location is good. Price is good.

Stayed in March 2025

Food options in the area is very limited with queues sometime up to 2-3 hours for dinner

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to comment on, the property suited our needs.

Older style, well maintained hotel with Japanese futon style beds. The location is excellent and the family who run the place are very helpful with anything you may need.

Stayed in February 2025

Near to ski gondola. Also near to shuttle bus parking

Stayed in February 2025

Early check in not available.

Great location next to the ski lift. Older style but cozy apartment, shared bathrooms and has a small onsen. Can rent snow gear through reception for much cheaper. Friendly staff too. Shuttle van can be arranged for free from the train station to the accommodation.

Stayed in January 2025

Location, very close to ski lift. You can also be able to rent very cheap ski set from their shop. We will come back for sure.

Stayed in January 2025

Spacious room although it’s a traditional tatami room . The bathroom is public Japanese style by gender whereby everyone see each others openly in the bath house

Location super near and just next to the ski entrance

Stayed in January 2025

1. Ichiushi is generally less tourist, so there's no convenience store nearby (need to walk 15+ minutes to closest 711). 2. Staff are not fluent in English, but with Google translation, most requests can be communicated. 3. Pickup service is only avilable one way. Going back to the station will need to be done via the shuttle bus. 4. They don't offers breakfast now.

1. There's a free massage chair in lobby, very relaxing after a snowboarding day. 2. Offers ski/snowboard/gears/clothing rental service. Easy access, good price and quality. 3. Hot Spring with great temparature. 4. Pickup service from train station is available during snow season. (We asked tourist center to help make the phone call) 5. We stayed for five nights, they would come change towels/trash bin every 2 nights, very sweet. 6. Hotel is close to the central gate of Ishiuchi, which is the main bus stop to reach Echigo-Yuzawa station.

Stayed in January 2025

None

Very convenient for skiing with affordable rentals. The owner and their friends run the business and are very friendly. Although they don’t speak English, they were able to ask and assist with everything we needed. We will definitely come back again! Highly recommended, especially for families with young kids—the skiing area is safe, and there are many restaurants just around the corner.

Stayed in January 2025

No privacy in share bathroom.

Good price, family business, run by couple with a son, that why can offer such cheapest price in town. Ski hire also cheap.

Stayed in January 2025

Both breakfast and dinner need to be pre-booked with the owner; they are delicious. We enjoyed it very much. The location is great for skiing. The room is clean and tidy. We will stay again next time.

Stayed in January 2025

It’s overall a very old place, but we thought it was perfect as we snowboarded the entire day!

The staff were incredibly helpful and kind! There was coincidentally a raffle when we were there (the gifts were really good!) as well as free Niigata rice to bring home! The room was super bare bones but it was sufficient. The toilets were really new and nice (especially the bidet!). Also free espresso, microwave, massage chairs, luggage storage, drying room for snowboard and skis!

Stayed in January 2025

nothing, the owners are doing their best!

Charming place with a lot of character. The owner was very nice and hospitable! We visited in the summer but looking at the fireplace and the comfortable couches in the common area, we are envious of those who can experience the winter charm. Great value, not overpriced like the others. As we came to the city around 23:30 after the Nagaoka fireworks festival, it was a very long wait to get a taxi, about an hour. The owner was very nice to drop us off the next day in the hotel car. And we felt very grateful later on the hot day for the frozen water bottle he gave us, which kept us cool! Thank you!

Stayed in August 2024

The location was excellent. You can literally ski to the door and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, although no one speaks English which made it a little bit challenging. While this is an old property it is incredibly well-maintained and has its own ski rental facility which I suggest strongly people use as it’s much cheaper than most others I found and the equipment is excellent. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese food which is plentiful and tasty . I would gladly stay here again.

Stayed in February 2024

Prior to my arrival communication with the hotel was difficult. They did not respond to requests for information that would have made planning my stay easier. But once I arrived the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

The hotel is well located, only a very short walk from the Ishiuchi gondola and free shuttle bus stop. The breakfast provided was delicious. There is free coffee in the foyer. The room was very comfortable.

Stayed in January 2024

Peaceful and quiet and the scenery!

Stayed in September 2023

not many eateries open for breakfast and dinner nearby. however, there is one supermarket nearby that sells food from bento to fresh fruits.

right next to ski resort

Stayed in March 2023

small shared bathroom

comfy bed. very cheap ski equipment rentals. very good location

Stayed in February 2023

Cash only so make sure you bring enough. The owner speaks little English so it's better to speak Japanese or use Google translate to avoid confusion.

Super close to the lift. Our room doesn't have a toilet but the shared one is very clean. Great breakfast and dinner. Owner is very friendly.

Stayed in January 2023

Hard pillow. Could have add more japanese decorations in the room to make it more lively

Just in front of Ishiuchi gondola sunrise express, generally good location, plenty of empty space for us to play snow. Free tea and coffee at the hotel public area 24x7. The owner also send us to the train station and gave my kids souvenir which make them so happy and memorable

Stayed in February 2023

The toilet area gets pretty cold, but this is very common in Japan. We doubled up our futon in the Japanese-style tatami room for more comfort.

The location is excellent as we were snowboarding--2 minute walk to the Sunrise Gondola/Lift. You can ski to the entrance if you plan your route. Their dry room was excellent, lockers for boots and plenty of space to hang gloves and coats. Breakfast wasn't included in our booking, but we asked to purchase it and they offer a nice Japanese breakfast spread for 1000 yen. Our Japanese-style room had a sink, which was great. Shared bath had all the necessities (shampoo, face wash, etc.). There are many free shuttles to the other mountains and the Echigo Yuzawa train station leaving from the Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Center so we could hit the slopes all the way until the end of the trip.

Stayed in February 2023

Not much. Occasionally the free WiFi drops in/out but so do most places.

Located so close to the Ishiuchi ski lift and about 5 min walk to the free ski shuttle bus that connects you to all the mountains in Yuzawa. They offered free laundry which was super helpful and the dry room was always nice and toasty.

Stayed in February 2023

The heater in the room needs adjusting. It doesn’t provide that much heat. Thanks to their comfy beds it gives warmth during night time. The wifi is also not that strong so if you badly need it or relying on it, it’s one thing you would consider. There’s also no open restaurants or cafe nearby. You need to go to the town proper to buy food and take out snacks for the evening.

The location is very accessible. The view from our room is superb. Very close to the gondola lift and bus stop where you can easily ride to and from the town proper and it’s FREE! The staff were very hospitable. We were not able to book breakfast ahead but the staff were kind enough to provide for us. Ski rental and outfits were very cheap. The cheapest in the area. They also provide free coffee and tea, there’s microwave if you need it and heater. Although it’s a bit old the ambiance of the hotel feels like home plus the staff greeted you like family. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in February 2023

Value for money . Location near gondola lift . The dinner is fantastic value n quality . Would stay there again . Might be nice to have a hair dryer in room . Ski rental is very cheap . Food is delicious and value for money . Bed n pillow is a little hard for me . Soap n towels provided . Tried Japanese n western room as I switched in between . Prefer western as I prefer own bathroom even though I bathe at onsen .

Stayed in January 2023