About

Yuzawa Town, the gateway to Niigata, is an extremely accessible tourist spot that can be reached in about 1 hour and 10 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo.
It is just a 7 minute walk to arrive at Kagura Ski Resort Tashiro Station, and just 3 minute walk to a hot spring facility called Shukuba no Yu.
*The “Shukuba no Yu” will be closed for construction from Thursday, May 8, 2025 to Friday, July 18, 2025.
There are 9 private rooms (for 3 to 5 people) and 1 dormitory room to choose from.
Private rooms are recommended for families and groups, and dormitory rooms are recommended for solo travelers and long-term guests.

A cafe space is located on the 1st floor where you can enjoy meals made with local ingredients, homemade bread, and drinks.

■Access (by public transportation)
・70-80 minutes from Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa Station by Shinkansen
・30 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit to Tashiro Station
・7 minutes walk from Tashiro Station
※Transferring from the Shinkansen to bus is easy due to the timetables being matched

■Access (by car)
・20 minutes from Yuzawa Interchange

■Lift ticket/ski/snowboard/wear rental
・Available for rent/purchase at each ski resort, and nearby rental shops
*Some shops offer discounts when renting equipment in advance online. We can recommended rental shops in the area for guests.

■Meals
・Locally-grown Niigata rice and homemade bread for dinner and breakfast with each meal
*There are no restaurants or shops within walking distance of the hotel. If you don't have a car, we recommend the meal plan.

■Free amenities & services
・Towel
・ Hot spring ticket
・ Toothbrush
· Earplug
・ Shampoo/rinse/body soap
・ Dryer
・ Kitchen: electric stove, kettle, frige, microwave
・ Free drinks (coffee, black tea, green tea)
・Washing machine/dryer
· Wifi
・ Luggage storage (stay period)
・Parking lot (up to 5 cars. Advance reservation required)
*We do not provide nightwear.

■Hot spring information
・All plans include a hot spring ticket for 'Shukuba no Yu', which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
*The hot spring is closed on Thursdays, so you will receive a ticket for Friday when applicable.

■Nearby ski resorts
・From the hotel It is a 7 minute walk to the nearest station. Tashiro Ropeway (at Kagura Ski Resort) can be accessed from the station
・Naeba (Website hidden by Airbnb)
・Lift tickets for Naeba and Kagura are free for children 12 or under

■ Check-in
3-7pm
*Please contact us if you believe you might arrive past check-in time.
*Luggage storage is available from 6 am on the day-of check in.

■ Checkout
~10:00am
*Luggage storage is available until 7pm on the day of checkout.
*Late check-out (until 12:00) is possible for 1,000 yen per person.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until 10:00

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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Postal Service
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Reviews

10Superb(2)
  • Value for Money
    10.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Stayed in Mar 2025
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Natalie
Female, 31-40, England
Lovely hostel
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Location

Niigata, Yuzawa, 660 Mikuni, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
120.8km from city centre