Location: Niigata Prefecture Onsens
Top Hotels in Niigata Prefecture Onsens
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Discover the best Onsens in Niigata Prefecture, Koshinetsu, Chubu including Akakura Kanko Hotel, Lotte Arai Resort, Inamoto, Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa, Sado Resort Hotel Azuma, Yuzawa Grand Hotel, Yuzawa Toei Hotel, Hotel Futaba, Lime Resort Myoko, Yuzawa Park Hotel.
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1. Akakura Kanko Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Parking: 50
Magical
Reviewed By hayabusa7Exceptional, majestic, magnificent...all words I would use to attempt to describe Akakan. But mere superlatives are insufficient. This is the best hotel in which we have stayed. With history dating back to the 1930s, the main building has been kept meticulously over the years as to somehow evoke that romantic past, but also not to feel dated or aged. The newer Premium/Spa and Suite wings are worthy, luxurious additions that adds lots of options. Rooms: We tried two rooms: Deluxe twin with bathtub and Premium (P3) with private outdoor onsen, each for three nights. The hotel is not cheap...this combination ran a little more than JPY400k total for two people, mid-January, breakfast but no dinner (would love to know how others have booked at 50k/night with half board!). But even at these rates you are getting your yen’s worth. The deluxe twin, located in the main building just off the reception area, was a great room, spacious and luxuriously refurbished, and with a direct view of the slopes. The bathtub enjoys its own small room and even a separate air-conditioning system. That said, I’d probably recommend either saving a bit with a slightly lower category room, or going up to the private onsen room (located in the more modern Spa and Suite wing). This is because the public open air onsen in the hotel is among the best I’ve ever seen across a wide variety of Honshu and Hokkaido resorts and Ryokan, and the only way you’ll probably want to skip it is if you’ve got one of your own. Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves but that room is even larger (and these rooms are huge in terms relative to other Japanese ski resorts), and just of the highest quality all around. Loved the electronic fireplace, heated bathroom floors, convenient shower cubicle, and, of course, the generously sized, temperature-adjustable onsen. Skiing: Akakura Kanko boasts a fantastic location right in the middle of its synonymous ski area, allowing you to hop on the freshly groomed slopes before anyone else in the area. First lifts ran around 8.30, so you can take a lovely, untracked run down from the locker area around 8.20 and expect no to minimal queue. Lift tickets for the Akakan side run a reasonable JPY3,000/day if you buy at the hotel, and 5,800 if you include the connecting Akakura Onsen side, which in our experience was less crowded and a good shout for at least a couple of days. Restaurants: Can’t go wrong with either the buffet breakfast or the slightly more formal, table service option in the Premium wing at Aqua, which is a nice change of pace for more relaxed days. Since we were not on half board, we only ate dinner twice at the hotel, once at French and the other at Aqua. Course meals run somewhere close to 10k per person. Quantity isn’t huge but quality is high, and the meat (beef, venison, lamb) entrees were particularly nice. The bar near Aqua is beautiful, offers thoughtfully-crafted cocktails with a nice happy hour, and in our experience wasn’t crowded. Still, you might want to venture out to Akakura Onsen town using the shuttle (~10 minutes, last one leaves at 6 or 6.15) some nights, though you’ve got to sort out your own return (and taxis were not readily available in our experience...recommend booking ahead!). If you’ve got a car you can park right outside the hotel, which gives you a ton of optionality. On the whole, Akakan is the top option in Myoko, and surely one of the best in Japan. And even though Akakura onsen town appears to be taking on a bit more of a foreigner-oriented feeling these days (verging on Niseko et al...), Akakan retains its own entirely unique aura.
2. Lotte Arai Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 174 reviews
The city of Myoko is located just 2 hours from Tokyo by bullet train, as well as Niigata Airport by car. Lotte Arai Resort lies with scenic lands including a mountain range that starts with Mt. Myoko and extends all the way to the Sea of Japan, and rice fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Within the abundance of nature surrounding Lotte Arai Resort, adults and children alike will be able to enjoy both Japan's longest zip line and the Tree Adventure courses. In the pure white of the winter season, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding on slopes that boast the highest snowfall amount and some of the finest powder in all of Japan. Our guest rooms are as comfortable and calm as mountain villas, yet boast hospitality of the highest quality. Rounding it all out is the local foods, sake, and culture that you'll experience nowhere else.
Bad organisation
Reviewed By yrhrWe were clearly disappointed. It is understaffed or badly organized, or both. I think they are not ready to cop with covid properly and should better stay closed rather than disappointing their customers. Worst point : Waiting time for check in and to access restaurants was very long. One day, even after getting a table (which took 20 mn), we had to wait almost 50 mn to get our breakfast....Food was globally ok but disappointing for the price. We were supposed to get sun protection in our package ... They said they will bring it to our room ... it never came ... We had to claim it the day after. We were supposed to get a 1000 yen coupon because we did not request room cleaning the first day... We never received it ...Globally a lot of employees seem to be “lost”, hesitant, not knowing precisely what to do... Those are not big issues but when it comes with the other issues it becomes annoying for a resort of this standing.. When we did the check out, they forgot mini bar consumption ...So I told them to add it on the bill... and I mentioned that I did not receive the 1000 yens coupon.... They then asked to wait for them to check if it was “true” !!! (me not receiving the coupon...). We went through so much waiting during our stay, especially at restaurants....plus the lack of trust, this behavior was really humiliating and not acceptable (fyi my bill was 180 000 yens ... we are not cheating for 1000 yens especially after voluntarily asking them to add mini bar on the bill)... I couldn't hide my great dissatisfaction. The person at the front desk finally understood that their approach was probably not the right one and addressed the bill issue positively and offered us some cookies...But what an effort to be heard ...... In short, this hotel certainly has good points (beautiful site, beautiful room, pleasant swimming pool) but the service and the current organization are not at all up to the task. Several visitors have visibly observed the same thing as me.
3. Inamoto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Hotel
Good traditional hot spring hotel
Reviewed By clui888Close to railway station, very convenient location & easy to access by walking. 2 types of hot spring with indoor & outdoor. Ver clean & tidy. Meal service of dinner & breakfast in good quality & delicious. Quiet environment with comfortable Japanese room style with tatami. Local snack & Japaese tea is provided in room. Good choice of this area.
4. Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Relax in our hotel with fresh air and a fantastic view of the mountains surrounding. Our 100% pure onsen (hot spring) is officially approved by research institution, that the water has effects for neuralgic, muscle pain, joint pain, pain shoulder and 10 more symptoms. We are sure that soaking in our onsen should take your tiredness away in no time. Our French full course dinner is made by our own chef, using local ingredients. Every room in our hotel has there own private bath and toilet. Especially for premium deluxe type there is a private bathtub in balcony as well. And also for your convenience we have free WI-FI, free drink service at our lounge and shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station.
Awesome staff ! Fantastic dinner (included).
Reviewed By zeallimSummary: + Impeccable service from the Staff and fantastic meals provided were the highlights of our stay, despite unfortunate circumstances (high temp, no snow, closure of Iwappara). + Communication before, during and after the trip made it feel personalised. + Book thru the hotel website for the 22,000 yen best deal, if available, (inclusive room, dinner and bf, ski wear, ski rentals). + Special thanks to Mr Shotaro, Mr Kota and hard-working Hotel Driver. + I would rate the hotel alone 3.5/5, but the services from the staff brought it up to 5/5 Special note: 2 days before our stay, we noticed a heat front hitting whole of japan with temperatures soaring to 15 Degrees C (Mid March). This would definitely impact our intent of skiing and one of the main attractions of the hotel being a ski in/out. We phoned the hotel and were told that Iwappara (next to hotel) was closed, and arrangements were being made to provide shuttle service to a nearby operational Ski Resort. We decided to not cancel. During our stay, there were less than 10 guests (due to Covid19 and no snow). Hotel made special arrangements which enabled us to ski 2/3 of the days. Location: + Mid-hill between two ski slopes (would have been awesome if Iwappara was open) - Most of the few shops (mainly restaurants) nearby seemed close (maybe due Covid?) - Pretty much stuck in hotel area after last shuttle (long walk down to town) Facilities: + Free upgrade to family room with awesome panoramic views + Lots of comfortable lounge sofas strategically placed throughout hotel, Hotel lobby felt cosy + Onsen was well-maintained with awesome views, indoor/outdoor - in room toilet felt cramp, (used the onsen facilties mostly) - Rooms were slightly aged, hotel gave a "The Shining" vibe ??? The ground floor of the main building had quite a number of band music rooms which puzzled me. Meals: + awesome view from restaurant, same for dinner and bf + Dinner: main highlight of stay, delicious, menu for both nights was different, 5-6 course, able to state preferences, fresh ingredients. You could be expecting to pay ~$50-100 per pax outside for a similar meal elsewhere. +/- Selection of Japanese/Western set, both days japanese menu was the same, may consider changing a few items on the hot plate Services: Shuttle Service - requirement to pre-book and fixed timings + Driver was helpful in assisting with luggages and ski equipment + Hotel accommodated to adhoc requests (low guest, may not be avail) Frontdesk + Most are well-spoken in English + Polite and will do their best to accede to your requests or queries + Customer Service Excellence (E.g. Grateful to Mr Shotora who took the van keys and stepped out of office to provide a lift to the train station so we could make it in time for our shinkansen.) (E.g. Upon realising there was some miscommunication for our ski transport, the hotel immediately made arrangements to ferry us using the hotel bus) Recommendations: - Provide a yukata so guests can wear them to the Onsen. - Provide towels in the Onsen so guests need not bring back their wet towels to the room if they needed it the next morning. - The breakfast portion seemed a little overkill, perhaps could create a list for guests to select what they wish to have. Will definitely return here for my next trip!
5. Sado Resort Hotel Azuma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Hotel Azuma “The Inn Closest to the Setting Sun”Aikawa Hot Springs Situated at the top of a hill, with a panoramic view, in a quasi-national park, we are known as: "The inn closest to the setting sun." Hotel Azuma was established as "Azuma", a Japanese cuisine restaurant, in Haneda, Aikawa, in 1925. Located at the western-most point in the northern Sado mountains, Azuma has been valued as the place "Closest to the Setting Sun". Guest rooms and a large bathroom overlooking Nanaura Coast have a spectacular view of the setting sun. A large, 23,500㎡ lawn garden features a stone tablet carved with a haiku poem written by the famous poet, Seishi Yamaguchi, during his stay here, and an old burial ground. A stroll along the promenade leads to the seashore. Popular for its private outdoor bath and rooms with individual outdoor baths, Hotel Azuma is a long-established hotel with specialty dishes, standing on the heights of a quasi-national park.
Nice views and good Japanese food
Reviewed By Austin AThe hotel is located right on the ocean with a great view of the sunset. There was a spacious hot spring to relax in and the food for breakfast was great. The room was spacious as well. The staff was very friendly.
6. Yuzawa Grand Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Hotel
Great for families and first time skiiers
Reviewed By johnramesjrWe had 11 family members, many first time skiiers, stay at this well known resort. The location is super convenient (steps from the train station, easy shuttle to gondola station), had two large rooms next to each other with a mix of tatami and regular beds, had a great buffet style breakfast/dinner with food to suit everyone's taste. While you can leave your skis at a locker, Yuzawa has storage for your equipment at the base of the gondola station. The hotel's outdoor onsen is really nice, and has many pools to soak in after a day's skiing. If you prefer trying some restaurants/bars in town, you are steps from the main street, but would check on the need for reservations and times of operations. If you have a large group and/or are a first timer in Japan skiing, this is a great option as it's a quick Shinkansen to Tokyo, accommodates English speaking tourists easily, and is convenient for accessing the mountain.
7. Yuzawa Toei Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Yuzawa Toei Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yuzawa-machi, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Nearby landmarks such as Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (0.7 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.1 mi) make Yuzawa Toei Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Yuzawa-machi. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, and Yuzawa Toei Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the onsen hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and a gift shop. In addition, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Yuzawa-machi's popular seafood restaurants such as Sendo, Hyotantaki, and Kouyou Zushi, all a short distance from Yuzawa Toei Hotel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden. Enjoy your stay in Yuzawa-machi!
Ski in and out 25m from Yuzawa Ropeway station
Reviewed By aloiseliuRoom was spacious and looked like it had recently been refurbished. Some of the staff spoke English and there is a shuttle on demand to bring you to the nearby Yuzawa station eateries. Otherwise its walkeable in 10 minutes, although with a steep incline leading to the Hotel onve you turn off the main road. There is an onsite onsen, not large, but adequate, though without onsite massage therapist. Japanese breakfast buffet had a good spread. Guests get a discount on ski rentals from the ski shop tucked in the basement. But as we cant use the lifts whilst in ski boots, it requires a climb up and then another climb down to hit the ski slopes. Its odd not to be able to exit to the ski slopes from where the ski shop and ski rentals are located. Otherwise there is a ski rental shop at the Yuzawa ropeway station. English speaking ski instructors can be booked from Pod which has a booth at the base station. We were very happy with Miyuki our very patient and good ski instructor.
8. Hotel Futaba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Finding an ideal charming onsen hotel in Yuzawa-machi does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Futaba, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Koibito no Seichi Tenku no Kane (0.8 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.0 mi) make Hotel Futaba a great place to stay when visiting Yuzawa-machi. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Futaba offer a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a seating area. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. Guests of Hotel Futaba are also welcome to enjoy a sauna and an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. While visiting Yuzawa-machi, you may want to try some yakitori at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Uotami Echigo Yuzawa East Entrance Ekimae. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Yuzawa Highland Alpine Garden. Hotel Futaba looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Yuzawa-machi.
Brilliant stay
Reviewed By graceyyyyyyLovely hotel with beautiful onsens on 2 different floors. We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. The service was impeccable and they will try to accommodate our requests to the best of their abilities. Buffet breakfasts and Kaiseki dinners were amazing as well, lots of variety. Turndown service will take place while we were out for dinner, there were tea sets provided in the room, together with hot water as well as Yuzawa mountain water for your enjoyment! Definitely do check out the onsens. A day of skiing out in the mountains, and coming back to the onsens was absolutely fantastic. Shuttle service provided to Echigo Yuzawa station. You can also go to the Visitor Center at the train station and get them to help you call the hotel for a pick up. Highly recommended!
9. Lime Resort Myoko
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Wow! What a hidden treasure!
Reviewed By JVSukkariehWe were initially unsure of how the stay would go as we are a family and opted for a room with no bathroom. The kids are not keen on Onsen use but we thought we would take the risk. Also not being in the mainstream locations meant less options for food. We opted for two family rooms (can accomodate up to 5 people in each) and we are a family of 6, so 3 in each. So many positives - I’m not sure where to start! The rooms were very large and spacious the beds firm and comfortable too. We had a toilet in our room and tea and coffee making facilities plus a local charger for phones etc. the room was extremely comfortable and clean! The food - amazing! Very surprised with the selection and quality of both breakfast and dinner. We had both included in our room fees and I think this is the best way to travel here if you have children. Going to find somewhere out at night is not the easiest of tasks and options are limited within walking distance. The hotel was very large and spacious, has a coffee shop in the lobby, ping pong and games in the lobby also. The gym was spacious and has a sauna stretching room. The onsen is very clean and relaxing - I was in the bath every night! Also for the kids they have seperate private showers on level 2, so they were all happy! The hotel provides shampoo, conditioner and facial creams and cleansers in the onsen and showers. They also provide Lime resort wear for use inside the hotel! One of the other conveniences is the free local shuttle - it is as good as ski in ski out for Ikenotaira - you hop in at the lobby and it drops you at the chairlift about 5 mins later! So easy! Also it can take you to the convenience store a few mins away. Lime also offers discounted ski tickets for the ski field which you need to organise before leaving. The only downside is the hallway is a bit noisy, so I would request a room as far away from the elevators as possible if you are sensitive to noise. Also the coffee shop in the lobby was a bit intermittent with being open which made it tricky if we were relying on it for lunch. The two English speaking staff Ash and Ed were extremely helpful and Ash emailed us back and forth before we arrived to help us understand the hotel and organise our pick up. They made it so easy to liaise with our needs.
10. Yuzawa Park Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 36 reviews
Welcome to Yuzawa Park Hotel, your Yuzawa-machi “home away from home.” Yuzawa Park Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Zuisho An (1.2 mi) and Yukiguni Agripark Yuzawa Ichigo-mura (1.9 mi), guests of Yuzawa Park Hotel can easily experience some of Yuzawa-machi's most well known attractions. Rooms at Yuzawa Park Hotel provide a refrigerator. In addition, Yuzawa Park Hotel offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Yuzawa-machi trip additionally gratifying. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Yuzawa-machi's popular Chinese restaurants such as Chinrai and Shintairen, all a short distance from Yuzawa Park Hotel. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a park, such as Yuzawa Central Park. Yuzawa Park Hotel puts the best of Yuzawa-machi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
