Hotel Taiko - Myoko

Traditional Japanese ski hotel with indoor and outdoor hot spring baths in Myoko

Amenities & Activities

Hotel Taiko offers both indoor and outdoor public hot spring baths with views of Mount Myoko, plus a sauna and professional massage services. Guests can rent ski equipment from the on-site MARUCHU Rental Ski shop, which stocks Burton, Volkl, and Ride gear, and purchase discounted ski lift tickets at the front desk. The hotel also provides a game room with darts and table tennis, a karaoke setup, and a children's playground for younger guests.

Rooms & Comfort

Japanese-style rooms at Taiko Hotel Myoko feature tatami flooring, air conditioning, and an en suite bathroom with a flat-screen TV and safety deposit box. Each room offers panoramic mountain views, and guests are provided with a variety of printed yukata in different sizes. The hotel also has a dedicated dry room for storing and drying ski gear overnight.

Location & Access

Hotel Taiko is located a 7-minute walk from Akakura Onsen Ski Area, with ski-to-door access via the Yodel Gelande and Kumado Gelande runs. The hotel provides a free shuttle service from Myoko Kogen Train Station, and free private parking is available for guests arriving by car. Nearby attractions include Naena Falls (25-minute drive) and Imori Pond (10-minute drive), and the public bus from JR Myoko Kogen Station stops near the hotel.

Dining & Cuisine

Hotel Taiko Akakura serves a traditional Kaiseki-style dinner featuring local, seasonal produce from Niigata, and a buffet breakfast with both Japanese and Western dishes including made-to-order omelets and pancakes. On-site dining options include a Japanese restaurant, a Western restaurant, and a tempura specialty shop, plus evening food stalls outside the lobby operated by the hotel. A lobby bar with live music, the Grape and Grain, offers lighter menu options and a relaxed après-ski atmosphere.

Wellness & Family Services

The outdoor onsen at Hotel Taiko Myoko Japan uses healing hot spring water reputed for skin benefits, with separate men's and women's baths offering snowy mountain views. Professional massages and a Thai massage shop on the second floor provide post-ski recovery, while a sauna and yoga sessions are available for relaxation. Family-friendly facilities include a children's playground, an indoor play area, and a game room with arcade machines and table tennis.

• Weather: Snowy winter conditions from December to March
• Location: 7-minute walk to Akakura Onsen Ski Area and main street
• Rooms: Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and mountain views
• Dining: Kaiseki-style dinner and buffet breakfast with Western options
• Wellness: Indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, sauna, and massage services
• Activities: Ski equipment rental, game room with table tennis and karaoke
• Family: Children's playground and game facilities on-site

License number: 6-23