The Address Akakura

The Address has excellent spacious accommodation with great beds, huge internal bath and a small kitchenette. 100 metres or so to the lifts. John is a friendly and helpful host and offers transfer and pickup at the Myoko Kogen train station and to other nearby ski fields. I have stayed several times. Its hard to beat.

Our family and friends have stayed with John in Myoko Kogen for two years in a row, and his hospitality is truly exceptional. In 2024, we had the pleasure of staying at The Address, which I believe is currently the best accommodation in the area. It’s just a 5-minute walk to the ski lifts, right in the heart of the village, and next door to Myoko Snow Sports for gear rental. The rooms are spacious, and the kitchenette is a great touch. Plus, there's a drying room and an Onsen, perfect for relaxing after a day in the cold. This year, we left our booking a little late, but John graciously offered us a room at his new hotel, Matsuya. The rooms are hotel-style (no kitchenette), but include tea and coffee making facilities, a mini fridge, and plenty of shelving. The room was warm and air-conditioned, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was spacious. While Matsuya is about an 8-minute walk to the main ski lifts, it’s conveniently located just across the road from the Komado ski lift and the night skiing area, which I personally preferred as it’s less crowded and easy to purchase a lift pass. John is still working on renovations at Matsuya, and we’re excited to see the finished result. What keeps us coming back year after year is John’s outstanding service. He truly goes above and beyond for his guests. Not only does he offer transfers to and from Myoko Kogen station, but he’ll even give you a lift if he spots you walking in the snow. He was kind enough to take my husband to different ski areas, which we really appreciated considering how busy he must be. Even though Matsuya is still under renovation, we were able to enjoy the facilities at The Address, like the Onsen and drying room. John also generously provided us with breakfast and coffee, which was fantastic. We enjoyed an amazing shabu shabu (hot pot) dinner at the cafe, which was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The wagyu beef and vegetables were fresh and of top quality. John also hosted a sake tasting at Matsuya, and his sake was excellent. We were sad to leave, as John truly makes you feel like part of the family. We highly recommend staying at either The Address or Matsuya when visiting Akakura.

This place is amazing. The owner John was incredibly accomidating, picked us up from the station himself to ensure we got to the hotel safely. He was also happy to drive me to other areas of the mountain instead of taking the shuttle bus which I found incredibly wonderful. our room was very clean and spacious, gave us everything we needed. The hotel itself offeres a dry room for your ski/snowboard gear and onsens for after a big day of riding. I used the onsen everyday! The hotel is a 5 minute walk to a ski lift, super convenient; you can ski in, walk to the hotel, dump your gear and jump into the onsen. There is a bar where we enjoyed some good Sake, and breakfast and dinner is offered to guest. The staff were incredible, super friendly and welcoming, always happy for a chat even if they are busy. If we ever visit again we will be staying here. Loved it.