[Akakura onsen] Top 8 recommended hotels and ryokan for couples!

Opened in 1816 during the Edo period, "Akakura onsen" in Myoko City, Niigata, has a history of more than 200 years. It is a onsen that is easy to access from various directions, not only from Niigata and Nagano, but also from Tokyo, Gunma, and Ishikawa. It takes about 2.5 hours from Tokyo Station and Toyama Station, about 2 hours from Takasaki Station, and about 45 minutes from Nagano Station. ♪ Akakura onsen is a valuable famous hot spring that combines two spring qualities, sulfate spring and bicarbonate spring, and is popular for its high skin-beautifying effect. It is also known as the birthplace of the "onsen Sommelier", an expert in onsen.

Akakura onsen is located at the foot of the Myoko Kogen mountain range, and is close to popular spots such as Akakura onsen Ski Resort and Myoko Kogen Sky Cable. From the Myoko Kogen Sky Cable, you can see Mount Madarao and Lake Nojiri in Nagano, and enjoy the scenery of nature that changes with the seasons. Enjoy seasonal activities such as skiing and highland trekking as a couple.

After working out a lot, you'll want to relax and unwind in onsen at a hotel. Here, we've selected lodgings perfect for couples, including hotels where you can see the sea of clouds, hotels with rooms with open-air hot spring baths, and hotels where you can take a tour of onsen springs! Relax in onsen and create happy memories with your partner.


*Information current as of August 2021. Shuttle buses may require advance reservations, so please check the official website for details.

Akakura Kanko Hotel is a highland resort hotel with over 80 years of history. It is about 10 minutes away by free shuttle bus from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. The hotel is located at an altitude of about 1000m, and if you're lucky, you may be able to see a sea of clouds below you. Enjoy this breathtaking view all to yourself.

There are a total of 76 guest rooms. If you are staying with your partner, we recommend a room with an onsen air hot spring bath in the "Premium Building." There is an open-air bath on the terrace. Taking a bath in the open-air bath while enjoying the open-air view is sure to give you an irreplaceable feeling of happiness. The synergistic effect of the Simmons bed and onsen will ensure you get a good night's sleep.

You can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from Aqua Dining and Aqua Terrace. There is also a bakery in the hotel, so you can enjoy freshly baked bread and homemade sweets every day. It is best to enjoy bread and cakes on the cafe terrace with a magnificent view. You can enjoy the great nature below with your partner, which is only possible at this hotel.

LIME RESORT MYOKO is about 10 minutes by free shuttle from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. It is a mountain resort about 5 minutes by car from Ikenotaira onsen Ski Resort. Couples who love winter sports should definitely stay here. There is also a wide range of facilities, including a Library BAR with a large selection of books, yoga lessons, training programs, and a weight gym. An active stay is a reality!

There are 34 stylish Japanese modern rooms in 6 types. All rooms are spacious, over 28 square meters, so you can spend a relaxing time with your partner. meal can be enjoyed at the hotel restaurant, LIME KITCHEN. Enjoy a collaboration of Japanese and Italian cuisine, using local brand ingredients such as Niigata's "Tsumayu Pork," "Koshinotori," and fresh fish.

The baths are filled with natural black mud hot onsen that originates from Minami Jigokudani, which flows between Mt. Myoko and the outer rim of the mountain. You can enjoy three types of onsen: an open rock bath, a Shigaraki ware jar bath where you can relax alone, and a spacious large bath. After soothing your fatigue in onsen it's nice to spend some time with your partner at the Library Bar.

Akakura onsen Akakura Hotel, which has a history of over 100 years, is about a 10-minute taxi ride from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. It boasts the largest volume of hot spring water in the Akakura onsen region. If you want to enjoy the luxury of natural onsen straight from the source, this inn is recommended. Another attraction is the variety of baths available, including two private family baths.

There are various types of guest rooms, including purely Japanese-style rooms and twin Western-style rooms. Choose one that suits both of you. Women can also choose their favorite yukata when they stay. Wearing yukata together as a couple will instantly get you into the travel mood.

Dinner is a kaiseki meal. Depending on the season, you can enjoy dishes that make use of local produce, such as fresh fish and shellfish from the Sea of Japan, and vegetables and mushrooms from Myoko Kogen. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet style.

"ryokan Ryokan" is located at the foot of Mt. Myoko, about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from "Myoko Kogen Station" on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. This warm, old-fashioned wooden inn is sure to be a great place for couples to take a break. You can relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the open-air ryokan under the starry sky, or in the private and indoor baths soothed by the scent of cypress.

There are a total of 11 guest rooms of different types. There are calming Japanese-modern rooms and stylish Japanese-style rooms, and you can see the vast view of Mt. Myoko from the window. When you enter the room, you'll want to stretch your legs and lie down.

meal are made with fresh seafood and mountain produce and are carefully hand-made. There are also precious dishes that can only be tasted here, such as Niigata's local dishes "Noppe soup" and "Sasami sushi," as well as the proprietress's homemade vegetable stew and pickles. Enjoy the bounty of the land to your heart's content.

Star Hotel Akakura is about a 10-minute drive from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. Although it is a small hotel, it is located in the center of onsen town and is an easy base for sightseeing. Apparently, "Yunohana" (hot spring mineral deposits) sometimes float in the baths, a sign of natural onsen. A onsen sommelier will teach you how to enjoy onsen, so couples might get to know onsen better!

There are 4 types of rooms, totaling 10. You can choose between a Japanese-Western style room and a Japanese-style room. There is a free coffee service, so it would be nice to have a relaxing chat with your boyfriend in your room with a cup of coffee.

For dinner, you can enjoy a home-style meal that changes daily, mainly using local Niigata ingredients. Eating heart-warming food for two will satisfy both your heart and your stomach. Breakfast is also a Japanese-style breakfast made with local ingredients. Enjoy a healthy breakfast and be energized on the second day of your trip.

Akakura Park Hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from the Akakura onsen bus stop on the Akakura onsen line. Both the exterior and interior of this small Tyrolean-style hotel will make you feel like you're overseas. The hotel is located on a hill about 900 meters above sea level, so you can enjoy magnificent views from inside the building.

There are a total of 34 guest rooms, all of which are simple yet comfortable. You can choose from Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms, so couples can choose the room that suits their tastes.

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At Oyado Furuya, you can enjoy hot onsen straight from the source. It is located about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. You can pamper yourself in the rare and highly acclaimed Tatami-no-Yu bath with tatami flooring, or the Ishi-no-Yu bath, paved with Towada stone.

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There are 13 rooms in total, divided into 6 types, all in a relaxing Japanese style. Some rooms even come with a semi-open-air bath, making them perfect for couples! You can enjoy Akakura's natural onsen in luxury without having to worry about time in your room. Relaxing with your partner is sure to give you a deeper conversation than usual.

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For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese banquet. There are plans available, such as the "Seasonal Vegetable Plan" using local vegetables, the "Seasonal Grilled Fish Skewer Plan," and plans where you can enjoy Nodoguro and Echigo Beef. There is also a selection of local sake that goes well with the food, so it's irresistible for couples who like alcohol. ◎ I'd love to enjoy the food and drinks that can only be found in Niigata with my partner.

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Kogakuro is a traditional Japanese ryokan with a long history, having been established in 1886. It is about a 10-minute drive from Myoko Kogen Station on the Shinano Railway and Echigo Tokimeki Railway. It is said that many Meiji and Showa era literary figures, such as Koyo Ozaki and Akiko Yosano, as well as the artist Tenshin Okakura, stayed here. It would be nice to reminisce about history together with your partner.

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There are a total of 38 guest rooms, both Japanese-style and Western-style. Immersing yourself in the spirit of a great writer in a Japanese-style room with your partner seems like a unique way to enjoy Kogakuro. onsen is a natural hot spring, and there is an open-air bath and a large bath. Although the bath is not spacious, the owner was particular about the size so that you can fully enjoy the hot spring water with the limited amount of water. Enjoy a romantic time with your partner♪

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For dinner, you can enjoy "Myoko Kaiseki" made with local ingredients by two chefs, one who grew up in the mountains and the other in the countryside. You can enjoy the most delicious seasonal ingredients, such as freshly picked myoga and watercress, "sobagaki," "Echi no Maru eggplant," sasa sushi with plenty of wild vegetables, and miso soup with plenty of ingredients. It's exciting to wonder what kind of menu will be served.

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Akakura onsen has a history of over 200 years and has two types of spring water. After enjoying activities such as skiing and highland trekking, relax in onsen at the inn. onsen will relax both your body and mind. Make happy memories with your boyfriend at Akakura onsen ♡