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Right by the Slopes! Comfort without the Walk! Four Selections of Ski Resorts with Resort Hotels.【The Kanto-koushinetsu region】
Publication Date：2023/12/28
[Hotel Attached] Hakuba Cortina, Minakami Kogen Ski Resort, Karuizawa Snow Park, Maiko Resort.
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When enjoying an overnight ski or snowboard getaway, the crucial factor is the location of your accommodation. If your lodging is far from the ski resort, not only will it take time to access the slopes, but you may also find yourself carrying heavy gear and possibly getting tired before even hitting the snow (some accommodations offer shuttle services). It's incredibly convenient when your lodging is adjacent to the ski resort. Moreover, with a resort hotel, you can enjoy the added benefit of on-site facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Let me introduce ski resorts with the added advantages of being connected to resort hotels
A ski resort's own resort hotel located right on the slopes
Among the accommodations situated slopeside, the prime choice is a resort hotel directly operated by the ski resort. Some facilities are not just slopeside but literally within the ski area, offering an unparalleled advantage of direct access from the lodging to the slopes. These accommodations often house ski centers with features such as rentals and restaurants, eliminating the need to move around, making it incredibly convenient.
Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba," located just a 10-second walk to the slopes 〈Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort〉
Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba is the distinctive red-triangle-roofed building standing at the base of the slopes. With the Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort right in front, you can reach the ski slopes within a 10-second walk. Enjoy ample skiing on the slopes known for their abundant snowfall. The hotel features natural hot springs, sauna facilities, and mainly offers functional Japanese-Western-style rooms. The on-site dining is popular for showcasing local Shinshu ingredients and the chef's special dishes, presented in the form of the Shinshu Premium Buffet.
Standing on a 2-million-square-meter site, "Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 ＜Minakami Kogen Ski Resort＞
Located within the Minakmi Kogen Ski Resort, just a 2-hour drive from Tokyo, is Minakami Kogen Hotel 200. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding majestic nature from their rooms. The hotel features a buffet offering a diverse selection of 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes for dinner, open-air baths for soaking in the midst of nature, and a variety of activities such as the unique experience of dog sledding—the only one of its kind on the mainland. In front of the hotel, a vast 2-million-square-meter slope unfolds, offering 12 courses with a rich variety suitable for beginners to advanced skiers.
President Resort Karuizawa," where you can enjoy stunning views of Mount Asama. 〈 Karuizawa Snow Park〉
Located far from the bustling center of tourist-packed Karuizawa, amidst the nature-rich plateau offering majestic views of Mount Asama, is the 'President Resort Karuizawa.' Within its expansive grounds lies the Karuizawa Snow Park, a ski resort accessible within a 3-minute walk—a truly compelling feature.
Karuizawa Snow Park features gently sloping slopes predominantly designed for beginners and families, with popular activities like snow tubing. President Resort Hotel Karuizawa is ideal for family stays, offering baby rooms and a free kids' space. The hotel also boasts amenities such as a heated pool and natural hot springs.
Karuizawa Snow Park features gently sloping slopes predominantly designed for beginners and families, with popular activities like snow tubing. President Resort Hotel Karuizawa is ideal for family stays, offering baby rooms and a free kids' space. The hotel also boasts amenities such as a heated pool and natural hot springs.
Maiko Kogen Hotel, conveniently located with the ski lift just in front.＜Maiko Snow Resort＞
The Maiko Kogen Hotel is situated on the mid-slope of the Maiko area on the southern side of Maiko Snow Resort. Stepping out of the hotel, you can immediately hit the slopes with the ski lift conveniently located nearby. The spacious rooms, offering a panoramic view of the slopes from the windows, come in four different types. For dinner, you can savor dishes made with fresh Niigata ingredients at the main dining 'Gallery' or the Japanese kaiseki restaurant 'Kobushi.' The hot spring in the large communal bath is also popular. The hotel also features facilities like billiards, table tennis, and karaoke for additional entertainment.
In the accommodation, having facilities and services like these would be convenient:
When you arrive at the ski resort, there's a need to change into your gear, rent equipment, and prepare for skiing. If these facilities are located in different buildings, it becomes inconvenient and time-consuming to move around. However, if all these facilities are centralized in one place and, moreover, within the accommodation itself, there's nothing more to ask for. Let's explore the convenient facilities available within the accommodation.
The hotel is equipped with a dressing room, lockers, and a rental corner—all within the premises!＜Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort＞
On the first floor of Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba, there are 543 coin lockers and 42 large lockers available (each for a fee). There is also a changing room for day-use visitors. The hotel has a rental corner where you can rent equipment such as skis, snowboards, and clean attire (cleaned after each use). For guests staying at Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba, various rental sets come with a 20% discount as part of the accommodation package.
The hotel is directly connected to the hotel's ski center.＜Minakami Kogen Ski Resort＞
Directly connected to Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 is the Hotel Ski Center. This facility is designed for hotel guests and day visitors when the day-use ski center is closed. On the first floor, there is a ski counter where you can purchase lift tickets, rent equipment, sign up for lessons, and register for various activities. Additionally, there are changing rooms, lockers, and rental services. On the second floor, there is an onsen (hot spring) bath called 'Bihada-no-Yu' (free for hotel guests; day-use available for adults at ¥1,200 and ¥600 for elementary school students). Stepping just outside from the first-floor exit takes you directly to the ski slopes.
When staying at President Resort Hotel Karuizawa, you can enjoy discounted rates for using the ski resort.＜Karuizawa Snow Park＞
Guests staying at President Resort Hotel Karuizawa receive the 'Platinum SNOW Coupon (Special Discount Voucher),' allowing them to enjoy discounted rates on lift tickets, snow play tickets, rentals, and more. For instance, the regular price for an adult one-day lift ticket at 3,900 yen is discounted to 2,400 yen, and an adult one-day rental set, typically priced at 4,500 yen, is discounted to 3,500 yen.
Maiko Kogen Hotel is convenient with many facilities located within the premises.＜Maiko Snow Resort＞
At Maiko Kogen Hotel, all the facilities for skiing are provided. This includes a rental corner with a brand buffet system where you can choose your favorite brand of clothing and equipment, exclusive lockers for guests, lockers available after check-out, changing rooms, a dedicated rest area for guests, a Kids' Pit playroom, and a nursing room. With these amenities, guests can enjoy skiing without any inconvenience.
Let's savor the gourmet delights of the resort hotel.
Indulging in delicious cuisine is one of the pleasures of staying at a resort hotel. For dinner, you can enjoy dishes prepared with local specialties or expertly crafted by the chef. Some resorts also offer lunch service, allowing you to savor the full range of culinary delights the resort hotel has to offer.
Experience the flavors of Shinshu with a gourmet dinner buffet featuring around 60 different dishes.＜Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort＞
At Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba, you can enjoy the 'Shinshu Premium Buffet' at 'Alps,' featuring a variety of dishes made with Shinshu ingredients such as Shinshu apple wagyu, Shinshu salmon, and local Shinshu cuisine, all served in a buffet style. The popular buffet also includes desserts like pudding and soft-serve ice cream made with Matsumata Milk from the foothills of the Northern Alps.
A dinner buffet featuring approximately 60 varieties of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.＜Minakami Kogen Ski Resort＞
Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 takes pride in its dinner buffet, offering a diverse selection of approximately 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. The menu, featuring Chef's carefully curated seasonal ingredients that change monthly, allows guests to experience the flavors of each season. The live kitchen is particularly popular for its slow-cooked roast beef, prepared at a low temperature. Additionally, guests can enjoy freshly fried seasonal tempura, and the pastry chef's original desserts are also highly acclaimed.
A dinner buffet with a rich variety of seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients.＜Karuizawa Snow Park＞
At Restaurant Plateau, for dinner, we offer a special Japanese and Western buffet featuring locally harvested highland vegetables. Enjoy live kitchen highlights such as roast beef and freshly fried tempura made with seasonal ingredients. Our pastry chef's special sweets are also highly recommended.
Additionally, Restaurant Plateau serves lunch with a variety of satisfying Western and Japanese classics on the menu.
Additionally, Restaurant Plateau serves lunch with a variety of satisfying Western and Japanese classics on the menu.
Enjoy a dinner featuring the rich seasonal ingredients of Niigata. ＜Maiko Snow Resort＞
The main dining 'Gallery' offers a luxurious buffet with a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, featuring Uonuma's Koshihikari rice, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, roast beef, and various desserts. For those seeking a more serene dining experience, 'Kobushi' is popular for its offerings of Echigo's winter delicacies paired with local sake. The menu includes Japanese kaiseki and hot pot courses.
Relaxation facilities at the resort hotel to rejuvenate and unwind.
Ski resorts are generally located in the mountains, away from urban areas. Whether you go by car or train, the access can take a considerable amount of time, and the journey itself can be physically demanding. After spending the whole day skiing in such conditions, your body is likely to feel the strain. In such situations, having relaxation facilities like hot springs and massages within the hotel allows you to quickly soothe your tired body.
The natural hot spring gushing from 1,221 meters underground at Hakuba Cortina is known as 'Bijin-no-Yu,' offering not only a relaxing experience but also abundant skincare benefits. ＜Hakuba Cortina ＞
At Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba, the large communal bath offers 11 different baths, with the highlight being three baths featuring a beautifying baking soda spring known for its skincare benefits. The sauna facilities for this season have been renovated, introducing the 'Lowry Sauna' for men and the 'Rock Salt Bath Sauna' for women. With hot springs and saunas, you can thoroughly relax and rejuvenate your tired body.
Indulge in the natural hot spring 'Bihada-no-Yu' in the large communal bath and open-air bath.＜Minakami Kogen Ski Resort＞
Minakami is also famous for its hot springs. The spring quality is an alkaline simple sulfur spring known as 'Bihada-no-Yu' or 'Beautiful Skin Bath.' Among the 18 hot springs in Suwa, the source spring at Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 is particularly popular for its extremely high pH level, leaving the skin smooth and silky. As a guest, you can enjoy this hot spring in both the large communal bath and the separate open-air bath called 'Riraku.' The guest-exclusive separate open-air bath 'Riraku' allows you to fully immerse yourself in the hot spring amid the unobstructed beauty of nature.
Soak in the natural hot spring open-air bath while enjoying the view of Mount Asama. ＜Karuizawa Snow Park＞
The hotel's large communal bath, 'Aioi-no-Yu,' is a natural hot spring (simple hot spring) that gushes out at a rate of 109 liters per minute. It features an open-air bath where you can relax and soothe your tired body while enjoying the majestic view of Mount Asama. Additionally, the hotel offers an esthetic service within the premises, providing relaxation courses and oil treatment courses to thoroughly loosen up your body.
The open-air jacuzzi at Maiko Onsen, known as 'Iishi-no-Yu,' provides a soothing experience. ＜Maiko Snow Resort＞
The large communal bath features the mildly alkaline Iishi-no-Yu at Maiko Onsen, providing a gentle and relaxing bathing experience. Guests can enjoy the open-air jacuzzi and indoor bath, immersing themselves in the soothing waters while surrounded by the refreshing highland air. Day-use bathing is available from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Stay affordably with lift ticket packages and make the most of your skiing experience by enjoying both the ski resort and the hotel.
When staying at ski resorts directly operated by the ski area, there are often affordable packages available, especially those that include lift tickets. Accommodation expenses can add up, so it's great to have the option of a package deal that includes lift tickets, providing a cost-effective way to enjoy both the stay and the ski resort. Different ski resorts offer various accommodation packages with perks, so finding the one that suits you best allows you to enjoy the snow affordably.
Become a web reservation member and enjoy even more cost-effective stays!＜Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort＞
At Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba, ski packages including a 1-day lift ticket with 1 night and 2 meals start from 16,400 yen, and packages with a 2-day lift ticket start from 17,400 yen (both for a standard Japanese-Western room, based on the rate per person for a 2-person occupancy). By becoming a web reservation member, you can enjoy additional discounts.
Choose from a variety of affordable accommodation packages tailored to your preferences and enjoy the way you like!＜Minakami Kogen Ski Resort＞
Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 offers various accommodation packages. Plans with lift tickets valid during your stay start from 16,650 yen for 1 night with 2 meals. Family-friendly plans with 'Kids Park ticket included' start from 13,500 yen for 1 night with 2 meals, and plans with a 'Passport included' for enjoying various activities start from 16,350 yen for 1 night with 2 meals. Please note that the application periods for the mentioned accommodation packages may vary depending on the plan.
Make an early reservation and enjoy special discounts with the 'Early Bird 30' and 'Early Bird 14' promotions. ＜Karuizawa Snow Park＞
The "President Resort Hotel Karuizawa" offers early bird discounts. The "Early 30" plan, available up to 30 days before the stay, starts at ¥8,290 per night for one adult with two meals. The "Early 14" plan, available up to 14 days before the stay, starts at ¥8,790 per night for one adult with two meals. In addition, there are other plans such as "Miki House Certified Welcome Baby Inn! Mom can rest assured! Dinner is a carefully selected buffet" and "Spacious rooms for everyone to enjoy! Recommended for three generations! One night with two meals buffet.
Great deal with board set + gear rental + lift ticket!＜Maiko Snow Resort＞
Recommended for those planning to rent equipment and wear is the "Rental Set & Lift Ticket Package." For adults, it includes one night with two meals, lift/gondola tickets for the duration of the stay, rental of either ski or snowboard set plus wear, a 500 yen dining voucher valid at on-site restaurants, and a Thirty-One Ice Cream exchange voucher, all starting from 25,000 yen.
The classic "Two-Day Lift Ticket Package" includes one night with two meals and a two-day lift ticket, starting from 18,000 yen. Additionally, there are special offers such as the "Early Booking Discount 45" for early reservations and the "Senior Plan" with enhanced hotel stays.
The classic "Two-Day Lift Ticket Package" includes one night with two meals and a two-day lift ticket, starting from 18,000 yen. Additionally, there are special offers such as the "Early Booking Discount 45" for early reservations and the "Senior Plan" with enhanced hotel stays.
Facility Information
Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort
- Address
- 12860-1 Chiikoku Otsu, Otari, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano, Japan
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
- Address
- 6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami Town, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Karuizawa Snow Park
- Address
- 2032-16 Kitakaruizawa, Nagano Hara-machi, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Maiko Snow Resort
- Address
- 2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
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