​9-Day Nagano Indy Trip Lodging

Accommodation includes five nights at two different comfortable Western-style ski-in/out hotels before transitioning to a three-night stay a traditional Ryokan (Japanese inn) in a historic hot spring town. In-hotel Onsen hot springs are available every night!

Nights 1-3 - Maiko Snow Resort: Maiko Kogen Hotel
Nights 4-6 - Kijimadaira (a.k.a. "The Cupid of Romance"): SBC Resort Kijimadaira
Nights 7-9 - Shibu Onsen: Wafu No Yado Masuya

NOTE:

• Pricing is based on shared twin rooms but we do have an upgrade option to a single room if available. You can select this option during checkout.
• Each room has its own private toilet and shower.
• Daily breakfasts are provided by our great accommodation.
• Six hotel-provided meals include a variety of Western and Japanese cuisine with Ryokan-based meals featuring top-notch Japanese traditional fare. Two meals will be at off-site restaurants for sushi and Japanese BBQ. 

All of our lodgings include a big breakfast, fast Wi-Fi, en-suite restrooms and showers, onsen hot springs.
The first five nights provide laundry facilities while the Ryokan does not. 

Nights 1-3: Ski-in/out at the Maiko Kogen Hotel

Maiko Kogen Hotel offers true ski-in/ski-out convenience right at the base of Maiko Snow Resort, making it an effortless and comfortable start to the trip. With spacious rooms, in-house onsen, and hearty buffet dining, it delivers a relaxed, resort-style experience with everything you need just steps from the slopes.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as having a public spa-style hot springs. 

Nights 4-5: Ski-in/out at the SBC Resort Kijimadaira

SBC Resort Kijimadaira offers a relaxed, slope-side stay at the base of Kijimadaira Ski Area, with easy access to quiet runs and fresh powder just outside your door.

This quirky hotel right at the base of the resort, dubbed the “Cupid of Romance” thanks to its ownership by a cosmetics company, features comfortable rooms, in-house onsen, hearty meals, all-you-can-eat crab, all-you-can-drink adult beverages, a small gym, and even a pool, delivering a uniquely Japanese ski lodge experience.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as having a public spa-style hot springs.

Nights 6-8: Masuya Ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) at Shibu Onsen

Wafu no Yado Masuya offers a refined stay in the historic hot springs town of Shibu Onsen, where people have been coming to rest and recover for over 1,300 years.

With attentive staff dressed in kimono, beautifully-prepared multi-course meals, and easy walking access to the old-Japan-style onsen village, it delivers an immersive cultural experience, complete with the option to enjoy a traditional Maiko (similar to Geisha) performance on the final night! 

A great Ryokan is never too large, as personalized, attentive service is at the heart of an authentic experience. As such, there are not enough rooms here for our whole group to have the same room type and will be split between rooms with Western-style beds and those offering a traditional Japanese setup.

In traditional Ryokan fashion, the beds (known as "Futons") are laid out on the straw tatami mat floors, as pictured in the gallery to the right. To learn about the historical and traditional nature of a Ryokan stay, see this writeup here.

If you have a strong preference for either a Western or traditional Japanese bed, please let us know during checkout. Availability is limited, so while we will do our best, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. If Japanese beds are a dealbreaker for you, contact us and we'll confirm whether we can accommodate your preference.