Myoko Kogen Akakura Onsen Kounkaku

♨️A whole house for one group a day, with a vast spring-fed bath all to yourselves

Niigata · Kounkaku

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A Lodge Rooted in the Edo Period

• 🏯Built in the mid-Edo period as a falconry lodge for the Sakakibara lords of the Takada domain, it later became a ryokan.
• 📜It has grown alongside Akakura Onsen, which marked 200 years since its opening in 2016.
• 🏠Most of the building was dismantled in 2012; the old large bath 'Korin-no-yu' was kept and the inn reopened as a private whole-house rental.

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Free-Flowing Hot Spring

• ♨️A bath the size of eight tatami mats is filled with free-flowing natural hot spring water from the Kita-Jigokudani source.
• 🧪Sulfate and bicarbonate spring (hypotonic, neutral, high temperature), 50.2°C at the source, listed for muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue recovery.
• 🧼The tub is drained, cleaned and refilled for every guest, with a ReFa shower head and haru shampoo provided.

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The Entire House as Your Room

• 🛏️Two semi-double beds made of Japanese hinoki cypress; airweave mattresses and futons are prepared for three or more guests.
• 👨‍👩‍👧Up to four guests, and the whole building is non-smoking.
• 🎬A projector, DVD player, stereo and board games are provided, but there is no TV.

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Full Kitchen Instead of Meals

• 🍳No meals are served; the kitchen has a 3-burner IH stove, 430L fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster and rice cooker.
• 🍽️Pots, pans, Japanese and Western tableware and cutlery are supplied, but no seasonings.
• 🍱With advance booking, dinner plans at a nearby ryokan or selected restaurants in Myoko can be arranged (inquire).

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Terrace and Long-Stay Amenities

• 🌿The former open-air bath area has been turned into a spacious terrace that is covered in snow in winter.
• 🧺Washer-dryer with detergent, free Wi-Fi, partial floor heating and air conditioning.
• 🎿The entrance has racks for backpacks, ski wear and ski boots.

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Easy for Work and Recuperation

• 💻A workspace with desk and reading lamp suits long workation stays.
• ♿Steps inside are kept to a minimum, and the bath has handrails and a care shower chair.
• 🧴No yukata, toothpaste, razors or electric kettle are provided, so bring what you need.

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Myoko Through the Seasons

• ⛷️About a 5-minute walk to the nearest entrance of Akakura Onsen Ski Area, which runs night skiing every day.
• 🚡About 2 minutes by car to the Myoko Kogen Sky Cable and 7 minutes to Imori Pond.
• 💧About 15 minutes by car to Naena Falls, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, and 20 minutes to Lake Nojiri.

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Access and Parking

• 🚃From Myoko-Kogen Station, about 8 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by bus (get off at Akakura Kominkan-mae, right in front).
• 🚐Pickup from Myoko-Kogen Station is available if you give your arrival time when booking.
• 🚗About 7 minutes from Myoko-Kogen IC and 15 minutes from Nakago IC, with parking on site.

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The Entire House as Your Room

• 🛏️Two semi-double beds made of Japanese hinoki cypress; airweave mattresses and futons are prepared for three or more guests.
• 👨‍👩‍👧Up to four guests, and the whole building is non-smoking.
• 🎬A projector, DVD player, stereo and board games are provided, but there is no TV.

4

Full Kitchen Instead of Meals

• 🍳No meals are served; the kitchen has a 3-burner IH stove, 430L fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster and rice cooker.
• 🍽️Pots, pans, Japanese and Western tableware and cutlery are supplied, but no seasonings.
• 🍱With advance booking, dinner plans at a nearby ryokan or selected restaurants in Myoko can be arranged (inquire).

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A great base for multi-night stays with a large spring-fed bath and a whole house free from other guests. Note that meals are not included and there is no open-air bath, TV or yukata, so plan groceries and essentials ahead.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Myoko Kogen Akakura Onsen Kounkaku?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Myoko Kogen Akakura Onsen Kounkaku located?

It is in Myoko. Address: 481 Akakura.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.