! It's extremely reproducible! In the story, it was called Kurobuse Station, but in reality it is Kurohime Station. There is a cafe in front of the station, and there is also a bookstore directly connected! We also sell blue box inside! ! The toilet, station building, and platform also appear in the work. By the way, it seems that the sacred place of Lake Konami in the story has not been found yet. The holy place of the box of youth, the degree of return to originality is extremely high, the blue box of the people who came to join me.😆 Chinatsu-senpai is the best Please follow my IG : e.0829.e (Original) アオのハコの聖地に訪れて来ました！めちゃくちゃ再現度高いです！作中は黒臥駅だったが実際は黒姫駅です。駅の正面にカフェがあって、直結の本屋もあります！中にアオのハコも売ってます！！トイレ、駅舎、ホームも作中に出てます。ちなみに作中の小波湖の聖地はまだ見つかってないようです。 青春之箱的聖地，還原度非常的高哦，有沒有人要來陪我聊青箱😆 千夏先輩最高 Please follow my IG : e.0829.e

(Translated by Google) This station is the gateway to Shinanomachi. There is a tourist information center, waiting room, soba shop, and station staff. The rotary in front of the station was spacious and had taxis stationed all the time, as well as a bus stop. There is also a beautiful toilet. Although it is a small station, it serves a variety of functions and is comfortable. (Original) 信濃町の玄関となる駅。観光案内所や待合室、そば屋があり駅員さんもいます。駅前ロータリーは広くタクシーが常駐しておりバス停もありました。奇麗なトイレも併設されています。小さな駅ですが様々な機能を兼ねており快適です。

(Translated by Google) It's a small suburban train station. There is a restaurant and coffee shop in front of the station. Quite a few people use the service. (Original) เป็นสถานีรถไฟชานเมืองเล็กๆ มีร้านอาหารร้านกาแฟหน้าสถานี ผู้คนใช้บริการค่อนข้างน้อย

(Translated by Google) This soba restaurant is located at Kurohime Station. It's quite popular among locals and travelers who are familiar with the area, and the fragrant broth and flavorful soba noodles will warm you up. The reasonable prices are also great, as you'd expect from a soba restaurant. Apparently, there was a time when the restaurant was in danger of closing due to a lack of successors, but it seems to have recovered, which is good. Also, when I went back for the first time in a while, there was already a middle school student signing the autograph. I'm pretty sure the person inside is from Nagano. (Original) 黒姫駅にある駅そばです。地元の人や現地をよく知る旅行者にはわりと有名で、かおりのいいダシとそばの風味が、冷えたからだを温めてくれます。かなり良心的な価格設定も駅そばらしくて素晴らしい。 一時期後継者不足で存続が危ぶまれたそうですが、どうやら持ち直したみたいでよかった。あと久々に行ったらもう中学生のサインがありました。確かもう中は長野出身なんですよね。

We stayed as a group of 4 at Lotte Arai for 3 nights last weekend. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable but unfortunately the restaurant capacity does not adequately cope with the hotel guests. There was a queue at breakfast with many people waiting for a table at the buffet. We decided instead to get some breakfast at the bakery that had been temporarily opened and paid 4400 yen each. Unfortunately the food was limited and some items had run out and not been replaced. The coffee has also run out and only got refilled as we were leaving to go skiing. When we complained on checking out we were told “sorry” and not compensated for the inadequate breakfast. The cafe at the village station is not big enough to cope with the crowd and there were no seats inside the dining area. Restaurant bookings were hard to obtain in some of the restaurants. All in all a very poor dining experience for a five star resort. On the final night we were kept awake by a big group of guests in the corridor speaking loudly for about an hour at 1.30am. There was no response from management who would have clearly heard the noise in reception.

My wife and I had a great ski experience at Arai. We spent two days on the slopes and were blown away by the incredible Japan powder. For a short stay, the location was perfect. While there isn’t much to explore off the premises, the amenities were outstanding. One of my favorite moments was unwinding in the Cottage Lounge after a day of skiing, sipping a cocktail, and taking in the beautiful mountain view. The only downside was my experience at the rental shop. As someone who had never skied in powder before, I wasn't advised to rent powder skis, so I opted for all-mountain skis instead. While they were fine, given the deep powder conditions, I asked to swap them out after a few runs, especially since I had already paid for two days of rental. Unfortunately, I was told there would be an additional fee for the swap, which I felt should’ve been a simple exchange and was contrary to the exceptional service we experienced otherwise. On a positive note, the free shuttle to and from the train station was extremely convenient and easy to use (just make sure to make a reservation). Overall, it was a fun experience and I’d definitely recommend it.

I came here in the summer to check out the place as I know I'll be visiting in winter (plus prices are fab in summer!) it has so many activities to do, it's really great for kids. I'd say you can easily do 2 nights here with the activities + onsen. I didn't book restaurants beforehand and it was fully booked the night I stayed so we drove down to Myoko to have sushi dinner which turned out to be fantastic. I booked the characters room too as I grew up eating it as a snacks. I LOVED it. Everything was so cute.

Service is awful - 30 min on check-in in off season, seriously? Breakfast: empty plates and you have to tell them to refill several times before they actually do. And it is 1.5h before breakfast time finishes. The staff is blind or what!? Dinner: 6000 yen for Japanese Shabu Shabu and sukiyaki each - it is a joke🙈 4 pieces of small meat and a lot of onion😂😂 Don’t waste money for this hotel - better find smth smaller and cosier.

Steak house service & menu very good. Breakfast choice is very good. The family room was comfortable. Swimming pool pleasant but disappointed to have to pay extra to use it. Bar drinks are expensive and beware of the table charge that is added to the bill. Overall, it's a good hotel, but I feel it is overpriced.

Lovely even in the autumn. Visited with spouse and my 9 year old boy. Lot of fun activities for everyone. Good food and friendly staff.

Nice area and room was simple but fine. Not exactly what I expected as you had to pay for the pool and service wasn’t the best! Wouldn’t recommend 😒. Steak restaurant was nice though!

Excellent sulfur spring inside National Forest in front of Mt. Myoko. About 10 min walk from parking lot areas. Turn left after the bridge.

Absolutely gorgeous onsen. A little slippery when getting in so watch out. It is outdoor and free! I climbed up here with boots from our ryokan (only about.10 mins at most) in mid April. The other onsen was closed however due to snow.

An amazing place for an outdoor onzen - even without the snow. Warm rather than hot but an ideal temperature. Was slightly algae-y on the bottom so was a little slippery but just be careful. A small hut to change in but bring your own towel.

A beautiful place to soak in snow-covered surroundings. On the day we went the women’s bath had no hot water, so men and women took turns in the men’s bath. Be very careful of the walk up when the snow is melting.

Super nice free hot spring…amazing water…but slippery inside onsen…also they have changing place in front of bath…man and female separate…Friday 9:00-12:00 o’clock is cleaning time so you can not enter…

This is an amazing onsen to bathe in nature, highly recommend. The water contains high sulfur content, which acts as a natural disinfectant... so no chlorine is added. I'm a heavily tattooed foreigner, and this is one of a few hotsprings that I was permitted to enjoy (as tattoos in 2023 are still heavily stigmatized in Japan, especially amongst the older generation).

Ho!!! It was really hot! But really fun. Reading previous messages, I guess they added protection for women bath, my wife got her privacy without problems. For men, it's not the same, shy person will be uncomfortable. My skin is still burning after 10min, I feel it really smooth :)

Good service for the price. Dinner is ordinary, perhaps needs to improve quality rather than quantity. Breakfast was good.

Just stopped by and have some coffees ☕️

Superb hotel. Great value. Excellent service.

newly renovated room and good meal provided.

if you like out‐of‐date facilities and equipment, there is worthful to visit

good/JOB

(Translated by Google) The chef's choice dinner was the best! It was so delicious, I was really impressed. Thank you for the meal. The room was clean and the view was amazing. Room 309. The price was also cheap, so I'm happy. I'll be back in May, and I'll recommend it to my friends. The baths and hot springs were also great. (Original) 料理長　お任せ　会食　最高でーーす　めちゃくちゃ　美味しくて　感動しました　ごちそうさまでした。　部屋も　綺麗で　眺めも　素晴らしい　309号室でした　宿泊代金も　安いから　嬉しいです。　また　5月に　行きます　友達に　進めさせていただきます。　お風呂も　温泉も　最高ですね

The Kougakuru is a ryokan that has a blend of Japanese and Western. We stayed at the end of March so it was quieter. We opted for the Japanese styled room and we had a lovely view of the mountain. There are both western and Japanese dining halls with breakfast served daily in the western dining hall. Buffet spread is a combination of western and Japanese with a cook to order egg and bacon station. There is a very cosy lounge area with a fireplace and board games, reminiscent of common rooms at university. The onsen has both indoor and outdoor area and is open almost around the clock. The onsen waters are really quite good on the skin, and the temperature is quite bearable for a long soak although the outdoor onsen waters are on the colder side. Murayama san, the formidable proprietress herself, is fluent in English and her staff are mostly French or Vietnamese and able to converse in English as well. She is the star of the establishment exuding fiercely protective warmth of a mother. I do hope to return again very soon in the future.

We booked this place without any pre info and we can say that we scored! To start with we came to ski and it was the ideal base for the local Myoko region. Mieko our host was absolutely the best host always helping us even how tired she may of been bless her. We got access to cheaper deals around the mountains with both ski passes and transport. Mieko also sent us to the best places to eat for dinner….The rooms were also good, beds were good, onsen was great, breakfast was exceptional, location was perfect! We met many lovely guests also staying there. I would love to come back someday I hope I can!!

We booked this place at the recommendation of a friend, and we really lucked out. This place has been absolutely fantastic, and SO easy. Mieko is incredible - she organised literally everything for us: from a shuttle to/from the train station, provided all of the information on trains both to/from the airport (even before we had arrived), recommendations for places to eat and things to do, organising a shuttle service to a different ski mountain when the local shuttle ended (end of the season) - she can do it all! The hotel breakfast is fantastic, the staff are lovely and go out of their way to be helpful, the onsen is amazing, the bar area is super comfortable (and has games), and you get discounts at ski mountains and for other activities too. There was nothing not to love. I hope we can come back some day!

This is a comfortable, clean and lovely place. Mieko, the proprietor, couldn’t do enough for us. She was so helpful with booking restaurants and getting us discounts everywhere. Breakfast was a highlight with friendly and welcoming staff. The Onsen was a great way to end a day on the slopes which you could walk to easily. Unforgettable! Highly recommended.

We had an amazing week at Kougakuro hotel in Akakura Onsen. The manager, Meiko, and her staff provided excellent service. So friendly and helpful for us newbies to Japan. The hotel is very well located to ski hire shop (Joey's) and many restaurants. If needed Meiko will arrange restaurant bookings. We had a double western room that was large, clean, very warm and comfortable. Down stairs bar, and lounge were great places to relax after a day skiing. Closest lift on Akakura Onsen field was only a few min walk and a free shuttle to Akakura Kanto was at end of the drive. Food was great and morning breakfasts were a highlight. I hope to be back again some day.

Mieko, the proprietor, as well as the rest of her staff are absolutely awesome. They made us feel so welcome and were responsive to our requests. The rooms are simple and comfortable, well heated and clean.

Stayed for a 3 day weekend for a ski trip. Kogakuro is a family run hotel in the heart of Akakura onsen village with history over 100 years. The hotel is quaint and has a homey feel. The service is great; all staff are welcoming and willing to help you with anything. Location is great either with car or train. The hotel has parking but limited due to the massive snowfall they get. There is a free shuttle bus run by the ski slopes from Myoko-Kogen station. I recommend taking the train (if you're coming from Tokyo) as the Shinkansen trip to Nagano+the local train to Myoko-Kogen is not at all a hassle. Rooms were spacious (10jyo Japanese rooms) and clean. Futons were very warm. Hotel facilities include laundry rooms (which we didn't use), a small library/reading corner, a fire pit/lounge to grab your after ski beer. They have drying rooms for skis and another for boots/skiwear. Changing room/luggage room is available before and after checkout. It's a 5 minute walk to the closest lift which is very convenient. Ask the front desk for a lift pass discount if you haven't already! Food was great- local rice, Tofu specialties and home made nozawana were delicious. Don't forget to try the home made Jam for breakfast! Onsen has a very strong sulphur scent. the water is clear but with large amounts of deposits. Temperature tends to be high but it warms you up like no other after hitting the slopes. Definitely will go back, thank you so much for accommodating us!

This would be a difficult onsen to visit if you don’t know any Japanese at all, as there is no English support. However, my Japanese is not great and I managed. The vibe seems like a sento at first because everything is indoors and the space is a little small, but the water is really hot and direct from the hot spring. The cost for visitors is 400 yen. There is a “100 yen” option on the machine (you take a ticket and then give it to the person at the front) but that means “locals” which as far as I gathered meant “does the lady at the front know you by sight.” The locals are friendly. It was a really nice bath. They have bath soap but no shampoo or towels.

Cheap Local bath. Not fancy, just a bath. Know the rules, say "yoroshiku" when entering. This is the locals place.

Local onsen hot spring bath. 400yen for visitors. 100yen for locals. Bring your own towels, soaps shampoos and anything you need for your shower or buy them there at the entrance. No English signs nor speaking staff. No lockers only shelve, same for shoes. Small safe is available for your smart phones and wallet at the entrance. The only bath tub is about four-people size, relatively hot temperatura, no smell, transparent. There is a small resting place of tatami seating.

(Translated by Google) The bathing fee was 400 yen. There were six washing areas with showers and body soap, but no shampoo. The hot springs are drawn from Minami Jigokudani (a simple spring with a neutral source temperature of 70 degrees) and are disinfected with circulating chlorine. (Original) 入浴料金は400円でした。シャワーの付いた洗い場は6箇所でボディーソープはありましたがシャンプーの設置はありませんでした。温泉は南地獄谷からの引き湯(源泉温度70度中性の単純泉)で循環塩素消毒ありとの事でした。

(Translated by Google) 25/01/30 Visited around 19:00 1 previous customer I stopped by on my way back from snowboarding. Bathing fee 400 yen The bath and washing area are small, but the hot water is very good. Group use is not recommended. Parking is available nearby. (Original) 25/01/30　19時ぐらいに訪問　先客1名 スノーボードの帰りに寄りました。 入浴料400円 小さめのお風呂、洗い場ですが、お湯がとてもいいです。 団体での利用はお勧めできません。 駐車場は近くにあります。

(Translated by Google) It's about a 15-minute walk from Myoko Kogen Station. There is only an indoor bath and the tub is small, but the water is not too hot and is just right. (Original) 妙高高原駅から歩いて15分ほどにあります。 内湯しかなく浴槽は狭いですが、お湯は熱すぎずちょうどいいです。

(Translated by Google) A town bathhouse-style hot spring with an entrance fee of 300 yen. There is only an indoor bath inside, so it is not very spacious. There is body soap but no shampoo. There are 100 yen lockers. The water is at just the right temperature, not too hot or too warm. Parking is located along the main street. It's crowded with locals, and it's small for six people. (Original) 入浴料300円の町の銭湯風な温泉。 中は内湯のみで決して広くはない。 ボディーソープはあるがシャンプーはなし。 100円ロッカーあり。 お湯は熱すぎず温すぎず、丁度よい温度である。 駐車場はメイン通り沿いにある。 地元民だらけで混み合っており、六人入ると狭い。

Excellent staying experience! The hotel is aged but clean and neat. Location on a small uphill slope close to the main street for commuting shuttle. The staffs were professional and helpful. All the foods were so delicious. The ownsen was real and awesome relaxing. No hot water in guest room but still got private toilet. Futon and in-room heater is sufficiently warm. Looking forward to visit again!

The best hotel ever, the food is amazing and the hospitality was incredible. Recommend this hotel in every season during the year, you will feel the traditional Japanese style inside but also feel the kindness of the hotel staff.

Very nice Rooms foods are delicious and they have elevator

(Translated by Google) I stayed here while skiing. There is only an indoor bath, but the spring quality is good. The Nozawana served at dinner was a masterpiece. The price is quite reasonable for this location. Please note that if you are coming by car, parking for guests costs 1000 yen. The facilities are old, but clean. There are no tissues provided, so if you need them, please bring your own. (Original) スキーで宿泊しました。 内湯のみですが泉質は良いです 夕食に出た野沢菜が逸品でした この場所でこの宿泊費はなかなかです 車でのアクセスは宿泊者駐車場が 1000円かかります、ご注意下さい 設備は年数たってますが 清潔ではあります 備付けのティッシュが無いので 必要な方は持参下さい

(Translated by Google) Even though it was the off-season, it was extremely cheap to stay at this hotel for under 8,000 yen for one night with two meals during the autumn foliage season. The hot spring is free-flowing from the source, and the toilets in the guest rooms are new. Just having clean water facilities made it very comfortable. The washbasin was a small one on the veranda. There was no refrigerator or tissues in the room, but it was a cool time of year so it wasn't particularly inconvenient. The parking lot was spacious and the shuttle bus stop was nearby, so it was convenient for skiing and sightseeing at Mt. Myoko. (Original) シーズンオフとはいえ、紅葉の時期で1泊2食で8,000円切るのは激安。 温泉は源泉かけ流し、客室のトイレも新しい。水回りが綺麗なだけでとても快適。 洗面所は広縁に小さいのがあるタイプ。 冷蔵庫、ティッシュは部屋になかったけど、涼しい時期だし特段不便はなかった。 駐車場も広いし、巡回バスの停留所も近いので、スキーや妙高山等の観光に便利です。

(Translated by Google) The parking lot is far away and the parking fee is 1000 yen per night. It's written on the hotel reservation page, but some people may not notice it. There are no tissues in the room. You will need to provide your own futon. Personally, I'm happier if it's laid out from the beginning. There are 4 wash areas in the bathroom. The hot springs felt good. I would like a curtain at the door before taking off my slippers and entering the changing room. (Original) 駐車場は遠くて駐車料金は1泊1000円。ホテルの予約ページにもかいてあるけど気付かない方もいるかも。 部屋にティッシュが置いていません。 布団はセルフです。最初から敷いている方が個人的には嬉しい。 浴室の洗い場♀︎は4つ。温泉は気持ち良かったです。スリッパを脱いで脱衣場に入る前のドアの所にカーテンが欲しいです。

(Translated by Google) In the winter, you will need to move to the parking lot reserved for guests. There wasn't much snow yet so we were able to drive to the front of the hotel. Since the price was reasonable, I thought the food wasn't enough, so I added shabu-shabu, but it might have been enough without it. Be sure to try our recommended sake comparison set. There were many foreign guests, but only one family had dinner, and we never had a bath together. (Original) 冬場は宿泊者専用駐車場に移動が必要です。まだ雪が少なかったのでホテル前まで車でくることが可能でした。料金はリーズナブルなので食事が物足りないと思い、しゃぶしゃぶを追加しましたが無くても十分だったかもしれません。お薦めの日本酒飲み比べセットは是非飲んでみてくだしい。外国人の宿泊者も多かったが、夕食は1家族だけ、お風呂では合うことはありませんでした。

Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, saving us from missing our train to tokyo with a mad dash to dig out their van and take us to the station. Apart from that, facilities, location and atmosphere are great

The only place I'd stay if I was going to be staying in Myoko. Great facilities, great location, always full of like minded people just there to have a good time. The staff were fantastic, having deals and knowing the best spots and places to eat/drink. Highly recommend!

Great little hostel if you're planning a ski/snowboarding trip. Slope and equipment hire are near by and staff are very friendly!

The staff went above and beyond to look after us and make our stay fun and memorable! Highly recommended

Great place! Beautiful. Cozy dorm rooms and lovely staff.

Good staff convenient location and Nice cosy warm cinema

Awesome place, good vibes. I will definitely come again!!!

Writing this a lot later than we visited. We hired the entire lodge and they were fantastic communication as we navigated many covid closures. We finally arrived in Jan 24 and hosts were amazing. They helped all aspects of our trip. The only thing we can suggest is that the lodge just is not suitable for smaller children due to step stairs. Accomodation was clean, well kept and warm. Food, easy access to ski resort and recommended restaurants did not disappoint. Thanks for having us.

Just got home from a 7 night stay at Myoko House. We absolutely loved it. Nathan and Akiko are wonderful hosts. Great overall knowledge of the area and transfers to the local resorts each morning and restaurants in the evenings. Akiko's breakfasts are better than a 5 star hotel! The rooms are clean, warm and so comfortable. We will definitely be back again.

Myoko House is an excellent place to stay for a family ski holiday in Myoko. Nathan and Akiko are fantastic hosts and the included Breakfasts are an absolute bonus. We dined in 4 out of 5 nights as the food that Akiko prepares is absolutely delicious. The pick up and drop off to the train station and the drop off each morning to the ski resort of your choice is the icing on the cake. Thanks Nathan and Akiko for a great stay.

Myoko House is fantastic and I highly recommend it. The hosts Nathan and Akiko went above and beyond our expectations, and were so friendly and helpful! They went out of their way to cater to my dietary requirements and the home cooked food they served us was healthy and delicious. They provided us with great recommendations for the surrounding areas and helped us to get to and from the snow fields and trains. Plus, the accommodation was neat and highly functional, with a well maintained kitchen and cosy nook perfect for winding down in the evenings. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and can't recommend it enough!

Had the pleasure of staying at Myoko House, great hospitality by Aki Nate and Nick. It is a little down the road from Akakura Kanko (not walkable) but the lodge does have its own shuttle service. I drove my own vehicle and there was ample parking available. Rooms were clean and comfortable, toilets were accessible and shower had hot water ready. Daily breakfast were good and got me well ready for the day on the slopes. Good recommendations by Nate as well for the ins and outs around Myoko Kogen.

Myoko house was a great spot to stay! The rooms were spacious and clean. Akiko's Gyoza hotpot was top notch, and when we just wanted to cook a simple dinner the shared kitchen was clean and had everything we needed. They gave great recommendations for places to go in the area and illuminated some of the subtleties of the Japanese culture for us before we went to the onsens.

Myoko house is the best! The layout was spacious and clean and our groups favorite hostel of our trip. Walkable distance to Akakura Onsen and close to the rest of Myoko resorts. Nathan and Akiko are great hosts and the breakfast and hot pots were on-point.