"The thoughtful staff, excellent kaiseiki dinner made our stay a fabulous one. The property is well kept & we experienced warm, Japanese hospitality - from lunch recommendations, snowball toys, to free flow drinks at the lobby and room. We loved Shibu Onsen town & Shibu hotel made it all the more special. The Onsen was great especially during winter. "
"The thoughtful staff, excellent kaiseiki dinner made our stay a fabulous one. The property is well kept & we experienced warm, Japanese hospitality - from lunch recommendations, snowball toys, to free flow drinks at the lobby and room. We loved Shibu Onsen town & Shibu hotel made it all the more special. The Onsen was great especially during winter. "
Madarao Mountain Resort, 13.3 km from Lake Hokuryuko
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50)
8.4/10
Very good
(50)
"Love Active Life its a fun family friendly venue with the best hostess your ever going to find Lisa does an awesome job, third time weve been always have fun"
"Love Active Life its a fun family friendly venue with the best hostess your ever going to find Lisa does an awesome job, third time weve been always have fun"
"The bed was very hard with only one pillow each the linen was very thin and hotel itself needs renovating if it wants to attract more international guests. The staff were freindly and helpful. The location was fine with parking provided. The breakfast was not the best with average facilites and options."
"The bed was very hard with only one pillow each the linen was very thin and hotel itself needs renovating if it wants to attract more international guests. The staff were freindly and helpful. The location was fine with parking provided. The breakfast was not the best with average facilites and options."
"Liked the traditional Japanese hotel style, as well as the onset which was very hot and was much needed after a day of skiing. Staff was very accommodating and helpful when needed"
"Liked the traditional Japanese hotel style, as well as the onset which was very hot and was much needed after a day of skiing. Staff was very accommodating and helpful when needed"
Madarao Mountain Resort, 13.2 km from Lake Hokuryuko
7.6 out of 10, Good, (36)
7.6/10
Good
(36)
"We had an amazing time there! The hotel was ran by a couple young Australian people who were great!! It was so nice to go to a hotel in japan and have people who spoke English easily! The food was westernized, which was amazing!!! The Onsen doesn’t fallow Japanese rules, they allow tattoos and you have to wear swimwear! 11/10. Totally recommend "
"We had an amazing time there! The hotel was ran by a couple young Australian people who were great!! It was so nice to go to a hotel in japan and have people who spoke English easily! The food was westernized, which was amazing!!! The Onsen doesn’t fallow Japanese rules, they allow tattoos and you have to wear swimwear! 11/10. Totally recommend "
"We stayed in the South building. The staff are incredible. Attentive and professional. Food and service was outstanding. Room was small but comfortable. So good having ski in ski out. Godala at the door and we were lucky it snowed and we had good skiing in mid Dec. Only thing I would have changed was to book the 3 bed room for a bit more space and views over the ski field. Bus from Nagano Station was easy to catch with luggage."
"We stayed in the South building. The staff are incredible. Attentive and professional. Food and service was outstanding. Room was small but comfortable. So good having ski in ski out. Godala at the door and we were lucky it snowed and we had good skiing in mid Dec. Only thing I would have changed was to book the 3 bed room for a bit more space and views over the ski field. Bus from Nagano Station was easy to catch with luggage."
"Great stay, 10/10 will do again. The staff was particularly accommodating when we needed to make arrange to leave sooner than we originally intended. Extremely grateful. "
"Great stay, 10/10 will do again. The staff was particularly accommodating when we needed to make arrange to leave sooner than we originally intended. Extremely grateful. "
Madarao Mountain Resort, 12.9 km from Lake Hokuryuko
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
"Very nice and cozy place to stay at. The owners are very nice and kind. It was a pleasure to spend the time there. I really enjoyed having a drink with the owner.
The place is at the top of a mountain with a beautiful scenery. The place is mostly for ski resort, but I used it to go around the area and visit some local attractions."
"Very nice and cozy place to stay at. The owners are very nice and kind. It was a pleasure to spend the time there. I really enjoyed having a drink with the owner.
The place is at the top of a mountain with a beautiful scenery. The place is mostly for ski resort, but I used it to go around the area and visit some local attractions."
Madarao Mountain Resort, 13.1 km from Lake Hokuryuko
6.0 out of 10, (1)
6.0/10
(1)
"Pensionatet är ganska enkelt, den närmaste omgivningen erbjuder i stort sett bara naturpromenader, det speciella här är ägarna! Mycket hjälpsamma, talar bra engelska och är intressanta att tala med!"
"Pensionatet är ganska enkelt, den närmaste omgivningen erbjuder i stort sett bara naturpromenader, det speciella här är ägarna! Mycket hjälpsamma, talar bra engelska och är intressanta att tala med!"
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"A great experience. Staff was amazing and made sure our stay was perfect, from the room, meals, onsen and transport. We went with our kids and they said this was their favorite stay during our trip in Japan. Highly recommend."
"My friend had accidentally lost her backpack on the train just before we had arrived to the hotel for check in. As soon as we arrived at the hotel we asked to borrow their phone to call the lost in found center at the train station. After we explained the situation the hotel staff asked us what train we were on and what the backpack looked like and offered to call the station for us to help locate the backpack. This was a huge relief to us because we were worried about the language barrier over the phone. Not only did the hotel staff locate the backpack for us but they also typed out detailed instructions for us in English of where to go to pick up the backpack and what hours that lost/found center would be open. It was so helpful and we were able to get the backpack back easily! Not only was the staff really kind and professional but the hotel itself was really nice. I enjoyed the traditional style room, wearing a yukata for the first time, and being able to take a hot bath in the onsen. This hotel was my favorite on my Japan trip and I want to go back again! "
"It was a fairly simple stay, with just the basics in the room. Since we live in Japan, were used to certain aspects of a hotel room here, such as a tea kettle and coffee, plus some cups - and we missed those things. On the other hand, it was great to sleep on a bed that was not as hard as most Japanese mattresses. The breakfast was nothing special, but it was definitely appreciated.
The staff were all friendly and helpful, and it was a welcome treat to have them all speak English.
Overall, the stay was nothing special, but it had everything we needed, and the location was excellent. I would likely stay here again."
Explore the stunning tree-lined ridges and open slopes of this ski resort. Soak tired muscles in healing hot springs in the nearby traditional village.
Learn about the local history of Iiyama when you take a trip to Kosuge Shrine. Discover the hot springs in this relaxing area or seek out the ski slopes.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at House of Oborozukiyo during your travels in Nozawaonsen. You can seek out the ski slopes in this culturally rich area.
After visiting Kenmei-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nozawaonsen. You can seek out the ski slopes in this culturally rich area.
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Japan Ski Museum during your trip to Nozawaonsen. You can seek out the ski slopes in this culturally rich area.
Lake Hokuryuko is located in a culturally rich area of Iiyama that travellers like for its hot springs and skiing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Hokuryuko?
Koushasan Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free train station pick-up. You'll find it 6.2 mi (10 km) from Lake Hokuryuko. Other good choices in the area include T Hotel Ryuoo and Ryuo Mountain Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Hokuryuko?
Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Hokuryuko.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Hokuryuko, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Lake Hokuryuko.
What can I see and do near Lake Hokuryuko?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Japan Ski Museum and Mayumi Takahashi Doll Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Nanohana Park and Joyama Park. Head up the mountain to Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort or Togari Onsen Ski Resort to see the views or enjoy some snowy fun.