2 star hotels in Iiyama

We stayed here for 4 nights and skiied at Togari and Nozawa while staying here. The breakfast and dinner meals were delicious and varied each day. They provided gluten free bread at breakfast on request. The onsen was nice and hot - great for after being on the slopes.

This is the most up-to-date review, and once you stay here, you’ll never want to leave. January 2026 I stayed here for four days on a snowboarding trip because we couldn’t find a hotel around Nozawa Onsen. Host: Extremely friendly and absolutely lovely. Staying here felt like living at my grandma’s house — warm, cozy, and welcoming. Food: You cannot miss the breakfast and dinner!!! The traditional...

I forgot to add breakfast, so I stayed overnight without meals, but there was a convenience store nearby that sold bread, instant ramen, and alcohol, and you could eat in the common room, so it would be nice to stay with a group 😆🎵🎵 It's a shame that the toilets are shared, but I'm happy with mountain huts, so being able to go to the hot springs for this price was great (lol)

We stayed here for several weeks. The rooms were basic tatami floors with small table and cushions. Warm with good heating. There was a sink in room and shared toilet close by. Fold out foam mattresses were comfortable. This is not an expensive hotel but it was better than we had expected. Breakfast and dinner were very good value with lots of variety. Shared bathroom was clean with lovely hot water...

Me and 4 of my friends stayed in two rooms here for 11 nights. It could hardly have been closer to the ski slope - the best location possible. The host, Mickey, is an absolute legend. The breakfasts and dinners were the best we’ve had in Japan so far. Authentic food with tonnes of variety. The rooms were exactly what we were expecting, tatami mats with fold out futons that were surprisingly comfortable...

Stayed for 11 nights, food was awesome. Has all the ammenities for snow sports and being a 3 minute walk from the slopes / bus to nozawa. The owner was really nice and has a secret private well priced bar through the dry room. Probably the most authentic food we would eat in my month of travel being in Japan. Well priced for what you get in common area services compared to other accommodation. Would...

Thank you for the absolutely great service! It was a pleasure to be a guest at your House. We were there for 2 days. It was a heartwarming atmosphere. The breakfast and dinner was an absolute pleasure. The food was traditional, regional and fresh. Rice and vegetables were homegrown goods. Full of flavour and a true eye opener for japanese cuisine. We are now in a 4 star japanese style hotel and I...

Kanoe was the perfect getaway for us. It was exactly what we were looking for. It was reasonably priced, it had an absolutely delicious Japanese dinner and breakfast included each day. They have separate men’s and women’s natural hot spring onsen baths, so relaxing. It’s not far from a main train station and only a couple of hours Shinkansen ride to Tokyo. The hosts were very gracious and hospitable...

Very nice staff, and tasty Japanese breakfast. We loved our stay here.

Very good breakfast and delicious dinner. The scenery is good but location is a bit remote and far from town. It is a quiet place and can ski in and out. Friendly hosts and arrange free shuttle from nearby station.

Delicious meals and friendly hospitality. They really work hard to give you an enjoyable stay. The onsen is a comfortable temperature and the water makes your skin feel soft. Highly recommended!

Beautiful location, in summer full of insects and tree frogs. The owner and her family were really friendly and helpful, and spoke good English - plus showed us around the vegetable garden! Rooms are comfy, there's a nice onsen and the wi-fi is better than most in the cities. Highly recommended.

Great staff (Taka), nice big room and communal facilities. Large onsen. Beer vending machine. Restaurants a couple of minutes walk away. Spectacular views. Makes me want to come back.

Remarkable family owned hotel! Amazing hospitality by everyone in the hotel. Stayed here with my group of 4 friends and we are all so grateful for this place. All breakfast and dinner sets were absolutely delicious, unique local delights with incredible quality !超旨い！！Homely hot spa was great too. Hotel was super near to togari and nozawa ski resorts. Thank you for everything and we hope to come back...

Staying at Togari Alpine Plaza was an absolute highlight for us. I’ve never had such personalised, caring service! I recommend staying here without reservation. The onsen was fantastic. The western room was simple but wonderful, perfectly clean, with good amenities, comfortable beds, excellent snow with gorgeous views from our room. The location was super central with easy access to other villages...

Friendly services operated by a good family 

This is a lovely, characteristic, family-run Japanese Inn. It has thermal spring bathing areas inside the hotel, perfect for warming up after enjoying the ski slopes. The family are very thoughtful & have put a lot of effort into providing for their guests’ needs. It is not an impersonal luxury hotel, instead it is an opportunity for a genuine cultural experience. The inn is conveniently located a...

I had an amazing stay at this cozy inn. The peaceful atmosphere and relaxing vibe made it an ideal place to rest and recharge. Meals were unforgettable and beautifully prepared with rich local flavors. I especially loved the tea area and the gorgeous view, they were my favorite spots to relax and take in the surroundings. Left already dreaming of coming back to Iiyama! Every part of the experience...

A delightful stay in a comfortable authentic Japanese pension! Exceptional hosts with a warm welcome and attention to guests comfort was truly a highlight. Especially the delicious shabu hot pot dinner which my son declared the best both he has ever tasted and brimming with local fresh vegetables and generous helpings of high quality beef. My son, a vegetarian, was offered tofu without being asked...

The hotel is close to the Banwei Plateau Ski Resort. The breakfast and dinner are also very delicious. They are cooked by the hotel couple and it feels like home.

I had a wonderful talk with the owner and his wife until late after the meal.

A very comfortable and relaxing place. Especially the food is wonderful, especially the wild vegetable tempura!

It is a pension full of memories that I have been taking care of since I was a child. The food is gorgeous, and the husband and wife are very nice. If you can go to Madarao, I will definitely choose this place.

The environment is very good and the store is very welcoming. Unfortunately, the dishes are cold, which is not satisfactory. The room is small and there is no TV.

We are a family of 5 and had a large traditional room with a toilet. It was basic but plenty of space and perfect for 2 Adults and 3 boys aged 10-12. No bathroom however there was a sink in the room and we all experienced the Onsen bath which was perfect after a day of snowboarding! We could snowboard right into our hotel off the mountain!

The car cannot stop right in front of the hotel and

Very comfortable and convenient

comfortable place for skiing and close to all ski spots, very comfortable and friendly service, maybe the cleanliness and tidiness of the rooms should be improved

Found this place about a week before our trip when most places were booked out. It was very good value for money and the staff were very friendly. The top of the first chair lift from the Ryuoo Ski Park literally on it's doorstep. There are a coupe of hot onsens inside the building. There was not a lot of English spoked but the staff on the front desk were very friendly, very helpful and experts in...

I stayed here to snowboard at Ryuo Ski Park. I made the reservation in a hurry and didn't check it properly, but the hotel is located halfway up the slope, so you will be picked up and dropped off by a snowmobile from the ski resort parking lot. Since the hotel is located halfway up the slope, you can leave the hotel and start skiing immediately. It's the best. The staff were all kind and the rental...

I'm a high school student and 4 of my friends went to stay for 1 night and 2 days.The bath, food, room, front desk service, etc. were all wonderful.We took a night bus from far away, but the front desk talked about returning on the second day. When I was there, they kindly asked me about my check-out time and the train schedule, and when I was talking about taking a taxi because there was no shuttle...

Good service, checks all customer temperature, have nice hot bath, have english information, nice staff, nice dining, nice view , alot of good stuff, but a little old. The pictures are prettier than it is in real. The area is a forest, there is nothing else to do but be in the hotel or snowboarding. We had to wait long time for our buss (6hours) and there was nothing to do. Just walking in the forest...

Food was really good. It was a buffet so quantity was no issue. The hot water bath was amazing with sauna room. The rooms were not top notch per se, but had everything one could ask for. Plus, the whole setup is huge and spacious unlike any other Japanese facility I have been to. Some might say it's old, but I thought it's a little vintage.

With this price it was a bit disappointing. Textiles and bathroom was not 100% clean..

We stayed with a large group for 4 nights and took up a lot of this small hotel. The hotel is quite dated and I agree with other reviewers the furniture and walls are a little bruised and stained and could do with freshening up overall - but it was clean, and cleaned each day, there were fresh towels and the beds were very comfortable and warm. The bathroom is typical and a small capsule type arrangement...

This hotel is perfectly located for the bus from Iiyama, access to Hikage, local onsens and all the restaurants. The lovely people who run the hotel are very helpful and friendly. Whilst it is an older building ithe rooms are spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. Good wifi, great breakfast and very quiet.

Our hosts were very considerate and obliging. They were able to assist us with ski tickets. The premises were warm. The beds were very comfortable. The breakfeasts were generous, tasty and hearty. The carpet was a bit spotty but the rooms were very clean. There was a bath and always lots of hot water.

A cosy and friendly place to stay! Gasthof Schi Heil is right in the centre of town and a close walk to convenience stores, restaurants, cafes and the base of the mountain. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating and assisted us with making reservations and booking tours. Would highly recommend!

The house is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of hot water. In addition, there is a stream around the hotel, so you can fall asleep listening to the sound of the water, which is very comfortable.

Not as bad as reviews The door closes at 22:00 (Rakuten Travel says it's 24:00), To be honest, it's pretty close to going to a hot spring after skiing, The door closing time is displayed at 22:00, and the explanation from the staff is sufficient, so there are not many people who do not return by 22:00... Other than that, I was able to leave my luggage first thing in the morning and even change clothes...

Has to be the best place I've stayed. The manager and his family.aee the kindest most professional people i have experienced in a long time. It will not be my last stay here. Thank you for making is so memorable

This is the best place on the mountain. The mangers and family are simply the best they make you feel at home and so helpful. This will not be the last time im staying here

Our stay at Oyado Nozawaya was definitely a highlight of our first ever Japan trip. We were welcomed and accommodated to such high standard and care from this lovely family. The family made us feel so welcome in the town and their home. We booked dinner which was of such beautiful homemade quality- I believe many of the produce was homegrown and truly delicious considering it was our first proper...

We booked this place based on a recommendation. Tommy, the host and his family were more than welcoming and helpful. Rooms were massive, all amenities there, including a small onzen in the basement. We booked halfboard and were in for a suprise at the amazing and very generous sized dishes from Tommy. It was a truly authentic experience, our kids loved it, too. We will recommend and hopefully come...

I never write reviews of anything, but I feel compelled to share how lovely this little family run inn was. The owner and his family really went out of their way to help us with every little aspect of our stay, making sure we were comfortable, bought the lift ticket combos for the best price, he even walked us to the local bus when we were a little unsure about where it stopped. The room was very...

It is highly recommended for Chinese friends who want to go to Nagano Hot Spring Village to stay in this B&B. It is very nice and clean. The host is friendly and the meals are very rich. Staying at this B&B in a foreign country adds a lot of warmth to the journey

The guesthouse is conveniently located very close to the ski resort. The interior is clean and cozy, and the ski equipment rental prices are very affordable. The owner is extremely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended accommodation in Nozawa.

The best thing about this place is its location, very close to the Nagasaka gondola lift and main ticket office. I also like the fact that I could rent my ski equipment right from the hotel, and stow the rentals onsite at a designated area. Every morning after eating breakfast at the lodge, I put on the gears and just needed to walk 5 minutes to get to the lift and hit the slope. The hotel is a family...

Great location, 5 mins walk to the gondola. There are ski and snowboard rental services available as well. Good breakfast and dinner plan. Super yummy and good size 🤭 My family and I are really impressed by the hotel owner and staff, very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our 10 days stay here and will definitely come back. Julie Zhu

Wonderful little place, very close to slopes with wonderful service.

We loved our stay at Wafu Pension MIYAZAWA! The staff were super friendly and helpful, great breakfast and dinner options, ski/board gear hire, easy 3 min walk to main gondola, cozy rooms and everything you need for a snow holiday in a traditional guest house setting!

Really comfortable stay in a basic, clean and friendly location. Added bonus was the basically new ski gear I rented for a good price!

Ski in out hotel, bus terminal, very convenience

great location and onsen and everything spot on , also the staff many were training , they try hard

Good location. Nice onsen. Overall it is still the most ideal hotel in Madarao

The hotel is right next to the Banwei Plateau Ski Resort, a ski in and out ski resort. There are many restaurants and bars near the hotel, which is very suitable for friends or families to come and play. There are also parking spaces outside the hotel for self-driving people, which is also very convenient for self-driving tours.

Stayed here for three days for skiing. The hotel facilities are old and the rooms are not big, but the ski resort is good.

This place is fantastic for skiing at Madarao Mountain! It's right on top of the mountain, so you wake up to the beautiful view and ski down first thing in the morning. The room view is also amazing!

We stayed at Active Life Madarao for a few nights with our son, daughter-in-law, and their 8 year old twins. What an amazing time. The hotel has a great family "vibe," and Lisa, the manager, could not have been more friendly and accommodating. She went out to her way to ensure that we had a great time. The other staff members were the same, friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. The...

The manager Lisa was amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing! great cooked breakfast and great location.

I have already rated this property. We could not have had a better stay. The room was spotless the staff were fantastic and the amenities very adequate.

It’s taken me too long to write this review but I couldn’t not! This was our first trip to Japan & certainly won’t be our last. I booked this hotel based on reviews & they lived up to them all. The location is great, only a short walk to lifts, the food was excellent & Lisa went above & beyond as a host. As a family of 4 we stayed in the family room. Plenty of room, very comfortable beds & pillows...

Active life is well situated a short walk to the slopes and the bars and restaurants of Madarao. The standout is the experience that Lisa and her team create. It's a homely place with good size rooms and amenities where you are made to feel extremely welcome and nothing is too much trouble. There's a lovely onsite bar and Matt the barman was super friendly and had a great playlist! Breakfast is good...

Madaraos best family stay 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 hotel has all the basics, the staff are very friendly and helpful, morning and evening buffet is OK, considered high value for money

The staff had a very good service attitude and provided assistance when an accident occurred. They were happy to help communicate with different local agencies and help follow up on the support services requested by the insurance company.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Silk. The facilities were good and the staff were pleasant. The room was large and there was a courtesy bus to get to the lifts. The Onsen facilities are good and the staff members were very helpful, even though we were limited by the language barrier at times. We would love to come back! :)

I had an enjoyable stay here with my boyfriend for a 5 day/4 night ski trip. Although it's not a ski in ski out hotel, it's close enough to the slopes. There's also a ski rental right next door so it's super convenient. We picked the option that included breakfast, which is traditional Japanese style. Food quality is ok, but can be better. One thing I think the hotel can improve is the beds. They seem...

The breakfast is average, the staff is polite, there are few parking spaces, and there is ski equipment rental next to it. It is half the level of the ski resort, but the ski equipment is slightly worn.

good! Although the journey is far, the facilities are good

The staff are kind and friendly. The food is delicious!

Amazing home cooked dinners and breakfast; I was very well taken care of by the hosts at the lodge. I felt right at home.

Stayed at this delightful pension with friends for the first three parts of the Shen-Etsu Trail in the summer. Run by a lovely couple who were very obliging to our group. The price was excellent and included three meals a day (including a packed bento box for the trail). Accommodation was simple, but clean and comfortable. The owners drove us to the trail each day and picked us up at the end. After...

This hotel run by married Japanese couples, provided good service, including transportation to and from the ski area. Also, they provided additional service for breakfast and dinner that are both delicious!

The atmosphere was family-like and nice. The four days were very nice, and the Sato family was kind and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Ski and snowboard rentals were cheap. The baths were also good. This pension is not new, but the atmosphere was family-like and nice.

We stayed here 10 nights to hike the shin etsu trail. It was recommended by another operator. It’s a fantastic place to stay. Great food (and plenty of it), really reasonable price, comfortable beds, etc. the owners are lovely. If you want to hike the trail, the owner drives you to the start and picks you up at the end of each day. Best time is October. The autumn leaves were fantastic. They know the...