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I really enjoyed my stay here! The place was fantastic. I loved the cozy atmosphere and the beautiful views from my room. It made my stay so much more enjoyable! The accommodation was incredibly comfortable and made me feel right at home. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! I truly enjoyed every moment of my stay. I had a great time staying here and would definitely recommend it to others. Staff were just unbelievable

Stayed in March 2025

Main sitting area could be nicer decorated with some comfortable armchairs and music. Seemed a nothing area.

Location to lift. Host amazing with service and friendliness. Breakfast small but tasty with some hot items. Our large 2 bedroom room had a toilet, but shared showers. Never any line for shower. Expensive, but very nice place to stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Japow 2 is the perfect location - on the main street with transport, restaurants and lifts all nearby. Mika san was very helpful in addressing any issues and always with a big smile! Dangerously close are tasty beers and burgers from No Name Myoko incase you're feeling a western feed. Biggg thanks to Kimi & Miyu san who also hosted my stay at Japow 1 for a few nights - I had the best time! They go above and beyond for guests at their lodge, which has such a cosy feel and is perfectly setup. It's a short walk to the main street but totally worth it! Arigato Japow team - I'll be visiting again!

Stayed in February 2025

I think the only major flaw is that the soundproofing in the rooms is quite bad. We can clearly hear people outside in the corridor, people outside the hotel, people below us in the hotel, etc. If you're a light sleeper and/or sensitive to noise, bring earplugs.

The showers were the best showers I've used in any hotel I've ever stayed at in any country. The toilets, rooms, facilities, were all extremely clean (other than the dry room, but what dry room is clean?) But more than anything, the main staff were so incredibly warm and friendly and nice. We were allowed a very very early check-in, we were given an additional futon bed, we were driven to and from ski resorts and the train station (for a fee) and even allowed to use the showers after we checked out. If I ever go back to Myoko, I'm coming back here, for sure.

Stayed in February 2025

Happy , every thing was good . hope to be able to for a couple of weeks next year

Breakfast was good. Staff was very accommodating in giving us a room which made it easier for me to access because I had recently had a hip replacement and found going up stairs difficult.

Stayed in February 2025

Narrow stairs down to dry room could do with widening & upgrade. Pillows, a small thing, but a decent pillow makes for a great night sleep!

Location was excellent. Close to lift For Akakura Onsen, bus stop for other resorts and main street for dinner options Breakfast in the mornings was excellent.

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent location, fabulous room, loved the communal hang out zone and also the cafe/bar downstairs. The staff were also super friendly and nice.

Stayed in January 2025

Honest to god - there’s nothing to dislike.

Location was fabulous. Right in the heart of Myoko Akakura

Stayed in January 2025

Can’t beat the location, had all the facilities you could need. Staff were extremely accomodating.

Stayed in January 2025

Stairs to the ski room were tough for this old guy

The room was spotless and well appointed, though more storage would be nice. I was hesitant about shared toilets and showers, but they were clean and mostly available when I needed them. Breakfast was great Akira and the staff were very helpful

Stayed in February 2024

These guys are awesome. They picked up lift tickets for me, checked on me when they thought I might be sick and even came to the door and waved goodbye when I was leaving in the taxi. Seriously - the best place I've ever stayed. Exceptional!

Stayed in January 2024

there was no tv the noise was a bit annoying would have liked my own shower and toilet

Breakfast food was good. not much seating though very good showers beds were very comfy

Stayed in February 2024

- Terrific friendly staff. - Delicious included breakfast with good combo of fresh and cooked items… home cooked soup of the day!! - very clean facilities… fully booked but never waiting for shower/toilet. - Perfect location in the heart of the village.

Stayed in February 2024

Fantastic location, in the heart of the town and close to everything. Great breakfast, nice hot showers, large rooms and comfy beds. The room was serviced daily with fresh towels every second day. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely book again.

Stayed in February 2024

Best location, the staff were amazing!

Stayed in February 2024

This is getting rather picky but a range of pillows would be good. Unfortunately uncomfortable pillows don’t lead to good sleep. Also it can get very noisy so if you are a light sleeper not so good.

Fabulous location, very clean and spacious rooms. Huge comfy beds. The breakfast is great ! There are also meals available downstairs if you are too tired to go out. Staff very accommodating of our large group. Thanks

Stayed in January 2024

The staff were very helpful. The facilities were very clean. The breakfast provided was delicious. Very close to Akakura onsen ski area.

Stayed in January 2024

There is a gas heater in the rim that needs to have you attention every third hour or it turns of. A bit annoying.

This placerade is newly renovated, clean and has a very helpful staff.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, I thoroughly enjoyed everything Japowhouse had to offer.

I loved the location of Japowhouse 2. It was on Main Street close to food, bars, rentals, shuttles and ski lifts. I also loved the recently renovated, comfortable facilities. The breakfast each morning was a perfect way to set you up for a day of riding some amazing country. But most of all, I loved the staff. They were incredibly hospitable and supportive of our time at Japowhouse 2 and facilitated our stay in Akakura really well. From backcountry guides to where to get the best food, they had an answer for everything. They picked us up from the train station and waved us off from the train station.

Stayed in January 2024

There are gas-heaters in each room which work very well. However, there is an automatic switch-off every 3 hours as a safety-requirement. If you would like to keep the room warm, you may have to press a button to keep it running every 3 hours. However, we found that the fluffy and thick blankets provided that it wasn't necessary to run the heaters overnight.

Three things stood out as being exceptional at Japow House 2.0: 1) The staff: Akira-san (the manager), Kimi-san and the rest of the staff were always very hospitable and really went beyond to make sure our stay was the best it could be. They really made it feel like we were simply staying at their house, rather than a hotel. The staff were also there to drive us to and from the Myoko-Kogen train station (for a reasonable cost) which was very convenient and comfortable. 2) The location: Unbeatable, it is within 2 minutes walk from various equipment rental companies as well as the chairlift to the Akakura Onsen slopes. It is also on the Main Street so everything in the village is within reach (including places to eat, convenience store, bars in the evening). 3) The hotel itself: There is only around 10 rooms in the place so it is very cozy (like a Japanese Bed & Breakfast). The place only opened one year ago so everything is very well-kept and new. The room was basic but it's everything you need and not more. There are plenty of bathrooms and showers available and there was never any wait. There is also coin laundry and dryer on the premises so you can do the washing which was also very appreciated.

Stayed in December 2023

Very noisy especially when your room is right above the dj on Saturday night. Love people having a good time but don't stay there unless you want the bass shaking your bed till 12:30

Great location

Stayed in February 2024

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in January 2025