Places to stay near Akakura Onsen Ski Area

[Shinmitsu - Summer Hakuba/Kamikochi] Entire house for up to 12 people | 2 authentic saunas

Use Azumino and Ikeda-cho as your base in summer to enjoy the spectacular views of the Northern Alps. You can fully enjoy mountain sightseeing unique to this season, such as Kamikochi, the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, and Hakuba Happo Pond. Go to the mountains and highlands during the day, and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside at night. This is a rental cottage where you can enjoy a sauna, BBQ, and the starry sky. It is recommended not only for those who want to relax in Azumino and Ikeda-cho, but also as a base for sightseeing in Kamikochi and Hakuba, for stays of one night or more. Currently, accommodation is available from June 29th to July 3rd, and this is the time when you can see many fireflies nearby. Would you like to enjoy the new greenery, BBQ, and sauna in quiet Shinshu before the summer vacation? Convenient location as a base for sightseeing in Hakuba, Kamikochi, and Tateyama-Kurobe. It can accommodate group trips, family trips, and stays of several nights to long-term stays. There is a laundry machine and a bathroom with a dryer for a comfortable extended stay. You can get here by public transportation, but having a car is more convenient in this area. If you come by train, there may not be a taxi, so we recommend planning your transportation in advance. Free pick up and drop off is available from Akeshi Station and Shinano-Matsukawa Station. Paid transfers to and from Matsumoto Station, Nagano Station, and Sawando Bus Terminal are available upon consultation.

Rent an entire log house on the Iizuna Highlands. Amane Guest House

This is a quiet villa area at an altitude of about 1000 meters, Iizuna Kogen. Newly built in 2022, simple cabin full of wood aromas. You can find lots of beautiful scenery in a 10-minute walk. Please take a look at Mt. Iino from Oza Hoshi Pond. About 3 minutes on foot from the nearest bus stop (Iizuna Higashi Ward)! It is about a 7-minute walk from the next nearest bus stop (Iizuna Kogen). You can also come by public transport. Walking distance to forest stations, Iizuna soba, ramen, burgers, and other restaurants. About a 25-minute drive from Nagano Station and Zenkoji.Togakushi Shrine is about a 15-minute drive away. It is also a great base for golf skiing to Togakushi, Kurohime, and Myoko. Please also use it for climbing mountains to Togakushi Kodo, Amato-mi Trail, and Mt. Iinjo. If you want to go to the hot springs, it's about a 15-minute drive to the Tenbukan on Lake Reisenji. The public bath is about a 5-minute drive to Asoviva. There is a discount on the bathing fee. We will lend you a projector and screen for free. Play games or screenings on large screens. We also recommend relaxing with a barbecue, bonfire, or tent sauna. A complete BBQ set, tarp, sauna tent, stove, etc. Please book a variety of rentals in advance. Of course, you can bring it.

Limited to one group per day, Mökki is a small cottage with a garden by a stream

Mökki means "cottage" in Finnish. Enjoy your time in a special place surrounded by nature. Guest house Mökki is located in Shinano-cho, which is blessed with forests, lakes, and snow in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, and there are many natural places nearby such as Kurohime Kogen, Lake Nojiri, and Togakushi. Feel free to use the entire building, which has been renovated with natural materials such as cedar, cypress, and plaster, as well as the natural garden that creates seasonal scenery and the forest where the stream flows.You can see birds, squirrels, and martens in the forest, and you can enjoy walking around looking for wild vegetables and mushrooms, as well as swings and hammocks. We also paid attention to the interior of the room and kitchen utensils so that you can enjoy "living". At the pavilion by the stream, you can enjoy BBQs and campfires without worrying about the weather. In the green season, it is the perfect base for hiking, fishing, paddle boarding, and golf, and in the snow season, it is also the perfect base for winter sports. We also have a celebration cake service for guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.Please check with me in advanced.

[30 minutes to Hakuba] Kurobe/Kamikochi base | Spacious 4LDK whole house | BBQ in the garden

This is a private rental accommodation that is 30 minutes by car to Hakuba, and is convenient for sightseeing in Kamikochi and Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Perfect for families and calm adult groups in a spacious 4LDK. You can also enjoy BBQ in the garden, and we promise you a quiet and private stay. ◻︎ This is an open, private inn on a magnificent site surrounded by fields. The warmth of the wood is pleasant, and the beautiful seasonal views outside the window will relax your mind. The house is built on a hill, with the city and countryside below, and a panoramic view of the Northern Alps beyond. Enjoy an extraordinary time while looking out at the magnificent scenery that changes its appearance in the morning, afternoon, and evening. This is not just a place to "stay". An open space that lets you forget your daily life, a luxurious time to breathe deeply in nature surrounded by silence ― we promise you a special stay that will refresh your mind and body. Enjoy a relaxing and refreshing time as if you were in your own villa. * Please refrain from using loud music or having noisy parties. ◻︎

Enjoy the view of Lake Nojiri, with a private sauna, Anoie (あの家)

This house overlooks Lake Nojiri and has a superb view. There are several ski resorts (Myoko, Kurohime, Madarao) about 15-20 minutes away by car, making it a perfect base for winter sports. Enjoy the wood stove sauna and the water bath with a view. There are no private houses around, so you can listen to music and watch movies loudly. Because it is a house located deep in the mountains, we take the best measures, but in the warm season, insects come out. It snows a lot in winter. In autumn, fallen leaves dance. You will also need to adjust the wood stove fire yourself. It's not an easy house to live in, but we promise you a great view and experience. Enjoy cooking with a counter kitchen with a view, condiments and cooking utensils. (There is no equipment for BBQ)

Rock Forest Hokuriku Izawa [BBQ in the fireplace in the forest & hot spring bath fed by a source spring on a rock]

A 1000 square meter private villa with 7 spaces. The entire "Rock Forest" has seven main concepts. We offer each "way of spending time". After procuring fresh ingredients locally, move to the Rock Forest, park your car in the parking lot, and go up the stairs to bring the ingredients to the hearth space. You won't see any other people. It is 60 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Karuizawa, and 30 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station, so you can work in the morning and take a half-day off in the afternoon, for example. Surrounded by nature, you can relax and enjoy an extraordinary time. < Winter season November-March > The outdoor bath is closed during the winter months.

Luxury Chalet, 5 Min Walk to Gondola, Scenic Views

Meanwhile Woods is a private villa just a five-minute walk from the main gondola at Akakura Kanko Ski Resort, situated within Mount Myoko National Park. Set on a 500-square-meter property surrounded by natural forest, the villa offers stunning views of Mt. Myoko’s peaks. Despite its tranquil forest setting, it is conveniently located within walking distance of shops, ski rental services, onsen, restaurants, a bakery, and cafés—providing both peaceful seclusion and easy access to local amenities.

Forest sauna hideaway — where stillness is luxury

Break Free, Find Mindfulness: Discover healing tranquility at Soil. • Tranquil chalet in Okumisora-no, Hakuba Village • Peaceful ambiance & stunning forest views through large windows • Japanese craftsmanship in owner's selected furniture & tableware • Ideal remote work space with monitor & printer • Blissful relaxation: fire pit, sauna & hinoki wood bath • 1-min walk to Hotel Oak Forest's hot springs & restaurant and shuttle bus stop • Walking distance to popular Echoland restaurants and bars.

tiny cabin Nagano - Serene retreat / Snow Monkey

✨ Discover the perfect blend of modern design and serene nature in this charming, cozy cabin nestled in the forests of Nagano. Redesigned by a renowned Nagano-based interior designer as a model home, this cabin offers a unique stay with stylish interiors. Whether you’re seeking tranquility, ❄️skiing Nagano’s famous powder snow (just a 15-min. drive), or visiting historic shrines (30 min.), this cabin has it all. For outdoor enthusiasts, a camping and lake activity center is just 5 minutes away!✨

Modern Luxury, Classic Style, Onsen Nearby

Nestled in the mountains of Nagano at an elevation of 860 meters (2,821 feet), this is a luxury home exclusively for those who want to escape tourist traps, experience a side of Japan rarely seen by outsiders, and do it in style. Our 3-bedroom home is 200 sq. meters (2153 sq. feet) large and is a marriage between traditional Japanese architecture and modern technology and comfort. The home is accessible from Tokyo and other major cities via the Shinkansen bullet train or Joshin-etsu Expressway.

Modern Ski Chalet, Togakushi, walk to restaurants

Renovated to be open, modern and spacious our chalet is only 20 minutes drive from Nagano City, Togakushi and Iizuna ski resorts. It is less than 5 minutes walk (or 1 min drive) to some cafes and restaurants and the new Nagano Forest Village. There, you can buy local produce, craft beers & wine, and walk around the beautiful area. We recommend driving to explore more around the highlands and snow tires (or chains) are a must have during winter. We are 1080m above sea level, its cool in summer!

Hinode Chalet• Private Home in Myoko

Hinode Chalet is a perfectly secluded getaway for a family or group of 5 friends. Located between Suginohara & Alpen Blick/Ikenotaira ski resorts. The first floor, gives access to the entrance, the kitchen, dining area, a separate lounge room, a bedroom, bathroom and toilet. While upstairs leads to two separate Japanese western rooms. Easily accessible by car to 8 ski areas. A 4WD car is recommended to explore easily, parking is free, if you need transportation get in touch.