Japow House  

At the base of Myoko’s ski country, Japow House sits minutes from Akakan Ski Area and Akakura Onsen Ski Area and close to Ikenotaira and Seki Onsen resorts. About 16 km from the city center, it’s a budget-friendly base for snow seekers.

A compact, no-frills hostel with seven guestrooms and a pared-back mountain vibe. Rooms share bathrooms with showers and hair dryers, and there’s a communal kitchen for DIY meals; staff speak English and Japanese.

On-site bar and restaurant, free Wi‑Fi, laundry, ski facilities rental and ski pass services — perfect for gear-up mornings and crisp mountain evenings. Free self-parking onsite makes arrivals easy.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and free self-parking available onsite.

There’s an on-site restaurant and bar for straightforward meals and drinks, plus a communal kitchen if you prefer to cook. Simple, social dining suited to après-ski hangs.