Lodge Myoko

“Good lodge, homey and simple. Don’t expect all too much, but it’s enough.”

The lodge sits right next to the elevators and the staff were super friendly and helpful! I liked the common area with a nice fire always burning, and the bed was comfortable. It’s a simple home‑stay type place. Breakfast was free but consisted of boiled eggs, toast, and miso soup every day.

Beryl·6个月前

“A nice basic stay with some good point if you come expecting a nice youth hostel vibe instead of a hotel.”

Everyone reading this review should know that this is no longer a lodge run by a local Japanese family and that earlier reviews should be discounted. We loved how friendly everyone was and the convenience of getting to Ikenotaira without transport. The open fire was great, especially when the wood was cut properly and burned well. We enjoyed both evening meals, thanks. The bed was very comfortable, though two pillows each would have been even better. We loved the onsen, especially since we missed the fact that there was one when we chose the lodge. Rooms were clean and fresh with clean robes and towels. We liked the upstairs area where we could make drinks for free and use the fridge if needed. All of these positives are written with the knowledge that the lodge is basically a nice youth hostel run by a lovely group of predominantly 20‑30‑year‑old friendly Australians, and it is not like a hotel we expected from the photos and presentation. Feeling like we were being ripped off by the taxi service offered. We have never paid per person for a taxi and this can lead to the ride costing an extortionate amount of money. There were nine of us in the one van coming from A. Onsen yesterday and somebody had put 2,500 Yen down for only the two of us. This means that nine people in the van would have gotten charged 11,250…110 AU dollars for a 15‑minute taxi 😱. To let your guests know that the train station only takes cash. We could have had a disaster leaving in the morning and only didn’t due to the generosity of other lovely guests. The absence of a proper toaster, especially when the breakfast offering is so basic, is critical. A 4‑piece top‑loading toaster would be heaven. Get Emma to tell all staff how long to cook boiled eggs so they are not all hard and dry. Hers were amazing on one morning. Find out why at the end of the day, the hot water taps upstairs suck air in instead of running hot water out. Get a staff T‑shirt or badge so you actually know who works / is on duty at the lodge. We still have no idea how many staff you have and who was just friends of staff! Let guests know that the Chinese has to be booked or you won’t get in in high season. Have somebody in charge of inventory. We were with you for one week and bananas, toilet rolls and milk ran out. Having some more healthy options for breakfast like yogurt and muesli to go with the bananas. Fruit juice etc. I’ve filled up on white bread and white rice all week and it’s not the healthiest. Being a guest who did not have an en‑suite, one toilet was often an issue, especially when the staff also used it as standard. Having a 7‑day plan for food so you know in advance what you are offering would be useful. We didn’t use the upstairs showers as there was no way my towel would have stayed dry while showering in such a small place. Locking the door for privacy would have put the other shower and toilet out of use so didn’t want to do that.

Jones·7个月前

The staff were brilliant, always friendly and helpful. Other guests were friendly and there was a nice communal space that added some enjoyment to our stay. In the first 24 hours after arrival we were left waiting at the train station for an hour. Our room was double‑booked so we were put in a room for the first night that was not the same standard as what we had booked and the heating in this room was broken so we had no heat. When we were moved to our correct room the next day there was no hot water! So overall not a great start. Breakfast was included and consisted of boiled eggs, toast and rice/soup and bruised bananas. Became very boring after a day or two, not sure why cereal/yogurt couldn’t be included? We knew the location was a little way from the main town area but understood there was a shuttle available for “a small fee”. We didn’t feel a 1500 yen fee per person per trip was a fair price for the 10‑minute ride into town and with only a few eating options within a 10‑minute walk it was necessary to access the shuttle service. We stayed eight nights and were not offered clean towels or a change of sheets for our entire stay, which I found unusual and disappointing considering the price we paid for our booking. On the morning of our departure the manager was unavailable to discuss our bill for transport which we had several queries about, adding to the frustration of our stay.

Lesa·7个月前

The spot right next to Ike was perfect—kids loved it, it was quiet, and we slept like babies.

Woollens·7个月前

“Not at all value for money, lovely staff but do not recommend.”

The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful with local tips, and the beds were fairly comfortable; the room was clean except for a bathroom bin that hadn’t been emptied. Walking up the road to Ikenotaria ski field was a breeze. However, the transportation costs were the biggest downside: a minimum of 1500 yen to get anywhere, topping out at 5000 yen, and all paid in cash at the end of the stay. When we asked for a lift to the train station, the driver charged 10000 yen even though he’d said the maximum was 5000 per trip; he offered us 2000 yen back, which we declined. No slippers were provided, so we had to remove shoes. The room was so cold we wore our ski suits inside and slept with coats on the beds. Internet was spotty, constantly dropping. The place looked run‑down, with water marks on the carpet, peeling paint outside, and wallpaper peeling inside—typical of many Japanese buildings, but we paid a bit extra and expected better. Breakfast was decent but repetitive; coffee had to be bought from a machine, and if you don’t eat four‑legged animals, avoid the rice sprinkles and ask. Shops and restaurants were a bit of a hike, and there were no taxis or Ubers. Only one onsen worked at a time, and both times it was full of black floaties that felt like rubber tyres—maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be? The staff were lovely, but we won’t return. It might suit a group of lads.

Melissa·7个月前