The Resort

Akakura Village

The Akakura Kanko Resort, founded in 1937, is one of the oldest ski resorts in Japan and remains one of the country’s premier winter sports destinations. It has also been a sometime holiday destination of the Japanese Imperial Family, including the current Emperor Akihito.

The Akakura Village sits at the base of the combined Akakura Kanko and Akakrua Onsen ski resort areas. This traditional Japanese ski town is home to a collection of picturesque hotels and Japanese ‘pensions’, restaurants serving authentic Japanese food, fresh coffee, Onsen baths from the natural volcanic springs, a few quiet night spots and of course ski & snowboard shops.

Onsen

Relax at the end of your day and sooth your muscles at one of Akakura’s many public onsen.

Japanese Restaurants

Choose from a large range of (mostly) Japanese restaurants serving delicious local meals.

Snow Quality

Myoko receives one of the largest snowfalls on Japan’s main island Honshu, meaning pristine skiing conditions.

Snow Monkeys

The local snow monkeys are a great day trip option via Nagano city.

Culture

A trip to Myoko combines a cultural experience with skiing and snowboarding, like a Taiko drum show.

Snowsports

The interlinked Akakura Kanko & Onsen areas combine with 7 other local resorts to offer some of the world’s best skiing & snowboarding.