Hotel Ichibokaku, Yamanouchi (Nagano)

Hotel Ichibokaku offers club rooms with a kitchenette, such as room 201, for guests who arrive late. Traditional tatami rooms include futon bedding and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units provide soundproof walls for quiet rest after a day on the slopes.

The hotel provides ski-to-door access, with ski equipment rental and a ski school located on-site. Guests can use the ski storage space and rent gear at affordable rates. Kumanoyu Ski Area is directly next to the hotel, and Yokoteyama is a 10-minute walk away.

The ryokan has a hot spring bath, an open-air bath, and a public bath with jade-coloured water. Bathing in the onsen is the only bathing option, as there are no private bathrooms. The onsen faculty is open to all guests for relaxation after skiing.

The on-site restaurant serves a buffet dinner at ¥3,300 per person with a good selection of choices. Breakfast offers a buffet or à la carte Asian options. Boxed meals are available and have received high praise from guests.

The ryokan has an indoor play area for children, plus board games and puzzles. Themed dinner nights and karaoke provide evening entertainment for groups. A shared lounge with a TV area gives families space to gather after activities.

Ski: Ski-to-door access with on-site rental and school

Hot Springs: Jade-coloured onsen water

Dining: Buffet dinner at ¥3,300 per person

Rooms: Club rooms with kitchenette

Family: Indoor play area and themed dinners

Nearby: 10-min walk to Yokoteyama Ski Area