Soratobu Usagi

“Great spot! Great price! Worth it!”

This place is great! It’s run by a family and the service is exceptional. They take a lot of pride in their business and strive to make the customer feel happy. The location is a little far from many ski resorts, restaurants, and stores if you don’t have a vehicle. On‑site breakfast and dinner are offered for a modest fee and are delicious! The public shuttle bus and taxis are expensive, adding at least 2000 yen to a day of skiing. However, my favorite spot to snowboard in the area is Suginohara, which is literally ski‑in/ski‑out from the accommodation. There’s a lift directly within sight that takes you up to the resort (the first ride of the day is free). It may be worth renting a vehicle if I stay there again. Otherwise, I might stay more in the Asakusa area where there are more restaurants and stores within walking distance. I was there for 13 days and felt very isolated from much of the mountain by the end of the trip.

Chasity·5 mesi fa

“Brilliant rustic authentic”

The staff were excellent and the meals (breakfast + dinner) were really great, each night offering a different Japanese style. Getting to the lifts was easy and there was plenty of parking. The room’s heater combination was strange, and I didn’t like the smell from the heater exhaust.

Damian·7 mesi fa

The Japanese dinner was exceptional, and the last meal was the best Japanese meal I’ve had on this trip.

Maurice·7 mesi fa

The food was tasty and the hotel is close to the ski slopes!

Daini·7 mesi fa

“Fab value in a traditional Inn/lodge/Ryokan. Highly recommended true Japanese experience.”

Breakfast and dinner offered great value and were very convenient. I’m revisiting after staying here last year. It’s situated in Suginosawa/Suginhara, a bit off the beaten path if you don’t have a car, but it’s right next to the best ski area in Myoko. The ski bus costs 1000 yen each way, which feels pricey compared to Nozawa Onsen where transport is included with lift tickets. I hope the local tourism office will consider bundling transport into the lift fare, because the area feels neglected by public transport compared to Akakura Onsen. Getting to places like Tangram, Madrao, or Lotte Arie by bus is a hassle.

Terence·7 mesi fa