Ski Resort Hotels

Looking just to kick back and relax? These hotels are for the leisure traveler who wants to experience Japan in luxury. Accommodation is of a high standard, and in beautiful surroundings.

Though not the cheapest option, ski resort hotels offer a wide variety of services and facilities. Resort hotels will usually have room service, satellite TV, ski/board rental, shuttle bus services and great onsen. In some cases, ski lessons are available in English.

Spa Hotels

Without question, the Japanese bathing experience is the best in the world - and after a long and exhilarating day in the snow nothing beats a long soak in a hot spring bath of natural mineral water.

Many hotels have hot baths (onsen) but the spa hotels do it in style. Often with 'rotemburo' heated outdoor baths, these hotels have onsen which are quintessentially Japanese and just have to be experienced to be believed!

Ryokan

Ryokan can vary from a top-class [and top-price] Japanese, to an inn with essentially the same services as a minshuku or hotel.

For the Japanese experience of sleeping on futon mattresses places on 'tatami' rice mats, you can't really beat Ryokan. Food is generally high quality, made from fresh local produce, and is generally served in the room. However, exceptions apply, and room only rates are also available for those who prefer the freedom to choose where to eat.

Ski Lodges and Pensions

Typically located very close to the ski slopes, ski lodges and pensions have the same friendly atmosphere as a minshuku.

Unlike a minshuku, rooms can be either Japanese or western style.

Minshuku

On a budget? Or just keen to do it "Japanese Style"? Then a minshuku is your best option.

Sometimes described as the Japanese version of a bed and breakfast, we have a range of minshuku to choose from, each one checked out individually by WeLoveSnow staff.