Akakura Wakui Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.7

About this property

Located just a 2-minute walk away from Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, Akakura Wakui Hotel offers simple accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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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Room Type
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3 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
5 futon beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

David
Japan Japan
“Conveniently located with just a two-minute walk to the Akakura Onsen Kumado lift. Perfect! The breakfast was Japanese-style and delicious. Great value and kind staff!”
Jd
United States United States
“We loved the location, On site onsen and the breakfast. We also loved that is was family owned and operated. It had such a local and authentic touch.”
Emmanuel
United States United States
“Great family run ryokan. Everyone friendly and helpful and the breakfast and dinner were excellent. Would stay here again. Lift is right behind hotel and the onsen was hot.”
Felix
Australia Australia
“Excellent location, very close to chair lifts. Room is nice and warm with heater. Nice bath”
Jennifer
Australia Australia
“Facilities, lift access, family owned, breakfast, transport from the train”
Matthew
United States United States
“Unbeatable hospitality. Daisuke and his family are wonderful. They helped us make meal and transportation reservations, among other above and beyond things. I've stayed around Akakura Onsen over many years, and I'm certain THIS is where I will...”
Su
Malaysia Malaysia
“Close to kumado lift. Close to the bus stop shuttle to akakura kanko and also the bus stop for free shuttle around town to yodel lift area. Very yummy dinner!!! Glad we booked for 2 night dinner. Has a small onsen which is good enough. Pick up...”
Mandal
Mongolia Mongolia
“The host Daisuke and his wife Mari have done their best to make us feel like we are home. The room was clean and had everything we need. The onsen was not crowded and was comfortable. We were provided with discount vouchers for the nearby ski...”
Vanessa
Australia Australia
“Great traditional experience, and location. The owner, daisuke, was so helpful and happy to share his local knowledge and even picked and dropped us off. A very nice man !! Traditional older hotel and onsen, and great value for money, we would...”
Sandra
Canada Canada
“Daisuke and his wife Mary were excellent hosts. very welcoming and helpful. great location. their English was terrific and the location is right at the bottom of one of the mountains. excellent stay. great to have our own onsen too. would come...”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Akakura Wakui Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast

House rules

Akakura Wakui Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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