About this property

Set in peaceful landscapes, Kogakuro offers pleasant Japanese-style rooms with plenty of natural light. It features indoor and outdoor hot springs, a library and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Just 3 minutes' walk from Akakura Onsen Ski Resort, Kogakuro Onsen Hotel is a 12-minute drive from beautiful Imori-ike Pond. It is a 15-minute drive from JR Myoko Kogen Train Station. Featuring over-sized windows, heated rooms come with a seating area, tatami mat flooring and a private toilet. They have access to shared bathroom facilities. Leisurely afternoons can be spent with a book in the library or browsing the gift shop. Traditional Japanese meals are served for breakfast and dinner at the hotel’s dining area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Ski-to-door

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    Of course the location was amazing. Staff were also so helpful & friendly. Rooms were traditional & very comfortable
  • Eve
    Australia Australia
    Excellent value for money. Mieko was a wonderful host (and owner) she was always available to help with any questions. The rooms were spacious and beds/bedding very comfortable. Mieko even had a treat of beers and chocolate in the fridge for us on...
  • Ellen
    Australia Australia
    Meiko is an absolute star! So helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Good wide variety at breakfast. Close to the ski slopes.
  • Tara
    Australia Australia
    The service provided at Kogakuro is excellent, the location couldn’t be better. The rooms are spacious and clean, we will just keep coming back!
  • Kirren
    Australia Australia
    The location of the property is excellent. Close to the Main Street for restaurants. Close to the chair lift and close to the shuttle bus stop to access other mountain areas. The staff that work here are exceptional. Very friendly, helpful and...
  • Zara
    United States United States
    We enjoyed our stay! Everything was excellent and Mieko assisted with whatever queries we had. The breakfast was very tasty, and the location was very convenient.
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly staff. Our room was comfortable, warm and spacious. Breakfast each morning was tasty and filling. Kogakuro is close to the main street with easy access to the ski lift.
  • Maria
    Singapore Singapore
    The service is great! Mieko-san was super responsive and super understanding about various changes I made to my booking. She also helped to make reservations for dinner and kept me updated on any requests I had. The service staff were always so...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely team All staff friendly but Mieko was amazing and helped us from long before our arrival until when we left, it felt like everyday I was asking for something and she smile and was happy to help The owner went out of his way to help us as...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing staff, lots of help organising everything.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Dining room
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Pizza
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

Kogakuro takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,300 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥11,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please notify the hotel at least a day in advance for meal reservations.

Please note that a breakfast buffet will be served during the winter season.

A free shuttle service to/from Myoko Kogen Station can be provided, depending on your arrival/departure time. Guests are required to make a reservation 1 day in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Extra parking fees will apply during the following period: from 30 December until 31 March.

Directions from JR Tokyo Station:

Please transfer at JR Nagano Staion, and take the Kita Shinano Line to Myoko Kogen Train Station.

Please inform Kogakuro in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.