Akakura Wakui Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.7

About this property

Situated just a 2-minute walk away from Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, Akakura Wakui Hotel offers simple accommodation with natural hot spring baths. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire property. Guest rooms are fitted with a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Guests can try on Japanese Yukata robes and sip complimentary green tea in the room. Some rooms feature traditional tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. Wakui Akakura Hotel provides free luggage and ski storage services. Ski pass purchase and equipment hire are available on site. Free internet PC can be used at the lobby. Scenery paintings of old Japanese landscapes can be enjoyed. The hotel is a few steps from a free shuttle service to the Akakan Ski Area, a 1-minute drive away. It's a 10-minute drive from Myoko-Kogen Interchange on Joshin-etsu Expressway, and a 15-minute drive from JR Myoko-Kogen Train Station. Free shuttles are offered from the station with advance request. Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese multi-course dinner and hearty breakfast. Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at time of booking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Private parking at the hotel

  • Ski-to-door

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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3 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
5 futon beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
Australia Australia
“Owner Daisuke was very welcoming and helpful - picked us up and dropped us off at the train station, helped with ski rental and lift passes. Nice onsen in the hotel. Amazing location - walk to chair lift and town”
Alana
Australia Australia
“Exceptional location and service. Facilities were good considering the price, and Daisuke kindly picked us up and dropped us off at the train station which was so handy. Well and truly met expectations (and more). Wouldn’t hesitate to come back!”
Carmel
Australia Australia
“Breakfast was delicious. Staff were wonderful. Location was great.”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“Wonderful stay at this traditional hotel . The best location , outstanding staff and great rooms . We will return”
Liz
Australia Australia
“Food (dinner and breakfast) was fantastic genuine Japanese fare. Location right next to ski lift also excellent, as was having Onsen for relaxation post skiing. Daisuke and Mari very helpful.”
Dean
Australia Australia
“Location is perfect right next to the lifts, hotel picked me up on check in day busses arrive at the hotel to take across to kanko wonderful place to stay, onsen is very traditional and ski room is spacious”
Jane
Australia Australia
“Lovely family run hotel. Nice onsen, breakfast and pick/drop off at train station. Will definitely be back. Thanks.”
Heidi
Australia Australia
“Great hotel run by a lovely friendly and helpful family. We loved the location and the breakfast was super tasty!!”
Kevin
Australia Australia
“Perfect location close to the Snow lift and field. Cosy Hotel for your stay in Akakura / Myoko Staff are so welcoming and helpful”
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Australia Australia
“We loved staying at this hotel, it far exceeded our expectations. The family running it were so friendly, helpful and fun. The photos don't do the mountain-view room and breakfast room justice as the view was lovely. The onsen was great. Good...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Akakura Wakui Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 23:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Myuko Kogen Station, please make a reservation in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at time of booking.

Pets are allowed, when reservations are made in advance.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.