Japow House

Japow House is a renovated lodge in the Akakura Onsen area of Myoko that is owned by a local Japanese skier & snowboarder, who also offers backcountry guiding services. You’ll get a nice cultural experience & you can hang out in the lounge bar and enjoy Japanese cuisine and drinks.

Pending availability, you can book out the whole lodge.

Where is Japow House 1.0?

Japow House in Myoko is located in a quiet forested area where you can relax and unwind. The Akakura Onsen main street and the slopes are a 600 metre walk from the lodge. A morning shuttle can be provided to the Akakura slopes, although most people find the walk easy.

An arrival and departure shuttle service to/from the Myoko bus stop can be provided. 

Rooms

Japow House has 9 guest rooms. All rooms utilise communal bathrooms.

Double Bed Room

• up 2 guests
• Traditional Japanese style guest room with tatami mat floors, yet with the comfort of a western bed
• Bed sets up as 1×double
• Bedside table, wardrobe for clothes.

Twin Room

• up to 2 guests
• Japanese décor including tatami mat floors, but comfort of western beds
• Beds can be set up as 2×singles or 1×king

Japanese Style Room

• Ideal for 2 guests
• Traditional Japanese style room with futons on top of tatami mat flooring
• 2 futons, with room for an extra futon if necessary

Twin Room Large

• Up to 2-3 people  
• Traditional Japanese style guest room with tatami mat floors, yet with the comfort of western beds
• Bed can be set up as 2×singles or 1×king and a large sofa can be an extra bed if necessary

A minimum 5 night stay may apply.

Facilities & Services

• Local Japanese hosts that speak English
• Daily micro weather updates to assist guests in choosing the best ski area
• Backcountry guiding services
• Lounge area
• Laundry facilities
• Wifi throughout
• Limited parking for 4WDs depending on how much snow there is
• Ski/snowboard storage & drying room

Dining & Bar

A continental breakfast is include in your stay.

Dinner is available at the lodge, with a simple menu of mostly Japanese dishes.

The lodge also has a small bar where you can partake in a sake or craft beer.