This place is amazing!! It can be a little tricky to get to and from but the hosts can give you lifts to local areas or at least to buses/trains. The rooms were neat and tidy and perfect for short or long stays.

It's way more than expected! Everything is new and clean. I couldn't ask for more. Even though it is a shared bathroom, everything was very well maintain and clean. Host was very friendly and helpful. He offer rides to and fro the train station, nearby convenient store and even brought us to onsen! This place is not very accessible to public transport. But with the host offering rides, everything is convenient. :) I would strongly recommend to stay here!

この度は大変お世話になりました。 お二人の親身なおもてなしに感動致しました。朝食もとても美味しかったです!ありがとうございます(^^)また是非お邪魔させて頂きたいです。

Thanks a lot to the host. I have an amazing experience to stay here. The host is so nice and helpful. It is a nice place to stay for relaxation, also is a convinence place if want to explore the snowy mountain and monkey :=) Love it.

Guest house very clean, cozy and convenient.Shuichi San help me to plan about trip and give good advised. He pick up me from station. And in the morning also take me to ski place and monkey snow park. I really impression. feeling like stay with family. I will advise to other peson and if have a chance I will come back and stay with them again.

Good!

시가코겐 스키여행으로 방문하여 5박6일 지냈는데, 전체적으로 너무나도 깨끗하고 정갈한게 일본스러웠어요. 무엇보다 호스트가 너무 친절해서 더 편안하고 즐거운 여행이 되었습니다. 다시 꼭 방문하고 싶어요!!!! Thanks to you, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable trip. Thank you so much:)

Shuichi and Yoko are both wonderful people, and their guesthouse is not only in a beautiful location not far from skiing spots and the Snow Monkey Park, but is a wonderful building itself. Spotlessly clean and with great amenities, it's testament to their hard work and kindness that our stay was so comfortable and easy. I really highly recommend staying at Guesthouse Kanoka - it was truly a highlight of our trip to Japan.

This stay was by far the most warm and welcoming stay we have ever experienced through BnB. As we travel with 3 children of various ages it can sometimes be difficult to find some time to just enjoy watching them be kids and play but this family embraced us all and spent time making sure all of our needs were met above and beyond what we have ever experienced with BNB. You will eat like kings as Yoshi is an amazing Chef and leave with full bellys and warm hearts. This was a magic part of the world to explore and couldn't recommend enough sharing the adventure with these amazing people!!! If you are looking in this area this is the place you should stay!!! Arigato gozaimas Yoshi and Reiko!! We hope to see you all again!!!

We stayed at Yoshihiro's places for two nights. Although it was not close to public transport, being in a small town, Yoshihiro and his wife were kind to drive us to and from the train stations and a local outdoor onsen, Maguse. Both of them made us great meals with a lot of variety, both Japanese and Western. The place is really clean. There is a loft in our room, which is roomy for one person but a bit crowded for two. You can also choose to sleep down below. I spoke very little Japanese, but chatting with his family is no problem with Yoshihiro's translation. We had dinner with his family the night before leaving and it was a lot of fun getting to know them. This was my first time in the Japanese country side and staying here was definitely memorable. Yoshihiro and his family was super kind! He provided us with suggestions for local places, and always responded to messages quickly. During our last day there, his daughter was so kind to do my sisters hair! Overall, his place was one of the highlights of our trip and their family made us feel at home! Would definitely recommend!

My stay with Yoshihiro was one of my most memorable during my whole trip in Japan. He and his wife were warm, welcoming, and helpful. The breakfast and dinner provided were delicious and tailored to your preferences (he can cook your choice of a Western meal or a Japanese meal). Even though he was quite humble, his English skills are great and communication was smooth with the airbnb chat app. Transportation from the local Iiyama train station was quick and he came to pick me up and drop me off. A great host, and highly recommended.

We stayed with Yoshihiro and family for 3 nights and we had an amazing experience. He picked us up and dropped us off at Iiyama station. On the first day he drove us to Maguse Onsen, which was really nice, definitely a must. His meals are a treat, delicious and plentiful. He is a real chef, so you would love every bite. The room is cozy, very quiet and has beautiful views especially since we were there in the spring. Both he and Rietan are wonderful, caring people and we could have not ask for more. They were very generous and kind. On a day we went exploring, Rietan packed snacks for us; again, when we left, she had snacks for our train ride. I got sick with a sore throat and she gave me medicine and candies for my throat. We feel of them like family now and hope to see them soon.

A congenial listing in a beautiful part of the country. Yoshihiro was in all ways an accommodating host, the food was excellent, and the location is both quiet and picturesque, situated on a rise in a rice farming district with a view of the fields and many mountains.

Yoshihiro's place is a hidden gem! It isn't in a touristy location and the pictures are accurate and the bedroom itself is small and very simple, but what makes Yoshi's home incredible is his hospitality. He picked us up at the train station, drove us around to his favorite spots nearby, took us to his favorite onsen, drove us to see the snow monkeys, and cooked delicious food - both Japanese and Western. His family opened their home in the kindest way to our daughter as well. Definitely recommend staying with Yoshi if you want to see a non-touristy part of Japan and see how a Japanese family lives.

Yoshihiro and Rietan couldn't be greater hosts. We felt an amazing warm welcome, they were so thoughtful and helpful in every detail they could, they made us feel at home. They cooked us dinner, which was so abundant and delicious! I am vegetarian and it was so easy for him to understand my "only vegetables" request, taking into account that in Japan is quite difficult, as sometimes people here don't really understand what a vegetarian person really eats. We also had breakfast, which was delicious as well. The accomodation is great, we had a japanese style room, so warm at night considering the snowy winter outside, very comfortable, with tv and private toilet, we slept like babies. They also have a restaurant at the house, Yoshihiro is a great cook, so it's worth the visit even if you don't stay overnight. Yoshihiro can communicate better in english than he says, we had a nice chat in the morning with Rietan his wife, as we were the only guests and we felt like talking. The bathroom is great too, japanese style shower and bathtub, great for a long day in the snow. We went to Maguse onsen, which is located near the area. We were lucky to stay during days they were available to pick us up and helped us with transportation. It was really helpful! Basically this accommodation is amazing, clean and warm, very important in winter time, and I bet it is great in other seasons too. We recommend this place and the hosts to everyone visiting the area. Thanks Yoshihiro and Rietan, we will never forget this stay.

This place is utterly amazing! Best time I've had in Japan. Strongly recommend

I'm so honored to be Yukihito&Junko's first guest. They drove me from and to the shinkansen station of liyama and we had dinner together, also with a friend of theirs. The house itself is so lovely. And the couple live in another house, just 5 meters away. There is a temple surrounded by many kinds of plants just above the house. It takes around an hour to walk around the temple. I got to know more things about Japanese art and lifestyle by chatting with the couple, mostly via (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) translation. They are very kind and passionate. I really enjoyed my trip and I highly recommend their studio.

蔵造りの見事な建物に宿泊できる機会は、めったにありません。お花や木々に囲まれて、水の流れる音を聴き、アーティストであるお二人の作品も拝見出来て、こんな贅沢な時間を過ごせるのは嬉しい事です。お二人とのコミュニケーションも楽しく、また、専門家ならではのお話しも聞けて、宿泊しながら得した気分になりました。ご相談次第で、ミュージシャンであるJunkoさんの演奏も聴く事が出来ると思いますし、染色家・画家でもあるYukihitoさんのお話しも聞くことが出来ると思います。実際に行って,泊まって、体験してみて、こちらの民泊の良さが分かります。長期滞在をしたくなる、おススメの民泊です。

Large house, great for a group for a ski trip, big kitchen and fantastic host

Among other good things, the host Masanori-San is great from check in, communication, assistance, you name it. Words are not enough how thankful we are. The lodge is perfect for a big group. Great location.

Our group of six had a really good time. Michiko's family was so welcoming and helpful that it blew us away. Staying in this house is a true Japanese Ryokan experience. You get to meet and interact with so many people, so the house becomes part of your trip and not just a place to sleep. Ski slopes and the local onsen are minutes away, on foot, and you will not be disappointed.

很高兴选择了在Nagano snow resort 的住宿,Michiko一家都非常友好,车站来回接送;免费的滑雪板借用;丰富的早餐和晚餐也是包含在房费之中;近距离的滑雪场和温泉;还有美丽的雪景,推荐选择!

ミチコと彼女の家族は親切、最も素晴らしいホストです!彼らは私たちが家と彼らの家族の一員で感じた。彼らは、全く新しいレベルにおもてなしを取った。彼らは、最寄りの鉄道駅(Togarinozawaonsen)から私たちを拾って斜面に連れて行ってくれました!私は、スキー服からのボードとブーツに、すべての非常にきれいな、彼らはまた、レンタルのすべての種類を持っていたことを知って喜んでびっくりしました!我々はまた、彼らとおいしい伝統的な朝食と夕食を食べた。私たちの部屋は畳の伝統的な和室であり、それは本当に暖かく、快適でした。私たちを持つためにどうもありがとう、私たちは野沢で楽しい時間を過ごしました。私は間違いなくお勧めします:)

驚くべきは何の経験。 Jumikoは、彼女は私たちを振った時に駅で拾った時から別れ、私たちは自宅で感じました。家族は私の娘レベッカを作るために多くを行っていることができなかったと私は歓迎します。世界最高のairbnbのいずれかでなければなりません。 家は暖かく、居心地の良い、食品、伝統的で優れていたとsomeonerwhoに非常に歓迎斜面に近接はスキーブーツの中を歩いて好きではありません。 あなた道子と彼女の親戚に感謝。素晴らしい思い出。

This was one of our best air BnB experiences. Even before we got there Michiko was brilliant at replying to txts and helping us get the right trains. Junko and her family are amazing hosts, so friendly and they go above and beyond to make sure you're ok and having a good time. The food is fantastic!! We loved our Japanese room with the futon and the heater made sure we were super cosey. We would LOVE to go back!! Thank you xx Highly recommended.

これは、どのような素敵な滞在でした!それは私の最高のairbnbの一つは、これまで見つかっています。順子さんは、私たちのような良い世話をしてくれたし、私たち自身の母親のよう私たちを供給しました。私はそこに私の滞在を延長していましたなあ。彼らは、さらに約7分のところに車だった駅、から私たちを拾いました。 場所は、それについての暖かい家庭的な感じを持っています。私たちの部屋は灯油ヒーターで保温し、あなたが外で共有トイレを使用しています。温泉の内側と一緒にお風呂は、はい、あります!プライベート温泉! 食事は食堂であるが、あなたが食べて家族の一員のように感じます。また、少し余分な料金でビールや日本酒を注文することができます。 彼らはまた、私たちのためにスキーギアを提供し、スキー場は離れて文字通り歩いてすぐです。 私たちは、あなたがあなたの洗濯物を乾燥させるための服は冬の空気中で簡単に乾燥させないので、また、本質的な加熱された乾燥室があり、特に以来、洗濯機の利便性に大きな恩恵を発見しました。 これは、素朴で満足のいく経験です。私は間違いなく来年の冬、再び戻って来ています。

美味しい夜ご飯と朝ご飯が付いてて良かったです。

Michikioの場所もゲストと忙しい忙しい、アクティブな家族の家ですが、誰もが大家族の一員のように感じるように作られています。部屋は素晴らしい(日本の伝統的な部屋)でしたが、食事はレストランの品質と私の絶対的なハイライトでした!天気があまりにもスキーのために1日あまりにも悪かったので、私はあまりにも素晴らしい経験だった地元の温泉に家族と一緒に招待されました。これは私が本当に楽しんでユニークなairbnbの経験です。また、スキー場やリフトが5分の距離に文字通りです。

Great place to stay at Nozawa Onsen and close to all the wonderful facilities this part of Japan has to offer. Apartment was cool and with its kitchenette offer flexibility around cooking in or eating out. Jason was a super host, nothing was a problem for him. Highly recommend to anybody wanting to stay here. Cheers, Tony & Sonja

This place was fantastic. Great location between the mountain and the main streets full of restaurants and shops. Only a couple of minutes walk from both. The unit itself was newly renovated and cosy. Jason is a great host and was available at the drop of a hat for any queries, he also gave great suggestions for restaurants and other activities. We appreciate that he waited up for us when we arrived at 2am from our long bus trip! I will definitely stay here again on my next visit.

Jason's place is tucked away at the top of the charming Nozawa Onsen village. It's a few blocks from the center of town and less than 5 minutes walking to the ski hill. Very well appointed and nice apartment with heated gear storage (skis). Hard to find using gps, recommend meeting Jason somewhere else in town but it a fun adventure drive up to the front door!

Wonderful location - can ski/board right back to the apartment from the mountain - very central - clean and newly renovated; has seperate entertainment room which is also wonderful if your group is larger or you have kids. All-in-all a wonderful location and place to stay!

Great location, great communication, great entertainment equipment, information, and recommendations, great kitchen supplies and recycling set up, great bathrooms and great bedding! EVERYTHING we needed was provided. The place was perfect for us four adults. Thank you Mark and Luke!

Our stay at Nozawa house was great and Mark was very helpful. Perfect way to beat the rush in Tokyo and spend some time exploring the Japan mountain side and plenty of Onsens to enjoy. Hope to visit again in the snow season.

We stayed 6 days at the Nozawa Cottage and it was a bliss. The place is very organized and a lot more spacious that it seemed. Every detailed were carefully thought out, making the stay very comfortable and pleasant. Mark and Mariko were wonderful, welcoming and very helpful for all the logistic detailed we asked.

The lovely house on the edge of the village is one of a number of Mark's properties, so we interacted more with his excellent staff than with him. But in all dealings, Mark was very helpful, organised and charming. From our experience (and unusually late start to the season), the December snow is a bit unreliable. But the house is terrific and very comfortable, nice linen, breakfast supplies, great movies available, reasonable wifi and mostly, beautiful views over the forest (particularly when snow has fallen). We had a magical time visiting the lovely onsens, eating the town's uniformly great food (and Mark's team's recommendations were excellent) and eventually, skiing. He was a terrific host.

Rather than repeating and agreeing with what has already been written in the other reviews about Nozawa House, I would like to say that the village of Nozawaonsen itself is in one of the most beautiful parts of Japan that we have seen. It is more than just a top skiing location. We spent one week during the summer and had a great time. You can hire mountain bikes and go up the mountain in a gondola. It is a short drive to tourist attractions in Nagano and Obuse and Nozawaonsen itself has a long history which is reflected in the buildings. A highly recommended place to stay.

8月1ヶ月滞在しました。 ほとんどの期間を滞在した貸し別荘は 周りを緑に囲まれ、リビングからは 大きな空と遠くの山々を見ることができる 絶好のロケーションでした。 部屋には生活に必要なものは全て揃っていて 何かあるとすぐにスタッフの方が対応してくださいます。 お盆の期間に先客があったため、マークさんが 所有する他のアパートに移ったのですが 温泉施設のスパリーナやスーパーなどが 近く生活しやすかったです。

You can ski to the door; the house is super warm, clean, full of all the right amenities; views from every window - just awesome!

The Nozawa House is a sweet spot. We lived there for a full month during the summer. We were in need of a quiet, comfy place to decompress and slow down, and this house was perfect. It's big, the interior is pretty. The bed is good quality. The bathroom has a super nice soaking tub. There are mountain / forest / creek views out most of the windows. We turned the tatami room into a yoga studio--good stuff! Mark, the owner, is super friendly and very good at communication and putting together info packets to help you navigate. He even arranged for a friend to take us to the huge supermarket in the neighboring town to help us shop gluten free in Japanese. It was super hot, and Mark ordered us a fan that was delivered a couple days later. He's serious about hosting and you can tell. The town is charming and during the summer it's super sleepy, which was good for us. It can be a bit hard to navigate and figure out where to hike and explore if you don't speak Japanese. I think winter is much easier as it's tourist season.

Excellent location for skiing and a cool tatami-style room

Big room for us to spread out all of our ski gear, friendly and helpful staff. Hot breakfast specials were awesome. Great location, 5 minute walk to the Yu-Road Walk way and central to the village, restaurants and Onsens.

Fantastic place and really friendly staff.

Brilliant value for money. One of the few places in Nozawa that feels very traditional but allows you to have ensuite facilities. Very clean. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Yumi is very friendly and helpful, make sure you speak to her of all the staff if you need anything. The other staff were all very withdrawn and quiet (although I would not say rude, just not go out of their way to help you-one of the Australian male staff walked straight passed me struggling with a 30kg suitcase down a flight of stairs). Location of the accommodation is perfect; central for bars and restaurants and right next to the walkway up to the Hikage gondola. We will definitely stay here again if we can save enough to visit Japan again!

Tanuki nozawa was in a fantastic location, very close to the yu road ( moving walk way to hikage ski area). Across the road from o - yu onsen and SO convenient for resteraunts and shops. We loved our stay. Our 8 year old had a bunk bed which he thought was great, and our bed was very comfy, raised off the tatami mats. We had a good little bathroom and the room was clean and well presented. Breakfast was good with a hot dish daily and continental options. Free wi fi and we could steam from our personal Netflix account onto the tv. Yumi and brad were very helpful and friendly from start to finish. Nozawa is such a great little village and the skiing is awesome! we will definitely be back to stay at tanuki next time we come to ski.

Yumi的房子靠近野澤滑雪場,步行可到,雪場真的太棒了,非常適合初學者,酒店周圍有很多免費的溫泉.早餐也不錯. 推薦給我的一家冷面店也非常棒.感謝Yumi夫婦,期待下次見面. Great location which is close to the ski resort n restaurant n free hot springs. The hosts are amazing and friendly and helpful. Thank you so much!

バス停から近く、メイン通りにあるので、予想していたより簡単に到着することができました。お部屋は広く、清潔で、ベッドもふかふかでした。野沢温泉を堪能した後に宿の地下にあるバーで美味しい日本酒も楽しむことがでしました。Yumiさんはとても優しく対応してくださり、ドライヤーの貸出もしてくださいました。

Great hosts, friendly staff.

Super close to anything you need including the mountain, food, bars, etc. The host Gab is very accommodating and recommended some great food places. The room was tidy and a decent size. The only thing I didn't really like was the bed. It was a little stiff. Other than that highly recommended.

Great location. Very nice and clean apartment, all furnished and ready to welcome 2 or 3 guests comfortably. A public onsen is located next door and there is a nice little swiss bakery on the 1st floor of the building. Highly recommended for a long week-end in Nozawa-onsen as a base camp for onsen, skiing and snowshoeing.

We had such a sweet time at Maple Hills Inn! The room has a feel of old-style Japanese along with a beautiful view of the mountains outside. The tatami and futons were perfect for us, as we had our baby with us and she could crawl around with ease. We also enjoyed the onsen style bath downstairs and the food we had for breakfast was delicious! Misa was very kind and accommodating to us as we had to check in later than expected and she even had breakfast prepared for us last minute. Great host and great place to stay!

We came to Yamanouchi for two days skiing trip and we had fantastic experience! Misa was the best host ever, she helped us arrange affordable skiing equipment, ski passes, gave us a lift to the ski park and to the station. Oh, and the food was delicious, you have to have both traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner when you stay there. The place is in a little village around 15min drive from Yudanaka station and a short drive from the ski park. The only downside were people smoking inside.

Misa has been a great host, offering to pick me up from the train station right from the start. The place was very clean and well managed. Communication was a breeze as she spoke good English and her hospitality has made the stay very pleasant and warm. Highly recommended!

The inn was quiet and clean. We really enjoyed our time there. Misa picked us up from the station and took us directly to the entrance at the monkey park. We had dinner and breakfast there both which were fantastic. It's a great place to stay when visiting Nagano and the surrounding areas!

Without any doubt this is the best place we visited in Japan so far. Rooms are nice, you have 24/7 access to hot bath, surrounding is stunning, but most importantly our host is so helpful, nice and friendly, that i'll probably not find right words to describe it ;) They do so many thing beyond their "duty" just to make you feel better. You can feel that passion for their job and life style which makes you feel happier as well. Such a nice place and such a nice people here. Worth of every second you can stay.

We spent an amazing time in Maple Inn ! After one month in Japan this is our favourite place. Misa is so nice, kind and speak very well in english. She picked us up everytime. We ate diner twice in her place, it was soo perfect. It was by far our best diner in Japan. The room was very cosy with a beautiful view of the montains. The bath tub is like a private onsen with a hot bath, so relaxing.

My boyfriend and I spent three nights at Maple Hills Inn and it was everything we imagined and more. Misa-san made the reservation and check in process extremely easy, she even picked us up from Yamanaka station and drove us to the Inn. Our room was satisfactory and we really enjoyed the Inn's meals. Even though the snow levels were deplorable, Misa helped us get to a ski resort and gave us advice for the best slopes. Overall, Maple Hills Inn made our quiet vacation perfect. 5 out of 5.

I just can recomend this place for a nice and comfortable stay near snowmonkey Park. We had such a great time with the hosts and the meals were delicious!

When I make it back to Nozawa Onsen, Nozawa Dream will be the first place I look to stay. The staff is absolutely incredible. They always made sure we had everything we needed including tickets to the mountain. The breakfasts here are a must. Both the Japanese and American style were delicious and hearty. The rooms were pretty roomy too. All in all, our experience at Nozawa Dream was fantastic. I definitely recommend anyone looking for accommadation to give this place a try. Thanks for making our stay so nice. ❤️

Nozawa dream, What a great place to visit. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. The room was large, as advertised. The house was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. The town is amazing. We were recommended places to eat and visit by the staff which turned out great. I will be staying there again on my next visit and highly recommend others do the same.

My family and I - 2 adults 2 kids - really loved our time here. Very cosy rooms with cute futon beds. Easy walk to the base of the ski fields and even closer to the main street. Ken and team took great care of us.

Lovely place to stay. Close to the big public onsen & gondala to ski slopes. Nice communal atmosphere & the hosts get back to you very quickly & are the staff are happy to help.

Ai is the best host that you could wish for! Upon arrival she gave us lots of information about ski rental, the best places to eat and onsen do's and dont's. The place is nice and tidy, and close to the ski slopes. I would definitely recommend to stay at this airbnb, traditional Japan style!

Absolutely wonderful! We were made to feel so welcome, and well looked after from the moment we arrived. The attention to detail, and the friendliness of the staff were excellent. The description was accurate, the accommodation and experience only exceeding our expectations. Also, a great breakfast, different every day, make sure you choose the Japanese option! Everyone else staying in this small place ("small" as in, only a dozen rooms, I'm guessing) seemed equally thrilled to be so welcomed and accommodated. The traditional stye rooms are very large and have more storage than you can imagine! We had friends who were staying nearby in accommodation 3x more expensive, and they were very disappointed with their experience: from the staff attitude to their daily breakfast offering (leaving them hungry every day!). I cannot recommend Nozawa dream highly enough! Thank you so much!

What a fantastic find. Not only is Nqzawa Dream a great place to stay, the staff are friendly, helpful, polite and always ready to help with advice on where to eat or places to visit. It was a pleasure meeting the owner Filippo who is a warm and welcoming host. Breakfast is filling and very adaptable for our particular non-meat eating tastes! Our entire family love the traditional futon style stay and the warm showers and deep bath.

From the beyond helpful staff to the enigmatic and graceful owner, Nozawa Dream was everything I could hope for. The location is perfect, walking distance to ski hire and the ski lift, but also amongst a beautiful & genuine small village and set amongst many free community onsen baths. The staff were kind enough to escort us on a guided onsen experience to truly understand the culture & ritual that is mineral bathing. The breakfast was wonderful; great portions but incredible quality. The unique nozawa greens and onsen boiled eggs were something to visit for alone. This town is magical, and Nozawa Dream is the dreamiest place to experience it from. Thank you, all!

We were made to feel very welcome. A great location and we hope to come back someday.

Amy was a great host and very kind

Leo and Linda were great. I was welcomed by them before my Dad arrived to Nozawa which was great. My Dad really enjoyed the space and Amy was staying there as well. She was really helpful and a great person to be around. Sora is a great location, a good choice for Nozawa accommodation. Thanks Leo, Linda, and Amy!

This is a great location (just 5 min walk from chair lift) in a very authentic Japanese ski town. The town itself is very cute - lots of shops, restaurants, some bars/izayaka/yakitori, and onsen (baths! perfect after a day of skiing). Leo was solo during my stay (Linda had gone to Australia), and he was a great host. Very communicative about transportation, and he met me at the bus to walk to the house. I was able to meet his friends from the local ski shop over dinner - which was a wonderful experience to meet and have fun with Japanese people. Leo had breakfast ready each morning before I headed out to ski and provided suggestions on dining in town and areas to explore. This town is great for anyone who wants a more authentic Japanese ski experience (I've heard many of the other resort towns in Japan are extremely Westernized), and the hosts are great people with a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located house!

Highly recommend staying here for a couple or family group. Fantastic Japanese local village with the best ski field we have ever been to. To top that off Leo and Linda are the best hosts to stay with as they look after you so well and Linda is a great cook. We will be returning.

My husband and I stayed at Sora for 8 nights with our adult daughter and her husband. We each had a twin bedroom with traditional Japanese futon beds on the first floor where there were 2 further bedrooms occupied by 2 other couples. On the first floor there was also a shared toilet which was handy. The 3 self contained bathrooms on the ground floor were kept clean and well stocked and there was never an issue with waiting. Leo and Linda were wonderful hosts and went out of their way to assist our family. They even leant us a ski jacket when the zip on my daughter's jacket broke. Linda is a great cook and made wonderful breakfasts every day. You could help yourself to tea and coffee at any time. Sora is in a great central location. The main gondola is just a 5 minute walk uphill, and the main street is 5 minutes downhill in the opposite direction. You can leave your ski gear at the ski hire shop near the gondola so you don't have to carry them each day. There are a variety of eating places nearby and the public onsens are a must after skiing all day. Thank you Linda and Leo for helping to make our time in Nozawa so enjoyable.

Leo & Linda were amazing hosts. Immediately felt at home there and 'part of the family'. Breakfast was excellent, perfect to set you up for a day on the slopes. It's only a five minute walk from the main bus stop and also the gondola which is awesome. There's a real homely and communal feel to this place and there a couple of other cool couples staying at the same time which added to an already great stay. Highly recommended and will be coming back! Thanks for all the hospitality Leo and Linda!

Amazing hospitality - we were made welcome from the first time we met Leo, every breakfast was thoughtfully and creatively created by Linda; right through to giving advice on dining and ski hire. The house is perfectly located between the main shopping street and the bottom of the gondola, and its traditional Japanese amenities are lovely. There is a public onsen only a block away and the hosts are well versed in the local culture. We were concerned about the tatami beds, but plenty of cushioning can be arranged.