Akakura Akarien
Akakura Akarien Hotel is an affordable Japanese style hotel that has appealing features for international skiers and snowboarders, such as a lounge bar, western style breakfast (no dried fish!) and English speaking hosts. The boutique hotel has received a light renovation and has retained its Japanese charm, including tatami guest rooms with futons on the floor and a small onsen.
Where is Akakura Akarien?
Akakura Akarien is ideally located in Akakura Onsen, the main village of
Myoko Kogen. It’s about 300m walk to the slopes of
Akakura Onsen Ski Resort. The main street of Akakura Onsen with its many restaurants, is a mere 70m away, whilst it’s only 180m to ski school, child care and equipment rental shops.
The bus stop to other Myoko ski resorts is also less than 5 minutes walk away.
See the
Myoko travel page for information on how to get there. Arrival and departure shuttles to/from Myoko train station can be provided (if pre-arranged).
Rooms
The hotel has 11 rooms that cater for up to 2, 3 or 4 guests. The rooms are Japanese style, with tatami mats (woven straw flooring) and futons, some of which are slightly raised off the floor.
The rooms are heated and have a TV. Yukata robes are provided.
Bathrooms and toilets are shared, including a small onsen bath for each gender. Or you can use the shower room if you want privacy.
Facilities & Services
- Ski/snowboard storage & drying room
- Free wifi in all rooms & common areas
- Car park
- English speaking staff
- Massage chair
- Lift ticket sales
- Games room
- Laundry
- Arrival-departure shuttle service
- Non smoking property
Dining & Bar
A great western breakfast is included.
Dinner is also available at The Akarien that incorporates a combination of Asian and western cuisine, or it’s a very easy stroll to the main street of the village where you’ll find lots of dining choices.
Akakura Akarien has a lounge bar where you can chill out over a few beverages.
Akakura Akarien is operated by Aya Lodge Madarao