Scout loves
- Great location in central Akakura Kanko Village
- Some of the best onsen & spa facilities in Myoko
- Perfect for families as there are suite rooms with separate sleeping areas
- Plenty of good hotel facilities
Scout tips
- You can rent some of the onsen for private use. There is also a Jacuzzi and sauna.
- Like many of the hotels in Myoko some of the décor feels dated
- The Myoko Kogen ski lifts are just a short walk away
- All rooms are non-smoking
- If you are happy sleeping on futon and like a western lounge to relax on, the Japanese room is a better choice
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Akakura Hotel is an authentic Japanese experience which may pose challenges to some travellers. Read our story about Staying in a Japanese hotel.
SCOUT REVIEW
Akakura Hotel is located right in the heart of the Myoko Kogen ski resort area. Close to all the amenities of Akakura Kanko Village, you will have restaurants, bars and shops right at your fingertips and the slopes are less than a five-minute walk away. The hotel has great facilities too and is known for having some of the best onsens in the region. In fact the onsen is even said to have a beautifying effect due to its combination of Hydrogen carbonate and sulphate in the spring water. No wonder it’s called the Fountain of Beauty… sign me up!
It seems that same fountain hasn’t been as strictly applied to the décor in the rooms, including the dining room (though I guess it depends what your interpretation of beauty is). Some rooms look a bit like Grandma’s house in the 1980s. However the rooms are clean and certainly comfortable, as most have a little lounge area which is quite unusual for Japanese hotels.
Akakura Hotel features a range of different room options so couples, friends and families alike will all find a room that suits. For those looking for some Japanese culture, the traditional Japanese rooms are spacious. However, if you’d prefer a western bed then there are plenty of rooms which offer comfortable twin beds. All rooms have two separate areas whether it’s two sleeping areas or a sleeping area and a lounge area. They’re some of the most spacious in the Myoko area and are great for families – or people that like a lot of room and extra living areas to relax in. All rooms have full en-suite bathrooms. Some rooms are located in the Annex building next door.
On the whole, we Akakura hotel is a great value choice in such a central location. Your stay will be unforgettable, not least due to the welcome you will receive from Pepper the robot who is perched in the arrival lobby!
Who should stay here
Akakura Hotel is great for families who want spacious rooms that can interconnect. You’ll have a comfortable stay and are just minutes from the slopes and resort amenities.
Scout Customer Reviews
Although a little dated, there was plenty of space for the family in room. We had the two western beds and the kids slept on the tatami mats in a separate area. The best feature was the fact that there was a massive drying cupboard in the room for all our gear each night, and the kids were obsessed with the four different onsens in the hotel. Actually folks came from all over town to use the onsens there - Carolyn, Scout customer Jan 2017
Location
Akakura Hotel is located in Akakura Onsen village, in central Myoko Kogen, about a three-minute walk to the Akakura Onsen ski lifts and steps to all the local bars, shops and restaurants.
You can find Akakura Hotel on this Myoko Kogen Village map.
- <5 min walk to lifts
About Myoko Kogen
Myoko Kogen combines so many excellent elements into one package; several great ski resorts, endless powder snow, relatively thin crowds, plenty of (permitted) tree skiing, a superb ski school, a friendly, traditional Japanese town, a range of accommodation options and easy access. It’s not surprising then that Myoko’s popularity has soared over the past few years.
Read more about Myoko Kogen and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- Ski Storage
- WiFi
- Indoor and Outdoor onsen
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Games room and Karaoke Room
- Souviner shop
- Parking
- Pick up and drop off from station (bus or train)
Hotel Policies
Deals & Packages
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Scout Booking Terms & Conditions
- Availability: Booking of all packages & accommodation is subject to availability at time of confirmation of package option by customer.
- Rate includes: All associated taxes. Some hotels charge extra fees for parking, cots, rollaways etc. Such fees can be confirmed on request based on your requirements.
- Payment Schedule:
- Deposit: 25% of the full amount is due WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CONFIRMATION to secure the booking.
- Final Balance: Invoice will be issued for the remaining balance 80 days prior to departure. PAYMENT IS DUE 70 DAYS PRIOR to departure. Failure to pay by 70 days may result in the auto-cancellation of accommodation by the accommodation provider or late payment fees.
- Bookings within 70 days: Full payment is required within 7 days to secure the booking.
- Variations: In some circumstances suppliers may have different payment policies to the above. Additionally some Early Bird deals require full payment by or soon after the book-by date. In these instances Scout will clearly communicate any variances prior to confirmation.
- Cancellation Policy:
- All deposits are non-refundable once received.
- For balance payments made within 70-45 days prior to the trip the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- No refund for total amount for cancellations 45 days or less prior to arrival and no-shows. In unexpected, unfortunate circumstances (family death etc) Scout will work to negotiate with the supplier for a full or partial refund, however this is not guaranteed. We recommend taking travel insurance to make sure you are covered. Cancelling due to weather, missed travel connections or lack of snow is not considered an unexpected circumstance and is one of the risks you must wear as part of taking a ski trip. Unless the supplier has a snow guarantee or weather cancellation policy, Scout will not refund any part of the package due to these factors.
- Variations: Please note that some hotels may have stricter policies (such as no refund within 60 days) and we are required to pass on these policies. We will communicate any varations to the above cancellation policy prior to confirmation of booking.
- Changes Policy:
- Once bookings are confirmed and deposit is paid service fees will apply for every amendment to existing elements, late final payment and travel document re-issue in addition to fees charged by suppliers
- In a few instances we purchase products through third party providers. If you change part of your package whilst at a destination, the 3rd party provider may have a different refund policy to that of the supplier in the destination. Wherever possible we will work to recover any refunds that come from a change at the destination, however it is not guaranteed.
- Surcharges: Scout does not charge any additional fees for the booking. Prices quoted are for cash (bank transfer) payments only. Credit card payments (Amex, Visa or Mastercard only) will be subject to 1.8% surcharge.
- Booking Currency: Scout will quote and charge in one currency of your choice from AUD, USD, CAD, JPY, EUR or GBP only.
- Currency Exchange Policy: If you book an international destination all remaining balances are subject to change (based on currency fluctuations) until the final payment has been processed. This can go either way (if your currency gets stronger you will be invoiced less!). We will confirm at the time of invoice what the final amount is, based on the exchange rate at that time. Should you wish to pay the balance earlier (prior to when it’s actually due) to secure that current exchange rate you are welcome to request the final invoice at any time. Once payments have been made (deposit or final balance), no refunds will be given for changes in the amount of what that payment would be, based on currency changes at any time prior to your trip.
- Travel Insurance: Once your booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend taking out travel insurance as it will often cover the cost of cancelled reservations.
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