Scout loves
- English speaking staff
- Slopeside accommodation - a rarity in Myoko Kogen
- Large communal areas
- Natural onsen baths
Scout tips
- The Japanese tatami rooms are bigger than the western twin rooms
- Family onsen can be booked for private use
- Some rooms don’t have much of a view
- Parts of the hotel can feel run-down. Akakura Central is an authentic Japanese experience which may pose challenges to some travellers. Read our story about Staying in a Japanese hotel.
SCOUT REVIEW
Akakura Central Hotel is a great value hotel right on the edge of the ski slopes at Myoko Kogen. In fact, when snow allows it, you can practically ski right to the door at the end of the day. Central Hotel is also just a few minutes walk down the hill to Akakura Kanko village’s main street where you will find plenty of bars and restaurants.
Like many of the hotels in Myoko Kogen, Central Hotel looks quite run down from the outside. Once inside some of the decor is so dated it’s actually retro cool. However it’s clean and given the friendly atmosphere and wonderful staff, some who are native English speakers, we’re sure you’ll soon relax and enjoy everything this hotel has to offer.
Akakura Central Hotel has large communal living spaces with comfortable lounges and a log fire to make you feel right at home after a day on the ski slopes. The bar with its wood burning fireplace is the perfect place to enjoy a few drinks and chat to other guests, and most likely the friendly owner as well.
The rooms at Central Hotel are similarly dated but are clean and comfortable. There are western twin rooms, Japanese rooms and also family rooms. The hotel has recently renovated some rooms to make them more like western suites. The hotel has an onsen and and an onsite restaurant which serves breakfast and dinner. Japanese breakfast and western breakfast is available.
Who should stay here
Akakura Central Hotel in Myoko Kogen is great for anyone, families with children included, who is looking for reasonably priced slopeside accommodation and willing to look past a few faults. The large communal areas would also make Akakura Central Hotel a good choice for groups or singles alike.
Location
Akakura Central Hotel in Myoko Kogen has a great slopeside position at the top of Akakura Village (it’s just a few steps to the slopes across a road) and an easy 5 minute walk downhill to the main street.
- Ski-in Ski-out or slopeside
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
- Drying room
- Free Wifi
- Onsite restaurant
- Refrigerator in rooms
- Coin laundry
- Satellite/pay-per- view TV in rooms
- Karaoke machine and game area
- Fireplace
Hotel Policies
Available: This selection is currently available for this price. Once you submit an inquiry our agents will confirm your booking via email and send you an invoice for a deposit. You will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking.
On Request: Our agents need to confirm availability of this room. Once you submit a request we will endeavour to get back to you by the next business day to confirm availability (some properties may take longer). If prices are listed they are the exact prices for your dates, room selection and room occupancy. Where prices are not listed we will confirm the price when we confirm availability. In either instance, you are not committed to your selection until after we confirm availability and price. Once you agree to that confirmation, you will be sent an invoice and will need to pay a 25% deposit within 7 days (unless otherwise specified) to secure the booking. If your requested room is not available, we will present alternative options.
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