Soratobu Usagi

+ Amazing location - ski-in-ski-out. Could be a gem if someone took it over.

- Very old place, needs a lot of care and attention to detail. Had to pay for towels.

+ スタッフさんが丁寧に対応してくれて良かったです。

- 離れだったのでWi-Fiが無くて残念でした。 部屋にはユニットバスがありましたが狭すぎるので本館の大浴場へ行きましたが帰り道で湯冷めしてしまう勢いです。 部屋のトイレの便座が冷た過ぎて毎回気合いで用を足しました。 ご飯も本館へ食べに行かないとならないのでいちいち外へ出ないと行けないのかぁと言う感じになりました。

+ 掃除が行き届いていた

- 暖房をつけてもすぐに消えてしまいかなり寒かった 代わりのものを持ってきてもらったが、それもすぐ消えてしまい交互につけたりで、くつろぐことができなかった。従業員もあまり親切ではなかった。

+ ゲレンデ近い。

- 部屋が少し寒く、暖まるまでに時間がかかります。 部屋にティッシュやゴミ箱がなく、少し戸惑いました。

- It needs a pick-up service to Myoko Kogen Station. Taxis are too expensive, and the buses are too small, making it very difficult to carry ski bags or large suitcases.

+ the location, very close to the ski field

- soundproof, I can hear very clearly at night if anyone in any room is walking

+ Breakfast and dinner were outstanding. Location is perfect - ski-in/ski-out.

- The pre-fitted green bed sheets had visible stains on them. 1 clean white sheet were given per person, but you'll have to choose whether to use it on the duvet, which had no covers, or on the beds. It's survivable, and if necessary, I will stay again, but the lodge felt like a (hiking) mountain hut rather than a 2-star hotel (as per Google/booking.com's hotel rating).

+ Very helpful and kind staff, ski in/ski out location is great.

- Very basic, cramped (even for Japan) rooms that were not well-equipped.

+ Ski in ski out convenient location, staff are friendly too

- Many bugs and insects especially during the night time, fly around and even on beds and pillows 🥲 It was better the next day after we told the staff and they sent someone to further clean the room. And no wifi in our house as its only available in main building. I was okay with it but my friends were desperately craving for it

+ Typical minshuku/lodge in the mountains, but this one is right next to the ski run, so you can just slide down to the bottom lift (or snowboarders - just walk up to the gondola, its about 10 mins, you'll get there faster!) No need for shuttles! (you can get to and from the train station using the cheap community bus, if time not an issue) Staff - Utako very helpful and great at multitasking even when its busy. They really try hard to sort everyone out - just be patient as English is difficult for them, and your accent doesn't help ;-)! If there is enough snow, easy to ski home right to the door - but careful of cars using the same lanes/carparks. the breakfast / dinner room has a nice view (I didnt eat there though)

- Stayed twice, 2 different buildings (there are several in the complex) Just be aware - the buildings are old and poorly insulated. Neither room I had was relaxing - thin walls/ceiling so other guests kept me awake even if they were just walking around. If you can put up with that you will be fine for a night. Earplugs?. There are only a few eating options in the village nearby, not particularly good value, although the restaurant at the gondola base (upstairs) is very generous and tasty (last order 3pm!)

+ Staff were excellent & the meals (breakfast+ dinner) were really great with a different Japanese style each night. Easy to get to the lifts & plenty of parking.

- Strange combination of heaters in the room, didn't like the heater exhaust smell.

+ The Japanese food for dinner was exceptional. The last meal was the best Japanese meal I have had on this trip.

+ 食事が美味しかった スキー場に近い！

+ Breakfast and Dinner were incredibly good value and convenient. This is a deliberate re visit of this place, was here last year. This is located in Suginosawa/Suginhara, which is a little out of the way (without a car) but at the best ski area in Myoko.

- Not an issue with Soratobu Usagi, but the Myoko tourism/skiing body, The cost 1000 yen for a ski bus ride each way is a little steep! Compared to Nozawa Onsen which is free/included in ski lift pricing. Hope the overall tourism management of this area will consider incorporating the transport into the cost of the ski/lift tickets. At this end as opposed to the Akakura Onsen end, seems to be neglected by the tourism office with regards to public transport. It's inconvenient to try get to the likes of Tangram, Madrao or even Lotte Arie by public transport.

+ Very helpful and kind staff, ski in/ski out location is great.

- Very basic, cramped (even for Japan) rooms that were not well-equipped.

+ Very large room with a great onsen

- Mattresses are really thin and no pillows. Bit of a hike up to rentals

+ The location was great, right next to the skilift. The room was clean and the staff very friendly. The lodge had a small kitchenette to cook.

- The downstairs one-bedroom apartment smelled so mouldy that I had to check out early. I'm highly sensitive to indoor mould, so I smell it very easily. There is no visible mould. If you are not sensitive to indoor mould, you'll probably be fine staying in this room. But if you are mould sensitive, then I recommend booking a room in the main lodge or upstairs.

+ Location location! Great family morning breakfast every day

+ Fantastic experience across the board.

- Wish we stayed longer

+ スキーを履いて宿まで行き来できる

- 特にありません、価格と食事などバランスがよいです。