The Green Plaza Hotel Joetsu is a very large hotel that sits in a unique ski-in ski-out position at the
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort. The hotel is so large that it almost feels like a town inside a hotel!
The hotel looks rather striking with its bright red roof against the snowy backdrop and its Tudor style (it looks very similar to the
Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba).
The Green Plaza Hotel Joetsu is popular with those looking for an all inclusive ski holiday and the convenience of a ski-in ski-out location. It’s particularly popular with families due to the amenities and services on offer.
Where is the Hotel Green Plaza Joetsu?
The Hotel Green Plaza Joetsu is located a little up from the base of the
Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort, which is 14km north of
Yuzawa in the Niigata Prefecture.
It’s just over a 100 minute train ride from
Tokyo to the Joetsu Kokusai train station, and a very short shuttle ride then gets you up to the hotel. Free car parking is available onsite.
See the
getting to Joestu Kokusai page for more travel and location information.
Joetsu Kokusai Hotel Rooms
The large hotel has 634 rooms, all with private toilet and bathroom:
- twin rooms (western beds)
- family rooms for up to 5 guests – 2 twin western beds plus tatami area for 3 futons
- maisonette rooms with a 2nd storey to accommodate up to 8 guests
Accommodation packages can include just breakfast or half board (breakfast and dinner).
Facilities
The Hotel Green Plaza Joetsu has a myriad of facilities and services:
- Indoor hot spring and outdoor hot spring
- Gift shop with lots of food souvenirs, snacks, drinks, and basic ski and snowboard accessories
- A couple of small ski shops
- Games arcade
- Massage services
- Ski and snowboard equipment rentals
- Slope-side ski and snowboard lockers
- Laundry
- Kids snow play park
- Child care facilities close to the hotel
- Wifi
Dining and Bars
The Joetsu Kokusai hotel has several restaurants including 4 buffet restaurants and Chinese (also buffet and a mix of international cuisine), Japanese, and French restaurants. There is also a lounge that serves drinks and a late night snack bar.
