Minakami Kogen Hotel 200

Featuring direct ski access to Minakami-Kogen Ski Resort, hot-spring baths, and two restaurants open year-round (with an extra three during the winter ski season), Hotel 200 provides complimentary shuttles from both JR Minakami and JR Jomo-Kogen train stations. The rooms offer free Wi-Fi and picturesque mountain views.

For outdoor enthusiasts, amenities include tennis courts, a seasonal outdoor pool, a driving range, and a “tree trekking” course. Inside the hotel, guests can enjoy a fitness room, billiards, and a spa that offers massages and treatments. Additionally, canoeing and other water activities are available in the vicinity.

The rooms at Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 are tastefully decorated in a modern style, featuring large picture windows. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an LCD TV, and an electric kettle with green tea. The en-suite bathroom includes a bathtub with a shower attachment and provides slippers for comfort.

Guests can indulge in a diverse Japanese/Western buffet for all meals at Shirakaba, while the top-floor Fujiwara restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine using local ingredients, along with Italian course dinners. There are also nearby shops offering curry and ramen noodles, or you can savor the local western dishes presented in hotel style at ‘Minakami Shokudo.’

To utilize the free pick-up shuttles, it’s necessary to make a reservation at least one day in advance. Additional complimentary shuttles are available to Hatomachi-toge Pass, which provides access to stunning nature hikes, as well as Takaragawa Onsen Hot Spring. The hotel is conveniently located a 30-minute drive from Minakami Interchange (IC) and offers free parking for guests.

Couples have a strong preference for this location, awarding it a rating of 8.6 for trips designed for two.